Boss Waza-Air Review
Wireless Guitar Headphone
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 4,964 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Boss Waza-Air. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Boss Waza-Air. For example, 69% of 662 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Boss Waza-Air have given positive feedback.
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Simply Amazing!
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Nate on Guitar Center
In my house picking up my guitar apparently signals that I want to have conversation which does not lend well to the song writing process, so when I saw this I was immediately very interested. I had been thinking of getting headphones, but that sound can be a drag, so what these promised was very exciting. I have a Katana 50 and love what I can do with it and the sound is amazing, so to be able to get all that and what Boss promised from these in headphones made the price seem worth the gamble. And it was! Boss definitely delivered... the sound is incredible (really does have that effect of being in a room and not just the amp signal blasted into headphones), the description is accurate so I won't repeat it. That plus all the features, and maybe more, of the Katana amps makes the Waza Air worth much much more than it's price tag. I get the privacy in a noisy room (or late at night) to practice and write, then it's on to the Katana to record. ... More
I'm keeping them, but they're flawed
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Felipe Fenton on Guitar Center
These sounds excellent, they're super portable and I mostly love them, but the gyroscope keeps needing to be recalibrated every couple of minutes if you use any of the modes that give you a moveable sound stage. Unfortunately, the "Stage" mode, where your backing tracks are made to sound as if they're coming from behind you and also given some reverb and ambience (and I LOVE how this sounds) are one of these modes so it's pretty much unusable. You can still listen to backing tracks in the "Surround" mode (which doesn't use the gyroscope) but they won't have the processing that "Stage" gives them. I don't know why they don't just process the backing tracks in the other modes as well. It really makes them sound awesome and as if you were part of the band. The pros still outweigh the cons (for me, at least) so I'm going to keep them and maybe exchange them for a new pair, although I'm seeing the same problem across the board in YouTube. ... More
Worth the price of admission
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Daniel n on Guitar Center
Despite a few hiccups this is well worth it and the best experience with headphones Ive ever had. Cons: the stage setting gyro does drift and feels like it going infront of you and around you. I don't care. I have no intention of using this setting. Load times for adding presets from their library can be hit or miss. Lost connection with the hdphs and the app while trying to do so. Pros: easy to use. Turned on, plugged in and i was playing guitar. Immediately impressed by the stock presets sounds. I own several tube amps and love them and ive used hdphs plenty of times for recording or using IRs for recording tube amps. The sound of these hdphs are incredible. Creating and modifying your presets are super easy. The effects section is a little cumbersome as you start diving into extra screens. Besides the great sound. Here is what blew me away. The two toggle switches on the side of the hdphs allow you to scroll through presets. You can set up a clean patch and next patch be dirty and with a touch of the button you immediately switch presets, no delay or wierd bugs. Its just like channel switching on a amplifier. The app will do a load screen to display the preset change but the hdphs and sound is already there. Awesome! Jam to any song and create patches that work with the song flow! Why boss isn't making this aspect a selling point is beyond me. Next is the surround mode. You can actually pan your guitar in the hdphs which allows you to sit in the mix of your fav jam track or song just right. No more sounding like your playing on top of a song, it mixes really well with the song your playing. Granted if you take the time to tweak your eq and amp settings. Last is the gtr volume on the side of hdphs. Its a sensitive roll knob that allows you to sit right in the song or just above it volume wise. For these reasons, i love love love this product. I can play anytime and not bother anyone ... More
Good on paper, not so good in use
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by TD on Guitar Center
Overall: It has the potential to be a a great practice tool but it has serious flaws. The hardware/software is buggy and unreliable and the price is way too high. Hardware: The headphones are average sound quality and fairly comfortable. Unfortunately, the transmitter always disconnects at random intervals, usually between 2-10 minutes, and the sound goes dead. Turn it off and on to get it back but you still have to reconnect it in the app. Sound: There is a lot of hiss in the sound even on the clean amp. They make up for it with an overly aggressive noise gate that would be ok for chunky djent but little else. If you roll your volume back a little you'll be fighting the gate at every note. Contrary to what the salespeople say, this is not a modeller. The amps are voiced to a general description and pretty good. They are NOT studio quality, though. The ambience (reverb) settings are oversaturated and need to be turned almost all the way off. FX sound ok but are a hassle to adjust in the app. Software: The app is bad, no getting around it. It's a quick to pick up but doesn't flow well and feels unnecessarily cumbersome. Initial setup is ok as long as you play close attention to the directions for the bluetooth midi BUT bluetooth midi also frequently disconnects. The other features still work but positional audio breaks. Speaking of, positional audio is nothing more than a gimmick. Slight movements are over exaggerated and the novelty wears off quickly. You'll probably just stop using it after the first few times. Recommendation: If you're set up with an audio interface, you're better off going with a modeling plugin like Helix Native or Amplitube. If you want to stay mobile, an iRig is a fraction of the price, more mature software, and lets you use whatever bluetooth headset/earbuds you want. ... More
I might buy this again
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by JRB on Guitar Center
After 3 months of waiting, finally had mine delivered. Super great, lush sound coming out of these. Especially when you think that it's just plugged directly into the guitar. I also like plugging the transmitter directly into pedal board, getting all my personal effects through the headphones. Because yeah, the app sucks. Connectivity, usability, effects, etc. And the gyroscope...super uneccessary gimmick that ends up making the product much worse. You go from having full sound in both ears to only hearing sound in only one ear within minutes, unless you strain your head in one direction to compensate. And how often do you play with an amp and move around such that the sound is "in front" of you or "behind" you. I guess I don't understand why you would even want that as an option. Other than, oh that's cool that the sound moves inside my head. Either way, remove the gyroscope and remove $200 off the price and this is a wonderful product. ... More
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Great for family during quarantine
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Henry the Guitarist on Guitar Center
If your thinking about getting these headphones I recommend you read all of this. I will hopefully go over most of your questions. These headphones saved me from giving up guitar. Sure you could get normal headphones, but they don't replicate the sound of a real amplifier as well. with other headphones I've noticed whenever I try playing anything but clean channel it always comes out fuzzy. I have noticed less overall fuzz with these headphones unless I turn them all the way up which I never really do and on top of that there still isn't much fuzz. (they can get really loud). Don't expect these headphones to be perfect with the 3D audio. It is very impressive and some of the best I've encountered but it isn't perfect but really close and more than good enough. I've also seen other people talking about Bluetooth problems. I have an iPhone XR and haven't encountered a single issue with Bluetooth. My only complaint is that they aren't that comfortable after wearing them for a while but it's nothing I can't live with. On top of that they are also very expensive, but if your like me and can't play without being shouted at even if your playing really quietly, it could save you from giving up guitar. ... More
Will not connect to devices
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by jbob on Guitar Center
Sounds decent, but could not get it to connect consistently to either android or IOS devices. This is pretty important as you need to connect to adjust the sound and play along to music. Was hoping this would be an easy grab and go practice tool, but in practice it takes 15-20 minutes to get it set up with a device, if you can get it to work at all. Lost gear card rewards on the return since they are treated like a coupon and not a gift card. For this kind of money, the device should work as expected.
Worth every hard-earned penny
Boss WAZA-AIR Wireless Guitar Headphone Amp
Reviewed by Aram M. on Reverb
There is no doubt that the Waza Air is pricey, but the folks at Boss seem to have put a tremendous amount of thought into making this gizmo and it runs laps around any other headphone amp on the market. Cons: There are some settings that don't seem to work too well, such as the stage setting, where a gyrometer simulates your location and distance to an amp on stage - although cool, I though the headphones mess up quite often. This isn't really a con for me, because I don't think I'll ever use this setting anyway. I find the bluetooth swich on the headphones a little inconvenient to access and use but I got used to it. Pros: It's really easy to use - one bit goes on your ears, the other bit into your guitar and they sync. I think there is an automatic cutoff built into it, if you don't play something for a few minutes, because I lost the connection a couple of times. The sound is crisp and syncing with the phone is also very straightforward. Two toggle switches on the headphones allow you to move through presets, so you can switch between say a clean patch and overdrive. Syncing the headphones with the phone allow you to also play music in the background while you play over it. ... More
I would wait until this product has been vetted...
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Burned by the Hype on Guitar Center
Never thought I would be duped to buy these. Watched Andertons and they swore by them. They were wrong. Good luck getting these to work on a consistent basis. Hopefully Boss will fix their issues with these. A real shame. So much potentail, just not ready for market.
Very useful and inspiring
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Genevieve on Guitar Center
Being from the analog camp I instinctively want to dislike this product but I'm unable to do that When editing patches I'm quickly reminded of all the things I dislike about digital modeling and fx in general First and foremost, just way too many choices So many choices that someone with lots if experience will not bother to use more than 5% of what's available. They'll quickly patch a program thats in linw with their real rig and play However someone not familiar with gear or new players will often fall deep into this rabbit hole of overkill. This can slow down your progress dramatically if your not carful. As for the sound it's definitely digital and nothing like a tube amp. Harmonics cant live in a chip as they do in a vacuum tube so notes will never bloom On the other hand Every Time I pick these up I'm inspired. This inspiration has led me to push my own technically and creative limits when I use the Waza Air headphones So yes I really want to hate these but just can't It's an excellent solution for anyone that needs to practice without audibly intruding on roommates or neighbors and the sound is definitely good enough Mind you I have a huge tube amp collection vintage and modern. Good enough to me is going to be amazing to most ... More
A LOT To Like!
Boss WAZA-AIR Wireless Guitar Headphone Amp
Reviewed by Marc K. on Reverb
Wow! My favorite thing about these, is they are amps, not just headphone speakers. They behave the way amps do when I plug into them. I don't use all the features. I tend to leave it in surround mode all the time, as the other settings seem somewhat flawed. I haven't tried utilizing any backing tracks yet; that's the next challenge to take on. I'm also not sure if it offers any sort of looper function, but would be disappointed if it didn't. I've only toyed with the library of tones, but there's much fun to be had there. I prefer the 6 programmable presets though. I also like how you can alter the signal chain, even though I rarely do. There are plenty of effects to choose from, and the system is reasonably easy to navigate. Once you dial in your presets, you can play anytime without your device. The bluetooth has functioned perfectly for me since purchase. I seem to get a lot of playing out of a single charge, but once it dies, there's no plan B - you're out! Of course, I haven't mentioned the most important thing: The sound. Mind-blowing! I love wandering around wirelessly rocking out to such great tones. ... More
Boss WAZA-AIR Wireless Guitar Headphone Amp
Reviewed by Tommy L. on Reverb
I need to practice through headphones at night. I generally hate doing this because of ear fatigue and a lot of headphones become uncomfortable after a while. Bought this on a whim. It was pricey at $400 but I use it so much that the cost was justified. It sounds great and feels comfortable. Less ear fatigue than other headphone solutions. The virtual stage function is more than a gimmick as small turns of the head mean you are not getting a steady blast of sound in both ears. Bluetooth works great for playing along to music. I bought a small transmitter and will connect it to an mp3 player or a Boss Micro BR-80 for transcriptions. It recharges easily and I will connect it and the transmitter to a phone charger when I store it away. Cons? Not many. As I said, it's pricey but worth it. I find the iOS editing app to be clumsy and it has occasional connection issues. But once I find a tone I like, I keep it and rarely use the app (it stores 5 onboard settings.) Highly recommended.
Astonishing Amp Simulations and Revolutionary Tech..BUT
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Craig the Collector on Guitar Center
I got this product primarily to practice at odd hours, with a high-quality sounding headset amp. There's not too many brands that truly get the potential of this device type, and in that department, Boss went way beyond. The sounds are astonishing, and the amp sims are better than my Fractal or Kemper! But, it's temperamental, and the bluetooth technology takes several tries to take hold. It comes with a app, but there in might lie many of the problems for connectivity and sound. the headset can work fine without the app and typically, to have a pure sound experience I don't use the app. When they work on this, and the bluetooth technology, this will truly be revolutionary, like Fractal and Kemper both were. Great job Boss, and don't quit now, you're almost there. ... More
Finally, a wireless practice rig!
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by The Other Jim from Crystal on Guitar Center
Pretty easy setup. iPhone app setup pretty easy as well. Had it up and running straight away from the box. No Windows app, but pc Bluetooth works. Had a pretty good imitation of my Marshall JCM programmed in just a few minutes. Had a backing track and metronome running and there was no lag in the guitar. The headphones can rock. (Hurt-your-ears rock!) and no one else will hear you. The surround sound position mode thing works good enough, not a selling point for me. Effects are good but have not explored them enough to review. Bottom line: this is exactly what I was looking for. If I were in charge of the universe, it would have multiple Bluetooth channels and a recording output. Excellent product worth the money. ... More
Boss WAZA-AIR Wireless Guitar Headphone Amp
Reviewed by Rob G. on Reverb
I was a bit wary ordering this, having read some reviews where people indicated the sound "floated" (not sure if anyone used that word) around, or that they had a hard time connecting with their devices. I'm happy to say that I've been able to use the setting that keeps the sound stationary, and that I've not had problems connecting with either my Android phone, my computer, or my Bluetooth DVD/CD player. I'm even happier to say that these headphones are helping to preserve marital harmony - I can play my guitar along with instructional materials while my wife is reading in the same room. ... More
Fantastic, but not active pickup friendly
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Budnidni on Guitar Center
I use it to practice if I don't want to plug into my amp. It's really good for me since I live with people and have to be quiet when they go to bed. It's great the app has a tuner function and you can choose your load out from a variety of effects and amp/pedal chains. My guitars have active pickups and it gave me a thumping noise when I plugged it in, when I checked the Boss website they recommended getting a mono patch cable and a coupler so that I could use it. About $10 later I can finally get it to work with my active pickups ... More
Great Product - No Connectivity Issues Here
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Trevor J on Guitar Center
No issues at all, I have a feeling people complaining are connecting to the headphones incorrectly (there are two channels, one midi and one Bluetooth). And as long as you get those straight, everything seems to work great. There's a few gimmicky features, but overall it's exactly what I've been looking for in a headphone amp. It's not perfect tone, but it's good enough. App connectivity might have cut out a time or two, but only for a few seconds and things were fine after. I hardly use the app though, since you can preset 6 channels, and once those are saved, you don't even need to connect to the app. The headphones remember the 6 settings. More than enough channels for basic practice. I never leave reviews for anything, but I'm a fan. ... More
Waza-Air Your best bet
Boss WAZA-AIR Wireless Personal Guitar Amplification System
Reviewed by Victor on B&H Photo Video
I've had mine for about a week. I play both Acoustic/Electric and a solid body electric guitar. So many great features. My favorites are the ability to pump music from my smartphone into the headset while hearing my electric guitar - with no noticeable delay. With the gyroscopic sensor in the headset, you really feel the stage or studio layout as you move. Freaky good. I can plug the transmitter into my pedal box (with the guitar corded into the pedal box first) and play through that. But, with all the settings built into the Waza-Air, you can live without the pedal box for practice. My only complaint is a bit of static when I play. ... More
Incredible Convenience and Great Sound
Boss WAZA-AIR Wireless Personal Guitar Amplification System
Reviewed by Anthony on B&H Photo Video
No wires to tangle you up ! Fantastic blending of backing track with your playing, very easy to dial in the balance so you can hear both clearly. Great amp sounds, but also great flat channel, so you can feed other amp simulator into it, or I use with my Variax to get nice acoustic sounds. Highly recommend. Note: must pair two different bluetooth connections...one for the audio from your phone or ipad, and another to control the amp settings in the headphones...that part was not intuitive or well documented, but once you have that done you're all set.
Incredible
Boss Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp
Reviewed by Al on Guitar Center
This is my 4th small headphone amp. I have a landlord with small children living above me and rarely get to crank up the Marshall. This is by far the most versatile and fun system I've come across. I love the audio quality and the ability to dial in different tones. There's easily over a grand in stomp pedals built into this thing as well. I feel like it's more than worth it's price. The Bluetooth works great and after only a little bit of learning on the app, I was up to speed. There's great resources on YouTube too.
