Hartke 5000 or 5500

Bass_Beast · Newbie Alert Joined: 18 Dec 2004 Posts: 2

Hi guys. Posted this on the dudepit but didnt get much of a response. Anyways, im looking to get a hartke head because theyre reasonably cheap for the power they give. Im not sure tho wether to get the 5000 or the 5500 model theyre the same price. Any advice?

Ive got a 2x15 500 4 ohm cab and I play an elitist epiphone eb3.

Cheers Beasty

mourningtomercybassist · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:55 pm Post subject:

If you're not interested in buying another halfstack for your highs, go with the 5500. If you want to add say a 4x10 cab to the top, get the 5000. If you have a ton of money burning a hole in your pocket, get both Wink

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BTB406QMTK Bass Guitar (18v Active)
Peavey 1820 Black Widow Cab
Hartke HA7000 (for 18inch sub)
Hartke HA2000 (for 8inch highs)

Soon to have:
Line6 Bass Pod XT Pro
Furman Power Conditioner
Korg DTR2 Rack Tuner

FunkDoctorK · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:11 am Post subject:

get the 5500. its always good to have some head-room for expansion. besides, if its the same price, why the hell not?

plus, the 5500 looks totally sweet in that old school case design
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oldfclefer · Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:32 am Post subject:

I have an HA5500. Loud as hell. Sounds great too. 4 ohm minimum though, but I run 2 8ohm cabs.

I know a guy who has the 5000 and runs 2 4x10" transporters. Sweet.

Depends on what you want to do and what cabs you run.