Livescope LVS 32 or 34?

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03-10-2022, 10:30 AM
happycaster58

Livescope LVS 32 or 34?

I just got a brand new boat and I am in the process of outfitting it with all the newest equipment (early retirement boat!) and had just purchased a new Garmin Livescope unit 2 days before the LVS 34 transducer was announced.:banghead My dilemma is, I can return the previous version to Cabelas (never opened) that I got 2 weeks ago and wait on the 34, or stay with the 32 unit. What are your thoughts? This is my first LS unit and either will be a game changer for me. I have watched all the latest Youtube videos on the 34, but I need some of you experienced LS users to chime in.
Also, has anyone heard of a cover for the new 34 -like Summit makes- to protect my transducer investment?
Thanks for your advice and thoughts folks!
03-10-2022, 10:48 AM
SuperDave336

I think you will be fine with either but in your situation I think I might wait for the newest latest and greatest. It will cost more though. :twocents
03-10-2022, 09:29 PM
Mmirg

I agree with Super Dave. Might as well start with the newest stuff if you can stand to wait a little.

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03-10-2022, 11:33 PM
tlefire

I'd wait....
03-11-2022, 11:08 AM
happycaster58

Looks like the verdict is unanimous, I decided to go with the 34. Ordered it today from The Bass Tank. Late March is expected availability date! :ThumbsUp
03-11-2022, 12:29 PM
Grainraiser

I would have waited also. The 34 is not worth $1200 upgrade cost but for a new purchase I would have certainly paid a little more to get it.
03-11-2022, 12:50 PM
SuperDave336

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grainraiser

I would have waited also. The 34 is not worth $1200 upgrade cost but for a new purchase I would have certainly paid a little more to get it.

Exactly, that's my thoughts as well. I sure wish they would sell just the transducer cheaper or offer a trade in discount or something.
03-16-2022, 09:05 PM
Eagle 1

Was the LS10 the first one ? Bought a new boat and that is whats on the black box .
03-16-2022, 11:57 PM
Grainraiser

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

Was the LS10 the first one ? Bought a new boat and that is whats on the black box .

The black box has not changed. Only the transducer has changed.
03-17-2022, 07:31 PM
lowe rider

The module is a GLS10.
The current model transducer is a LVS32 and the new one coming out is a LVS34
03-19-2022, 09:13 PM
Eagle 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowe rider

The module is a GLS10.
The current model transducer is a LVS32 and the new one coming out is a LVS34

I looked on the cable but found nothing . Only the gls10 on the box . So if its a year old , most likely a lvs32 ?
03-19-2022, 11:25 PM
deep-v

2 Attachment(s)

The LVS32 transducer looks like this and works with the GLS10 Black Box:
Attachment 422224

The LVS34 transducer looks like this and also works with the GLS10 Black Box:
Attachment 422225
03-19-2022, 11:31 PM
deep-v

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

I looked on the cable but found nothing . Only the gls10 on the box . So if its a year old , most likely a lvs32 ?

If it is a year old it IS the LVS32, because the LVS34 was just recently released. I posted pics of the 2 transducers. Yours looks like the first pic?
03-20-2022, 10:23 AM
MikeF

Grainraiser wrote

Quote:

I would have waited also. The 34 is not worth $1200 upgrade cost but for a new purchase I would have certainly paid a little more to get it.

X2

Return and wait for the LVS34.

With the new system announced, it is possible we have seen the last update for the LVS 32 transducer.

My 2 cents