Hartke - VX410 Cab

groundzero · 06-01-2005, 05:47 PM

Hartke - VX410 Cab

Information (from the Hartke site):
Heavy-duty plywood construction
Four 10" proprietary drivers
One horn loaded high frequency transducer
Power Handling: 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms
Ergonomic handles
Parallel 1/4" Inputs

Construction: 4/5
This cabinet is pretty solid. It's around 80 lbs, so it's not going to fall apart easily. The plastic corners chip pretty easily; one of mine broke while loading it into the car. The carpet covering is beautiful, and the metal grill is very nice. The hole in the back is covered by a tough plastic covering. The inputs are recessed into a plastic-covered well and clearly labeled. The handles are sturdy and not too bad to hold. It gets a 4/5 from me because of the plastic corners.

Sound: 3.5/5
This cabinet does not sound bad. It doesn't sound like a high end cabinet would, but it definitely delivers a wonderful sound considering its price. The cab sings on the highs. The 4 paper cone 10" speakers and its tweeter give this cab awesome clarity and definition for higher notes and slapping/popping. The cab also handles mids and lows very well down to about drop D. Lower than that (open and the first 2 frets on my 5 string's low B) it begins to lose some definition. This could be because I'm underpowering it (only putting about 200w into this 400w cab) but I think it would be the perfect cab to mate with a 15" or 12" cab. There is also no way to control the tweeter at all. You can't turn it off or adjust the volume. I don't mind because I like the way it sounds, but some people might want more control.

Value: 4/5
For $300 (at Sam Ash, at a brick & mortar store you could probably talk them down a bit more) this is a great cab. It does everything I need it to even with only a Behringer BX3000T head driving it. With that head it is loud enough to be heard with two guitarists with 100w half stacks, a metal drummer, and a vocalist who screams into a decent PA setup and it still maintains a great sound. For earth shaking lows you might want to go with a larger speaker size, but other than that I would highly recommend this cab.

Overall: 4/5
The combination of great construction, very nice sound and a moderately low price make this a great cabinet. I don't have a picture of mine handy, but I will link to one and link to the website as well. If anyone has any questions please ask.

http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=43&brandID=3

WhoDidTheElf · 06-01-2005, 11:38 PM

Great review. Does it have holes already drilled for casters?

groundzero · 06-02-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhoDidTheElf

Great review. Does it have holes already drilled for casters?

No, unfortunately.

baggagebassman · 06-05-2005, 09:54 PM

Nice review. I'm in the market for a Hartke cab, but I want aluminum cones.

twopelu · 07-03-2005, 06:30 PM

Im going for the XL 4x10, probably

FunkMaster_ · 07-12-2005, 03:09 PM

Have the same cab and it is indeed a good cab... And I also broke one of the plastic corners... And as you said, great to go along with a 15" cab... I use it with a HA3500 head and a self-built 1x15 cab, and never had any problems... I went as low as drop D and still sounded good...

Psichosis · 07-13-2005, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkMaster_

Have the same cab and it is indeed a good cab... And I also broke one of the plastic corners... And as you said, great to go along with a 15" cab... I use it with a HA3500 head and a self-built 1x15 cab, and never had any problems... I went as low as drop D and still sounded good...

So did I.

British Kid · 07-13-2005, 04:15 PM

hey, quick question. this is the cab that they use for the Hartke VX3500 combo amp? i'm hopefully getting one soon. i played thru one very similar by hartke, but it had aluminum cones, which i don't really care for but the tone is close.

sixxbassist90 · 07-13-2005, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by British Kid

hey, quick question. this is the cab that they use for the Hartke VX3500 combo amp? i'm hopefully getting one soon. i played thru one very similar by hartke, but it had aluminum cones, which i don't really care for but the tone is close.

yep, thats the cab

TigerArmy · 07-24-2005, 09:32 PM

Thanks for the review, I have just ordered the HA3500 head and VX 1x15 as well, so I hope it sounds as good. To see you say it can be heard over a pair of 100 watt half stacks is reassuring indeed.

TheMachineRagesOn · 07-25-2005, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twopelu

Im going for the XL 4x10, probably

i have recently bought that cab, as well as an XL 1x15 with a HA3000 head and trust me its more than worth the money, the aluminium cones sound beautiful, especially with slapping/popping and with the extra 15 sub on the bottom you get some pretty impressive low end.

well worth it

twopelu · 07-26-2005, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMachineRagesOn

i have recently bought that cab, as well as an XL 1x15 with a HA3000 head and trust me its more than worth the money, the aluminium cones sound beautiful, especially with slapping/popping and with the extra 15 sub on the bottom you get some pretty impressive low end.

well worth it

Ive changed my mind and Im definitely going for a 2x10 + 1x15 XL Hartke cabs. Its a good combination I guess, fo about 500-600 euros you get very relieble and good stuff.

TheMachineRagesOn · 07-26-2005, 06:52 AM

i bought my entire rig for 2500 australian, im still wondering if it was too much but its too late now i guess.

Alma · 07-27-2005, 03:43 AM

Whats the rig you bought?

darrell · 09-24-2005, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psichosis

So did I.

I have another Hartke (the one with the aluminum cones)... Anyways, the first or second day I broke one of those corner plastic pieces too. Maybe it's defective? lol.

~~1-D~~ · 09-25-2005, 01:53 PM

Nice review man;D

Pedal2daMetal · 09-26-2005, 10:17 PM

I'm thinking of adding this to my vx215 and 3500 head.

janyeno · 09-26-2005, 11:34 PM

I got one of these... using it with a behringer bx3000t and another 2x10 cab... and it is a pretty sweet cab for the money...

The lows are produced better than I expected...

egarrz · 10-17-2005, 07:57 AM

are the alumminium cones worth it? i assume they are more durable? it there much difference in the sound they produce? the XL costs a little more but comes with alumminium cones

PainKiller8191 · 10-18-2005, 02:50 AM

could someone talk about the differences in sound with the aluminum cones and other material-based cones?? plastic?

06-01-2005, 05:47 PM	#1
groundzero lindy hopper Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 828	Hartke - VX410 Cab Hartke - VX410 Cab Information (from the Hartke site): Heavy-duty plywood construction Four 10" proprietary drivers One horn loaded high frequency transducer Power Handling: 400 Watts @ 8 Ohms Ergonomic handles Parallel 1/4" Inputs Construction: 4/5 This cabinet is pretty solid. It's around 80 lbs, so it's not going to fall apart easily. The plastic corners chip pretty easily; one of mine broke while loading it into the car. The carpet covering is beautiful, and the metal grill is very nice. The hole in the back is covered by a tough plastic covering. The inputs are recessed into a plastic-covered well and clearly labeled. The handles are sturdy and not too bad to hold. It gets a 4/5 from me because of the plastic corners. Sound: 3.5/5 This cabinet does not sound bad. It doesn't sound like a high end cabinet would, but it definitely delivers a wonderful sound considering its price. The cab sings on the highs. The 4 paper cone 10" speakers and its tweeter give this cab awesome clarity and definition for higher notes and slapping/popping. The cab also handles mids and lows very well down to about drop D. Lower than that (open and the first 2 frets on my 5 string's low B) it begins to lose some definition. This could be because I'm underpowering it (only putting about 200w into this 400w cab) but I think it would be the perfect cab to mate with a 15" or 12" cab. There is also no way to control the tweeter at all. You can't turn it off or adjust the volume. I don't mind because I like the way it sounds, but some people might want more control. Value: 4/5 For $300 (at Sam Ash, at a brick & mortar store you could probably talk them down a bit more) this is a great cab. It does everything I need it to even with only a Behringer BX3000T head driving it. With that head it is loud enough to be heard with two guitarists with 100w half stacks, a metal drummer, and a vocalist who screams into a decent PA setup and it still maintains a great sound. For earth shaking lows you might want to go with a larger speaker size, but other than that I would highly recommend this cab. Overall: 4/5 The combination of great construction, very nice sound and a moderately low price make this a great cabinet. I don't have a picture of mine handy, but I will link to one and link to the website as well. If anyone has any questions please ask. http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=43&brandID=3

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06-01-2005, 11:38 PM	#2
WhoDidTheElf ^can't tune to C# right.. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CA, USA Posts: 3,368	Great review. Does it have holes already drilled for casters?

06-05-2005, 09:54 PM	#4
baggagebassman Keep Cleaning The Mirror Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Unfortunately, not GSH Posts: 1,428	Nice review. I'm in the market for a Hartke cab, but I want aluminum cones.

07-03-2005, 06:30 PM	#5
twopelu gettin used to be back Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Madrid Posts: 3,528	Im going for the XL 4x10, probably

07-12-2005, 03:09 PM	#6
FunkMaster_ Me and my Hartke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 2	Have the same cab and it is indeed a good cab... And I also broke one of the plastic corners... And as you said, great to go along with a 15" cab... I use it with a HA3500 head and a self-built 1x15 cab, and never had any problems... I went as low as drop D and still sounded good...

07-24-2005, 09:32 PM	#10
TigerArmy MX Warwick Club Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,098	Thanks for the review, I have just ordered the HA3500 head and VX 1x15 as well, so I hope it sounds as good. To see you say it can be heard over a pair of 100 watt half stacks is reassuring indeed.

07-26-2005, 06:52 AM	#13
TheMachineRagesOn TRAB PU KCIP!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Down under,where woman glow and men chunder. Posts: 912	i bought my entire rig for 2500 australian, im still wondering if it was too much but its too late now i guess.

07-27-2005, 03:43 AM	#14
Alma MX + Tryxx suck. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 5,124	Whats the rig you bought?

09-25-2005, 01:53 PM	#16
~~1-D~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 97	Nice review man;D

09-26-2005, 10:17 PM	#17
Pedal2daMetal Teh Metal Bass Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 116	I'm thinking of adding this to my vx215 and 3500 head.

09-26-2005, 11:34 PM	#18
janyeno Eccentricity be thy game. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,413	I got one of these... using it with a behringer bx3000t and another 2x10 cab... and it is a pretty sweet cab for the money... The lows are produced better than I expected...

10-17-2005, 07:57 AM	#19
egarrz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 50	are the alumminium cones worth it? i assume they are more durable? it there much difference in the sound they produce? the XL costs a little more but comes with alumminium cones

10-18-2005, 02:50 AM	#20
PainKiller8191 MX cheesy power metalhead Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Isreal Posts: 2,747	could someone talk about the differences in sound with the aluminum cones and other material-based cones?? plastic?