This works for me as a home practice amp for a 5 string bass. I use it on #2 volume so I am certain it would go quite loud for a small gig. I was concerned about the small 8 inch speaker - being a baby-boomer I would think a bass speaker needs to be 15 inches (or bigger). I was pleasantly surprised to hear the small speaker reproduce the low B string notes.

Rick

Ashland, VA

I bought this as a gift to go with a 4 string bass I bought too. The receipient loves it.

MamaMurph

S.Florida

The amp is loud and clear. Nice tone. An excellent value. Sam Ash did great getting this to me. Faster than expected and very well packaged.

Onecaribou

Columbia, SC

I purchased this based on the reviews, as well as the audio out and the included cable, as I needed to play along with some rehearsal material on my laptop. Now I need to buy another one because.... I was in the closed garage where I live during my lunch break ( I work from home) and within 2 hours it was stolen. Evidently, somebody else wanted it badly enough, because they left more expensive power tools and music gear around it. :s Go HARTKE!

The Chef

Los Angeles, CA

The Hartke HD25 is a compact but powerful practice amp. It puts out 25 watts of power and has a nice warm tone. The built-in EQ system allows you to shape your sound for added versatility. The auxiliary jack allows you to play over your music of choice and the headphone jack allows you to play and practice in silence. A great value for anyone who wants to get a small bass amp for either practice or small-venue gigs. This is a hands-on product review by Shawn @ Sam Ash Brooklyn.

Shawn

Brooklyn, NY

Ultimately, this amp can sound good at any volume, or sound really great if you put some boost and a decent EQ in front of it. This is a real hands on product review from [email protected] Sam Ash Miami

Richard

Miami, FL

The HD25 is a great compact practice amp. It is an improvement from Hartke's BA series bass combos in that they updated the speaker to their Hydrive cone. The combination of paper and aluminum provides both warmth and punch at the same time. This amp is ideal for a bass practice amp as it provides just enough power to make some noise without angering others in your house. If you need to be quieter, the headphone jack will allow for private practice. The auxiliary jack will allow you to hook up your mp3 player or phone so you can learn your favorite tunes. The quality of tone and price point of this amp makes it a great value for any bass player looking for a nice practice amp. This is a real hands on review from Max @ Sam Ash Lombard

Maximus Bassimus

Lombard, IL

The Hartke HD25 is a sleek durable bass combo amp that puts out 25 watts of power. It has a convenient mini plug input to connect any MP3 device to play along to. 8 " speaker which makes this amp ideal for practice. This is a real hands-on review from David @ Sam Ash Ontario.

Music Lover

Southern California

This amp is great for multiple applications. Fantastic for bedroom practice. The hybrid paper/aluminum speaker cone lends itself to those seeking a fairly modern/contemporary tone. Built like a Hartke- solid. 8" speaker handles all frequencies with clarity and articulation. Great for both active and passive electronics. Do yourself a favor- buy a Hartke. This is a real hands on product review from Christian @ Sam Ash Columbus.

Riff Lord

Columbus, OH

I really like the new hartke hd25. The controls are smooth and the amp is solid as a rock. Great sound out of this little 8 inch speaker. A must have for any bedroom or where a small amp is needed. I am a staff reviewer at Sam Ash Music.

backbeat1961

Cincinnati, OH