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Trying to determine the differences in the 9 & 10 are. I do know the 9 screen resolution is 480x800 while the 10 is greater at 600x1024. Also of course the screen is 1" larger. I was going to buy the 7 SI but decided I need the larger screen. If those are the only differences I am not sure it's worth the extra $500 to purchase the 10? Any thoughts/feedback appreciated.
Thank you!
The 10 comes with a better transducer
The 10 also comes standard with the HDSI transducer instead of the compact the 9 comes with. Both units are the same size physically, but the Helix display is larger.
I think you will be happy if you stretch your budget to the 10.....bigger is always better with SI.
I got a helix 9 and am happy with it. You can upgrade to a hdsi transducer for $85.
Why should you need to upgrade transducers?
The upgrade XHS 9 HDSI 180 T gives sharper images than the stock XNT 9 SI 180 T because the piezoes are longer in the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T ...Quote:
Originally Posted by blindhog
Plus the upgrade XHS 9 HDSI 180 T allows the HELIX 9 to utilize the 800kHz imaging frequency ...which also gives sharper images ...
Rickie
DEFINITELY do this! You will wish you had on the front end for $85 instead of several hundred later. I didn't do this on my 899 but am gonna do it with the Helix 9. Never take it out of the package. Just send it.Quote:
Originally Posted by criddy
Can you upgrade the transducer on the Helix 7si?
Yes you can, not sure if it would support the 800htz hut would make the image slightly better. It is not going to be as noticeable on the smaller screen but I think you'd see a difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by uaagr
thank you
Another question and maybe i should start a new thread....but,
I have a 1648 Lowe, tiller steer.... i have a hb570 in the back (it came on the boat) and i have a Lowrance 5HDI at the bow on the trolling motor
What would be my cheapest option for having SI/GPS in the back and DI/GPS in the front and both units talk to each other (sharing transducers is not a necessity, all i'm really after is for the two units to share gps waypoints between them.)
I'm not looking to go too crazy since this is a glorified jon boat, but i would like to have it setup better until i can get a bigger dedicated fishing boat and just use the lowe for duck hunting or fishing small waters. My wife and I have a 10 month old, so i dont have nearly as much time to fish and want to maximize my time on the water.
I would not spend the extra dollars for the 10. The screen is not much bigger and the only other difference is the transducer. This only helps SI and not that much, but still would do the upgrade. Look at the two side by side at one of the big box stores and you will see there is very little difference in screens and no difference in overall size.
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Originally Posted by uaagr
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Originally Posted by criddy
The HELIX 5 and 7 can also use the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T to get somewhat better SI images because of the longer piezoes in the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T ...
The HELIX 5 and 7 cannot use the additional 800kHz SI frequency capability of the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T ...their SI transmitters will only do 455kHz ...
Rickie
Can you tie 2 Helix 9's together and show the same way points?
yes .... The 9,10, and 12 are Ethernet capable....The 5 and 7 aren't
So, this really gets down to my question..... i'd have to get two HB's, 9 or bigger to get SI at back, DI in front and share waypoints.........correct?
I already have a lowrance, Ethernet capable on the front with HDI, so what is my cheapest option for SI for the back of the boat going the lowrance route: but they all say SI capable, meaning you have to buy something in addition to the head unit....what is it and how much does it cost? Then i can decide if its cheaper to get two brand new HB's or stick with Lowrance.
You might think about starting a new thread with this question ...Quote:
Originally Posted by uaagr
There are Lowrance guys that can help you but may not find your question buried in a HELIX thread ...
Rickie
I just about a Helix 10 DI, it should be here on Wednesday. I just decided that if I was spending the $$, I should go ahead and get the 10. Not much difference in the 9 & 10 when using DI. SI you get the upgraded transducer with the 10.
I just bought a Helix 10 DI, it should be here on Wednesday. I just decided that if I was spending the $$, I should go ahead and get the 10. Not much difference in the 9 & 10 when using DI. SI you get the upgraded transducer with the 10. If you are going with Helix units only the 9, 10 or 12 will network. To keep costs down, go with Helix 9 on both ends. Check with Brian at BBGMarine, he gave me a good price on these units.