Mega Drive model 1 HDG audio compared to model 2

Joe Musashi · 01-12-2010 9:07pm #1

The audio quality from the model 2 does not seem too good. I get an irritating buzzing at times, most noticably at startup when the sega logo comes up. The buzzing sound is not noticable during games if the volume is set to a certain level though.

I've read that the HDG model 1 is a lot better when it comes to both picture and audio.

So I ask, what's the audio quality like from the model 1 HDG? Any buzzing like this or is it clear? Anyone else get the same buzzing sound from the model 2?

I presume it's the same for all model 2's and not just an issue with mine.

pdbhp · 01-12-2010 9:10pm

I believe the first model has better components and the second model was made on the cheap with lesser parts. Not sure if this is entirley accurate and I await correction on it;)

o1s1n · 01-12-2010 9:17pm

The model 2 does indeed have a buzzing. There's also an issue with it and deep/high tones. If you can only have one Megadrive, do not have Megadrive 2.

To go one further, there are several different types of version 2. You can tell by flipping the console over and looking to see how big the shielding is through the vents.

There's a thread over on the Sega-16 forum detailing all the different types.

The HDG 1 sounds perfect. If you can get one, do.

The best sound out of the lot of them is the Nomad. None of them are as loud or clear as it.

Jack burton · 01-12-2010 9:34pm

Yesh! HDG 1 is the ebst megadrive by far

Always wondered why so many people make a mega drive setup using the model 2, they are worse and nowhere as near cool looking

SirLemonhead · 01-12-2010 9:42pm

Jack burton wrote: »

Yesh! HDG 1 is the ebst megadrive by far

Always wondered why so many people make a mega drive setup using the model 2, they are worse and nowhere as near cool looking

I prefer the look of the MD2 (I love the snes, and I guess it looks the most like it..) but i'm going to try pick up one of the high definition graphics due to the sound thing :pac:

o1s1n · 01-12-2010 9:43pm

The model 2 is a lot more common in Ireland. Which is a shame really.

Jack burton · 01-12-2010 9:45pm

Yeah its everwhere

There is a crystal clear mod you can do for the model 2 which is supposed to give amazing stereo sound

its over on sega-16 forums, check it out

ps im too lazy to link it

o1s1n · 01-12-2010 9:45pm

SirLemonhead wrote: »

But i'm going to try pick up one of the high definition graphics due to the sound thing :pac:

Better picture too

Plus no license screen at the start!

Myrddin · 01-12-2010 9:54pm

Jack burton wrote: »

Yeah its everwhere

There is a crystal clear mod you can do for the model 2 which is supposed to give amazing stereo sound

its over on sega-16 forums, check it out

ps im too lazy to link it

Hmmm, in-ter-esting

o1s1n · 01-12-2010 10:00pm

Looks like I'll be sending my Megadrive 2 back out to you so ... :pac:

Mega Drive model 1 HDG audio compared to model 2

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