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...uh... these are two completely different things. One's a wireless transmitter, the other's a rack compressor.

I'm not sure how we're supposed to help you.

I guess if you're asking which would be more useful... I'd go with the dbx compressor over the wireless, only because I have yet to be in a playing situation where I was too far from my amp to use a cable.

 

Well, they clearly do very different things. I'd just say "do I need a wireless or a compressor?"

Edit: Boo beat me to the same point.

 

i think wireless is useless. unless your playing an arena, you shouldnt be 100's of feet from your amp. and thats a good compressor.

 

I agree, wireless is sort of useless in most situations. I have no interest in not using cables. Could you rephrase the question?

 

I think you've got our answer already.

The dbx 160a is an indispensable tool for recording and live use, volume and dynamics management, etc. Everyone could use a good compressor live, and for recording, they're practically required for all instruments. But do you need to own one? That's your call. Most pro studios have a plentiful selection of compressors to use, including the dbx 160a, so most people may not have a reason to buy their own. But for someone who likes to always have the same reliable compressor on-hand, or has their own home recording setup, it's great.

The x2 wireless is just that - a wireless transmitter. Unless you jump around a lot or like to play more than 50 feet from your amp, you don't need it. Most of us will never play on a stage big enough to require a wireless transmitter. The X2 is nice, and IMHO one of the best out there, but it's a novelty unless your gigging circumstances absolutely demand it. I'm pretty sure they don't.

 

Again, +1 to Boo. Also, the critical thinking needs to be yours, not ours.

 

I don't think he was trying to be mean about it...