Line 6 G90 vs. Line 6 X2

[glitchcat9]

This is not a debate of Wireless vs Cables!

I have used 3 different wirelesses in my life only to have tons of issues and I can not confidently bring them out to gigs. I still really want a wireless but this time I want the security of a rack mount device.

So from what I have gathered is that the X2 and G90 are the best out there. So what should I get?

X2 I've read has pack, cable and clip trouble and you should buy the Neotech Pouch. $350 new and I have seen plenty used at half that.

G90 I have not heard any issues. Better battary life and more durable pack from what I have read. $600 new and too recent of a product to get a used one one (so far)

Is the G90 really worth the extra cash? Less tone sucked perhaps?

 

[KaseOfBass]

Although I haven't played through one I did research into the same thing (I actually opted for the much cheaper G30 though). My vote goes for the G90. From what I remember the X2's could eat batteries - and 9v's at that - whereas the G systems sport better battery life and use AA's.

 

[Johnny Crab]

Went from a Sennheiser 172 to a Line 6 G50 thanks to the FCC.
THANKS FCC!!!!
Big difference(glance at the G50 receiver and you see signal, battery life, and digital link status. Amazing.
PS's:
The Sennheiser is carried as a spare.
Get the Shure WA304 angle cords(longer, more flexible, plus angle). They work fine with the Line 6(got 2, one for spare).
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-WA304-WA-304-Instrument-Cable/dp/B0002E1UTY

 

[JimmyM]

the relay series uses frequencies that are allowed all over the world, whereas the x2's uses frequencies illegal everywhere but the us and canada. didn't stop our guitarist from using his in stuttgart a couple years ago, though

other than that, i can't imagine the relays sound any better than the x2's. of course, they won't sound worse, either. if i were buying today i'd go for the relays, but i'll use these x2's i have until they drop dead.

 

[deekay911]

get the G50 - it's $399 less widely available 20% discounts...has as much range as you would ever need and the transmitter is the same as the G90 - its just not rack mounted.

 

[georgestrings]

the relay series uses frequencies that are allowed all over the world, whereas the x2's uses frequencies illegal everywhere but the us and canada. didn't stop our guitarist from using his in stuttgart a couple years ago, though

other than that, i can't imagine the relays sound any better than the x2's. of course, they won't sound worse, either. if i were buying today i'd go for the relays, but i'll use these x2's i have until they drop dead.

Well said - I've gigged the XDR-95 for over 2 years, and it's been great... I've A/B'd it with the G50, and there is no difference in sound quality - just battery life and type, and transmission frequency...

Like Jimmy, I'll gig my XDR-95 'til it dies, then *probably* move on to the G50 or G90...



- georgestrings

 

[rebuh687]

Remember that you can simply secure a rack shelf in any rack and mount most any wireless system to it. It doesn't look as clean and flush from the front view but is much cheaper.

 

[bigtexashonk]

Anybody have any experience with the Brace Audio DGW-1000x?

 

[bassguppy]

I have the XDR-95 and recommend it. I pop a new 9-volt per gig and it's been fine. Never had it cut out and it's been dependable. You will need a cable upgrade though. I got mine from guitar-cable.com. Very excellent build quality with Neutrik Gold plugs and Evidence Audio cable.

But the new G90, G50, etc..uses regular 1/4 to 1/4 jacks so a standard guitar cable works. Plus it uses AA instead of 9-volt which should be cheaper.

 

[Crazyeelboy]

the relay series uses frequencies that are allowed all over the world, whereas the x2's uses frequencies illegal everywhere but the us and canada. didn't stop our guitarist from using his in stuttgart a couple years ago, though

My guitarist and I use ours in Russia without any problem.

 

[Johnny Crab]

But the new G90, G50, etc..uses regular 1/4 to 1/4 jacks so a standard guitar cable works. Plus it uses AA instead of 9-volt which should be cheaper.

Err, the G50 uses a 4 pin from the transmitter like the Shure's.

USER COMMENT:
The Line 6 factory cable is too short and not an angle jack at the bass guitar input so throw it in your case as a spare. Get the angle ones Shure makes(WA304 http://www.amazon.com/Shure-WA304-WA-304-Instrument-Cable/dp/B0002E1UTY ). You may find it for less $$$. I got 2 of them, one for use and one for backup. My basses have output jacks where my right knee/thigh ends up going. A straight jack causes trouble.