Best Wireless Guitar Systems in the UK

The Xvive U2 Wireless Rechargeable Guitar System lets you ditch cables and make the rig look nice and clean, not unlike its competition. What the model's competition is seldom bringing to the table though is the H1 transmitter holder, making sure that the system is always compatible with guitar jacks. Distancing the transmitter from the battery in the guitar, the holder also solves high-frequency noise problems that active pickups sometimes entail.

From the get-go, this system is promising awesome audio quality and almost undetectable latency (5 milliseconds). From what we can tell, the system fulfils the promise to a tee, removing drop-out and working without noise or delay, almost like you're using cables, except that you aren't.

Unboxing the package, the first thing you'll notice is that both the transmitter and the receiver look and feel sturdy and well-made, primarily from ABS plastic. The swivel mechanism on the plugs is stiff but not too stiff, meaning that pivoting the system into position will be easy but, once you do that, the plug will stay where you put it. To prevent scratches, there's also soft rubber padding on the back.

On one side, you will find a power switch, the channel-change button, and two LEDs. The first LED displays the battery status and lets you know when the system is on and off. The second LED shows you the channel you're using and whether the two units have been synched. 

Covering small acoustic shows, practising alone, jamming with bandmates, the Getaria GWS-28 Stereo Wireless Guitar System will support these endeavours with ease, and then some. First things first, this system can work with multiple instruments simultaneously, which is not its biggest strength, but that's the feature we always welcome with open arms when reviewing these systems. Bass guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, keyboards, piano, drums, and more, GWS-28 can accommodate them all.

Shifting gears, again, this is not the system's biggest selling point, but we cannot say we dislike its appearance. In fact, both devices look stylish and even somewhat elegant, not unlike the awkward alternative that these systems are usually offering. The elongated, all-black design presents a pretty sleek front, while the multiple cutouts filled with LED lights make the transmitter and receiver look modern and expensive. They're low-profile lights, discreet and subtle, but quite powerful as well, so some might find them a little excessive in low-light conditions.

So, what is the most attractive attribute that this system is bringing to the table? Some would argue that it is the sound that delivers sharp highs and creeping lows. Some would argue that it is the accurate tonal balance. Some might assign its dynamic range this title. Reaching 105 decibels, the system lets you play at the highest volume without noticeable quality loss.

But we like the transmission range a little more. Sure, it is not quite as sexy as the sound quality attribute, but stretching 60 metres without leaving the budget price bracket is pretty incredible. You can play outdoors and even leave the stage knowing that the sound will follow you.

The Ammoon Wireless Guitar System accommodates class performances, friends gatherings, and live performance. We like this system plenty, even despite its middling battery life capping at ~4-5 hours. First and foremost, we like this one because the sound quality is excellent. The bass that they receive and transmit comes out with brilliant impact and respectable extension. There's almost no vocal masking. The highs are rolled off, so the music will not feel harsh, but since the system covers the default frequency response (20 Hz - 20 kHz), they also don't sound artificially closed-off. More often than not, the highs remain consistent, sharp but not screamy. Apart from that, the system transmits clean mids and rich lows. Also, removing cable tone simulation, what the people at Ammoon are offering here will be great with passive pickups. Both devices are even compatible with guitars that use a vibrato system.

Still, as much as we appreciate its performance, there's nothing unique about it. Wireless systems from Ammoon seldom disappoint on this front, so we've not necessarily told the people who used these systems before anything new. What is somewhat new, at least to those people who have not used the company's latest systems, is the fact that this one can transmit lossless sound to 6 receivers at the same time. Likewise, playing favourites with the number 6, this unit will let you switch between 6 channels on the 2.4 GHz band.

The Rowin WS-20 is a beauty. Mixing black and rose gold, both devices look blinding, housing plates that give them a brilliant vintage appearance. Whilst we will concede that aesthetics seldom sell these systems and, looking at the big picture, some might even call them irrelevant, but we appreciate the gesture nonetheless. Of course, we didn't add this unit to the list based on aesthetics alone, not even close. Also, whilst the system looks good, the build quality is not quite as great as you'd expect, so we're not necessarily giving the company full design credit here.

No, what sells the unit is its performance before anything else. Its performance includes the 24-bit/48KHz sample range that transmits audio with clarity. It also includes the frequency range that spans across the entire 20 Hz - 20 kHz territory. Whilst this is nothing that deserves parades, this is not quite the case with the system's latency. Capping at 4 milliseconds, the unit makes sure that even professionals will not be able to notice the slightest delay.

Removing these specs from the equation, the throughput is pretty brilliant as well, capturing the most subtle nuances and transmitting them with high fidelity. Assuming that you won't be playing around Wi-Fi routers, there will be no noticeable interference. The transmission range should usually stretch full 30 metres. But, as always, when there are obstacles between the instrument and the amp or pedal chain, the range starts shrinking.