The Ultimate Guitar Wireless System Shootout - Boss vs Line 6 vs Shure vs Sennheiser!

Подписаться 365 тыс.

Просмотров 94 тыс.

50% 1

Sam compares 6 of the most popular guitar wireless systems, find out more about the systems featured in this video at PMT Online...
Shure GLX-D 16: bit.ly/3h4qHkB
Boss WL-20: bit.ly/3deyTxQ
Boss WL-50: bit.ly/3h3xY4h
Boss WL-60: bit.ly/3h9PTpQ
Line 6 Relay G10 II: bit.ly/3gUzKWo
Line 6 Relay G10S II: bit.ly/3jgKwbc
Line 6 Pod Go Wireless: bit.ly/35TtbNy
Sennheiser XS 2 Wireless: bit.ly/3A27jNI
00:00 Best Guitar Wireless Shootout Introduction
01:15 Boss WL-20, WL-50 & WL-60
03:28 Shure GLX-D 16
05:19 Line 6 Relay G10T II
06:49 Sennheiser XS 2 UHF Wireless
08:35 Test #1 - Best Guitar Wireless For Home Or Studio Use
11:48 Test #2 - Best Guitar Wireless System For Gigging
17:51 Test #3 - Extreme Wireless Testing - Maximum Distance Outdoors
23:56 Where To Buy The Best Wireless Guitar Systems
Watch our full Line 6 Pod Go Wireless video here: • Line 6 POD GO Wireless...
Shop Boss RC-5 Loop Pedal: www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-rc-5...
With recent advanced in digital technology, cheap guitar wireless systems have become much better and easier to use, giving you freedom to move around the stage without worrying about getting tangled up in cables.
In this guitar wireless system buying guide, we check out 6 of the best cheap wireless guitar systems (all under £500) from big names brands such as Shure, Boss, Line 6 and Sennheiser. We explain the differences between analog vs digital wireless systems, run through the features of each model and put them to the test in the ultimate guitar wireless comparison. So if you want to know which is the best guitar wireless for home use or in the rehearsal studio, or the best cheap wireless system for live and outdoors, this is the video for you!
__________________________________________________________
Subscribe to PMTVUK:
ru-vid.com?sub_...
Find us on social media:
/ pmthouseofrock
/ pmthouseofrock
/ pmthouseofrock
www.pinterest.co.uk/pmthouseo...
Find Your Local PMT Store: bit.ly/2KdwOXn

Видеоклипы

Опубликовано:

10 июл 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 141

@KeyanHoushmandLive 2 года назад

Amazing video, it’s obvious how much time was spent on this video and I’m sure I’m not the only one that is very grateful for all the effort put in!

@ericschrdr 2 года назад

What a great review - thank you for the time and effort, very helpful!

@JulianneBremnerMusic 2 года назад

GREAT video! It was so comprehensive and to the point and very helpful. You put so much effort into this video, I'm grateful!

@hugocapelobl 2 года назад

Apreciate the review! Trying to find the best wireless for my uses, this definitely helped me out a ton.

@SimonSmithGuitar 2 года назад

Excellent video!

@dwainsmith448 2 года назад

Nice, thorough review. Thanks!

@therealrockguy100 Год назад

Thanks for the reviews. I have the line 6 g70. Blows me away how none of these systems have an additional wired input like the g70. Line 6 decided to discontinue the g70/75 product line. Wish that companies built in an additional input. It really comes in useful. I always have one guitar plugged in and one on wireless.

@Asicasters 2 года назад

Such a well done demo. Thank you guys!

@Docksidestudio1 3 года назад

The issue is never distance which all the reviews seem to fixate on. The main problem, which is never covered is how they interact in a venue with other wireless systems running. In my band we use about 4 wireless systems, all different makes and brands and some of the cheaper systems like the boss ones that select channels automatically, are hopeless and drop out within 6ft of the receiver. Totally useless. The line 6 ones are usually pretty good, but you have to switch them on sequentially so they auto select a clear channel!

@jamesmoses4066 3 года назад

I'm thinking about the Shure, idk if you've used it but would you say I should get it

@sparkyguitar0058 3 года назад

Be very careful with 2.4 systems. Lots of interference. Best to look for 5.8 system. But what do I know. I still love my AKG wireless bug system. Have 6 different frequencies systems to choose from. And as a bonus went and got a Getaria 5.8 system for a I E M system. Works just great so far.

@johneoff707 3 года назад

@@sparkyguitar0058 I used to have an AKG bug several years ago. NEVER dropped my signal. I've had a Line 6 G50 for the last few years. As much as I love it, I've had signal dropping issues when I least expected them.

@mikewrightify 2 года назад

This is true UHF systems to me sound better but fluorescent lights can play havoc with them but what the fewer channels out there I think it's a little bit better digital just over compresses to me

@sparkyguitar0058 Год назад

@@johneoff707 I've used the AKG wireless bug system for so many yrs now. My 1st set was used and came with 2 bugs. Probably 15 yrs ago, still in use today both bugs work. But my favorite is a 2 AAA battery receiver and regular bug transmitter. Using with my pedalboard to guitar side its worked perfectly. On the board toamp side I use a 5.8 rechargeable wireless system that keeps my board so movable and quite quiet. Also stack my board on a music stand to make pedal adjustments on the fly. Although using the wah pedal is kinda tough. And another cool AKG system has mic capsule to make any mic wireless. I use that on a SM 58 with a gooseneck adapter for that F Mercury look. L O L

@jamesmoses4066 3 года назад

Haha nice I've been thinking of buying a wireless system and most comparison videos are old, nice to see new stuff 👍

@jamesmoses4066 3 года назад

Although the products are kinda old

@mikewrightify 2 года назад

To be honest when I toured back in the '80s I used an Old Nady system true diversity that thing could go up to 200 ft and not cut out and it had good tone the latency is really super low . Everybody has to have digital now and I understand there's very few frequencies left on the UHF but I still think they sound better for bass guitar.

@TheCadillacCowboys 8 месяцев назад

Excellent comparison of systems, thank you for taking the time to do this. For me, reliability and range are most important, I roam the crowds at all gigs and especially outdoor gigs. I play bass but my equipment is very high end and can replace some missing tone. I suspected that the Sennheiser analog system would provide the greatest distance and go through walls better. I wish more of those rack mount systems had antennas in front. Antenna kits can provide that but waste a rack space. So now it’s a choice of Shure digital vs Sennheiser analog. Thank you again.

@FreedomIsntFree-gd2hg 3 года назад

Love my Line 6 G10. Been using it for 2 years. Grab and go with no chords to step on.

@HectorViolinzuela 2 года назад

Graaaaciasssss.... Esto sí que es trabajar para youtube y seguidres

@TheTrendkillerx Год назад

Great review

@squeelerjakeaxcradle7095 Год назад

Great video test of these wireless guitar systems,from Sam at pmt is a great shop great service and l have purchased the frankenstein relic and ibanez Rg550 superb axes, now in my opinion these wireless systems are all great anyway, what no one is noticing is how great the heavy riff is and l really dig that riff near the end outside, forgetting the breakup lol who cares, to me it's that riff 🎸🎸 but the boss Wl20 sounds great as well my only frustration here is that many years ago I owned the samson system that had a angle so if you plug into a ibanez you can't break it as easy as the straight plug in version as it doesn't angle to prevent accidentally breaking when on your knee playing at home, other than this a cool vid demonstration and pmt in Portsmouth looks massive l must go to that shop for its size and walls of gear is impressive rock on

@CarcPazu 2 месяца назад

For what its worth, I've been using the old Line 6 G10 unit in the studio since 2018 without a problem. I didn't noticed the difference between a cable and the wireless unit when recording. I made two albums with it and it was reliable.

@seccionpersonal5845 2 года назад

Que excelente review! Un saludo

@jamessmith-zk4co 2 года назад

Fantastic review! Thanks so much. I play bass and digital works better than analog . I'm going to rock with the Shure over the Sennheiser. The range on the Sennheiser is crazy though.

@tedbahas 2 года назад

Any reason you didn't compare the Sennheiser XSWD pedalboard system?

@elchancon2003 6 месяцев назад

Excellent video! I would like to buy it, but I am not sure if this product is still available or if there is something better? I hope you can advise me! Greetings

@chuckm9603 2 года назад

Bought the boss wl50 from Sweetwater, no issues or interference and 2 yr. Warranty.

@afonsoteatini Год назад

The best review !!!

@wonggentle 2 года назад

wow, amazing!

@firstleo4762 2 года назад

Best review ever👍

@MuriMorello Год назад

the guitar loop for the comparison was recorded with some kind of tremolo?

@oh6012 2 года назад

Thank you for this!

@nicolo.demaria Год назад

Any issues with the Line6 with PAs or lighting systems while playing live?

@edwardx.winston5744 Год назад

The Sennheiser colored the tone the most, which makes sense considering the analog signal has to go through a “companding” process. But what you give up in fidelity you make up in range. They all performed well.

@MichaTulik Год назад

Also my thought, it sounded like all the transient and pick attack was gone in the Sennheiser. I'd love to have latency and range of analog systems, and the sound of digital ones but you cannot have everything haha.

@BagusWibisono Год назад

so which one have best for save the tone?

@MichaTulik Год назад

@@BagusWibisono for the tone - digital for latency - analog

@theloniouscoltrane3778 Год назад

Is there a chargeable guitar wireless system??? Thanks

@rnegtr 3 года назад

Another significant advantage to using the wireless units is that the output from the receiver for many of them is a buffered signal which, if first in line on your pedal board, can be a great benefit to your overall tone. Also the ability to to switch a simulated guitar cable length into the tone is another added plus.

@mikewrightify 2 года назад

Well what do you know about buffers doesn't matter where the buffer is in the chain it could be first last in the middle what matters is the end buffer and certain sections before certain pedals it's all experimental doesn't matter if you have one first or second or fifth or at the last thing in your pedal chain

@GtrPknMama 2 года назад

Absolutely no buffer goes before my vintage Crybaby Fuzz Wah …. Even my first in line just before the Wah Korg tuner isn’t buffered.

@TheJimboe11 2 года назад

I’ve had the Shure for years now and never ever heard interference or dropped a single note. Absolutely solid

@Moon-nf5fr 2 года назад

Which model share do you have?

@Moon-nf5fr 2 года назад

Shure, I mean.

@TheJimboe11 2 года назад

@@Moon-nf5fr GLXD16

@lorpal1 Год назад

Same system here - I’ve had mine drop a few times - even when standing right next to it. Usually rock solid though

@BagusWibisono Год назад

Hi.. how about the tone? they save the tone clearly?

@fleadoggreen9062 Год назад

I play acoustic Which one best ?? Help me out guys Thanks in advance

@pongkarnpottasak2916 2 месяца назад

Best review ever.

@callofsirensofficial 2 года назад

I am happy with a lead/ wired solution for my guitar rig/ signal, but I am keen to get a wireless system to run from the back of my amp into my in ear monitors (via a Beringer P2) to just get guitar in my ears. Which of those shown would do this best?

@longjonsilvernuts 2 года назад

You just have to be careful with mono signal which is what you'll get if you piggy back from a wireless guitar signal. That being said it's not a bad way to get the wireless signal.

@lawsiesteve1649 2 года назад

Bought the Boss WL-20, 1/4 inch jack on transmitter is not long enough to work on my Tele which has an Electrosocket jack input. These are very common so I'm surprised they won't work with each other.

@PendelSteven 2 года назад

You can buy a jack to jack-plug hooked (female-->male), hook that unto the WL-T, see if that works, if not then try a female-->male jack plug with a very short lead and see if that works (you can wrap the short lead around the strap). Simply put, extend the jack.

@alexandrebovo6192 2 года назад

how about the time battery survive in a gig?

@sixsentsoldiers Год назад

Had an old Samson SR22. Never let me down. Just like the old analog TV. It worked. Digital? I don't know.

@jusplayinmybass 2 года назад

Should do the range test again with all of the systems on at the same time. That will seperate the men from the boys.

@XlouietheflyX 2 года назад

I have the WL-60 and the only issue I have had (besides forgetting to turn it off and flattening the batteries) is the belt clip, which I removed early on and replaced with a Neotech WIreless Pouch (small size, 7901114). The pouch obscures the display (hence me sometimes forgetting to turn the transmitter off) but it secures nicely to my DiMarzio ClipLock guitar straps. I have only used this unit with passive pickups.

@ryandavis6337 2 года назад

U didn't say if there compatible with active pickups

@KrakkersBB 3 месяца назад

the Benchtest loop sounds like Gone Away (a song for Starr) by Cold

@HintiMaschu 6 месяцев назад

Just got a Boss WL-20L and signal breaks up (5-8m). Very poor connectivity. I am using a Bass guitar

@sk1968dart 2 года назад

I don't know how you'd replicate this, but when there is a lot of people (WIFI) around and you're using other wireless components is when you're going to see a problem. The distance isn't the problem, the air wave frequency is.

@Millennial_Mike 7 месяцев назад

This dude has exceptional diction. 👏

@newtonlkh 2 года назад

what are some systems with "non belt pack" style transmissor, but uses AAA batteries (so i don't afraid them dying out, and I can have some backups ready)??

@XlouietheflyX 2 года назад

The Boss WL-60 uses AA batteries.

@sixbint 22 дня назад

Samson airline

@irishRocker1 2 года назад

For playing at home I like the G10ii docking system, (as opposed to other cheaper matched dongles like the WL20) and the performance is good enough to not really need to pay more for the boss WL50 or others. I am a bit reluctant to get another relay g10 based product though. The original G10 relay battery life was severely gimped by a firmware update to avoid fire hazards. The G10ii supposedly fixes the issue but I am still reluctant. It is €160 compared to boss WL50 at €220 though so prob will give it another try.

@AlexOnBass 2 года назад

That and the usb connection is a bad idea for the line 6 Wireless

@MatthiasBuesing 2 года назад

Out of interest - I'm a huge fan of wireless sets (owning the BOSS WL-20 for a longer time by now) but what is the advantage of playing a wireless at home? 🤔

@user-wk9zx1zc8c 9 месяцев назад

@@MatthiasBuesing free from ground noise

@kevmac1230 2 года назад

Where do they get the battery hour time? No way you get 15 hours, maybe 2 or 3.

@Doa616 2 года назад

Anyone using a line 6 relay G90 ?? ……Building a rack system and was thinking about grabbing that one

@joshfisher6995 Год назад

Yes. It's badass but takes longer to setup unless you can leave the antenna up. Only downside is the body pack. The battery door is weak and also the metal for batterie contact gave me issues...had to add tinfoil...failed a cpl times at big shows. Bought the wl20. Like it for basic practice stuff plug n play. Have the line6 relay g10v1 with no updates...didn't catch fire. Still like it for basics. Bought wl50 to replace my G90 since I'm a bass player that uses pedals...played a show with it. Worked great. On the fence of getting rid of g90...I'm a rack mount freak so it was nice but since wl50 is pedalboard ready with a thru just in case of failure it fit right in. Let me know I may sell my G90!!😁

@charlesb7831 3 года назад

I've been looking for one for a while, think I've settled on the Boss WL-50 and this helped, however the problem I've had in the past with them is working with some of my guitars with active pickups, I have EMG and Seymour Duncan active heavy metal live wire and obviously some passive pickups. The NUX one's I returned the same day because they didn't work with my active pickups at all. I've done some research and the Boss ones have had some of the same problems, but there's a cheap easy fix and I'm willing to try that. I was really hoping that would have been covered in this, but we all can't have our way lol

@whatyouwant8797 2 года назад

I play bass and my friend at Boss told me the WL60 plays nice with active electronics.

@mickavoidant4780 2 года назад

My WL-20 has no problem with my SR300E and SR600E active-EQ basses.

@charlesb7831 2 года назад

If you look on the Boss website, they are aware of the problem and you have to run an extra short external mono cable to fix the problem. It has something to do with the output jack for certain setups ie. My Seymour Duncan heavy metal live wire, have multiple ground or hot contact points and the wireless doesn't read it properly. I have screenshots from Boss for the fix. Super simple, I've yet to get the WL50 to try it though.

@Dave-cf1zw 2 года назад

@@charlesb7831 Sure, I didn't look too deep just went with what their company rep suggested. Plus, given the side mount and front mount of my basses the WL60 probably makes more sense, can't imagine the 50's transmitter on a P, but I am sure people do it and it works fine.

@charlesb7831 2 года назад

@@Dave-cf1zw I know they even mention on there website "works with most" it really depends on how a particular guitar is wired. ie. My Kramer nightswan is actually wired with a Seymour Duncan heavy metal live wire active and a JB passive in the neck position. So it's active and passive on the same guitar with my volume push pull pot as my pickup selector. I'm just going off my issues I had with other wireless systems that I tried. I actually have high hopes seen I found the fix for the problem on their website. Just have to get my hands on one now lol. Hopefully the next part of gear I get.

@joetechmatrixemail2920 2 года назад

Distance doesn't matter. It's all about tone and convenience.

@davidbuzzin426 11 месяцев назад

👍SENNHEISER XS 2......best tonal & most reliable ❤

@jreagle58 Год назад

I wish there were a system that one could go wireless from guitar to pedalboard/multi-effects unit AND pedalboard/multi-effects unit and amp at the simultaneously but apparently it is only I that wants that.

@zynthio Год назад

For 99% of people that would be totally necessary, as the pedalboard would be stationary most of the time anyway, which is why companies wont make something like that. I thought about just getting two of the Shure system, one transmitting from the end of my pedals, but it seems kind of a waste of money for my case That sort of thing makes even less sense if your pedal board isn't also completely battery powered, as you're having to run cable to your board regardless for power. Having to keep guitar transmitter, pedalboard transmitter, AND the pedalboard itself charged all the time sounds really annoying Pretty much the only case in which having my board completely wireless and on battery would be if I was having to take my board off stage quickly all the time, which I'm not, so I don't see another reason to do that personally

@jreagle58 Год назад

@@zynthio I use a Boss GT-1 because of the fact it runs on batteries.

@diegoboari1 2 года назад

Seinnhenser outstanding

@gourabshow3993 3 года назад

👍

@MikaelLewisify Год назад

The problem I have with all of these systems is that none of them have a pass through so that I can use a cable instead of wireless if I want to. In certain situations. That would be a nice feature.

@nicotravaini Год назад

The boss wl 60 has it.

@arnelbalmeo7955 Год назад

Also the Boss Wl-50.

@BluesmaNeedham Год назад

So bummed that Shure discontinued the GLX-D. Easily the best wireless I’ve ever used.

@Albion12345 Год назад

Glx-d+ is out now. It uses 2.4 and 5.8ghz

@flamelhordomundo2608 2 года назад

WL50 incredibile

@barters8124 11 месяцев назад

Came here to see the latency tested. I want more then the word of the reviewer. Test them and show me.

@HectorViolinzuela 2 года назад

Could i take these tests for my use, which is with an electric violin or is there something electrical in the violin that can interfere with the signal? It is my big question now after clarifying all this with your experiments. thank you

@virnapacheco2321 2 месяца назад

Hola! Qué sistema inalambrico compraste para el violín? Yo estoy pensando en el shure blx 14. Saludos!

@HectorViolinzuela 2 месяца назад

@@virnapacheco2321 hola terminé comprand un senheiser G4 y hasta ahora todo bien

@wmw0702 Год назад

The trouble with these is: The batteries are not replaceable which means you'll have to buy a new set just because you have a dead battery. Quite irresponsible for these manufacturers I think.

@GrogsWorld Год назад

Thank you for stating that. That was one of my biggest questions which was not covered in the video.

@eddiemca9219 6 месяцев назад

It is sort of covered, although very briefly, they mentioned that the boss 60 uses alkaline batteries rather than a rechargeable. I agree though a selling point is having replaceable batteries.

@modadhodad 11 месяцев назад

sennheiser analog❤

@irubberyouglueonethousand5384 2 года назад

The Boss WL60 seems to have a leg up on all the competition for now

@jamessmith-zk4co 2 года назад

Why do you rank the Boss WL60 over the others?

@shatnershairpiece Год назад

You can’t even buy boss wl60 anymore. It’a discontinued.

@carloscarvalho3629 10 месяцев назад

@@shatnershairpieceis not :)

@timruss7609 2 года назад

If you did this comparison and only used one note it would be a lot easier to distinguish the differences I believe

@alistairpraet9108 2 месяца назад

Is it me or is the line 6 sounding the best

@vafixer8885 Год назад

If your guitarist runs off this far from stage, I recommend a quality dog leash

@1989Lachapelle 2 года назад

Seems like sennheiser is the winner

@imcnblu 5 месяцев назад

I really dislike the Line 6 and those two Boss transmitter designs. Sticking straight out of the jack like that is just asking for them to get snagged on something and snap it apart, possibly even ruining the guitar's output jack. I vastly prefer transmitters that tuck up close to the body, like the CFG CF-80, or anything that allows you to mount it remotely, like on your strap or even the waistband of your pants.

@jakp8777 3 года назад

I’ve heard 2.4ghz systems can get WiFi and microwave interface. Is that true? Thanks for this video, actually looking for a wireless system.

@94SexyStang 2 года назад

Not true.....I use mine RIGHT next to a Wireless Router AND Booster! And never had an issue.

@jakp8777 2 года назад

@@94SexyStang which wireless set? I bought the Sennheiser xsw but still have a cable in case of interference.

@roycranman3851 2 года назад

@@94SexyStang I bought the Xvive system and it was unusable due to wifi interference. I had to return it. Which system do you have?

@erichintonband Год назад

Shure

@DanielKrennonline 2 года назад

Line 6 stuff is junk. Had the G10, the power jack in the base broke quickly. Had the g30 and the transmitter battery door and the clip are junk. Just ordered a Shure Glxd16. Cheaper is really near as good as the pro stuff....

@marceldegoffau9525 3 года назад

It's true about the quality of the Shure. However, make sure you never have problems with the system. Mine had to be returned for repairs (just a simple sender battery failure). It takes Shure now already 5 weeks for repairs, and I still do not have my system returned. So yes, the Shure is good, but the service Shure has in it's company is completely rubbish.

@BagusWibisono Год назад

Hi.. how about the tone? they save the tone clearly?

@bobkeeler5964 Год назад

I'm more interested in sound quality and latency in a wireless system than how far I can run down the road from my amp while playing

@Sunscxpe2 Год назад

Yeah too bad the shure is literally discontinued everywhere

@Witcher58 Год назад

Analog wins.

@wilkinsi 3 года назад

The obvious winner is the Shure.

@tonih.3911 3 года назад

Well obviously you didn't even watch the whole thing lmao.

@wilkinsi 3 года назад

@@tonih.3911 Yes I bloody did

@minisurfbanana 2 года назад

What's the point of a 200 meter test lol

@teresaravenshaw5477 2 года назад

It's for when you really hate your band mates, you can go stand on the roof and play or pick up groupies, get your thing on in your van down the road whilst still playing. That sort of thing.

@jlowe1357 2 года назад

B b

@pipelineaudio 2 года назад

510 dollars for a relay g10? Youch

@standodge5536 Год назад

So if you don't want a plugged in transmitter stick looking thing sticking out of your guitar you'll have to buy a patch cable about 2 ft long to plug the transmitter into or you can walk around with that ridiculous looking piece of kit sticking out of your guitar. Remember you can offer ideas for such things without taking away the selling point. I'm not walking around with that thing sticking out of my guitar on stage!

@JosephSmith-lm4ri Год назад

You could clip or secure a transponder unit with a cable onto the strap of your guitar.

@standodge5536 Год назад

@@JosephSmith-lm4ri yep! The Sennheiser xwd-D comes with a cable and clip. I almost didn’t want to trade it out for the Shure GLXD16 but I did and am happy

@JosephSmith-lm4ri Год назад

@@standodge5536 that's completely fair. Personally I would probably hook one end up to my guitar and the other to my pedalboard. Btw, can they still function while charging or do they need to be disconnected from a charger for them to work? The sennheiser that is.

@mikewrightify 2 года назад

I can tell you right now this test is fake cuz you can't get one of those boss units to go more than 15 ft I tried two of them the highest quality one and they cut out after 15 ft if you turn your back to them

@allenfritts4847 4 месяца назад

Trashy music no good

@stevenordstedt2535 Год назад

When you guys from Europe talk Meters to Americans. Please don’t forget to tell us the yards vs. meters. We haven’t converted yet and don’t know the metric system. Thanks.