Higher-End Wireless In-Ear Solutions

[Barisaxman]

Hey all, thinking of moving from my trusty Shure PSM200 system (100's of gigs on these) to something a little "better" that can do a stereo mix (stereo mix capability is a non-issue) and possibly with a little nicer limiting. Anybody using/used any of the units a step up from these, e.g. PSM900, Sennheiser G3, A/T M3M, or AKG IVM4500? I don't doubt that all are quality equipment, just wanted to see if there was any feedback on particular units from my bass-playing brethren.

Thanks!

 

[BBKINGBASS]

enjoy my sennheiser G3, full audio spectrum, you can go stereo or mono and they're but like a tank. Whatever you get make sure it takes AA batteries and not 9V.

 

[bassaram]

I play sax/run sound for a 9-piece band, so while I don't have experience playing bass and using in-ears, I'm listening in on everyone's mixes, including the bass player's, whenever we play. I own a PSM900, one of my bandmates has a Sennheiser G3, and the rest are on G2s. I went with the PSM for a couple reasons:

-Racks right next to my SLX receiver.
-Removable antenna on the beltpack (as opposed to the more-breakable G2/G3 antenna)
-The controls on the transmitter are easier to navigate, and it's easier to change functions quickly (like dropping Tx power). There's also a separate kill switch for the transmitter, so you can run it without it transmitting.
-The beltpack is very solid, and slimmer than the Sennheiser.
-5-segment battery life meter
-I think they sound noticeably better than the G2, though I haven't compared the G3 directly. The limiter is not too obnoxious.
-You don't have to buy a separate rack mount kit (though there's a price difference).

Overall, I'm super happy with them, and it was totally worth the purchase price.