Garmin Livescope Transducer Upgrade

[Blue Raider Bob]

Has anyone upgraded their LVS32 to the new LVS34 for Livescope? It runs about 1200.00 plus tax and I am wanting opinions on the product if possible.

I have the 93SV and I'm wondering if the clarity improvement will be worth the cost.

Thanks

[GPtimes2]

I upgraded but haven't been on the water with it yet. I did a lot of research and you tube watching first. I think the consensus is about 30% increase in distance, less or no ghost tree, and no dead spots. Also, Garmin states an improvement of target separation. I think it was something along the lines of 15" compared to 24" from the old one, but I may be off on those numbers. You should be able to sale you 32 for about 300, so that offsets the cost a little. Or keep it as a spare. It was an easy decision for me, but everyone's money situation, needs, and value are different.

[Blue Raider Bob]

On 2/3/2023 at 6:15 PM, GPtimes2 said:

I upgraded but haven't been on the water with it yet. I did a lot of research and you tube watching first. I think the consensus is about 30% increase in distance, less or no ghost tree, and no dead spots. Also, Garmin states an improvement of target separation. I think it was something along the lines of 15" compared to 24" from the old one, but I may be off on those numbers. You should be able to sale you 32 for about 300, so that offsets the cost a little. Or keep it as a spare. It was an easy decision for me, but everyone's money situation, needs, and value are different.

Would like to hear your opinion when you are able to use.

thanks

[HenryPF]

I run both the 32 and 34 - yes there is a 30% difference in Forward or Down facing modes, You can tell if you have both setup to change from perspective to forward/down etc. (I have the mount for the 32, the 34 comes with it).

 

Now is it worth it? Depends - if you looking at a giant school of crappie, no. Looking at a school of bass, yes. If you are looking for single fish - absolutely go with the 34.

[Craig P]

In your situation, I think you would have a better overall experience upgrading your graph to an Ultra series for the best bang for the buck. That is however assuming you are running your 9” as your main system.

 

I follow too much tech…and while I’ve enjoyed the LVS32 for years I just don’t see the gains worth the cost. 60-70% cost increase for 30% gain isn’t a wise decision when upgrading tech IMO. Throw in the Bait Monkey clause and all bets are off though….We all like new toys.

 

I’m skipping this one and waiting for the next one and I assume that next one will be with an upgraded box / processing to go with it.

[HenryPF]

I will say this, the extra money for the 34 was not worth it for me - even upgrading to the UHD2s and lvs34 would not be worth it, again, for me.