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Driver/passenger communications
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Magdave
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Everyone seems to like Sena but it is expensive. I am using
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130857848881?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I love it it can play music from my phone, answer calls, talk to my wife via intercom and I have a 3/4 too. Easy install and pops off for a recharge easily too. Plus the price is right and no wires to fiddle with. The wife doesn't like my music so she has hers paired to her phone and can listen to what she want's including Pandora etc.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130857848881?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I love it it can play music from my phone, answer calls, talk to my wife via intercom and I have a 3/4 too. Easy install and pops off for a recharge easily too. Plus the price is right and no wires to fiddle with. The wife doesn't like my music so she has hers paired to her phone and can listen to what she want's including Pandora etc.
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finless
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OP stated he does not want Bluetooth.
Only way I know to get the "basic system" is to get the BRP Communications harness installed! It's not cheap unless you install it yourself. The cable from BRP is about $120. Labor is what costs. It's 1.5 hour install. You can do it yourself but be ready to strip most the panels off yourself (the harder part of installing the cable).
It will give you wired headsets (not BT) and the PTT button on your handlebars will work as well as the add-on PTT button for the passenger.
Personally... go with the Bluetooth option! You can get the headsets and talk to each other as a basic setup. Nothing else is required just to have a simple "talk to each other" comm setup.
If you want to hear your Spyders radio ouput as well, then you need either the BRP SM10 setup (expensive) or do a DIY SM10 install yourself (see my post in the DIY section).
Bob
Only way I know to get the "basic system" is to get the BRP Communications harness installed! It's not cheap unless you install it yourself. The cable from BRP is about $120. Labor is what costs. It's 1.5 hour install. You can do it yourself but be ready to strip most the panels off yourself (the harder part of installing the cable).
It will give you wired headsets (not BT) and the PTT button on your handlebars will work as well as the add-on PTT button for the passenger.
Personally... go with the Bluetooth option! You can get the headsets and talk to each other as a basic setup. Nothing else is required just to have a simple "talk to each other" comm setup.
If you want to hear your Spyders radio ouput as well, then you need either the BRP SM10 setup (expensive) or do a DIY SM10 install yourself (see my post in the DIY section).
Bob
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Bob Denman
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:agree: Even though you mentioned not wanting Bluetooth; it really does work out pretty darn well...
We have the ScalaRider Teamset Pro setup, and it's worked out just great! :2thumbs:
We have the ScalaRider Teamset Pro setup, and it's worked out just great! :2thumbs:
shelbydave
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You can still get wired intercom units for just rider to passenger. Chatterbox still offers these I believe. The rider would wear the unit - attached to his helmet, and the passenger would have speakers and microphone in their helmet as well with just a wire that plugs into the unit on the riders helmet.
We started out with that setup, then graduated to moving the electronics from my helmet, to the trunk, and adding DIN plugs for each of us to plug in and talk, then got the Sena Bluetooth setup.
The cool thing about bluetooth is that it has a good enough range, that when we stop at a store, and the wife goes in to buy something, I can still bug her...:roflblack::roflblack: Sometimes it's like a scene from "Impractical Jokers"
We started out with that setup, then graduated to moving the electronics from my helmet, to the trunk, and adding DIN plugs for each of us to plug in and talk, then got the Sena Bluetooth setup.
The cool thing about bluetooth is that it has a good enough range, that when we stop at a store, and the wife goes in to buy something, I can still bug her...:roflblack::roflblack: Sometimes it's like a scene from "Impractical Jokers"
Out of curiocity why no bluetooth?
We have the SENA SM10 set for 3/4 helmets. Really its flawless. Installation took me less than 10 minutes on both helmets, and the sets come paired out of the box.
You do not hear when noise with the boom mics turned properly, and you start an intercom session simply by hitting the big button on the side of your helmet. It stays activated until you push it again.
I was surprised how well it works as my bluetooth in my car does not work very well. You can get a set of SM5 with an FM tuner if you want to listen to the radio.
Unfortunatley, had I known all this, I would be requesting an option to buy a spyder without the Radio as its really not ever used except when working on the bike.
We have the SENA SM10 set for 3/4 helmets. Really its flawless. Installation took me less than 10 minutes on both helmets, and the sets come paired out of the box.
You do not hear when noise with the boom mics turned properly, and you start an intercom session simply by hitting the big button on the side of your helmet. It stays activated until you push it again.
I was surprised how well it works as my bluetooth in my car does not work very well. You can get a set of SM5 with an FM tuner if you want to listen to the radio.
Unfortunatley, had I known all this, I would be requesting an option to buy a spyder without the Radio as its really not ever used except when working on the bike.
ARtraveler
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You will get as many opinions as posts on this one.
Here's mine. :roflblack:
I have used both Scala (Cardo) and now Sena. These are bluetooth units, but work well for passenger and communicating :spyder2: to :spyder2:. I found the Sena to be less pricey than the Scala, and I have found the reception to be more clear (less noisy background noise). I like the fact that I can leave the Sena "on" and do not have to voice activate a conversation as on the Scala.
I do not like units that are wired together (as Chatterbox was mentioned). I tried one of those units for driver/passenger communications, and it was too much hassle with the wire setup, as well as the unit did not work well--IMO.
Neither units are cheap--expect to pay $300 to $500 for a pair. A vendor on SL has Sena stuff. An internet search will give you price point comparison if that is what you like to do.
Here's mine. :roflblack:
I have used both Scala (Cardo) and now Sena. These are bluetooth units, but work well for passenger and communicating :spyder2: to :spyder2:. I found the Sena to be less pricey than the Scala, and I have found the reception to be more clear (less noisy background noise). I like the fact that I can leave the Sena "on" and do not have to voice activate a conversation as on the Scala.
I do not like units that are wired together (as Chatterbox was mentioned). I tried one of those units for driver/passenger communications, and it was too much hassle with the wire setup, as well as the unit did not work well--IMO.
Neither units are cheap--expect to pay $300 to $500 for a pair. A vendor on SL has Sena stuff. An internet search will give you price point comparison if that is what you like to do.
Highwayman2013
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Had a wired unit on my Kawasaki and it failed after a year of use and $500 cost. Now I have the Sena SMH10's from Motorcycle Dave and can talk to the wife on her spyder while riding,make a phone call, or just listen to my music streaming from my phone. My wife likes to listen to her own music so these are great. Around $270 for the pair with universal mics.
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Cruzr Joe
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Dragonrider
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Well, there's yelling too…. one or the other is all I would ever use on a bike…..
stevedfive
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The BRP system is very expensive. The intercom is part of the CB/communication system and requires an addition harness as well. Not counting the BRP or J&M headsets.
CB/intercom - $800
Ent Harness - $115
Headsets - $125
CB/intercom - $800
Ent Harness - $115
Headsets - $125
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Littlebadwolf
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Sena's are great with one exception...If your're using the boom mikes the connection point at the plug in splits open and shorts the unit out...I've replaced 3 of them now..They pair very easily with all bluetooth devices and easy to work with but they need to reinforce the connections so they won't short out.
Rick11Flor
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G9 from Scala rider
they have worked very well for me so far it has FM, and set up to communicate with up to 8 riders, we have used it only between us, so i don't know if that works. it works very well with the phone as well mind has a boom no problems as of yet, we use modular helmets and the boom has been know to get in the way, small adjustments there. it is easy to start conversations just say the command or press on on of the buttons. @ the bike shop they were at $450 for the set, but i have since seen them cheaper on the www.
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they have worked very well for me so far it has FM, and set up to communicate with up to 8 riders, we have used it only between us, so i don't know if that works. it works very well with the phone as well mind has a boom no problems as of yet, we use modular helmets and the boom has been know to get in the way, small adjustments there. it is easy to start conversations just say the command or press on on of the buttons. @ the bike shop they were at $450 for the set, but i have since seen them cheaper on the www.
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My wife and I often stop at the grocery store on the way home from a ride, and will split up in the aisles. The looks on the faces of other shoppers as we walk around discussing our shopping needs without being in sight of each other are priceless. (If we're just grabbing a few things, we often just leave our helmets on.)
Bob Denman
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