One word: PRE OWNED!!Went to Sam Ash and played a new one that was $250 bucks, and it sounded awesome. I loved it. Then I noticed they had a pre owned one, and I picked it up for just [$] bucks! No issues at all except for some scratches and the graphic EQ on/off button is a little out of whack, but it all works great! I have the clip in the back put a only a 115 watts and plugged into my 410 cabinet, I only need it put to like 4 to be heard over really loud drums and guitar.Only complaint I have is that I wish they would have made it simple and put a mid range knob instead of all of the graphic EQ that is kind of confusing to set up, but once you get the hang of it you can really tweak your tone.For this price range(especially pre owned), this is the best amp head you can buy.

Carrera

PA

Great value for the money. I have it hooked up to 2 4x10 Behringer bass cabs and it sounds great. (Sorry Hartke, I already owned these cabs.) The EQ is a great function with plenty of adjustment. When playing slap style with the aluminum cone speakers in the cabs, the HA2500 head owns them. Nice pop and bottom end. I play a 5 string bass and low B string sounds nice and fat, not like mud. Plenty of power. After a few minutes of seeing what the sliders and knobs do had it dialed in. Compressor helps with the low B taking over everything too. Used in practice room, studio, bar gigs, and outside partys and seems to work well with plenty of volume left. It's not big wattage but it's loud. Get it!!!

Willis

Richmond, VA

I received this amp head about two weeks ago and im in love with it. the bass I am currently using is a esp B-105 LTD 5 string and I combined the amp head with my SWR Goliath speaker cabinet and its AMAZING. It gives my bass a clear tone and the compressor helps out a lot.

Brian

Bronx, New York

I bought this amp to run a Schroeder 12" light cab. One speaker on the 2500 equals 180 watts. The Schoeder is rated to 400, so no problem, but believe me, I haven't had the amp above five. Amazing, fat sound. Tube emulation and solid state pre-amp (which you can use separately or blend); efficient compression; ten EQ sliders, with off/on switch, two 'contour' knobs, apparently for use when you want to quickly adjust EQ (or reduce hiss or rumble), a master volume, and both active and passive inputs. Runs quietly with a fan. I love this amp. I pick it up in one hand (handle built into side) and the cab in the other, and go. It is not just loud, the sound is quality--but keep in mind, my Schroeder is a great cab. I found the Hartke people responsive to my questions, and after a year of use, the amp has had no problems. All parts are solid and well-made, and the chassis is strongly built. A great value for the bass player who doesn't need to blow the windows out but wants clarity and solid power.

Alfie

New England

I'm runnig this to a 8 ohms system awesome sound if u know how to adjust it right I use from preactice and church through a pa using direct out to pa awesome

dave

Prescott az

I play in a metal band and this head really gives me the sound I want. The 10-band eq is very flexible in sound possibilities, and it also has separate low and high controls. Another small feature that I love about the head is that there is a handle on its side, which makes it very easy to transport.

Thrash-Metal bassist

New Rochelle, New York

i use 2 , i use one for a hartke vtx 4x10 and the other for a 18 inch subwoofer,, i think it sounds awesome and i noticed the other night i had to move my equipment cause my drummer could nt stand the concussive sound being eminated!!!!!

ted the bass man

east ky

just bought the unit with a hartke 4/10 cabinet,replaced a very noisey fender amp,my sound now is awesome,able to adjust and dial my sound very easily,was quick to set up and the 10band eq lets you change your sound and have plenty of power,been searching for a great set up and the guitar tech at the local store was very helpful,thank you

organized confusion

geneva,ohio

I went into Sam Ash today and started looking around at the combo amps to upgrade from the 10 watt practice amp i got over two years ago. After about 10 minutes a sales associate walked over and asked what I was looking for. I told him the truth that I had no clue. The only thing I knew was that i wanted to spend less than [$] for an amp I could use for small shows and practice. He told me to spend [$] and showed me this amp head connected to the vx210. I played around with it for a while and was fairly impressed, but not amazed. Then he came over and said he could get me out the door for [$] and I jumped. I walked out with this head and the VX210 for [$]. I got the thing home played with the settings and I became much more impressed than I was in the store. It can be anything I want it to be with the turn of a few nobs and some adjustments to the EQ. I don't regret the purchase at all and I would do it again. When the funds come a round I will add the 4x10 and the 1x15 to finish off the rig.

Andrew

Columbus, OH

This product is way better than i expected. Sheer power and performance. Good for jamming with friends, intense practices, and playing out to crowds. Hartke has won my business forever.

Fat Chick Thrilla

Greer, SC