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BOSS WAZA-AIR - A Revolutionary New Tone Experience for Guitar

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The Waza-Air Wireless headphone guitar amp is an innovative personal amplifier system that brings a stunningly realistic 3D spatial experience to playing guitar with headphones. Using integrated gyro sensors and sophisticated algorithms, Waza-Air delivers natural "amp-in-room" tone that's rich, resonant and infinitely inspiring. This is a revolutionary product that provides the depth and dimension of playing through a real amplifier in an actual room.

Revolutionary 3D Spatial Technology

Waza-Air melds premium amp and effect tones with BOSS's cutting-edge 3D technology, creating a unique spatial experience for guitarists. An integrated gyro sensor tracks your head movements as you play, driving sophisticated algorithms that provide spatial realism you have to hear to believe. All of this happens automatically, allowing you to simply plug in and immerse yourself in full, vibrant tone.

Premium Amp and Effect Tones

Waza-Air features tones and controls derived from the stage-class Katana amplifiers, with full user customization and ready-to-play presets available through the BOSS Tone Studio app. Five amp types provide tones from pristine clean to high gain, plus a full-range voice perfect for bass and acoustic-electric guitar. Over 50 studio-quality effects include mod, delay and reverb optimized for Waza-Air's 3D experience. Six onboard memories let you store favorite setups and recall them instantly.

Wireless Connectivity

All audio connectivity with Waza-Air is completely wireless, allowing you to move and play freely without cables. Advanced wireless technology provides premium sound quality and ultralow latency. Auto standby and wake functions maximize battery life between playing sessions. In addition to wirelessly connecting to BOSS Tone Studio, Waza-Air's built-in Bluetooth lets you jam along to songs and backing tracks from your mobile device.

Rugged and Comfortable Design

Waza-Air features large, custom-designed 50mm drivers for rich, full sound. The conforming earpads and wide headband provide comfort for extended playing. A durable build ensures lasting quality for frequent use. Waza-Air folds down into a compact size for storage and the earpieces swivel flat to fit in a guitar bag pocket.

Open Box BOSS Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp Level 1
Open Box BOSS Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp Level 1
Open Box BOSS Waza-Air Wireless Headphone Guitar Amp Level 1

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  • Wireless guitar headphones system with premium amp and effect tones, Bluetooth audio streaming, and sound editing via your smartphone
  • Advanced BOSS spatial technology and integrated gyro sensor deliver natural "amp-in-room" tone with 3D ambience and dynamic sound localization
  • Five unique amp types derived from the Katana stage amplifier series, including a full-range voice for bass or acoustic/electric guitar
  • Access over 50 customizable effects in the BOSS Tone Studio app
  • Integrated BOSS wireless technology provides exceptional sound quality with ultra-low latency
  • Easy-to-use controls for 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
  • Conforming earpads ensure optimum driver performance for uncompromised guitar tone 
  • Wide headband provides comfort for long playing sessions
  • Durable construction with deluxe chrome-plated metal parts
  • Versatile two-way design folds down for compact storage or flat transport in a guitar bag pocket
  • 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
  • Wirelessly edit, organize and download tones with the BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android mobile devices
  • Unique onboard tuner function with audible tones that guide your tuning; visual chromatic tuner also available in the BOSS Tone Studio app

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4.26

38 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Worth the price of admission

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

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Good on paper, not so good in use

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.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio8
  2. Practice7
  3. Amateur Recording4
  4. Practicing3
  5. Outdoor Events / Games1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use5
  2. Limited Functions2
  3. Bluetooth drops frequently1
  4. Poor Sound Quality1
  5. Weak1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced23
  2. Novice9
  3. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Portable32
  2. Excellent Sound31
  3. Easy To Use22
  4. Good Power Output11
  5. Warm / Comfy5

Reviewed by 38 customers

  • Mind Blown!!

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byBill

    fromCrown point, Indiana

    When these BOSS Waza airs sound BETTER than what's in my Fractal AND a few of my old vintage tube amps yeah= MIND BLOWN!! These sound absolutely INCREDIBLE! Worth every penny. Actually feel guilty for having thousands of dollars in real amps then playing through the Waza Air I'm more satisfied in terms of tone! Worth every penny! Excellent job to the folks at BOSS whoever worked on the Waza Air project. Time to get back to trying to make my amps sound like these headphones! Unbelievable.

  • "Silent but Deadly: Shred Without Sounding Like I Stink"

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byDoug

    fromSuffolk, VA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Allows me to practice in any environment, work, home, early or late when everyone is asleep. As a novice just learning I probably get more time in practicing than most because of the Waza-Air.

  • My brother said this was "Best Gift Ever!!"

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byRobert

    fromHouston, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    great practice amp/headphones, great effects.

  • Lets me practice without waking up the kids!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byBrennen

    fromDenver, CO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love these headphones. The sound is amazing and the app with amp functions is really cool. I'm using them every single night to practice after my kids are asleep!

  • Very fun practice tool

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byMatt

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    Very fun! I updated to the newest firmware as soon as I got home. I've used it about 16 hours so far and no issues with disconnecting or gyroscope problems. The only minor complaint I have is the limited number of presets but what it does have, sounds great.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byrobert

    fromLos angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very satisfied with purchase thank you

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked byPhil

    fromTomball Texas

    can you hear multiple instruments in addition to music playback... in other words can I play along with a friend ans hear both of our guitars along with other music playback?

    can you hear multiple instruments in addition to music playback... in other words can I play along with a friend ans hear both of our guitars along with other music playback?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The BOSS Waza-Air is primarily designed as a personal wireless guitar amp/headphone system for one player. It offers incredible amp modeling and effects, along with Bluetooth audio playback, allowing you to jam along with backing tracks or songs from your phone. However, its core design is not meant for hearing multiple live instruments simultaneously.

  • submitted6 months ago

    asked byWilliam

    fromLittle Rock Arkansas

    Can I use my Boss rc 30 loop station with this product? If so how? Also is it compatible with pod hd500x? If so how?I want the spacial technology with my own stuff. Want to build another pedel board. Compatible?

    Can I use my Boss rc 30 loop station with this product? If so how? Also is it compatible with pod hd500x? If so how?I want the spacial technology with my own stuff. Want to build another pedel board. Compatible?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Yes, you can. You would run your guitar into the looper and plug the Waza transmitter into the line out that would usually go into an amp. 2) Than plug the output into the pod. They're just pedals, put them in any order you want. There's no compatibility issue.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byB

    fromundisclosed

    Does this have the ability to work with the Boss Pocket GT so my husband can use the features and youtube connectivity?

    Does this have the ability to work with the Boss Pocket GT so my husband can use the features and youtube connectivity?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I'm sorry but I'm not sure. I will have a product specialist contact you.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJuliet

    fromSyracuse, NY

    I am planning on getting this headphones as a gift.. the friend has an electric guitar, will these headphones be enough for him to play the guitar and the sound come through the headphones? Or is there something else to buy too?

    I am planning on getting this headphones as a gift.. the friend has an electric guitar, will these headphones be enough for him to play the guitar and the sound come through the headphones? Or is there something else to buy too?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byisa

    fromHemt,CA

    does this come with the wireless cables to connect the guitar to the headphones or does it need to be purchase separate?

    does this come with the wireless cables to connect the guitar to the headphones or does it need to be purchase separate?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It would require a separate purchase..Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byNate

    fromCharlotte, NC

    Can I plug the transmitter into last pedal on my pedal board or does it have to be plugged into the guitar? If it can ve used with a pedal board, can it handle the effects pedals, such as a looping pedal?

    Can I plug the transmitter into last pedal on my pedal board or does it have to be plugged into the guitar? If it can ve used with a pedal board, can it handle the effects pedals, such as a looping pedal?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes. It will handle any pedal, it's just an amp.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJJ

    fromLaredo, Tx

    is it possible to link and hear a microphone over the headphones while playing the guitar? is it possible to link a footswitch?

    is it possible to link and hear a microphone over the headphones while playing the guitar? is it possible to link a footswitch?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We need a little more information to better answer your question. Please give us a call 877 687 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byArmmsss

    fromPhoenix, Az

    Will it make my amp wireless?

    Will it make my amp wireless?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. It replaces the amp.
    Open Reply - Beau
    This headphone amp will not make your amp wireless.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJeff

    fromLouisville, KY.

    I know that the Boss Wasa air wireless headphone/amp aren't expected until late April, but I was wanting to see if the stores possibly have a demo units of headphone/amp. as I would like to try them prior to placing an order

    I know that the Boss Wasa air wireless headphone/amp aren't expected until late April, but I was wanting to see if the stores possibly have a demo units of headphone/amp. as I would like to try them prior to placing an order

    Open Reply - Ronald
    I'm not showing any stores with them in stock currently.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byOlebuck

    fromTexas

    Can i practice along with my apple music playlist? Is the song from the playlist piped directly into the headphones?

    Can i practice along with my apple music playlist? Is the song from the playlist piped directly into the headphones?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, you can. Waza-Air’s built-in Bluetooth lets you jam along with songs and backing tracks from your smartphone or tablet. In Stage mode, the streaming music plays from the backline along with your amp
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