PS3 Steam Sound Sets; Is MTH closing the gap?

The PS-3 technology offers an increase in system memory so it does present an opportunity for MTH to do more with the sounds provided in the locomotives. I thought the3 latest run GP-7 railkings had improved and clearer sound. Horns are differrent on the B&M and the NYC versions, From what you say about the Blue Goose, looks like we can expect some new and improved versions from MTH and that of course is a good thing for O Gaugers.

I'm still looking for something cool for my first PS3 locomotive.  I agree that Legacy has the sound edge right now between it and PS2.  I do like the fact that you can update the PS2 stuff, that could afford an opportunity for MTH to improve them as well.

I like the diesel sound sets in ps3 and the steam sound set from what I heard on you tube is a vast improvement.  Legacy though is still the best. It also seems Lionel seems to do a better job with parts and service. I have both but I am leaning to more lionel until MTH gets their act together especially in the service and parts area. Sorry to say but I think they have spread themselves to thin.

I have one PS3 steam loco (4-8-2 European series Chapelon).  Beautiful model.  But the sound?  I think MTH is falling behind Lionel - they are improving but at a slower rate than Lionel.

I have a few Proto-3 locomotives including the Blue Goose Hudson and the sound on all three is much richer than the Proto-2 engines. I haven't looked to see what speakers/speaker enclosures are being used which may be a contributing factor. I have a couple of Proto-2 engines with blown speakers and have been looking at the high-performance "super bass" speakers being used in H.O. steam (using two in place of the single low-performance MTH speaker.)

That said, I still think Lionel has the better sound...at least for now.

How about a MTH protosounds 3 Union Pacific DD40AX? These engines always seem to be in demand and have brisk sales when released.

I'd like a Pennsylvania steamer, I haven't actually looked all that close yet.  I keep spending all my train money (and sometimes deficit spending like our government), so I have to exercise restraint.