Team Associated's ESS-One Engine Sound System

[JatoTheRipper]

The Traxxas system is cool, but this blows it out of the water. 25 different sounds! Watch the video.



Detailed Part Description:
Plug and Play Audio device
Universal fit
USB updatability
25 different engine sounds to choose from
20+ auxiliary sounds to choose from, such as horns, sirens, and turbo
Speaker unit size: 3.9"L x 1.88"W x 1.35"H
Speaker unit weight: 90.2g (3.18oz.)
MSRP: $99.99

NEW! LED Light Kits and Sound System: Team Associated - Champions By Design - Nitro and Electric RC Cars

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaTvEG6hjsc

[crawler carrot]

just waiting for someone to use it on a crawler then im gonna grab myself one!

[Hpi-guy]

Traxxas' system looks completely pathetic compared to this! Its programmable from the computer, and has 25 different sounds, but the price had better be right and not completely ridiculous. As cool as it is I am not going to pay more for a sound system than my actual vehicle is worth.
I need this for my Redcat! This would be sick in a drifter if they have a spit six engine sound.

[fr8cture]

the sound unit is too big imo.

[scalecrawlin]

Here it is on my Ascender. The sound I have on it sounds like a V8 with a high lift cam with Flowmaster exhaust when it starts up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4nG...IWjxcmut9446Dw

[sdmf]

Seems pretty cool, but I would have liked to hear if that was a shift point. Does it do any offbeat sounds like diesel or 4 bangers? RX7 rotary? Ha I wish.

[fr8cture]

Pretty cool. Sounds good until you get into the high rpms then it sounds too powerful.

[scalecrawlin]

Thanks guys! Yes, it does have a shift point high in the rpm band and that is really the only thing that I don't like about it, but it isn't too bad.

Also, it has 25 sounds available now, unfortunately no diesel... Lots of 4 banger sounds and sounds for drift cars. I am using the stadium truck sound on mine in the video. It has a crawler model also, but it sounds like a monster truck running over cars or something, very powerful sounding, and very annoying to me. If you are looking for a diesel sound the best one I have seen (actually I have it too) is the Alan Bond sound module from technobots. It is bad a$$! I had it on the Ascender until I got the ESS-ONE.

[Theibault]

I did a review on this unit. I'm just starting to play around with it but it is a fun new toy to spice up my RCs with. You are right in that the offroad truck sound is not quite right for a scaler. Hopefully they will add some since you can download additional sounds from their app.
ESS-One Engine Sound System Review

[captainmorgan]

That is cool but seems a bit large. I don't know that I would have room on my scx10 for it.

[Theibault]

Originally Posted by captainmorgan

That is cool but seems a bit large. I don't know that I would have room on my scx10 for it.

It's not too bad. As long as you aren't worried about weight distribution too much, it fits just fine on the back. Again, this is for fun, it's not like I'd run this in a comp lol.

[billy bones]

Originally Posted by Theibault

It's not too bad. As long as you aren't worried about weight distribution too much, it fits just fine on the back. Again, this is for fun, it's not like I'd run this in a comp lol.

I agree, in fact imo its more for youngsters.
If I really want to hear real sound I'll go fire up the 1:1 7 second rig in the garage.

[sdmf]

Originally Posted by billy bones

I agree, in fact imo its more for youngsters.
If I really want to hear real sound I'll go fire up the 1:1 7 second rig in the garage.

An issue with your statement, is that a lot of people can't be financially secure with a dedicated street/strip car. Especially if you're true to your word at 7seconds. Even something beyond a daily driver, like my motorcycle isn't feasible for a lot of people. So while its cool for you to have all the toys, some people may just want some noise from their electric rc, without the hassle and cost of fueled rc.

[Dad,Canyoufix?]

I wonder what it would be like with the sound directed into a piece of tubing used as an exhaust pipe.

[scalecrawlin]

The Sense company (the manufacture of it for Team Associated) has updated their software and you can now turn on or off shift points and also have a delayed response on the engine sound. Much better for crawlers. Now when you drive with it very slow the engine sound is more crawler like, versus the way it used to be at 1/4 throttle it sounded like it was running about 80 mph. Much better. You can also turn off turbo mode which was pretty annoying for a crawler.

[The Violator]

Originally Posted by billy bones

If I really want to hear real sound I'll go fire up the 1:1 7 second rig in the garage.

pics with time slips or I call you full of shit.

[Meatwad]

Agreed, a 7sec 1/4 is a bold statement.

As for the sound module, I've been wanting a horn for awhile while waiting in line. Cool stuff but a bit much for me to pay for just a horn. Not too interested in much else.

[BJoe]

Originally Posted by sdmf

An issue with your statement, is that a lot of people can't be financially secure with a dedicated street/strip car. Especially if you're true to your word at 7seconds. Even something beyond a daily driver, like my motorcycle isn't feasible for a lot of people. So while its cool for you to have all the toys, some people may just want some noise from their electric rc, without the hassle and cost of fueled rc.

Originally Posted by The Violator

pics with time slips or I call you full of shit.

Originally Posted by Meatwad

Agreed, a 7sec 1/4 is a bold statement.

As for the sound module, I've been wanting a horn for awhile while waiting in line. Cool stuff but a bit much for me to pay for just a horn. Not too interested in much else.

Probably runs that in the 1/8th mile

[stryker48]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

the sound unit is too big imo.

Too big? This is as small (all in one plug & play unit) as you are going to get, especially if you looking to get any decent sound & volume out of it.
Sure!, they 'could' probably make it a little smaller. however the quality of sound will definitely be affected.... for the worse!

This unit is small enough to fit into most 1/10 scale and above, although 1/10 buggies (not a concern here) might be a problem. Fit's easily into my 1/8 buggy with space to spare in case you are interested.

Crawlers and trucks definitely WON'T be a problem for this unit to fit into with ease.

While smaller units are available, you won't get as good a quality sound or volume output.
Same as larger units like the Gorillabox, will have better quality sound and much higher volume output than the ESS-ONE.

Size DOES matter!

[stryker48]

Originally Posted by sdmf

Seems pretty cool, but I would have liked to hear if that was a shift point. Does it do any offbeat sounds like diesel or 4 bangers? RX7 rotary? Ha I wish.

Yes it does