Samson 215XL User Manual

2 x15″ Stackable

Aluminum Drive Bass Enclosure

Hartke

215XL Introduction and Features

Congratulations on purchasing the 215XL bass enclosure by Hartke! The XL
Series enclosures have been designed to provide excellent tone with a warm
punchy output. The 215XL features dual 15-inch, proprietary low frequency driv­er with an aluminum cone, impregnated fabric surround, and matched convex
dust cover all mounted in a heavy-duty steel frame. Using heavy-duty plywood
construction, covered in rugged carpet with recessed jack plate and ergonomic
handle, the 215XL 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 215XL, as
well as a description of its front and rear panels, 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 origi­nal carton and packing materials.

215XL Features

•2 x 15 Inch heavy-duty, Aluminum

Low Frequency driver

• 3/4" Plywood construction

• Four Tuned Front Ports

• Perforated metal speaker grill

• Recessed metal handles

• Stacking corners

• 1/4-inch phone input jack

• Covered in durable carpet

Connecting the 215XL

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 in “Series”
the total impedance is the sum of the
speakers individual impedance.

The 215XL impedance (many audio
guys used the made up word “ohmage”,
however the correct term is impedance)
is 4 Ohms. So, when two 215XL’s are
connected together in parallel, the total
impedance is 2 Ohms. The impedance
of your speaker also has an effect on
your amplifier. In general, the lower the
impedance, the more power your ampli­fier will put out.

IMPOR

TANT: There is a minimum safe

impedance so be sure to check the
manufacturer’s recommended imped­ance for your amplifier to avoid any
damage to your amplifier or voiding
your warranty.

Connecting the 215XL to Your Amplifier

The 215XL 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 215XL’s rear
jackplate.

Using the EXTENSION Output

The 215XL provides a convenient
Extension Output for connecting addi­tional speaker cabinets in parallel. Be
sure to read the section above on
impedance to insure a proper hook-up
with your amplifier.

Hartke Systems

Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802

MODEL 2000

200 WATTS
8 = 120 WATTS
4 = 200 WATTS

CAUTION
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SERIAL NUMBER

ASSEMBLED IN R.O.K.

115

~ AC INPUT

115V/230V 50/60Hz

FUSE

5A/250V, 180W (115V)

2.5A/250V, 450W (230V)

EFFECT

RETUIRN

SEND

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

HPF

ON OFF

8

8

4

Hartke 215XL Specifications

Type Tuned, Vented Enclosure
Impedance (Ohms) 4 Ohms Impedance
Power Handling 400 Watts RMS Power Handling
Drivers 2-Hartke 15XL8 Special Design

Aluminum 15", 8 ohm, 200 watt

drive unit
SPL 101dB
Frequency Response 30Hz - 2.5kHz
Inputs 1/4-inch Phone

Weight 105 lbs. (47.63)
Dimensions Height:34" (86.36 cm)

Width: 24" (60.96 cm)

Depth: 18.5" (46.99 cm)

Specifications

Hartke

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