I am looking into getting a good wireless setup for both running my bass to my signal chain and running an IEM. Really hoping to get something that will eventually transition to playing gigs (buy once, cry once). I already have some decent IEMs, anyone have advice on where to go with this? Trying to keep it around $250 if possible, but I will go up if reliability is suspect at that range.
Hey Bud- I picked up this for practice and gigging- no complaints…https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XSWDInstSet--sennheiser-xsw-d-instrument-base-set Sennheiser XSW-D Instrument Base Set
For monitor this is what I’m using the U45. For the wireless connection (bass) I use the cheaper $50 set, as it’s hardly ever disconnected.
Xvive U45 Wireless in Ear Monitor System 5.8ghz IEM System Transmitter and bodypack Receiver for Studio, Band Rehearsal, Live Performance, Channel Scan Mode Amazon.com
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Bit high for my budget, but it is still on my short list. Never owned a bad Sennheiser product.
I am so torn between this from all of the good reviews and form factor, and something like a Phenyx PTM-10. I like the idea of stereo monitoring as an option, even if most gigs will be mixed to mono. I like a lot of funky panning effects.
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On stage? Panning? There’s no point though, FOH would have send mono to the PAs anyways so why bother getting stereo just for you. Plus, it may creat some moments of confusion or uncertainty when you don’t hear the same signal on both ears
Usually my keyboard player would bring his IEM mix system for all of us on one of the gig that we are more stationary it has stereo capabilities but we’d all get mono mix. I know he spent an arm and a leg for the system but it’s so good.
Most will have learning curve I’m sure there are more systems now that’s cheaper and better but rule number one for the gig is to make sure everything works at GO. That’s why I always bring an EMG equipped bass with me as a backup.
Edit: I just re-read your OP. if it’s not for stage use, you may want to get something else altogether unless you are standing up and walking around. If you are at home it’s best to choose the best audio option available and not wireless necessarily. Worry about now, now.
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I am in fact wanting to walk around as I play at home. I have a fear of being stiff when I finally get on stage if I just sit or stand in one spot while I practice. Been told moving around at all times is the way to get some stage presence, and at the very least have some fun and stay loose. I figured the stereo option would be good for jamming with prerecorded records and whatnot, but on stage, mono sure does make sense.
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Well cool. At home for playing silently I have a few options, I have the Katana Go that I can plug my IEM directly into, I have the Waza Air Bass (headphones) as well as the Spark Neo all are stereo and they are wireless. Something to consider.
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I think you may have pointed me in a better direction than I was headed. I hadn’t realized how advanced those pocket amps have gotten these days.
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Yeah it records really well too, here’s the demo I did when I first came out.
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Another +1 for the Katana Go
But you can also walk around with an instrument cable if it’s long enough (20’ for example) FYI.
I have a 20’ cable for our IEMs and walk around on gigs no problem.
But I don’t stray too far from our drummer or he gets lonely 
If you want a cheap wireless system to get going then these are well reviewed $109
I personally use the Boss WL-50 gigging and it’s been solid. Although more modern ones use the 5.8 frequency and are apparently less prone to interference. I’ve not a had an issue so far on the 2.4 frequency.
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Didn’t think IEMs would work with a chord that long.. Using 4.4 balanced cables, or do the old stardard TRS 3.5mm work fine at that length? I might just stay wired for my first gigs (lets be real, probably going to be house parties for me anyway) while the Katana Go simplifies my practice setup.
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20’ XLR out from our Behringer digital mixer to XLR in on my personal amp I clip to my belt.
No problem.
Stick with wired for now until you know what you really want imho.
As a bassist your job is not to run around. It’s to stay in time 
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I can 2nd the xvive 45 iem system. I use it on gigs and for the money, its really good. It’s now offered in stereo. Not really something I need, as the original is good.
Keyboard player in my band bought a second receiver and we share a mix. It will power up to 4 receivers according to the manual.
As for battery life, I get a 3.5 hour gig and 2.5 hour practice out of a charge. I would buy again at full price and it beats lugging a floor monitor.
on the iem? nah! just do 3.5mm. What kind of IEM are you using on the gig? Hopefully not a Meta Tuned set.
I am just a bedroom bassist, but I’m super happy with my wireless kit (JOYO JW-06, but I think there are tons of identical ones with different branding) that I bought off a Chinese retailer for like $60. Being able to walk around and easily set aside / grab the bass at any time without having a thick cable running over my desk into my HX Stomp was a game changer for me personally.
I can’t vouch for it for gigging / pro use, but for practicing at home at least, it’s been one of the best purchases I made and WAY less of a gimmick than I initially thought. I tried to do A/B testing against a cable when I first got it and could not tell any difference, so it’s all I use now.