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Post by carrman on Aug 17, 2024 14:14:05 GMT -8
Does anyone know if the second run of the RS-11's have speakers installed from the factory in the non-sound versions like the first run did?
Dave
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Post by jonklein611 on Aug 19, 2024 9:28:34 GMT -8
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Post by voyager989 on Aug 19, 2024 9:46:29 GMT -8
They're a separate part screwed into the board and wired via spring contacts, but I doubt they're failing to include them suddenly when they said a while back they didn't see the point of not including them. (Something about saving money to standardize the production line) Email Rapido and ask? |
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Post by ambluco on Aug 19, 2024 10:16:40 GMT -8
I think what the OP is asking is if the non-sound units have speakers installed. The first run RS11 did even though they were DCC-Ready only.
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Post by rockisland652 on Aug 19, 2024 11:38:08 GMT -8
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Post by sd80mac on Aug 20, 2024 7:36:47 GMT -8
They're expensive, but Scale Sound Systems are the best speakers you can buy for HO models. I recently put one in my Genesis Big Boy and it actually made the Tsunami 2 a lot more bearable. |
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Post by packer on Aug 20, 2024 9:35:02 GMT -8
Can cofirm. The factory speaker is garbo |
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Post by ambluco on Aug 20, 2024 9:57:49 GMT -8
The question is not about replacing it. It's whether the second run has a speaker in the DCC-Ready one.
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Post by trainmanjeff on Aug 20, 2024 13:37:44 GMT -8
I think the point some folks are trying to make is that the Rapido speakers in this engine are junk, so you wouldn’t want them anyway. Scale Sound systems speakers for this engine miraculously change the sound into a meaningful and accurate Alco sound. The difference is amazing. SSS also offers a dual speaker option which I have in my D&H unit.
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Post by ambluco on Aug 20, 2024 14:44:22 GMT -8
I get the point. But sometimes on this forum, and yes elsewhere, no one answers the question. Everyone has to make their point. You don't actually know why the OP wants to know what he asked. But it's helpful for all, and people who search the forum, to know the answer and ALSO see the other points being made.
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Post by lvrr325 on Aug 21, 2024 7:37:12 GMT -8
Maybe Rapido can tell you
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Post by carrman on Aug 21, 2024 18:27:28 GMT -8
Maybe Rapido can tell you We're not on speaking terms....;-) |
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Post by bnsf971 on Aug 23, 2024 2:21:54 GMT -8
Maybe Rapido can tell you We're not on speaking terms....;-) They would still probably tell you something, but it wouldn't answer your question, and likely wouldn't be anything you could post on a forum... |
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Post by prr 4467 on Aug 23, 2024 9:51:44 GMT -8
We're not on speaking terms....;-) They would still probably tell you something, but it wouldn't answer your question, and likely wouldn't be anything you could post on a forum... Welcome to the club. I wouldn't say that I'm on speaking terms with Rapido, either. Just too many issues where their products fell short for me. John |
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Post by carrman on Aug 24, 2024 9:27:20 GMT -8
They would still probably tell you something, but it wouldn't answer your question, and likely wouldn't be anything you could post on a forum... Welcome to the club. I wouldn't say that I'm on speaking terms with Rapido, either. Just too many issues where their products fell short for me. John Its why I'm not first in line for enything new by Rapido. Dave |
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Post by SCL618 on Aug 25, 2024 10:29:32 GMT -8
Yes, two speakers are installed in an enclosure which sits atop the circuit board. In the exploded diagram it is the blue enclosure aft of the decoder. On my SAL RS-11 from the second run the enclosure and speakers are included.
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