Quote from: OkieRick on March 23, 2009, 11:34:04 PM
Chuck,
That's the same combination I went with - TSU-1000 and my Bachmann Loco. I added sound to a 2-10-2 Light Steam. The sound is fair - I put a 1" diameter speaker in and will try a larger oval speaker when I order parts. It doesn't come across as loud as my DCC With Sound Proto 2000 Series or Broadway Limited Steam locos but I haven't 'fiddled' with the different CV sound adjustments. I would like a little more volume out of the Bachmann.
This was my first upgrade but not my last for sure. I need to spend some money on track and layout - not locos.
Okie
Hi Okie,
My sound is not what I thought it would be either. I have an Athearn F7 AB unit with sound and it is LOUD. I did try to adjust the cv's for volume, but I could not audibly hear much difference. I did notice the steam release was louder. I could be missing something, but I adjusted all cv's for volume as listed by the manufacturer to no avail. The sound is decent, but when the loco is at 1/3 speed or faster, the engine noise overrides any sounds. I'm still in the process of trying different cv's to find the problem. I have downloaded and printed the users manual for the TSU-1000 so I can reference while I operate the loco. Sounds good, just not loud enough, yet! By the way, I have a PB106 for the speaker (it was recommended by Dave502 at Caboose Hobbies in Denver).
I'll try to update any positive results to this thread.
Chuck S