Description
Kick-Drive.
Hartke has revamped its acclaimed Kickback 15 Bass Combo with a new high-powered, lightweight design. Retaining the classic enclosure, the Kickback KB15 now features Hartke's patented HyDrive Speaker Technology. With 500 watts of Class D power, the Kickback KB15 is ruggedly portable and delivers serious bass tone that cuts through the mix.
Features
- Lightweight Class D amplifier that weighs 35lb
- 500 watts of power
- 15" HyDrive paper/aluminum hybrid cone driver
- Neodymium magnets
- 2-way (upright and "kickback") cabinet design
- Unique Shape EQ knob with variable filter
- Full 3-band EQ
- XLR direct output
- 1⁄4" headphone output
- 1⁄4" passive/active bass input
- Perforated steel grille
- Molded strap carry handle
The HyDrive Design
The KB15's 15" HyDrive speaker features carefully crafted paper/aluminum hybrid cone drivers. The hybrid makeup delivers an exceptional blend of warmth and attack that can't be attained by traditional all-paper bass speakers. The use of rare earth neodymium magnets also helps to maintain lightweight portability without sacrificing any of the legendary Hartke attack.
Shape Your Tone
Designed to produce a responsive bass tone that’s both tight and warm, the KB15 provides users with comprehensive tone control. Quickly dial in tone adjustments with the Shape knob and full 3-band EQ. When activated, the Shape knob selects the frequency range of a unique, fixed EQ curve, resulting in a greater variety of color and harmonics.
Kickback Versatility
Beyond sitting upright, the KB15 can be placed in “kickback” position for superior directionality and increased high-end clarity on stage. With a headphone output for home practice, an XLR direct output for live performance and a lightweight Class D amplifier, the KB15 is the answer for all bassists.
Specifications
Rated Output Power: 500W Peak , 250W RMS
Rated Input Level: 77.46mv rms (@1kHz)
Speaker: 15" paper/aluminum cone driver
Magnets: Neodymium
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.54% (@1dB below rated output)
Signal To Noise Ratio: 1W/49.3dBu (1Wrms @1kHz)
Signal Gain Speaker Output: 37.1Vrms
Signal Gain to Direct Out: 4.2Vrms
Equalizer Center Frequency: Bass: 70Hz, Mid: 700Hz, Treble: 5kHz
Shape Control: 100Hz–900Hz
Cabinet Design: 2-way (upright and "kickback")
Grille: Perforated steel
Handle: Molded strap
Product Weight: 35.6lb (16.1kg)