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    Default What Budget Comms Systems are available/do you like?

    I'm looking to add a Bluetooth comms system to my spare helmet. Are there any worthwhile systems under $300 that you guys like? Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dusterdude View Post
    I'm looking to add a Bluetooth comms system to my spare helmet. Are there any worthwhile systems under $300 that you guys like? Thanks.
    HI Dusterdude,

    I use U-Clear - https://www.ucleardigital.com/shop/h...em-single-kit/


    I also used to use Sena 10S comms. The reason why I changed to U-Clear was that it has a better mesh technology.

    I also use the U-Clear comm system on my sled helmet.


    Deanna
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    Cardo Spirit HD, works great. I put the boom mics in our modular helmets, as they work better than the puck mics.
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    I have a Sena 3S Plus Boom Microphone Kit installed in my modular helmet.
    It's paired to my iPhone and to my handlebar mounted Garmin Zumo XT GPS so the driving directions play on the earphones.

    I ride solo, so it's not paired to another headset, although it does have that capability.

    The headset sells for US $99.
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    Cool, thanks everyone. I'll check them out
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    My wife got the Sena SF1 for about $110; I was jealous as I paid a lot more for my Sena 50R; and I think hers has better sound than my 50R, it just doesn't have mesh communications - which I have yet to use once, unlike the Bluetooth comms which my wife and I use regularly.
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    Bunch out there for $60-$70 to try.
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    Over the years and seven Spyders I have used, Cardo, Sena, and Nolan n-comm.

    My favorite of the bunch were the Sena units. They had mostly trouble free operation, slightly longer range, clarity of volume, and for me, zero issues or problems.

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    Thanks, more to look at.
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    I have been using the Fodsport M1S Plus for two years now. No complaints but I have not tried a more expensive unit to make a comparison.
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    I've tried several different brands over the years, but I always come back to Sena. I have had several Sena units that had flaws out of the box, but Sena customer service was helpful and replaced the problem units with minimal fuss. Once the problems were sorted out, they worked very well.
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    I ordered the sena sf2,we'll see how it goes.thanks everyone

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    I use the Sena 20s evo. Works great for communicating with riding buddies. Listening to music could use more volume.
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