Hartke HD410

Ten years since the launch of the HyDrive series, Hartke has come up with a new series of these HD bass cabinets, which offer a number of improvements in the form of a revised speaker design and optimised construction, allowing them to produce an even more massive sound with a clear and well-defined tone.

The HyDrive Series represents one of the greatest innovations in the history of bass. In fact, it features speakers whose design combines the advantages of both paper and aluminium diaphragms, resulting in better sound quality, improved efficiency and greater reliability. In fact, the diaphragm is made of both materials, combining the warm and colourful tone of paper with the clarity and fast attack of aluminium.

This particular model is fitted with four 10-inch speakers which, as mentioned, have a diaphragm consisting of an outer paper and an inner aluminium section. For best projection even at high frequencies, a one-inch titanium horn has been added. The total power is equivalent to 1000 watts, the impedance is 8 ohms. Other technical specifications include that the HD operates in the frequency spectrum from 50 Hz to 17 kHz. The box's electronics also include a high frequency attenuation system. By switching it, it is possible to leave the frequency response throughout the entire range, turn off the horn and completely attenuate the highs, or attenuate the high frequencies by only 6 dB.

The speaker cabinet is constructed of thick plywood with extensive bracing and solid glued joints. This makes the box behave as a single body and is able to produce a truly massive monolithic sound with minimal energy loss. Its design is subordinated to ensure that even in the lowest frequencies the sound is solid, the mids sound clear and the highs are punchy but pleasant to listen to. The surface is covered with black leatherette, the speaker is covered by a solid metal grille, the corners are protected by metal caps and ergonomically shaped handles are used to carry the box. The classic 6.3 Jack or Speakon connectors are used for connection to the machine.

The Hartke HyDrive is definitely one of the most advanced loudspeakers on the market. Their unique design makes them truly suitable for any bassist and offers only the best. You'll be hard pressed to find a box that can compete with the HyDrive.