Hartke VX115 User manual

series
VX115 BASS
15″+ 1″High Frequency CD
Bass Enclosure
VX115
Hartke

series
VX115 BASS
VX115 Introduction and Features
Congratulations on purchasing the VX115 bass enclosure by Hartke! Continuing
Larry Hartke’s legendary commitment to bass players, the VX “Very Extreme”
Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a warm
punchy output. The VX115 features a 15”, proprietary low frequency driver with
specially treated cones, impregnated fabric surrounds and matched convex dust
covers all mounted in a heavy duty steel frame. Rounding out the tone is a pro-
prietary, horn loaded, 1” titanium compression driver. Using heavy-duty plywood
construction, covered in rugged carpet with recessed jack plate and ergonomic
handle, the VX115 will provide reliable performance from gig to gig and venue to
venue.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the VX115, as
well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use and full specifications.
You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and
mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send
you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA)
must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the
unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-
6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please
retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the origi-
nal carton and packing materials.
VX115 Features
•15 inch, heavy-duty, low frequency
driver
•1” titanium compression driver
•3/4" plywood construction
•Tuned rear port
•Perforated metal speaker grill
•Recessed handles
•Stacking corners
•Dual, parallel wired 1/4" jacks
•Covered in durable carpet

About Impedance
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about
impedance. Impedance is the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier
and is measured in Ohms.
Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance: When two speakers are wired in "Parallel"
the total impedance is cut in half and
when two speakers are wire is “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.
The VX115 impedance (many audio
guys used the made up word “ohmage”,
however the correct term is impedance)
is 8 Ohms. So, when two VX115’s are
connected together in parallel, the total
impedance is 4 Ohms. The impedance
of your speaker also has an effect on
your amplifier. In general, the lower the
impedance, the more power your ampli-
fier will put out.
IMPORTANT:There is a minimum safe
impedance so be sure to check the
manufacturer’s recommended imped-
ance for your amplifier to avoid any
damage to your amplifier or voiding
your warranty.
Connecting the VX115 to Your Amplifier
The VX115 connections are made via
1/4” phone jacks located on the rear
panel jack-plate. Be sure to make your
connection with un-shielded speaker
cable. Connect the Amplifier Output to
the speaker Input on the VX115’s rear
jackplate.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The VX115 provides a convenient
Extension Output for connecting addi-
tional speaker cabinets in parallel. Be
sure to read the section above on
impedance to insure a proper hook-up
with your amplifier. Follow the steps
below to connect two VX115’s using the
Extension Output. Connect the
Amplifier Output to the Input of the first
VX115. Now, connect the Extension
Output to the Input of the second
VX115.
Hartke
EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEIN CHINA
SERIALNUMBER
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies
www.hartke.com
VX115 BASS CABINET
300 WATTS
-series
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TOPREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLEDIN R.O.K.
SERIALNUMBER
115
~AC INPUT
115V/230V50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V,180W (115V)
2.5A/250V,450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
8
8
ONOFF
HPF
EFFECT
SEND
RETUIRN
8
Connecting the VX115
Hartke
EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEIN CHINA
SERIALNUMBER
-series
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies
www.hartke.com
VX115 BASS CABINET
300 WATTS
8
8
Hartke
EXTENSION
INPUTS
MADEIN CHINA
SERIALNUMBER
-series
HartkeSystems Distributed worldwide by Samson Technologies
www.hartke.com
VX115 BASS CABINET
300 WATTS
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TOPREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLEDIN R.O.K.
SERIALNUMBER
115
~AC INPUT
115V/230V50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V,180W (115V)
2.5A/250V,450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
8
8
ONOFF
HPF
EFFECT
SEND
RETUIRN

Type Bass reflex speaker enclosure
Impedance (Ohms) 8 Ohms
Low Frequency Drivers 15″Special Design, 8 ohm, 300
watt Speaker
High Frequency Driver 1″Throat Compression Driver
Weight 52 lbs. (30.9 kg)
Dimensions Height:25″(62.2 cm)
Width: 25″(62.2 cm)
Depth: 15″(47.0 cm)
Power Handling 300 Watts Peak Power Handling
Weight 53 lbs. (24 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
VX115 Specifications
Distributed Worldwide Exclusively by:
Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com
Hartke