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3 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

More important IMO. My IE 400 Pro have a single dynamic driver and sound far superior to other multi driver units I’ve used. 

Yes, i feel the same. From the IEM’s I’ve owned or tried, more was definitely not better for me. 

1 hour ago, MrPring said:

Anyone tried comply tips? I didn't even bother using the standard. Have used these on all my non 'gigging' headphones forever so know I get a great fit. 

 

Aim once I sell my SVT Skunkworks head is to go custom. Really like the description of the Lugs SI - Dynamic Hybrid (2x Dynamic drivers and 1x High) 

I use comply tips all the time. Even on my airpod pro’s.

1 minute ago, warwickhunt said:

 

Sennheiser IE100.  I've likely sacrificed a bit of tone (possibly) but tbh they fit, I get a good seal (with standard buds) and as a result they trump the KZs but are double the price... but still only £80!  

Same here. KZ's have use to me as the fit is terrible. 

10 minutes ago, kiat said:

I use a personal headphone mixer to add more bass into the mix. I use the earbuds when practising nowadays and haven't been using my studio headphones for silent play for months.

I too have been going this route recently. As much as I love my headphones, and they are easier to take on and off if I get interrupted, I fond my IEM's to sound 'better' when im playing along at home. I think my headphones might be a bit too flat for general music. 

Andertons have become my first port of call (after Amazon) for music gear. Good prices and ive sent a few things back over time and it's always been smooth, quick and hassle free.

One day I will go and visit them as they aren't too far.

Ive always liked Chorus on bass, in the right songs, but recently I rediscovered phaser, and, oh my.........😂

Still got a Boss CB3 at home, and have had various Chorus pedals over the year, but now I use phaser in a lot of songs that I really shouldn't 😇

8 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

 

As mentioned, mine produce noise if I plug them in straight, but if I plug them in to a lead that is connected to the input, the noise goes away, so I guess it needs the filter network of a guitar cable to filter out the noise. Interested to hear what the A58s are like, I looked at those (and the fender ones) as a replacement for the WS90/WS70s I use but haven't picked anything yet.

Id still trust the WS-90, but will avoid using it at home. Ive only really just started using it with FX so maybe its always been like this, but until recently i had have no issues at all. Always thought it looked ugly though.

For reference, here are the 3 i own side by side. 

I got the Xvive A58 system today. Im very impressed with it. It's shorter than my Lekato WS-90 by a noticeable amount, but a bit deeper. It fits on my P bass much better and doesn't stick out like the WS-90 does. They are even more compact than the Xvive U2.

Im sure my WS-90's are either faulty or just not very well shielded (guessing the second). No issues with how good they sound and are noise/dropout free as far as what I hear on headphones and through as rig, but ive encountered 3 situations where they have cause other equipment to produce noise. The latest one I discovered tonight when I have the receiver plugged in to my Blood Moon phaser. When I engage and disengage it there is a very loud noise. Much more than there should be. No issue with either of my Xvive systems. That, as well as the disruptive noise I got when using the Ampeg SGT-DI, and if I put my hand hear the receiver when its off and plugged in to something means they will now just be a back up for live stuff. 

2 hours ago, Bluewine said:

 

How much band experience does this guitarist have?

 

Daryl

Well he has been playing for over 40 years I believe. Ive only known him for 3 of those. I joined the band and  I had a lot of work to put in. I was happy to put the work in to get them up to speed, but it seems he is so stuck in his ways that it will impact the band getting gigs. Having played the club/function scene for a  good 20+ years I know the standard thats needed. All are competent players, but struggle with the fact that thy have to be professional about it if they want paid gigs. 

On 04/08/2025 at 11:54, Lozz196 said:

I used the Nux 5.8 one for a while, but for the amount of gigs I do I moved it on and just went back to my trusty old BOSS WL20, any issues I`ll swap to a lead.

I seem to have a lot of dropouts at home with 2.4ghz these days, so try and avoid using my older Xvive's if I can. It seems the WS-90's aren't shielded well, but I dont get drop outs. Hoping the A58 will be the of both worlds. 

Just now, Stub Mandrel said:

 

Suggedt he gets a noise gate?

I have as well. He also has a tuner that can mute, it's just that he doesn't see the need to. 

Had a good rehearsal last night, but one of my guitarists still thinks it's the 70s. Small Marshall combo with a stack of Gain and drive pedals. Sound was good when playing (although really too heavy for most of our songs), but my god the noise when we stopped. Its sounded like there was a rain storm in the studio. I just dont get how he (or anyone else) can have that sort of noise when not playing. I have all the answers to how he can stop it, and if I ask him (got to the point where I was telling him) to turn if off he would, but totally clueless to the fact that he needed to. Even worse, I was the only one that this bothered. 

Dreading the next gig. 

Depending on your budget, you could possibly get a multi FX that can do it all in one go, inc amp sims/cab etc. The Zoom's/Helix stuff have GK sims in them, as well as multiple chours pedals. 

The TC Electronic Helix Chorus has a Duff Preset IIR, although you could probably use almost any multi knob chorus. 

Just seen a review that stated the Xvive lasted over 7 hours.  I’ll order those today. 
£118 on Amazon spread over 5 months interest free. 

7 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

Xvive A58 Guitar Wireless System review | Guitar World

 

Nice little review on Guitar world - pretty positive

Ive read good reviews of both, that's why I can't decide. I like the idea of the Fender not having a light show on them, just one button and longer battery life (although its more than I'll ever need from one charge). Xvive is a tried and tested company I guess, and they are a bit cheaper. 

On 04/08/2025 at 11:18, Al Krow said:

Hadn't come across the Xvive A58 - looks like new kit out this year with good reviews. I'm a fan of their U4 for IEM's. They do look quite bulky though! 

 

Btw - if you don't want to take the Nux case to gigs, there's nothing's stopping you leaving it at home - it's just there for convenience and doubles up as a back up battery pack. It's also available in 5.8 GHz.

Cheers Bas. 

Yeah, I didnt mean I thought I needed the case for it to work,  just that it's not a feature I care for. We have loads of USB C ports with us so if I need a top up im already covered. Id rather not pay for something i dont use. Also not looking for anything that doesn't use USB C now. I believe the Nux uses Micro USB.

I too am a fan of the Xvive, I still use my 2.4ghz system at home sometimes, although I do find I get quite a few dropouts. It's well made and compact. The A58's seem to be a good upgrade but I dont see much written about them.

Oh, that’s surprising. I know the Fender has a cable tone built in (like the boss system) but I’m sure that’s to reduce the top end. 
What did you end up getting?

37 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

 

Which is essentially what most bass cabs are doing, and why I have given up on them for all my Helix Patches. Most of the time I can get a sound that is more suitable for the band mix just using EQ. The only cab sim I'm currently using is a guitar one that is part of a guitar combo model.

Im quite shocked at how much tone im missing. I had a play with the EQ last night and could get some of it back, but can't get rid of the slight phasing issue. The more top end I use, the more obvious it is. Not so much when playing along to music, but on its own its off putting.

I only want it for headphone practice, would never use it with a band. I loved the Cab sim in the Nux NBP-5 so thought they would all be like this. I even loaded an IR I had in the Nux in to the MVave and it sounded completely different. 

Must admit I too gave up on the Helix Cab sims when I had mine, although again, that was just for headphone practice. 

15 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

From those two choices I'd go for the Fender simply because it's easier to tell which is the transmitter and which is the receiver.

That was my thinking, although i tend to put a bit of brightly coloured tape on the receiver anyway. 

2 minutes ago, TimR said:

 

Piano is a full range solo instrument capable of being the only accompaniment  required. 

 

My dad has been playing piano for 75 years. When he calls me for backup, he says, its great to have a good bass player who understands chord structure, I can't be doing that driving left hand stuff all night. 🤣

 

 

By 'key's' I mean synth mostly. Those low Feqs can knock buildings down 🤣

7 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

She has got a 5 but generally just uses her Fender MIM Jazz 4 string.

This issue has become more noticeable since they've started playing bigger stages with big subs in the PA. Its not an issue in smaller venues, the bass cuts through nicely there.

The first time I played keys through a big PA I got a shock at how much low end I had. I backed it off immediately and keep it in check these days. 

As per another thread, im getting a bit of interference from my Lektao WS90's under certain conditions, or rather they are causing interference. 

So ive been looking at the two above. I know a lot of you use the Nux, but im not interested in that as I dont want to carry a case around. I prefer to just throw the thing in my gig bag. Im also not sue I like the auto off feature. 

From the spec I understand the Fender has up to 8 hours from a 2 hour charge, and the Xvive 5. Either is longer than I'll really need, but the 8 will get me through a rehearsal and a few night home practice. The fender has a quoted lower latency than the others. 

Any thoughts on either of those mentioned? im leaning towards the Fender, but its a bit more expensive. 

I got the Mvave today but not sure I'll keep it. 

For one im now used to not using a cab sim with headphones, the EBS has a pretty good tone on its own, but another reason is the IR's I like seem to have a slight phase issue. They seem to have a very subtle hollowness about them. Also there is quite a big drop in high freqs. I will have a play with the EQ section (and the Hi Cut is full up/off), but the sparkle is gone. 

Still great value and I might keep it just incase I need it at some point, as the cost was pretty much nothing. 

22 hours ago, ezbass said:

I get the joke, but I use my left had (with keyboard split) to do a lot of brass/string stuff. If the bass player wants to do that (and I know how some love those silly synth pedals) go ahead, otherwise............