Help! Wireless System Advise

[Executivos]

I need to pick out a wireless system and I've searched here and found some useful information but I still can't make up my mind. I've got about $300 to spend.

With that amount of money, can I get something that will work somewhat trouble free, without degrading the signal strength too much? Nobody in my band uses wireless yet. Should I stick with a cable instead? (i'd really like to be wireless)

units im looking at:

Sennheiser d1092. $299, it's digital which says it can eliminate the need for the compander (compressor expander) it says the list is like 799, and it's on clearance right now.

AKG wms 40. $249 reviews look very good, but it's only one antenna so it's not true diversity. It says it uses somesort of saw filter and doesn't need it? this one has GREAT battery life.

is nady just something to stay away from even if I spend like $300 on it?

Please...need to buy it this week, and I'm afraid I'm going to get stuck with something that sucks.

 

[philboyd studge]

For starters make sure it's UHF, beyond that the Sennheiser is a good choice.......don't know what kind of batteries it uses though.
Some transmitters use 9v and others use a couple of AA's, try to go with AA's, it's a big difference in cost down the line.

 

[eyeslikefire]

philboyd is right,....
Stay with the Sennhieser.

Just be aware that any wireless system under $500, though will do the job,.. will not be great.

If you can, try and save up another $160.00 and buy this
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...0004786743/search/g=home/detail/base_id/52910
It's on sale for $459.00!

This system sounds excellent!

 

[philboyd studge]

Agreed, a wireless is not a place to skimp. I've been using an AKG WR-2000 and though it's been very good to me, connections are starting to wear out from the constant set ups.

eyeslikefire,
Does that Sennheiser use AA's in the transmitter?

 

[eyeslikefire]

eyeslikefire,
Does that Sennheiser use AA's in the transmitter?

No it uses a 9 volt.
And also to point out, I used to use a 9 volt rechargable battery but I would get about 30 minutes of good audio. With a fresh Duracel or Energizer alkiline I get about 6 to 7 hours.


Serge.......

 

[philboyd studge]

No it uses a 9 volt.
And also to point out, I used to use a 9 volt rechargable battery but I would get about 30 minutes of good audio. With a fresh Duracel or Energizer alkiline I get about 6 to 7 hours.


Serge.......

Too bad, that makes it too expensive to operate. I use Kirkland AA's from Costco that run about .20 each, and if Consumer Reports is right, they're actually Duracells. Anyway, I get 10 hours on them, usually not a minute more. The unit pulls everything out of the battery it can, shows a 'low' light for a half hour and then shuts off, no funky signal beforehand.

 

[eyeslikefire]

Too bad, that makes it too expensive to operate

Tell me about it,... I have to buy batteries in bulk at Cosco.
But man,.... The sound quality makes it worth it,.... I think?>