In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
I know this an older video. But if you are looking at either transducer just get the LVS34. As of late 2024 Garmin has actually discontinued the LVS32 transducer. You can still find some deals online for refurbished ones. But if you want the best in livescope get the LVS34.
Just got my lvs34 Plus installed haven't had a chance to use it yet since all the lakes are iced over here in Missouri appreciate the video a lot of good information looking forward to next video
Great information, I did the new update, my system has not worked correctly since. After 2 days on water it’s better, but a lot of wasted time. Already spent about $4600.00 on my system, another $1700.00 could cause a Divorce…… Time will tell, I think part of problems are low voltage, get this fixed then I will decide… In the mean time start saving…
You guys with units already have to get the upgrade...everyone of you...it's a must. Oh and let me know how I can buy your old, outdated, not so good unit...LOL....I really need one....buying used is probably the only way I'm going to be able to swing it. I thought they would come down a little after being out a few years but that's not happening.
A wider beam would not be good as the wider the beam the less likely you are to be accurate to getting your lure next to fish when casting out far. The 18 degrees is the optimal width for clarity and accuracy. Livescope is not meant for scanning but more so for sniping fish once located on traditional sonars.
Well I was getting ready to get livescope for this year. The new one is a bit more expensive plus the price reduction of the lvs32. For a first time purchase the new option is the obvious choice. IMO
@@earlduff8734 shoot my old one works just fine, ill be getting another lvs32 for the cheap for the back of the boat for whoever is with me. once you get livescope whoever you bring will stand on top of you
Good morning boss! Figured I'd weigh in on the livescope real quick. I purchased the 1243xsv 12" screen with the black box and transducer. After a years of use fishing in locals rivers and lakes I am not impressed with it. First of all, I have watch over 100 videos of people using this system and how to set it up. I just can not get the same beautiful clear picture that I have been seeing on UA-cam videos. I have triple checked everything and know for a fact I have it all set up correctly. The river/lake bed NEVER looks as clear and smooth as the videos on UA-cam. Also, I can NEVER spot bass of any size. I am able to locate and see schools of crappie, however they always show up blurry and not as clear as said videos. Maybe it's just me not doing something right. But I find that hard to believe, I've spent hours upon hours trying to get this thing set up to look as clear as said videos with zero luck. I'm really starting to believe that all these videos are fabricated BS lol. But I may be wrong! I'd also like to add, the river I fish in varies between 20 to 8 ft deep depending on areas you travel. When fishing smaller creeks say 10' deep I keep my setting on 30' ahead of boat and 12' deep .....I can NEVER see ANY fish until the boat is literally 2' away or right into of them. I'll end with this note.....as a avid bass fisherman, I have paid over $4500 for this set up and would be willing to pay someone 1k cash if they can step into my boat and set this thing up to find fish and see the bottom as clear as these UA-cam videos! Haha.
Make sure of your voltage. I have to rewire my ranger 198p that is 2 years old due to the amount of amps it pulling and the drop in voltage from my console to the front of the boat.
Hell ya. Glad Garmin decided to make some changes but personally I feel it's way to late. They have had plenty of time to make changes and I know a lot of ppl that have went back to humminbird or lowrance. I personally went back to humminbird and got mega live because Garmin pissed around to long and they wanted so much for their stuff. Btw your reels are amazing I have changed all my reels out and have talked to a lot of my buddies about them. They love them as well.
@@ipoopinwalmart5968 why would I be talking about their outdated sonar? Lvs34 obviously. Hummingbirds forward facing sonar is garbage. And lowrance is still behind garmin by a wide margin.
Great information and input on some new tech. Wish I could afford any of the Livescopes, but ain't no way to justify it to my wife..... 😆. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it when you get to try it out!
If a want to keep my Lvs-32 and buy the new Lvs-34 .Can i put the Lvs-32 in the back in perspective I see you put the Lvs-34 in the front motor in summer .What you do when you are on Spot Lock
It's been 10 months. At the current date, are you ready to say that the upgrade from LVS32 to LVS34 cost every dollar of money? And the picture has become revolutionarily better? I mean, I myself am now facing a choice - to upgrade or not to the 34 sensor? Or tell me a little bit that all this is bullshit and the money spent for 32 is enough to detect fish in fresh water in conditions of a large reservoir with depths up to 15 meters? I apologize for the mistakes, my English is not my native language...
Thanks for such a in depth video. I’m bout to make my first garmin purchase cus I really love livescope from what I’ve seen on UA-cam. I have mega360 and mega live doesn’t seem to be good enough. MY question is does it make sense for me to get the LVS34 setup for $1699 when I can get the LVS32 on sale for $1299? Also I’m purchasing a Echomap UHD93sv with ducer on sale for $699. Will that be compatible with lvs34? Thanks agian!
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
I know this an older video. But if you are looking at either transducer just get the LVS34. As of late 2024 Garmin has actually discontinued the LVS32 transducer. You can still find some deals online for refurbished ones. But if you want the best in livescope get the LVS34.
Just got my lvs34 Plus installed haven't had a chance to use it yet since all the lakes are iced over here in Missouri appreciate the video a lot of good information looking forward to next video
Just got the LVS34 on the ice and did a video that we will be dropping in the next day or two. Definitely worth it!
Glad to hear that! Can’t wait to see it!
Great information, I did the new update, my system has not worked correctly since. After 2 days on water it’s better, but a lot of wasted time. Already spent about $4600.00 on my system, another $1700.00 could cause a Divorce……
Time will tell, I think part of problems are low voltage, get this fixed then I will decide… In the mean time start saving…
I think you’ll find it’s worth selling your current unit and investing in the new one.
Superior and non-biased review …. Exceptional !!!!
Thank You !!!
✨🎣💫
PS ……. Lovin’ My PISCIFUN Reels !!!!!! 👍🏻
*Looks good even in daylight **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it was exactly what it was described to be , works awesome , overall happy with product*
I'm keeping my lvs32. It performs great for me!
Can totally understand that
me to, im gonna get a lvs32 for the back of boat now since it cheaper
First time buyer and I will go with 32 model because I already have few years old 93sv.
I have had LS for 4 years. 2 of them. Of course I am getting the new ducer
You guys with units already have to get the upgrade...everyone of you...it's a must. Oh and let me know how I can buy your old, outdated, not so good unit...LOL....I really need one....buying used is probably the only way I'm going to be able to swing it. I thought they would come down a little after being out a few years but that's not happening.
I need to upgrade my 93sv to uhd but I think that's all .I have the 32 and it looks great .
Awesome !! I’ve been dying to get a real review on this 🥰🥰 thank you for the tips !
No problem! Hope it helped!
Hopefully this brings the old tech down in cost then maybe I'll splurge on one!
Basspro shops is dropping the price on the old one by 200 bucks during the spring sale
@@adamrichardson6309 they are not going to let future updates apply to the old one sadly
Wish someone would give Garmin some competition to get the prices down. Its very ridiculously priced equipment.
All "the big 3" have live sonar... I don't think forward facing sonar is really a cheap commodity. Gotta pay to play this game
Awesome video! Very informative and will definitely keep your points in mind when deciding which I want to go with. Thanks Jason 😁
Thank you for watching! Glad it helped!
A wider beam would not be good as the wider the beam the less likely you are to be accurate to getting your lure next to fish when casting out far. The 18 degrees is the optimal width for clarity and accuracy. Livescope is not meant for scanning but more so for sniping fish once located on traditional sonars.
Yup I agree
I just got lvs34 and 1222 have not use it yet will be my frost time using one
I'm leaning towards buying the 34, just waiting to see if you like it.. lol 🤪
Well I was getting ready to get livescope for this year. The new one is a bit more expensive plus the price reduction of the lvs32. For a first time purchase the new option is the obvious choice. IMO
I am a first time buyer, so I will be buying the 34. Your video was very helpful. ED
@@earlduff8734 shoot my old one works just fine, ill be getting another lvs32 for the cheap for the back of the boat for whoever is with me. once you get livescope whoever you bring will stand on top of you
@Hooty Hoo yeah but they want to look at the own lure not mine, but that is food for thought. i may just network another screen if that works
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to your on the water video. That may help me determine if I want to grade.
No problem! As soon as I get it I’ll have it up!
Can’t wait to see it in action!
I preordered one on March 2, It's expected to ship on March 30, We'll see,
Just heard they were delayed
@@Piscifun No suprises there
First time buyer, and not convinced at this moment. Will be waiting for multiple side by side comparisons in different scenarios
Thanks for the video
You’re welcome!
Mine is on order!
Nice!
Good morning boss! Figured I'd weigh in on the livescope real quick. I purchased the 1243xsv 12" screen with the black box and transducer. After a years of use fishing in locals rivers and lakes I am not impressed with it. First of all, I have watch over 100 videos of people using this system and how to set it up. I just can not get the same beautiful clear picture that I have been seeing on UA-cam videos. I have triple checked everything and know for a fact I have it all set up correctly. The river/lake bed NEVER looks as clear and smooth as the videos on UA-cam. Also, I can NEVER spot bass of any size. I am able to locate and see schools of crappie, however they always show up blurry and not as clear as said videos. Maybe it's just me not doing something right. But I find that hard to believe, I've spent hours upon hours trying to get this thing set up to look as clear as said videos with zero luck. I'm really starting to believe that all these videos are fabricated BS lol. But I may be wrong! I'd also like to add, the river I fish in varies between 20 to 8 ft deep depending on areas you travel. When fishing smaller creeks say 10' deep I keep my setting on 30' ahead of boat and 12' deep .....I can NEVER see ANY fish until the boat is literally 2' away or right into of them. I'll end with this note.....as a avid bass fisherman, I have paid over $4500 for this set up and would be willing to pay someone 1k cash if they can step into my boat and set this thing up to find fish and see the bottom as clear as these UA-cam videos! Haha.
I would think it’s in the settings because my setup can do everything you say you’re struggling with. I can see bass no problem at 20’ deep
@@Piscifun thanks for the reply, I'd love to see how your settings are dialed in. I'm starting to think I have a faulty transducer or something
Make sure of your voltage. I have to rewire my ranger 198p that is 2 years old due to the amount of amps it pulling and the drop in voltage from my console to the front of the boat.
@@chrisangerer6015 my head unit is showing a constant 12.1 volts on screen.
May want to have garmin replace your sonar and black box
I agree this should have been an update
They redesigned the hardware, how would that be an update?
What do we do with our old transducer? Pawn it off or something? Or just keep it as a back up.
I’d sell it, big demand
Hell ya. Glad Garmin decided to make some changes but personally I feel it's way to late. They have had plenty of time to make changes and I know a lot of ppl that have went back to humminbird or lowrance. I personally went back to humminbird and got mega live because Garmin pissed around to long and they wanted so much for their stuff. Btw your reels are amazing I have changed all my reels out and have talked to a lot of my buddies about them. They love them as well.
Awesome thanks so much for the comment!
Garmin forward facing sonar is still top dog.
@@itszach6808 are you talking the ps21? That's pretty much old school now days lol.
@@ipoopinwalmart5968 why would I be talking about their outdated sonar? Lvs34 obviously. Hummingbirds forward facing sonar is garbage. And lowrance is still behind garmin by a wide margin.
@@ipoopinwalmart5968 The same sonar in the video that you’re commenting on 🤣
Great information and input on some new tech. Wish I could afford any of the Livescopes, but ain't no way to justify it to my wife..... 😆. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it when you get to try it out!
Sale your house and get her a bigger one and use some of the profit of the old house worked for me lol
Good idea there!
Worth it!
If a want to keep my Lvs-32 and buy the new Lvs-34 .Can i put the Lvs-32 in the back in perspective
I see you put the Lvs-34 in the front motor in summer .What you do when you are on Spot Lock
Yes you can do that but need a black box for each. As far as spot lock if you loose the school just scan again and locate - spot lock again
It's been 10 months. At the current date, are you ready to say that the upgrade from LVS32 to LVS34 cost every dollar of money? And the picture has become revolutionarily better? I mean, I myself am now facing a choice - to upgrade or not to the 34 sensor? Or tell me a little bit that all this is bullshit and the money spent for 32 is enough to detect fish in fresh water in conditions of a large reservoir with depths up to 15 meters? I apologize for the mistakes, my English is not my native language...
Thanks for such a in depth video. I’m bout to make my first garmin purchase cus I really love livescope from what I’ve seen on UA-cam. I have mega360 and mega live doesn’t seem to be good enough. MY question is does it make sense for me to get the LVS34 setup for $1699 when I can get the LVS32 on sale for $1299? Also I’m purchasing a Echomap UHD93sv with ducer on sale for $699. Will that be compatible with lvs34?
Thanks agian!
I’d highly recommend going with 10 ultra screen and the 34 - don’t buy old technology
Thanks for the advice! What’s the model on the 10” screen?
Your point make so much sense. I had a chance to get 360 for $800 and I went with the Mega360 for way more and it was worth it!
@@DitchPickler 106 Ultra SV
UHD
Who did you pre-order from?
Contact 4:19 outdoors rice lake wi
Was wondering what the best unit to put my lvs34 on. 93 vs, 106vs or the 126vs
I’d go biggest screen 126vs
I have had the 106sv's and they work great however if you can get bigger go big
@@chrisangerer6015 how was the image on the 106 vs. I saw a vid on the 126 vs 93 and he said the 93 was more of a sharp image vs the 126. .
Is this new transducer compatible with my current black box
Yes it is compatible with the current GLS10 black box
Garmin tells me they don't recommend LVS 34 for ice fishing. Sad for the $$$
Did they give a reason why?
That mounting system is not that great. I wider beam, is not what we want; otherwise, you don’t know if the fish is in your “target”
did you purchase
a LV34
Sure did!
Still no update video?
Coming soon!
It's ashame what they are asking for this stuff !
I heard it’s barely better
I’d disagree
Keep it up! Pm me would love to pick your brain!!!!!
Yeah bud happy to help!
Talk salad .....