Hornby HM7000-21TXS: Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder
Hornby HM7000-21TXS: Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)
Over 15 free unique Hornby sounds per profile download
Fully compatible with existing Hornby DCC controllers
Choice of Bluetooth decoders with or without sound
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Locomotive Sounds | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions: | 18 x 2 x 16 cm; 98 Grams |
| Model: | R7322 |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Age: | 14 years and up |
| Assembly: | No |
| Dimensions: | 18 x 2 x 16 cm; 98 Grams |
| Material: | Plastic |
One of Hornby’s better ideas of late. Knocking off a star as it turned up faulty with no sound function. When they do work they are a great, cheap sound decoder and entry into the world of DCC. The app works well on an iPhone and is straight forward to use. It’s viability long term remains to be seen, will the Bluetooth controller replace the more usual likes of NCE, Lens, ESU etc; I’m not convinced. But good on Hornby trying, only yet down by the usual poor quality control
I’ve fitted loads of TTS decoders which are pretty decent in my opinion for the price to get sound on my locos.
I’ve been wanting to try one of these new decoders since they came out and took the plunge when Amazon had an offer on them.
These decoders are a true game changer for me with the ability to control the locos with my phone and truly access all the sounds easily and fast. Also the auto sound feature is great as it randomly put different sounds on while I do other things.
Sound quality is also a step up from TTS in my opinion and while not as good as top end decoders are fine for me.
The biggest problem no comes as did changing to TTS originally I want to have more of these fitted into more of my locos as I’m finding it such a pleasure to operate my layout now
This 21 pin decoder with sugar cube speaker works great. The WiFi option works very well too. I have fitted two one to a hornby loco and one to a Bachmann without problems The sound is very good