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Side Imaging Forums => Helix Series Units => Topic started by: bass monkey on February 26, 2015, 11:51:17 PM

Title: helix 5 di vs helix 5 si
Post by: bass monkey on February 26, 2015, 11:51:17 PM
Is the helix 5 di  down image a dedicated down image and will this be a better picture than the di on the si model or are both models di be the same picture quality
Title: Re: helix 5 di vs helix 5 si
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on February 27, 2015, 08:46:51 AM
Yes the HELIX 5 DI and HELIX 5 DI-GPS have the dedicated DI sonar beam, utilizing only one element in the transducer for this.  The HELIX 5 SI-GPS model unit uses the Si sonar beams to make the Di sonar that it uses.

As far as which is better and which has better picture quality… that is up to the individual.  Some like the sharper images that the dedicated DI sonar can make but others enjoy the wider area of coverage, more 3D-like quality of the picture and adjustability of the Si derived Di sonar.
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