Ed, I stopped in to see and hear the Soundbug decoder at the Digitrax
booth. I have a friend who is a sales guy for them. It's basically an
'okay' sounding unit. I would place it in the MRC catagory. Since it's
about half the price it works for many, plus additional sounds can be
downloaded as needed, I understand.
Indeed at the Digitrax users meeting at the convention, A J stated that
it's a "good sound" but they are not competing with Soundtraxx's unit.
A more interesting thing that hasn't been mentioned here is a joint
venture between Digitrax and Soundtrax in the sound area. By using the
transponding feature of most Digitrax decoders along with the Tsunami
decoder. It works with a series of heavier base sound from speakers
mounted under the layout that follow the engines. It works best with
diesels and their low rumbling frequencies. The higher pitched sounds
like break squeal, bells and whistles are still heard from the engine's
smaller speaker. The Soundtraxx booth featured a demo of it. I don't
know where the sound decoder is located--engine or under the layout, but
I assume in the engine/tender.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx.com
On 7/15/11 3:12 AM, Edward Davis wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have not been in position to hear a sample of the Digitrax Soundbug
> decoder. However, I have read many comments very critical of the
> Soundbug and really bashing it. Is the Tsunami that superior? I
> haven't heard it either. I have used and am pleased with the
> Soundtraxx DSD 101LC and the DSX. How does the Soundbug compare with
> the latter two? Is the Soundbug decoder's mobile componets as reliable
> as the Digitrax 163 decoder? Finally, if the Soundbug has a crappy
> sound, would a high reflex bass speaker make a difference? Thanks for
> any comments and opinions.
>
> Ed Davis
> Stockton, Ca
>
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