The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Lowrance 5x HDI https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:37:36 +0000 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:20:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=103773 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : Hunter- I got mine from Burnsco&#039;s...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485783&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485783 Author: coxie
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 8:20pm

Hunter- I got mine from Burnsco's trademe store, $750 for elite 5 HDI combo unit with navionics gold card, thought that was a bargain]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:20:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485783&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485783 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : You can probably get a good deal...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485779&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485779 Author: coxie
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 8:16pm

You can probably get a good deal on the HDI right now as they have been superseded by the new CHIRP model, atleast I did anyway. Screen size is a bit of an issue as a combo unit but I am on a ski so I dont want anything too big, regardless of space I think I would still rather have the benefits of the combo unit over 2 seperate units, specially considering the prices. Bottom tracking is completely upto transducer placement as I never lose track of the bottom even when doing 50 knots.]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:16:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485779&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485779 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : Where are they on special? I&#039;m...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485723&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485723 Author: :Hunter:
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 6:07pm

Where are they on special? I'm looking at one too.I have the hds 5 as a combo and looking at getting an extra screen]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:07:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485723&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485723 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : Thanks for replies everyone.I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485721&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485721 Author: Sufishent
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 6:02pm

Thanks for replies everyone.

I currently have separate 5" plotter (Navman) and 5" sounder (Eagle) and was looking at a sounder upgrade only - and agree that 5" is too small as a combo unit.

Boat is a 15' tinny - current sounder is fine in shallow and slowish speeds, tracks depth well at high speed but loses fish detail at high speed, so happy to hear Letsgetem's positive feedback on fish detail at speed and Brad76's feedback on detail under the boat. I understand transducer placement has a part to play but I wondered what impact the broadband/downscan technology has on improved performance?   

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:02:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485721&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485721 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : Replaced my 10+ yr old huminbird...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485716&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485716 Author: Steps
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 5:35pm

Replaced my 10+ yr old huminbird with a elite 5    still use the huminbird for gps ....I do miss not having more than 2x zoom...still getting used to it...... regardless nice unit
Also having issues with transducer positioning at speed... but had same issue with the huminbird... has to do with hull design before sounders where common or affordable

Would I buy another one.. yes

oh came with Cmap....do prefer the navonic map on the huminbird
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:35:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485716&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485716 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : I am running this model and find...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485612&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485612 Author: Brad76
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 11:07am

I am running this model and find it pretty good. Same issues as others in getting static but that is transducer placement.
Had dolphins under the bait chasing fish last weekend and could see them diving down into the schools pretty damn clearly. Shape of dolphins and all came up]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:07:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485612&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485612 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : I have the Elite-7 HDI. I think...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485602&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485602 Author: letsgetem
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 10:31am

I have the Elite-7 HDI. I think the sonar is good, although I don't have much experience of others. It is certainly much better than my previous unit, a Garmin 400C, very cheap colour unit. I have used it up to 40m depth. At speed up to my max 22knots, , it shows bottom well and fish sign clearly - sometimes small fish in a mass and sometimes individual fish. The only problem is some interference from the motor wash - I know it s that, as when I trim the motor in its worse and out its less - nothing major, presumably its a bit too close to the prop (small 4.1m boat).
I find the controls rather complicated and long-winded to use, but perfectly doable. . That's made worse because I have a touch screen gps unit as well, and the touch controls are far easier. After trying touch, it would be hard to go back to buttons!
I think 5" screen would be enough for sonar (but for combo incl gps, think 7" is needed). ]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:31:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485602&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485602 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : Bay Marine Electronics wrote:The...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485599&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485599 Author: Sufishent
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 10:16am

Originally posted by Bay Marine Electronics Bay Marine Electronics wrote:

The elite 5xHDI was a good model. It has now been superseeded by the elite 5x CHIRP, which is better.

I'm sure you realise, but the x indicates it is a sounder only model. No GPS.

Thanks for the reply - and yes, realise it's a sounder version only. I also realise that it's been superceded by CHIRP. 

Interested in your opinion in the broadband  and downscan technology in this particular model - eg is it the same as the HDS series? If it is, then why the significant difference in price?

]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:16:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485599&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485599 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : The elite 5xHDI was a good model....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485538&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485538 Author: Bay Marine Electronics
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Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 7:24am

The elite 5xHDI was a good model. It has now been superseeded by the elite 5x CHIRP, which is better.

I'm sure you realise, but the x indicates it is a sounder only model. No GPS.
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2014 07:24:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485538&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485538 <![CDATA[Lowrance 5x HDI : I recently bought an elite 5 HDI...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485510&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485510 Author: coxie
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Posted: 12 Sep 2014 at 10:14pm

I recently bought an elite 5 HDI combo unit and i'm really happy with it, a big plus for the combo unit is being able to mark structure/fish on the sonar which puts a mark on the chartplotter making it simple to go back to the exact spot, I use this feature every time i'm out]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2014 22:14:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103773&PID=1485510&title=lowrance-5x-hdi#1485510