Model Railroading > Here's a simple question about HO Sound diesel locos...

Who would you say has the best sound for EMD 567s (GP9s, etc.)?

Just wondering, so I thought I'd ask.

HRGXguy,
Remembering the roar of those old MBTA/PC GP9s hauling commuters up Sharon Hill, coming home from Boston's South Station....

ESU Loksound without a doubt.

KG

Yes, the new LokSound EMD 567 sound file is incredible. Regarded by many that run F units in tourist operation or in museums as, "that sound puts me back in the cab".

You'll also get the best motor control in the industry and 6 functions for lighting.

Lee Ryan - Rio Grande Fan
Denver, CO

Is that what Rapido is using? Their units sound great; and this coming from a person who doesn't favour sound in general.

Rick

TCS has just come out with a WOW sound 567 diesel decoder

If you google TCS WOW Sound there are Utube vids of the product.

If anything like their steam WoW Sound decoder, its a home run.

I have not heard it in person but MKT103 has, maybe he will "chime" in?

Thank you, Thank you, I'll be here all week.....

RioGrandeFan Wrote:
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> Yes, the new LokSound EMD 567 sound file is
> incredible. Regarded by many that run F units in
> tourist operation or in museums as, "that sound
> puts me back in the cab".
>
> You'll also get the best motor control in the
> industry and 6 functions for lighting.
>
> Lee Ryan - Rio Grande Fan
> Denver, CO


I've not heard the LOk sound 567 yet. Are they really that much better then the Tsunami?

Chris

rschonfelder Wrote:
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> Is that what Rapido is using? Their units sound
> great; and this coming from a person who doesn't
> favour sound in general.
>
> Rick


Rapido is using the mentioned ESU Loksound decoder. Rapido's use did a lot to push this new file up in priority for completion by ESU.

Barry Draper

I'm looking forward to purchasing the LOK for my GP7. I have a Tsunami I never installed because I need 6 light functions it doesn't have: clear Mars, red Mars, front headlight, rear headlight, number boards and step lights, and clear marker lights.

It's like this - you can probably get a Tsunami for about 20% less than a Loksound ESU. The Tsunami sound is VERY good while possibly the ESU sounds about 20% better.

We run both. It's nice to have a slight variation when you have a large fleet.

KA7008 Wrote:
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> It's like this - you can probably get a Tsunami
> for about 20% less than a Loksound ESU. The
> Tsunami sound is VERY good while possibly the ESU
> sounds about 20% better.
>
> We run both. It's nice to have a slight variation
> when you have a large fleet.


The Loksound Select decoder is the same price as a Tsunami and it has 6 function outputs. When most people think of the Loksound decoders they are thinking about the 4.0 decoder. The 4.0 is the one that allows you to put your own sound recordings on it. Most people don't need that feature so the Select is the better choice for them. The Select still allows you to put any of the Loksound Select sound files on it. So if you buy an Alco 251 then decide you want to put it in an EMD. You can find someone with a Lok Programmer and change the sound. It also allows you to update your decoder if they would release a better sound file in the future. So you're not stuck with one sound like you are with the Tsunami, this feature and the better motor control are why I prefer the Loksound decoders.

Alec

I don't know where you are buying your decoders, but Loksound Select and the lowest priced Tsunamis both retail for US$99.95.
cheers
Dave North