Anyone using an X2 XDS95 wireless?

[butchblack]

Hi

I'm thinking of buying an X2 XDS95 wireless for my bass. I play small to medium sized rooms. Does anyone have any experience with them or is there something better in the $300 price range?

[mimaz]

I'm thinking about one as well, subscribing to the thread hoping you get some useful info!

[vicenzajay]

The tone is great - nice unit. However, I would strongly recommend the rack unit model vice the other. The receiver battery life is exceptionally short. I've sent my unit in twice for "servicing" and this last time they just told me to deal with it. We're talking 3-4 hours top for the receiver's battery life. If I use Powerbugs, I get 5 hours tops...maybe 5.5.

That's my take on the unit.

Jay

[optikhog]

The X2 is hands-down the best thing on the market today regardless of price IMHO. I bought one after trying several others and haven't had a single regret. Do a search for x2 wireless and you'll see tons of accolades for this system.

You *will* wanna hook up an AC adapter as mentioned above if you're gonna play for longer than 4-5 hours or just wanna save big $ on batteries. I can get through 2 shows on a single Energizer Titanium but that's it.

Also, if you're into the hi-fi sound then either pick up an insert cable and use the second lead or make your own TRS cable with the leads swapped - this removes the "cable emulation" which rolls off the highs on this unit (to make it sound like a cable). With emulation off, the sound is ridiculously clean and may even drive your guitarist nuts.

[butchblack]

Originally Posted by optikhog

The X2 is hands-down the best thing on the market today regardless of price IMHO. I bought one after trying several others and haven't had a single regret. Do a search for x2 wireless and you'll see tons of accolades for this system.

You *will* wanna hook up an AC adapter as mentioned above if you're gonna play for longer than 4-5 hours or just wanna save big $ on batteries. I can get through 2 shows on a single Energizer Titanium but that's it.

Also, if you're into the hi-fi sound then either pick up an insert cable and use the second lead or make your own TRS cable with the leads swapped - this removes the "cable emulation" which rolls off the highs on this unit (to make it sound like a cable). With emulation off, the sound is ridiculously clean and may even drive your guitarist nuts.

What kind of battery life are you getting with the transmitter?

[optikhog]

Originally Posted by butchblack

What kind of battery life are you getting with the transmitter?

~8 hours with a standard Duracell.

[Jerry Ziarko]

Why not use a 9.6 volt rechargeable?
http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...irmvrroimh0g12

[butchblack]

Originally Posted by Jerry Ziarko

Why not use a 9.6 volt rechargeable?
http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-...irmvrroimh0g12

Interesting, but does anyone know what the effect of a lower mah rating will do to performance in a transmitter. Would it last long enough to safely do a 3 set night?

[BellBottomBlues]

I use an X2, excellent unit and I havent had any technical difficulties since I got it about a year ago. I got the AC adapter with it, so I won't comment on battery life of the receiver.

I use energizers in the transmitters and I can get through a whole night without needing to change. After the gig I usually practice with the X2 at home so the cable doesn't tangle in things. After the battery dies, I just use a regular cable. I pop in new batts before every gig.

Hope this helps!

[Jerry Ziarko]

Originally Posted by butchblack

Interesting, but does anyone know what the effect of a lower mah rating will do to performance in a transmitter. Would it last long enough to safely do a 3 set night?

Click on the link I posted, and then click on features. Someone posted a review there. The thing you need to look at is a 9.6v rechargeable and not a 9v which only reaches 8.4v.

[optikhog]

Originally Posted by Jerry Ziarko

Why not use a 9.6 volt rechargeable?

I actually just picked up a pair of these but haven't had a chance to try one out yet. I'm gonna try one next week at rehearsal and report back if anyone would like to know.

[73jbass]

Originally Posted by butchblack

What kind of battery life are you getting with the transmitter?

I'm using a Powerbug in the transmiter,and have done five 4 set gigs,and it's still at full power.

[GRoberts]

Originally Posted by 73jbass

I'm using a Powerbug in the transmiter,and have done five 4 set gigs,and it's still at full power.

What exactly is a powerbug?

[optikhog]

Originally Posted by Roscoe5

What exactly is a powerbug?

http://www.powerbug.com/

[knarleybass]

I really like mine. I change the battery before every gig that I use it, so, I can't comment on the battery life. It does sound good and seems to not take away from the tone of my bass. Best of all, I don't have to worry about the cable mess as I run around the stage.

[rockstarbassist]

Go with the XDR if you can, for a number of reasons.

[LoGruvz]

Are these anything like the old X-Wire brand? I used to have one of those and it rocked!

[GRoberts]

I just scored an X2 on Black Friday at Guitar Center. 20% off = $240! I'm going to give it the first gig test Wednesday and Friday night this week! Can't wait.

I was wondering also if the X2 had amy connection or roots to the former X-wire?

[optikhog]

If I recall the story, the main guy sold X-Wire to Sennheiser then started X2 after some period of time (probably defined by his non-compete clause?).

[rockstarbassist]

Originally Posted by optikhog

If I recall the story, the main guy sold X-Wire to Sennheiser then started X2 after some period of time (probably defined by his non-compete clause?).

This is how I understood it as well, pretty much.