Thoughts on bluetooth headsets for helmets
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K9F
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I have the same as Edgelett. Whilst it is an older model I went for it as I didn't want to overcomplicate things or have to get a Science Degree to fathom out all it's functionality. Your Shoei helmet will have the apertures for the speakers and the microphone and the Sena gear fits perfectly. Whichever model of Sena you buy it will be fit for purpose. Mine is great. Had mine about four years too. If you did end up running the auxiliary cable you bought up to the seat you can keep the Sena fully charged on the go on longer trips?
Ive been using Cardo for years, i had the g9x now currently have the Packtalk, they are one of the only ones to use DMC for connecting to other headsets vs bluetooth.
simplynotsimon
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Ive been using these for last month or so and really like them https://www.byeaos.com/pages/slimbuds but never used any other kind of comms so have no comparison.
MikeChen93
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Sena 10c for years. Quality is really good — i hit some thing(might be a bird) when doing 200kph+ and only leaves a small dent on the sena , still works!
Fjalnar
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Same one here. My Girl and I are using the 20S duo package and a friend of mine has a 10S. When we ride together, everyone is connected and I can still here the navigation.
The new 30S is out now, so the 20S should be a little bit cheaper. The 30S is great on distance and the mesh functionality could be cool as well. (With mesh activated, you can here all other "mesh driver" who are coming in range to you.)
thinking of getting the Packtalk Bold,wondering can you easily pair with non Packtalk guys Easily? I know it’s possible ( at least on the internet) but is it easy? Thanks
charliefxfr
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Cardo freecom 4+.
It is super.
It is super.
jeniusbiker
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I have both Cardo and Sena installed on multiple helmets and prefer the Cardo due to controls and sound quality. The Sena 10r gets used occasionally because I have a helmet with the battery pocket keeping it slimline and its easy enough to use, but the sound quality on calls is crap. The Sena 50 something, can’t remember the letter, is installed on another helmet, has much better sound then the 10, but the wheel control is difficult to use while riding as it require press and turn simultaneously for some function. The Cardo packtalk is installed on my daily use helmet now as its the best sounding and easiest to control while riding. Cardo also has JBL speaker upgrade that I want to try, but not for $80.
Keep in mind that speaker placement is key for best sound as these are not powerful units. You want to have the speakers as close to wearing headphones as possible. My Cardo actually came with spacers to move the speaker closer to my ears creating a snug fit.
Keep in mind that speaker placement is key for best sound as these are not powerful units. You want to have the speakers as close to wearing headphones as possible. My Cardo actually came with spacers to move the speaker closer to my ears creating a snug fit.
cupcake_mike
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I've used several sena 3s in my helmets for a bunch of years. Not as many features as lot the higher end units but good battery life (music 10-12 hrs at full volume) and I'm told that the (mic) sound quality is really good, by the people who call me and I accidentally pickup while riding (it will answer if the wind noise is just right, thinking it is you saying hello). It is a completely self contained unit, battery is built in the speakers I guess, with a slim 2 button controller that mounts inside the helmet, via double sided tape, by the mouth vent. I like it mostly because it is unobtrusive, cheap ($60 maybe?), sounds good and charges quick (maybe 2 hours or so). I have never needed to intercom with anyone but I think it might do that too? Like I said, i'm told the mic picks up my voice good and filters out the wind noise, but anytime I get a call I usually pull over since I dont like the distraction. I've turned the "phone" setting off a bunch of times but it doesnt hold it that way after a couple months or so.
I also picked up a no name knock-off of the sena 3 off amazon a few months back with similar features and about twice the battery life for 25 or 30 bucks and so far so good.
I also picked up a no name knock-off of the sena 3 off amazon a few months back with similar features and about twice the battery life for 25 or 30 bucks and so far so good.
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Deleted member 706
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Thanks but no thanks. I mostly ride alone and don't want to listen to music or chat on the phone. I wear earplugs to protect the hearing I haven't lost yet.
I have a phone in my pocket it receives emails, texts and voicemail. I'll get back to the real world in due course...
I have a phone in my pocket it receives emails, texts and voicemail. I'll get back to the real world in due course...
Riding with music is therapeutic some times.