Xploration • Curation • Recommendation
Boss Reworks its Waza-Air Katana-Modelling Bluetooth Headphones for Bass Players
Key Points
Boss retools the Waza‑Air into Waza‑Air‑Bass — a bass‑player version recalibrated for low frequencies. Package: Bluetooth wireless headset, WL‑T transmitter and mobile app; dynamics enhanced for an expanded low end.
Features: BOSS spatial technology with integrated gyro sensor for 3D ambience and dynamic localization; five amp types and over 30 bass‑tuned effects; integrated BOSS wireless with ultra‑low latency; 50 mm drivers; headset controls: Power, Volume, Channel Up/Down, Multi‑Function; indicators: Charge, Power/Battery, Bluetooth, Electric Bass Wireless.
Built‑in rechargeable batteries with auto standby; up to five hours headset play, up to 12 hours with WL‑T, ~3‑hour max charge. As of publication, the price was £429. Reviewer notes it’s ideal for busy domestic situations and late/quiet practice without aggravating family, friends or neighbours.
Boss re-tools its Waza-Air Wireless Headset to deliver the ’Waza-Air-Bass’ - a dedicated version for Bass Players that is re-calibrated to work better with those lower frequencies.
The same sort of Bluetooth Wireless Headset plus WL-T Transmitter and Mobile App make up this package, while the dynamics have obviously been enhanced to cope with the expanded low-end range.
Key Features
- Over-ear bass guitar sound system with wireless connectivity, premium amp and effect tones, Bluetooth® audio streaming, and sound editing via your smartphone
- Advanced BOSS spatial technology and integrated gyro sensor deliver a deeply immersive playing experience with 3D ambience and dynamic sound localization
- Five unique amp types and over 30 customizable bass-tuned effects
- Integrated BOSS wireless technology provides exceptional sound quality with ultra-low latency
- Easy-to-use controls for bass guitar volume and Bluetooth audio playback, plus instant access to six user-configurable tone settings
- Large, custom-designed 50 mm drivers deliver premium audio quality with rich, full sound
- Built-in rechargeable batteries with auto standby/wake function to conserve battery life
- Up to five hours of play time with the headphones and up to 12 hours with the included WL-T Transmitter - with a circa 3-hour max charging time
- Headset Controls - Power, Volume, Channel Up, Channel Down, Multi-Function Button (variable)
- Headset Indicators - Charge, Power/Battery, Bluetooth, Electric Bass Wireless
- RRP / MAP : €479 / £429
Thoughts
I'm one of those players who really likes to push air, which means that most of the time I prefer direct amp outputs. While I'm fortunate to mostly live alone in that sense - and unlikely to aggravate any cohabitants! While I do have a gentleman's agreement with neighbours - to only play fairly loud between the hours of 17:00 and 20:00 on weekdays and afternoons up to 20:00 on weekends. Typically a session is no longer than an hour.
If however I wanted to play later at night or earlier in the day - or when there are other people about in the house - then I would really need the Waza-Air. It's the smartest execution of Bluetooth FX-modelling to-date with that really cool 'concert fidelity' 3D surround sound technology.
I've long wanted the original guitar version - while there has so far always been another Guitar Pedal priority or two that go in the way. I very much want a Waza-Air for myself, and will no doubt have one before too long.
For anyone that lives within a busy domestic situation - the Waza-Air is really a godsend as you can take to it at any time of day and night without aggravating your family, friends or neighbours!
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