Which Wireless System for a 5 String Bass???

PauBass · #1 11-03-2006, 05:01 AM

Hello!
I'm looking for a Wireless System for my Lakland 5 string and my budget can strecht up to $300-450.

I have already searched the forum and I've found lots of information but the truth is that I'm really confused with brands, models and frequencie range that is better for 5 String basses.

Could you give me some advice and recommend me any good and reliable wireless system for my 5 string bass, please?

Thanks to you all!

BaldBass · #2 11-03-2006, 05:43 AM

I have used my Shure PGX with a 5 and it seemed to handle it just fine all the way down to the low B

PauBass · #3 11-04-2006, 01:55 AM

Thanks for your reply BaldBass.

Anymore recommendations anyone, please?

Munjibunga · #4 11-06-2006, 12:30 AM

Well, not quite in your price range, but NSL sells the Shure ULXS for under $600. While the PGX may work OK, the low end of its frequency response is 45 hz, IIRC, and the ULXS goes down to 25 hz, much more appropriate for a 5-string.

Dragonlord · #5 11-06-2006, 05:54 AM

+1. Last time I checked, it was closer to $500, which is $50 over your top limit, but it's worth it IMO just for the safety of getting what seems to be the best bass wireless under $1K.

Munjibunga · #6 11-06-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlord

+1. Last time I checked, it was closer to $500, which is $50 over your top limit, but it's worth it IMO just for the safety of getting what seems to be the best bass wireless under $1K.

Not to be pisch, but let's see. $500 is less than $600. Got it. And maybe you're thinking of the SLX, which is no bueno because of the frequency response thing.

PauBass · #7 11-07-2006, 01:31 AM

Thanks guys but I think the Shure ULXS is a bit too much for me, on the cheapest place I have found it was $550.
The thing is that I really have to make an effort to go up to $450 so, at the moment cannot afford the ULXS.

Any other suggestions?
Does anyone knows about Nady or Trantec?

Dragonlord · #8 11-07-2006, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Not to be pisch, but let's see. $500 is less than $600. Got it. And maybe you're thinking of the SLX, which is no bueno because of the frequency response thing.

Nope, ULXS. I had asked for a price at NSL this March, and the price was $480 for the ulxs and $611 for the ulxp. I asked about a month ago for the ulxp again, and it was still 611, so I guess the ulxs is still $480. Which is 30 bucks over the thread starter's limit. I said it's closer to $500 because, seeing in your post that it's "under $600", he probably thought it's something like $590 or $580.
Paubass: www.northernsound.net is the url of NSL, shoot them a pm and ask for the price of the ULXS14.

Dragonlord · #9 11-07-2006, 06:29 AM

BTW Paubass, you might wanna wait until January for the X2 units to come out... these have even more impressive specs than the ULX bass-wise, and they will most probably be cheaper too. Personally I'm waiting for the first reviews and if they're good I'll get one.

dave64o · #10 11-08-2006, 04:41 AM

I just got a quote from Northern Light and Sound last week and the ULXS's are still $480. That's much lower than any other price I've seen so far.

Now I have to figure out how to defend that purchase to my domestic finance officer (AKA "wife").

Marley's Ghost · #11 12-08-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dave64o

I just got a quote from Northern Light and Sound last week and the ULXS's are still $480. That's much lower than any other price I've seen so far.

Now I have to figure out how to defend that purchase to my domestic finance officer (AKA "wife").

Yup, the GAS elimination representative!

Munjibunga · #12 12-09-2006, 02:34 PM

OK, so for $480, no tax and maybe free shipping, you can get a first-rate wireless that you'll never need/want to replace. I'd have a bake sale or sell off a sibling to get that extra $30.

PauBass · #13 12-10-2006, 01:11 AM

Sounds good to me, I'll save a bit of money somewhere else and I'll go for the ULXS...
I think, for a 5 string, having the frequencies down to 25 is going to make a difference and also is going to be worth paying the extra money.

Munjibunga · #14 12-10-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PauBass

Sounds good to me, I'll save a bit of money somewhere else and I'll go for the ULXS...
I think, for a 5 string, having the frequencies down to 25 is going to make a difference and also is going to be worth paying the extra money.

Indeed, and you won't need to buy another wireless for a long, long time.