What I suspect is the case.... Lowrance is currently processing/displaying the scanned data as fast as the current hardware will allow. Their only option, relative to scroll speed, is to provide the ability to slow it down - which is pointless. Just a guess on my part.
Lowrance has had a tendency to use slightly better hardware then a brand well known for their options for adjusting scanning sonar. Therefore I would guess this is related to something else then hardware. But it is just that, pure guesswork on my part.
Whatever the reason, it is (in my eyes) the second biggest downside to Lowrance. (The first beeing the lack of low-Q 2D-ducers.)
Does anybody else have anymore comparison videos? Currently have 3d with carbons and contemplating switching to the 3-1. We have 3-4 of ice up where I am, so it’ll be a while before I get the chance to compare.
it (3d) still has the hardware to perform well
I don’t have SS3D so I have a question for you guys running it. You obviously have the ability to run it like structure scan instead of 3D by the images you are showing. Are you guys also running the total scan transducer with that as well or just a traditional 2 D transducer?
I purchased a 12 live with a 3-1. Would I be able to install the 3D as well to get better fish images? I have two units on my console. A 12 and 7 live. Thanks.
I am now back to running a standard 2D transducer with the SS3D transducer. Between the two of these I get sonar, downscan, sidescan and 3D (although I hate 3D view). Personally, I feel the downscan and sidescan are better quality with the 18.3 upgrade on the SS3D than on the AI 3in1. It shows stronger shadows and isolates small items better - like fish and rubble.
Running both the AI 3in1 and the SS3D together caused interference when they were even reasonably close on the back of the boat. I wouldn't recommend it - I had to start and stop sonar as I would compare them.
If you already have the AI 3in1, I wouldn't go out and buy the SS3D now unless you could get a heck of a deal. I would just wait for the AI SS3D unit coming out.
Hope this helps.
John
Very well done.. Thanks for taking the time and sharing
ciao,
Marc
Not to hijack this thread but I desperately need the older version of software that will allow me to use the 3D module on my gen 2 touch, like a dummy I upgraded to the latest and now I am hosed.
any help would be much appreciated
Great post! Thanks!
~ JG
DD214 Alumni - July 2022 -
First, thank you very much for this great information and real world apples to apples comparison! This is great!
Has anyone heard anything regarding release date for AI SS3D? Seems like there is little to no conversation or advertising about it.
Also, is there any belief to the thought that software updates could bring the AI 3in1 performance and range up to par with the SS3D, or is the hardware inferior, making this impossible?
I don't understand what a SS3D AI traducer should be. SS3D is already more advanced and better than AI. Ai is actually a subset of SS3D.
I'm hoping it will be SS3D on steroids! :)
Has anyone heard when the new AI 3D transducer will be released?
We're trying to get the AI 3n1 updates first and then the Lives and then the Livesight and then the trolling motor done first....I think the plate is running out of room.