XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter vs XSW 1-835 Receiver
The XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter costs about $30 more than the XSW 1-835 Receiver and buys you 2 more I/O, plus TRS 1/4" and Combo XLR/TRS.
Sennheiser
XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitterSennheiser
XSW 1-835 Receiver| Spec | XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter | XSW 1-835 Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U half-rack | 1U half-rack |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 5W |
| Depth | 128 mm | 200 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 3 |
| Price | ~$379 | ~$349 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
XSW IEM Set A · SR transmitter
- TRS 1/4"
- Combo XLR/TRS
- BNC
XSW 1-835 Receiver
- XLR Male
- TS 1/4"
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

