I apologize if I missed this being posted before. Is there any images floating around (possibly of the same area) that shows the difference in image quality between the two transducers.
I apologize if I missed this being posted before. Is there any images floating around (possibly of the same area) that shows the difference in image quality between the two transducers.
Haven't seen any posted that show side by side of the same area. May be hard to find.
Wes
Helix 10 MSI+,MDI+,Ultrex IPilot
2023 Phoenix 818
Never assume there's a tomorrow
I'm just curious how much of a difference it makes. I'm sure that is a better transducer. Just wondering how much better.
I did a test using the two different transducers with one of my 1198's yesterday.
Disregard the stuff in the water column, that was due to the way I had the Compact SI mounted for the test.
Just pay attention to the bottom and trees/stumps. I tried to scan the same place each time which is a couple of trees in a creek channel going the same speed. The unit settings were the same.
Compact SI:
HDSI:
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
AWESOME! Thanks for posting that Wayne.. A lot of people want to see the difference...
Glad I made the swap to HDSI
*BRIAN CASKEY*
'00 Tracker ProTeam 185 Special Edition
'99 75 hp Merc ELPTO (ser. 0G837626)
Minn Kota Terrova 80 w/Ipilot
Helix 10 Sonar/GPS / bow 360 / RC-1
Helix 7 CHIRP MSI GPS G3
STRICTLY Shimano and St. Croix!!!!
That is pretty awesome.
Wow...I was really curious how much of a difference it could really make, but wow. Looks like a transducer upgrade will be in my future.
thanks
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Robert
Newaygo CTY, MI
Helix12MSI G2N v1.84/Helix10MSI G2N v1.84/Helix10MDI G2N v1.84/ASGPSHSx2/iPilotLinkv2.15/2.04RC-1+2/
There is clearly a big differace. Is Onix any sharper?
Great Job Wayne ! (As usual)
I really think Humminbird should offer the HDSI transducer as a option / different model / on all Helix (compact Si) units.
Brian
If you got the cash upgrade to HD otherwise put it on the to do list. I really like mine.
CATCH N RELEASE
WOW ! Big Differance Glad I put the HD on .
Awesome pics.....that just confirms my choice!
2002 518 DVX
Wayne, could you tell us what settings you had both the images set on? Would a different setting have made the Compact SI a bit clearer? I've been playing with the settings on my Helix 7 to try to get cleaner picture. Thanks.
Don't remember the settings other than the Chart Speed was the same as the GPS speed. They were the same with both transducers and the ONLY difference in the image quality is the transducer.
You cannot offset the lack of image quality with any settings.
I don't pay any attention to the setting numbers, I go by the way the screen looks to adjust settings and I change a lot depending on the depth and bottom hardness.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Ok. Those are good pics and I'm still trying to figure out the best settings for the Helix 7. I know it depends on the water as much as the settings. Last time out the lake was pretty stirred up.
Hey everyone, BBC newbie.
I've engaged hummingbird support and you're able to trade in the compact transducer that comes with the helix 5/7 for the HDSI one for an upgrade charge of 85$. This only applies to unopened brand new compact transducers.
*BRIAN CASKEY*
'00 Tracker ProTeam 185 Special Edition
'99 75 hp Merc ELPTO (ser. 0G837626)
Minn Kota Terrova 80 w/Ipilot
Helix 10 Sonar/GPS / bow 360 / RC-1
Helix 7 CHIRP MSI GPS G3
STRICTLY Shimano and St. Croix!!!!
Impressive. Actually, both. However, HDSI just a lot more.