When you get down to dirt-cheap wireless, the word ‘crapshoot’ comes to mind. It’s the same price as a decent cable, y’know?

A suggestion would be looking at the models with a significant number of Amazon reviews. Specifically the distribution of 4 and 5 stars vs the rest.

For 40 bucks, 3,300+ reviews and a name I’m at least familiar with, these don’t seem like a bad choice. 87% of the reviews are 4 or 5, with a limited number of 1 stars.

That’s by no means scientific or foolproof, but for 40 bucks? They can suck and still be ‘good enough’.

JOYO 2.4GHz Wireless Guitar System 4 Channels Rechargeable Audio Wireless Transmitter Receiver for Guitar Bass Electric Instruments (JW-03) https://a.co/d/2xYHVtq

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Without starting a new thread, does anyone have a recommendation for cheap wireless? My xVive are dying and I need something for use in the house. They won’t be gigging

Make sure you check out the latency, that's where some corners can get cut that you won't want. Even with a perfect connection without droputs that cloud will still be hovering.

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Make sure you check out the latency, that's where some corners can get cut that you won't want. Even with a perfect connection without droputs that cloud will still be hovering.

I suspect ( but I don't know) for indoors and what the OP needs it for, its unlikely to be an issue

If you have anything with active pickups, read the fine print. A lot of these cheaper models won't play nice with active setups.

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If you have anything with active pickups, read the fine print. A lot of these cheaper models won't play nice with active setups.

....that's a very good point!

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Yes man, I’m thinking cheap as chips as they’ll only be used next to the KPA. Thanks though, I was thinking of

LEKATO 5.8Ghz Guitar Wireless

I bought them a few weeks ago. They are ok, but it changes the audio signal a little bit.

Oh and by the way. The are 17%off at amazon right now (+10%coupon) so i would give it a try.

Has anyone tried the Shure BLX14? Is it any good?

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Has anyone tried the Shure BLX14? Is it any good?

A singer I worked with had the mic version of this. Analog signal.

We were outdoors, clear line of sight and no more than 15 feet away.

It absolutely *sucked*.

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Without starting a new thread, does anyone have a recommendation for cheap wireless? My xVive are dying and I need something for use in the house. They won’t be gigging

See my post earlier in the thread. There’s a good review of five inexpensive wireless systems. I have used the ammoons 5.8 ghz for a couple of years and as long as you don’t get more than 20 feet away I’ve never had a problem with latency drop outs or Audio quality issues

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Yes man, I’m thinking cheap as chips as they’ll only be used next to the KPA. Thanks though, I was thinking of

LEKATO 5.8Ghz Guitar Wireless

I have these and they have been working flawlessly

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I suspect ( but I don't know) for indoors and what the OP needs it for, its unlikely to be an issue

It doesn't matter where or what scenario, you will notice excessive latency. I'm pretty sure I can start to detect about 5ms +.

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Which is great ‘cos they’re on the way 😀

It sometimes amazes me that people will spend a grand or more for the KPA and then ask about "cheap as chips" equipment - really?

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It sometimes amazes me that people will spend a grand or more for the KPA and then ask about "cheap as chips" equipment - really?

Agreed. Your rig is only as good as the weakest link, which is typically what you spend the least money on.

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It sometimes amazes me that people will spend a grand or more for the KPA and then ask about "cheap as chips" equipment - really?

Maybe they spent almost every dime they saved all summer to buy a Kemper and didn't have a lot leftover. Not everyone is made of money.

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Maybe they spent almost every dime they saved all summer to buy a Kemper and didn't have a lot leftover. Not everyone is made of money.

If that were the case for me, I would use a cable until I could afford a good unit. Honestly, after all of my years of using wireless units, I am starting to go back to cables. I have invested in a couple of high end cables and really like the response the are giving me. I think I got both cables for around $150.

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My line 6 gave out on me and I got some xvives that had dropouts. after watching this video I got 2 pairs of 40.00 Ammon. Done a|b tests with a cable and it’s good enough for me. YMMV

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That video deserves a repost. I will be looking into one of them.

2 cables for $150? We already have an active snake oil thread...

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2 cables for $150? We already have an active snake oil thread...

They are PRS cables made by Van Damme Cables. They are a low capacitance cable. I bought an 18' and a 25'. They are on sale through the end of the year. I can honestly hear and feel a difference.

In a blind test?

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That video deserves a repost. I will be looking into one of them.

Here is his latest video on it.

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In a blind test?

If this was meant for me, absolutely. The reaction to volume knob changes alone and the high end response are very noticeable.