Lowrance lss question

[EARL KITCHENS]

Could someone please tell me the the difference between an LSS1 and LSS2? Is there a significant difference between them? If so please post some pics that show the difference. Thanks in advance for any help.

[justinp61]

The LSS 2 is supposed have more range on the SS. I have both and don't notice any difference, if I didn't have one I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 1.

[rnvinc]

Here's some reading for you Earl..

Lowrance StructureScan - Inanda Nov'09

Lowrance StructureScan - Marine Electronics/Gadgets - Boating - SEALINE - South African Angling and Boating Community

Rickie

[fishn_a_ledge]

look at this link. it is the most comprehensive i have seen. StructureScan HD (LSS-2) - First Impressions - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum

[TrevorW]

The majority of shallow water fisherman prefer the lss 1 hands down.

[brettw]

really? can you use the lss1 on the hds models?

[justinp61]

really? can you use the lss1 on the hds models?

Do you mean HDS touch? The Structure Scan (1 or 2) will only work with HDS units, gen 1,2 or touch. The general consensus is that the LSS 1 gives better images on 800khz, mostly used for down scan and the LSS 2 has better images and range on 455khz when used for side scan.

I have both and on gen 1 HDS units can't tell the difference and I haven't had the 12T out but one time, all I did was play with settings and try to familiarize myself with it.

Lowrance recommends and sells an adapter cable that will connect a LSS 1 transducer to a Touch unit. That being said I don't know what it does as the LSS 1 transducer will plug into the Touch anyway and I have seen some very good images with no adapter cable. Some say the adapter will yield better images, but so far I haven't seen any evidence of this in posted images.

If I had a LSS 1 I wouldn't sell it to buy a LSS 2. Your mileage may vary though.

[jimp]

LSS1 will work on Gen 1 HDS as that's what was issued with the Gen 1's, and pretty sure they work with Gen 2 HDS. Touch models are too new for me. LOL I have a Gen 1HDS 8 w/ SS using the LSS1.

[brettw]

LSS2 seems best at 455 both side and down

[ifish]

I have a Gen 1 / Lss1 on the front of my boat and Gen 2 / Lss2 on the back. The Gen 2/Lss2 on the back is much clearer on down scan and sidescan in both 455 & 800. I am guessing around 30 % better. Can't wait to get the 2 on the front. Might have to pic Ricky's head on getting the larger puck on the trolling motor. Hope you have a good thermos and some time Ricky!! See you at the shindig.