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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Minuteman [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by bangert1 [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by mkroeker I posted some fairly detailed observations on an earlier post a day or two back regarding this issue under the header "Genesis Challenger Thoughts?", so I won't re-hash it all here. After about six hours of continuous running, the Challenger continues to please me and my young son with it's smooth operation and trouble free mechanicals. Running it alongside the BLI stable we have reveals how wimpy the sound system is, however. I am disappointed in the sound, as I have stated before. It is tolerable, but not up to QSI in any way. The locomotive's execution in terms of detail and finish cry out for a better sound chip. This is a beautiful loco saddled with a chintzy sound chip, IMHO. [/quote] Sorry about the email address not being posted. You can reach them at athearn@athearn.com We received your email and appreciate your input! Your comments have been passed to the president. Athearn The sound from the Challenger is only fair when compared to Lionel, BLI or the Digitrax sound. I do not use the Trix I own as a comparison, because they are single channel input and the bell stops when the whistle blows. The comparison would be very helpful to you. The Challenger chuffs are not correct at all for an articulated locomotive, which will puff in and out of sync as it starts. Many of the other sounds are poor quality also. I have two of your new models and this small of a sampling could give me an incorrect impression, but any of the other units on the market make a good impression right from the start. Your engine looks good and I hope you address the sound problems as I am forced to replace the sound unit with the new Digitrax and the added price makes the whole deal much higher. Larry Bangert I emailed Athearn three times and received three replys. They are concerned and asked me to define my disappointment with the sound. I would ask again that everyone who is less than happy with the sound quality to let them know. My letter was given to their President according to their reply. I did not post the replay, but it was good and seemed to indicate they are concerned. [/quote] Perhaps posting the Athearn E-mail address here...might prompt more of us to respond to them with our concerns??? [/quote]
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