I have not used the X-Wave, however the sound on the X-24 has never left me lacking. After using the folding stand on the X24, I would be hard-pressed to use another caller without one. Hanging it on branches or fences is easy, I used to carry a fusion with 550 cord tied to the handle to hang it and a little folding stool to get it off the ground. I loved the Fusion because it was compact, the X-25 is not much bigger and not having to carry anything else to get it elevated saves me space.