helmet communcators

[redspockbrc]

how well does helmet to helmet headsets work? thanks, br

[ARtraveler]

A good question here.

Many prefer the Sena set ups. Least amount of residual noise, and sufficient communications from most bike to bike situations.

I have the "older" SMH 10's and they work very well for us. We get bike to bike for a couple blocks. Sufficient in most cases. No residual noise, and you can just leave the line open for instant communication.

Also have a set of N-com...built into the Nolan helmets we own. A bit more noisy, and less communication distance. About a block here.

Have also had experience with Cardo and Chatterbox. Neither as good, IMO, as the first two mentioned above.

Those that advertise up to a mile...would not work here. Two much mountain interference.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

My wife & i have sena 10, works great for her, i just can't figure out how to shut her up.

[asp125]

Sena 10's as well. We've had Cardo (albeit older models) before, but their signal to noise ratio was poorer. With the Senas our range is 1/2mi or so in the mountains, twice that line of sight. Sena has pretty good battery life, more than enough for a day of riding.

[revboy]

My wife and I use Sena 10s. They work awesome with no problems. Contact Motorcycle Dave, he will fix you up and has great customer service.

[LeftCoast]

how well does helmet to helmet headsets work? thanks, br

Here’s my write up on the Sena 30k if you find it helpful. Post #18

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ight=LeftCoast

[bmccaffrey]

My wife & i have sena 10, works great for her, i just can't figure out how to shut her up.

That's fuuuuuny!!!

[UtahPete]

how well does helmet to helmet headsets work? thanks, br

That's kind of a vague question. I'm assuming you are asking about wireless communications, not wired. The short answer is that BT technology has advanced considerably in the last few years and any of the major brands will do this function quite well, some up to a mile in ideal conditions (i.e. no interference with line of sight between headsets).

Beyond that, you will need to go the CB route.

[redspockbrc]

thanks everyone for all input mainly need to talk to wife behind me hope i do not bother anybody i know the best review of a product is by people who use them thanks br

[JP58]

I have the 20s. You have to keep them connected if you want instant talk. It takes a few seconds for it to connect after you push button to connect with rider. They sound great with just to riders. 3 or more you start to get popcorn popping noise. The more riders connected the loader it gets.

[UtahPete]

thanks everyone for all input mainly need to talk to wife behind me hope i do not bother anybody i know the best review of a product is by people who use them thanks br

That's simple. Don't overspend for features you don't need.

[Spydermon]

I had the plug in type intercom on my Goldwing. The Sena SMH10R’s are very good. You can buy them in a dual set. The only drawback for me is you DO have to charge the Sena’s as they’re wireless. But they last quite a while between charges. So, we’re happy with them.

[Flamewinger]

Bluetooth headsets are brand specific and can pair to their own brand and are not very good at pairing to different brands. For instance, I can pair a Sena 30k to a Sena 30k vie the new Mesh technology very easy. You can pair a Sena 20s to a 20s and I'm pretty sure any Sena can pair to any Sena BUT, pairing a Uclear to a Sena can happen but no music and serious feedback.

So, if all riders in the group have the same brand headset then fine, but if they have different brands and models then you're screwed! I've been trying to get a few to use a Motorola MU350 FRS radio that you can pair any BT headset to and use that to have rider to rider communication.

[Mikey]

we have the 10's, would like to upgrade to the 30. They say they are more user friendly and integrate better with the radio.

[Rookiespyder]

We have the sena 5 they work awesome. I do not need all the bells and wisels.

[stmike 1800]

The wife and i have the freecomm and they work ok for us .

[nhoj]

thanks everyone for all input mainly need to talk to wife behind me hope i do not bother anybody i know the best review of a product is by people who use them thanks br

That's simple. Don't overspend for features you don't need.

If all you need is to talk to your passenger there are many simple Bluetooth options. The Sena SMH5's would be more than enough.

Don't pay for features you'll never use.

[Lew L]

We have had Send 5's for years as we usually don't need to communicate with groups of riders. Works perfect for passenger comm. Receives phone calls just fine. Batteries last 8hrs +.
Lew L

[Motorcycledave]

I wouldent want to respond to that other than
forget to charge hers or turn your volumn down

My wife & i have sena 10, works great for her, i just can't figure out how to shut her up.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

whenever we go over a pothole or bump i hear my wife make noise

[SmoovOpRatoR]

Woot . com an Amazon affiliate site has Freecomm 4 dual pack on for 280$ not sure if links are allowed here so I won't post one, but navigate to the electronic section, then automotive.

[Fire34]

Nolans here, we have the B-5 system we have not bluetoothed them with other riers yet. but for us they work well
Dave