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Xvive U2 Guitar Wireless System with Rechargeable 2 4GHz Digital Guitar Transmitter and Receiver for Electric Guitar Bass Violin
Last Updated: February 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
95sound quality, battery life, delay, latency, hear
+83%
-17%
" ... No latency or sound distortion. ... "
" ... Love walking into the audience and also can walk around and do a sound check. ... "
" ... The sound was good, the signal was good. ... "
" ... They sound great, battery life last longer than our 4 hour gigs and I have not noticed any sound quality issues. ... "
" ... sounds as it should ... "
" ... Great sound, no dropoff, and no noise or interference, even from the acoustic guitar. ... "
" ... These actually functioned nicely and are extremely convenient - but they simply add too much noise into the signal chain for me. ... It's mainly in the lower volume playing that you'll notice the noise. ... "
" ... It has quality sound and a very good range. ... "
Battery Life
82battery life, hours, gig, charged, transmitter
+77%
-23%
" ... Like these with my battery powered fishman charge. ... "
" ... Tone, power and battery life all seem fine. ... "
" ... I have played several events lasting 4 hours and have been able to play the entire event on a single charge. ... "
" ... The charge lasts more than long enough for your typical gig and recharging is quite fast. ... I have not tested the battery life beyond my 90min needs though - so your mileage might vary. ... "
" ... Charge in about an hour and last about 5. ... "
" ... * Transmitter and receiver are battery operated. ... * Not as easy to charge as the Line 6 G10. ... * Replaceable batteries so I could get up and running quickly in the middle of a gig. ... "
" ... These have the longest battery life of any wireless I’ve ever used ... "
" ... So much easier than the old school battery packs! ... "
Cables
64guitar, cords, jack, tripping, instrument
+83%
-17%
" ... No signal loss at all when compared to cable. ... "
" ... I really like these connections. ... Beat the heck out of dragging cords around. ... "
" ... Greatly reduced strain on your instrument cord jack. ... Reduced tangle and tripping hazard. ... "
" ... Very grate sounding like I'm still using my cable ... "
" ... No more cables, total freedom to move anywhere. ... "
" ... Cutting the cord is the way to go. ... "
" ... No more tangled cords, tripping, hang ups, truly worth every cent ... "
" ... Haven't done a complete "distance" test, but it is SO great to NOT be tripping over cords, turning around and getting tangled up in them. ... "
Charging
60charging, units, recharge, 4 hours, 3 hours
+82%
-18%
" ... Fast to chage too You will like how easy and how long they last between charging. ... "
" ... The charge lasts more than long enough for your typical gig and recharging is quite fast. ... Simply plug-in both the transmitter and receiver the night before use with the supplied 'Y-USB cable' and you should have enough charge to get through all but the longest gig. ... "
" ... The charge life on this is great. ... I can go almost 3 rehearsals at 3-4 hours without charging. ... "
" ... They have a durable ergonomic case, and the USB rechargeable internal battery is just another plus to me. ... "
" ... You can play for 3-4 hours for sure (I do it all the time), But, you can charge them in minutes, so just plug them in when you take a break in your all-night set. ... "
" ... Holds a charge, and charges up pretty quickly, and it’s super fun to move around freely, amp is upstairs and the unit works everywhere I’ve been in the house. ... "
" ... Simple to use, just ensure they are charged. ... "
" ... Great dual charging cable. ... "
Product Reliability
55weeks, xvive, u2, transmitter, gigs
+49%
-51%
" ... Quite expensive for using it only 4 months. ... "
" ... I've had this for a couple of months now, so this review is coming from heavy experience. ... (I play about 8 hours a week, and only charge these things once about every 5-6 weeks.) ... "
" ... I can’t use an unreliable product. ... "
" ... VERY GENTLY USED AND IT JUST STOP WORKING. ... "
" ... Died after 2 gigs. ... "
" ... One failed after a year . ... "
" ... Worked for 5 months now they suck. ... "
" ... This item worked well the first 2 times I used it, on the 3rd try, it stopped working, both transmitter and receiver will not stay on the same channel, what a waste of money, now I have to look for a different brand :( ... "
Network
44router, wifi, interference, loss, latency
+86%
-14%
" ... No loss of signal. ... "
" ... It do have great range though ... "
" ... Pairing of units is almost instantaneous and the distance you can cover is the world without breakup in the signal. ... "
" ... Adds no noise to the signal. ... "
" ... Has a very good range. ... "
" ... It is possible that many wireless signal can cause interference, and lots of venues (the ones I've been playing at included) now use lots of wireless gear, so there's that. ... I never lost signal or had breakage in my playing once. ... Multiple channels will help to further avoid interference. ... (Especially when multiple wireless signals are around you. ... "
" ... The convenience, the range. ... "
" ... I've used it on large stages and haven't had any drop outs in signal at all. ... "
Ease of Use
43easy, super, simple to use, simple, easy to set
+98%
-2%
" ... These things work like a breeze, easy peasy. ... "
" ... The Guitaria works identically to the U2 (easy). ... "
" ... Good range and very easy to use. ... "
" ... - The ease of setting it up (Just Plug and Play) ... "
" ... Quick and easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use. ... "
" ... I was very skeptical for a long time about these because it just looked to simple and easy ... "
Price
33money, worth, price point, wireless, well worth
+85%
-15%
" ... I had been watching these for some time, because they were at a good price point. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband because of good reviews and it fit my budget. ... "
" ... I was amazingly happy when I made this purchase - the ability to go wireless at this price point was a dream. ... "
" ... Very good alternative to expensive set. ... "
" ... Great bargain for the money. ... "
" ... So far this product is worth the price I paid. ... "
" ... It's hella bang for your buck, and holds up well against other high dollar competitors. ... "
" ... the price is good ... "
Device Compatibility
26wireless, sync, devices, receiver, xvive u2
+88%
-12%
" ... My current basses are passive and I've heard that the xVive and/or other wireless devices have problems with active pickups, so I can't say for sure if that is or isn't a problem. ... "
" ... Had to get familiar with sync process but easy once learned. ... "
" ... After use, I switch off the transmitter and receiver. ... "
" ... Having just sold an older Line 6 wireless system that worked beautifully but was cumbersome, I researched current wireless offerings and decided to try the Xvive U2. ... "
" ... I have purchased and I absolutely love your u2 and u3 wireless systems. ... "
" ... I love this wireless system! ... "
" ... This wireless system works perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... I HIGHLY recommend this wireless system. ... "
Build Quality
24loose, hinge, fit, transmitter, guitars
+50%
-50%
" ... Than it broke. ... "
" ... i have an ibanez does not fit in plug as its in the front of the guitar. ... "
" ... Being so lightweight makes it feel a bit flimsy, so it might not hold up against heavy damage. ... Plastic shell exterior will more than likely break against to much impact. ... "
" ... The first issue is the build quality. ... There was something loose inside the Transmitter that buzzes with the vibration of the instrument (in my case, electric violin). ... "
" ... I wish they weren’t so cheaply made because everything else is great with the Xvive U2. ... "
" ... After 6 months the unit started to breakdown - popping, cracking like something was making and breaking contact. ... "
" ... - cheap "chromed" plastic trim looks cheap. ... Would be better if it were just matte plastic like the rest of the unit. ... "
" ... Couldn’t shake it loose! ... "
Marketplace
23advertised, thank, received, provided, exactly
+83%
-17%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... but no big deal . ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... And fast shipping! ... "
" ... Works exactly like advertised ... "
" ... Thanks for this. ... "
" ... It works just as advertised. ... "
Bass
22active pickups, active, works great, fender, bass with active
+95%
-5%
" ... I've been using these in a worship band setting for 6 months now and they work great for electric guitar and bass. ... "
" ... I am a Bass player and wanted this to work on all my Basses (active and passive). ... I can report it works great with any passive Bass i own (Fender, Gibson) and worked fine with some of my higher end active Basses (Warwick, Schecter,) but I did get a low cycle hum on my Spector Bass with active EMG pick-up's . ... "
" ... For me in my ESP LTD 6 string bass they are working GREAT!! ... As long as they continue to work as well as they are right now I'm a happy bass player. ... I really like the wood housing as they go well with my bass even the the color is different. ... "
" ... Works great my acoustics, electrics, bass and pedal steel. ... "
" ... Used on a 78 Fender P Bass with Semour Duncan quarter pounders (passive) and and LTD B104 with EMG (active) and the sound is excellent through 3 different Amps ( Carvin, Ibanez, Peavey). ... "
" ... Used it Saturday Night for the first time at a decent-size club, with one of two bands I play bass with. ... "
" ... I'm a novice guitar/bass player. ... I have Cort electric bass with active pickups and they work fine. ... "
" ... So far I've used acoustic, electric, baritone acoustic and electric and mini guitars, electric and acoustic bass, uke bass, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. ... "
Band
20guitar, practice, guitar strap, rock band, gig
+80%
-20%
" ... My husband loves it and now the rest of his band has bought them too. ... "
" ... Compared to other brands and classic box strapped to your guitar strap, this is a dream come true. ... "
" ... I play in a hardcore punk band and do a good amount of moving around, but the little guy stay on my guitar the whole time! ... "
" ... So happy with this' In an active band! ... "
" ... Rock solid performance in my band. ... "
" ... * (Means I had to wear a strap even when sitting down in my practice room. ... "
" ... I use them mostly with a bass (because that band is busy!) ... "
" ... I might ad that this band has 3 other wireless musicians. ... "
Size
19compact, size, venue, pocket, easy to use
+95%
-5%
" ... Not being tethered to a cord is great, and I love the compact size. ... "
" ... In the relatively small venue I play in, they're perfect. ... "
" ... Love the compact size and the swivel jacks . ... "
" ... Check out the prices of other digital systems and love the feeling of all the extra cash in your pocket rather than the weight of a transmitter clipped to your belt, and being tied to your guitar via cord. ... "
" ... I wanted to love these things because they are so compact and affordable. ... "
" ... SUPER compact, lightweight, and "out of the way" ... "
" ... Lightweight, small, easy on the wallet, and simple to use. ... "
" ... Ilike the small size . ... "
Capacity
17walls, signal, room, feet, walk
+94%
-6%
" ... Good for about 30 feet. ... "
" ... Work long distance and through multiple floors and walls. ... "
" ... I use the Xvibe for playing in church choir and for practicing at home ... "
" ... When I had them at them at my house with the amp in the living room, I walk outside with my guitar approximately 100 ft Plus and the signal carried through an exterior and also an interior wall. ... "
" ... As for distance, I don't travel far from the amp but I have walked into the room next to where the amp is and they still work. ... "
" ... I come from a family of musicians and they all want one now! ... "
" ... I have walked all over my house with this unit, behind walls, in closets, with no drop out!! ... "
" ... Mine will transmit a full City Block away , don't need it , but they can do it Ha!Ha! ... "
Returns
17replacement, refund, back, send, returning
+18%
-82%
" ... I have to return mine . ... "
" ... I had to return it, which is too bad because it's so close to working well. ... "
" ... I asked for a replacement and received one. ... "
" ... I want to return these they do not work at all. ... "
" ... Had to send them back. ... "
" ... Disappointing unless they can resolve or replace. ... "
" ... I'm returning them. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I am a week past the return date. ... "
Setup
14play, easy to use, setup, setting, set
+100%
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use. ... "
" ... if there was ever a true "plug & play" guitar wireless setup, this is it! ... "
" ... Easy to connect, easy to use, and amazingly works fantastic! ... "
" ... They worked out of the box, no hassle setting them up. ... "
" ... fighting with easy-to-use I plugged it in and it hooked up instantly I used it all during practice which was about two and a half hours if function really well with my Zager acoustic electric guitar the range was about 30 to 40 feet before I had significant cutout I would highly recommend this product ... "
" ... Simple plug and play. ... "
" ... - The ease of setting it up (Just Plug and Play) ... "
" ... Ease of operation as it's just a plug-n-play set up. ... "
Fit
14guitars, guitar case, guitar, fits, pocket
+71%
-29%
" ... I bought this for my husband because of good reviews and it fit my budget. ... "
" ... Works fine and stays put. ... "
" ... and they fit in the storage compartment under the neck un my acoustic guitar case. ... "
" ... - The whole kit can fit in a pouch provided ... "
" ... it truly is just "take it out of the guitar case (because it's small enough to fit in the case), plug in, slide switch, and play". ... "
" ... Again, no problems - this fits the Stratocaster socket no problem (the Donner doesn't - the U2 is more compact, too). ... "
" ... The jacks fit very securely. ... "
" ... The shape and the way they fold is very smart and sits very snug and sturdy on any of my guitars. ... "
For Kids
9loves, playing
+100%
" ... I purchased these for my son. ... He loves them! ... "
" ... Our son has taken his stage presence to a whole new level with these😎 Just plug & play. ... "
" ... My son uses these during his gigs I was surprised that he did. ... "
" ... I use the Xvibe for playing in church choir and for practicing at home ... "
" ... If you do then your probably playing with the big stars and can afford nicer toys. ... "
" ... Bought for my boyfriend for his birthday, he loves them. ... "
" ... My high school senior loves these. ... "
Overall performance
9live performance, reliable, job, xvive, performed
+78%
-22%
" ... It does an awesome job. ... "
" ... Used it at 2 gigs and it worked like a champ. ... "
" ... I am a performing musican and require a durable, reliable system. ... "
" ... One thing I did see a lot of while reading up, was that people highly recommend NOT to use this in for a live performance. ... "
" ... They get the job done ... "
" ... I have used it for live performance several times now and it has been easy to use and very reliable. ... "
" ... gig on Saturday night and it performed flawless! ... "
Product As Described
9advertised, exactly, work as advertised
+100%
" ... Work as advertised. ... "
" ... Pros: works as advertised ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Works exactly like advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... It works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Delivery
9today, received, product, arrived, replacement
+78%
-22%
" ... it just works right out of the box! ... "
" ... delivery was great ... "
" ... The product arrived today and my initial impression is these are awesome. ... "
" ... Shipped quickly, works great so far. ... "
" ... Product comes packaged in a nice box. ... "
Comfort
8tone, guitars, ergonomic, xvive, transmitter
+75%
-25%
" ... The tone is greater and/or sharper and more clear to my ear. ... "
" ... I'd feel comfortable playing a full gig as long as both the tx and rx are fully charged. ... "
" ... + ergonomic and stays mostly out of the way of knobs and such. ... I will give Xvive credit for the tactile design of the unit, as its ergonomic shape handles easily when plugging and unplugging. ... "
" ... I use these for live stage performances and it has made my life so easy moving around on stage without ever the need of falling short on cables and restricting my space ... "
" ... This is the second pair I've bought --- it just works. ... "
" ... Hands down, this is an awesome device. ... "
Lagging
7lag, latency, super, noticeable, get
+71%
-29%
" ... Latency is NO problem. ... "
" ... No lag, no tone loss. ... "
" ... Up to 20 feet they are flawless after that there is a delay and at about 100 feet they start to clip out. ... "
" ... Super easy set up, no noticeable lag. ... "
" ... Super low lag and good distance. ... "
Cable Length
7wires, without, using, sound, short
+71%
-29%
" ... No more fumbling with wires. ... "
" ... There is NO delay and the sound quality is identical to using a cord!! ... "
" ... My girls love not being restricted by a cord. ... "
" ... You would never know that I was playing without a cord! ... "
" ... Cutting the cord is the way to go. ... "
Ports
7cable, transmitter and receiver, plug, charge, usb charging cable
+86%
-14%
" ... It is really like you’re connected via cable! ... "
" ... Works perfectly for 4 to 5 hours, then just charge both units at the same time for 2 hours with the "Y" USB cable provided and you are ready for another 4 to 5 hours. ... "
" ... Simply plug-in both the transmitter and receiver the night before use with the supplied 'Y-USB cable' and you should have enough charge to get through all but the longest gig. ... "
" ... The box includes the Transmitter and Receiver plus a usb charging cable that splits so you can charge both units at the same time. ... "
" ... I especially appreciate the split-jack USB charging cable -- it's so much simpler than having two cables. ... "
Design
6look, finish, design, cheap, better
+83%
-17%
" ... The design is what I liked. ... "
" ... The chassis's shape and finish is well smooth. ... "
" ... They look and feel "dinky" but they work. ... "
" ... Red looks really cool. ... "
" ... Wow- at first look, this unit was absolutely AWESOME. ... "
Wifi
5router, u2, interfering, ghz, xvive
+40%
-60%
" ... It can't be used near a router. ... "
" ... It didn't matter what channel or I used or if any surrounding WIFI was turned off. ... "
Bluetooth
5receiver, bluetooth, blue, wifi, signal
+80%
-20%
" ... I've had no problem with interfering signals from anything: home wifi, multiple cell phones, bluetooth. ... "
" ... the signal is perfect and I have not heard any drops in signal even though we do use some blue-tooth devises. ... "
" ... Now the receiver and the transmitter are constantly dropping connection. ... "
Cleaning
5sound, signal, sounds, needs, easy to use
+100%
" ... Compact, clean sounding, distance is more than enough for my coffeehouse needs. ... "
" ... They transmit and receive a very clean, honest signal. ... "
For Travel
4instrument, cable to trip, wires, road, pull
+100%
" ... I love the freedom to move around without worrying that I’ll accidentally trip over or unplug my instrument cable. ... "
" ... No more wires to trip over or pull out of my instrument! ... "
" ... The price is right, and it works well, we'll see about the issues l mentioned down the road. ... "
" ... It's great not having a cable to trip over. ... "
For Running
4run, runs, running, right, love
+100%
" ... I have run numerous tests and the problem is unique to one guitar and one situation. ... "
" ... Would love to run comparison tests with this and other brands. ... "
" ... Furthermore, I just finished comparing this to a much more expensive system that my rhythm owns, the Shure GLXD16 which runs for $450 right now. ... "
" ... * Replaceable batteries so I could get up and running quickly in the middle of a gig. ... "
For Fun
4much, use, makes, gigs
+100%
" ... I love this product, it's so much fun! ... "
" ... Again, too much fun. ... "
Controls
4button, switch, songs, mute, frequency
+100%
" ... Ease of Use: There is an on/off slide switch and a button to change frequency (which I have not had to use). ... "
" ... The on/off switch on the transmitter unit provides a convenient “mute” switch as well . ... "
" ... The sure does have a nicer, more sturdy design, and the functionality of a built in tuner/mute button is great if you don't already have both of those functions. ... "
" ... Both bugs have small on/off switches, which work great between songs for complete silence. ... "
As Gift
4christmas, bought, present, husband, birthday
+100%
" ... I will buy more for Christmas presents. ... "
" ... Bought for my teen son as a Christmas present. ... "
" ... the product was a gift and it worked at its best. ... "
Hair
4cutting, cord, started, live
+50%
-50%
" ... Had it for just over a month and it’s cutting in and out. ... "
" ... In the middle of a live performance, it started to fade out, then just totally cut out. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3white, noticeable, get, sound, reduction
-100%
" ... I bought a noise reduction pedal and thought that would help but no way. ... "
" ... Always had this constant high pitch noise. ... "
" ... The sound every now and then get some scratching noise. ... "
Microphone
3audio, see, record, video, difference
+33%
-67%
" ... I’ve since tried it in isolated settings in my studio with looped constant audio and the receiver plugged into my audio interface and recording via my DAW - now I can actually see that I wasn’t crazy. ... "
Clarity
3latency, easy to use, crystal, clean
+100%
" ... Flawless, crystal clear operation with no latency. ... "
" ... Still clear and consistent. ... "
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Size: 840 meters