New Sena 20S

[Trickie Dick]

Looks promising. Bluetooth 4.0 http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...0s/preview.htm

[Lamonster]

Saw that. I'll be ordering as soon as they have them to ship. Love my Sena headsets.

[daveinva]

Looks promising. Bluetooth 4.0 http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...0s/preview.htm

I'm a big fan of my Sena setup, this looks pretty sharp-- like the built-in FM, and I'm hoping it can be *just* a little bit louder than the SMH10 I have now (which sounds great through my earplugs, but could stand to be that tiny bit louder).

[Lamonster]

I'm a big fan of my Sena setup, this looks pretty sharp-- like the built-in FM, and I'm hoping it can be *just* a little bit louder than the SMH10 I have now (which sounds great through my earplugs, but could stand to be that tiny bit louder).

The nice thing about these is you can use the speakers or earbuds at the same time. I like that.

[pwm]

Looks very nice

[daveinva]

The nice thing about these is you can use the speakers or earbuds at the same time. I like that.

Yeah, I'm weird that way-- I've never found earbuds (or even custom-fitted earplugs) to be as comfortable for me as plain old roll-your-own foam plugs. The Sena speakers, especially after the latest firmware upgrades are just loud enough to cut through the foam plugs (and the plugs do great preventing wind noise but NOT preventing music/voice/traffic frequencies from cutting through), but again, just a wee bit louder and things would be absolutely perfect with them.

[Wiredux]

Looks like a great enhancement. I may have to order a set.

[eagleeye299]

Glad I waited before buying the 10.

[kepople]

Looks interesting, but the camera looks even more so. I still dont know why these sports cameras dont have active image stabilization to help with the motor cycle vibration.

[daveinva]

Looks interesting, but the camera looks even more so. I still dont know why these sports cameras dont have active image stabilization to help with the motor cycle vibration.

It'll come to GoPro eventually I'm certain, but yeah, that's a shortfall of many "action cameras" out there. I find that when you helmet or chest mount a camera, image stabilization isn't really necessary, but it's pretty much impossible to get good footage mounting a GoPro to the Spyder itself, it vibrates the heck out of the image.

[Spyder Tony]

Looks interesting, but the camera looks even more so. I still dont know why these sports cameras dont have active image stabilization to help with the motor cycle vibration.

Wyliec posted the other day a link to a sweet video/image action camera (http://sites.garmin.com/virb/) that has built-in image stabilization. I was gonna go GoPro3 this Spring, but am gonna be looking into this thing much more indepth. Says it comes with plenty of mounts and the specs are sweet. Add in the image stabilization, small form factor, and the hi-res color screen (whiches uses sunlight to power the screen and keep it on full-time) and you have a viable alternative to the GoPro for just $299 (as priced from Garmin). Just my opinion, of course...

[MtlBen]

I noticed in the link to the "Sena Action Camera" preview:

Sena is also working on a firmware update for the Action Camera that will allow it to communicate with other brands of intercoms but with a slightly smaller control capability.

Interesting that they can do it to interface their camera with other intercoms, but they won't do it to let their intercom users interface with riders using other intercom vendors.

...Ben...

[kepople]

virb elite looks pretty useful for motorcycles.
The Sena Action cam will have the bonus of being able to control it from your SENA intercom. Very useful. Depends on how much the back for the GoPro is that does the same thing.
Lots of options, but really need a decent, vibration free place on the spider to mount it... so far, I have not found one.

[Motorcycledave]

My order was in the day they gave us the info. on them
Stay tuned... and remember I will not be under sold.
Dave

[Trickie Dick]

Yeah, I'm weird that way-- I've never found earbuds (or even custom-fitted earplugs) to be as comfortable for me as plain old roll-your-own foam plugs. The Sena speakers, especially after the latest firmware upgrades are just loud enough to cut through the foam plugs (and the plugs do great preventing wind noise but NOT preventing music/voice/traffic frequencies from cutting through), but again, just a wee bit louder and things would be absolutely perfect with them.

I am like you. I couldn't wear earbuds or earplugs They hurt my ears after a very short time. Someone recommended the S plugs. I've had them for a couple of years now and can ride all day with them with no ill effects. They come with a short 22" cord easy making it an set up to my Cardo Scala G4 that was modified to accept earbuds or regular speakers. I haven't used the speakers since I got the S4's. Very good sounds quality also. I highly recommend.
http://www.plugup.com/the_S_plug_ear...22-3.5-4.5.htm

[Trickie Dick]

Features:

• Bluetooth 4.0
• World’s first dual Bluetooth module communication system
• Advanced audio management of intercom, phone, music and FM radio
• Advanced wind noise cancellation
• Versatile bike-to-bike conference intercom
• Intercom working distance up to 2km (1.5 miles) in open terrain
• Universal intercom - intercom with other brand headsets
• Built-in FM radio tuner with station scan and save function
• All-in-one helmet clamp kit
• Crystal clear and natural sound quality
• Quick Bluetooth Pairing
• Intuitive voice prompts and commands
• Water resistant for use in inclement weather
• Optional handlebar remote control (sold separately)
• Bluetooth protocol support: HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
• Firmware upgradeable
• Peace of mind - thanks to the two-year warranty

[SpyderRx]

Does anybody know if they will interface with the smh10?

[DrewNJ]

I've been a big Sena fanboi for several years now. Their gear is always top of the line. The new headset looks super nice but I'm not into the antenna.

The best thing about Sena is that the firmware will be available to the existing headsets too....So no worries about missing out on new "functions" if you already own a Sena.
I really like my smh10r and how streamline it is. Dont' think I will be upgrading for the new "jog dial". However, It Will be cool to get some of the new functionality this coming year!....especially the ability to pair to other brands of headsets...wonder how well that will work.

[Sny]

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http://www.uclear-digital.com/us/

Just sayin'

I do like that there seem to be new communications choices every year and they keep getting better.

[jcthorne]

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http://www.uclear-digital.com/us/

Just sayin'

I do like that there seem to be new communications choices every year and they keep getting better.

But do any of the uclear devices work with the BRP Bluetooth module on the bike which is made by Sena?

[Desert Spyder]

New technology over the old can be amazing. This Sena 20 sounds, pardon the pun, like quite the set up.

For those with the old fashioned Sena 10 I saw this You Tube video of a guy installing cheap headphone speakers in place of the Sena speakers. I grant you those speakers in a modular helmet doesn't perform outstanding with the wind noise. Wonder how the new setup performs?

[Sny]

But do any of the uclear devices work with the BRP Bluetooth module on the bike which is made by Sena?

I haven't tried it, but I don't see why not. That's the whole reason to use bluetooth instead of something proprietary.

Not trying to hijack the thread, Sena's are all very well respected, high quality comm units and the new one sure packs the features in.

I just hate having a boom in my face.

[MtlBen]

Interesting that they can do it to interface their camera with other intercoms, but they won't do it to let their intercom users interface with riders using other intercom vendors.

Features:

• Universal intercom - intercom with other brand headsets

Ooops..

I kind of missed that line in the specs... To me its THE feature of that new product. If they start outselling other vendors because of this feature, we may finally start seeing a lot more cross-compatibility soon.

...Ben...

[jcthorne]

Has there been any mention of when these would generally be available?

[Spyder Tony]

Has there been any mention of when these would generally be available?

From the article posted:
"The 20S will be available for ordering at the end of 2013 with pricing yet to be determined and shipping will begin at the start of 2014."