How do you connect the radio & iPod to helmet speakers? Need suggestions.

[CapNCrunch]

I have a 2011 Spyder RT-S and would like some ideas of how to connect my helmet speakers to the radio & iPod. I don't want to talk, just listen to tunes.
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[Rando]

I sure would like to see someone come up with a "plug-n-play" device to make this work.

 

[Dragonrider]

Replace full face helmet with DOT half helmet. Problem solved.

 

[Firefly]

Not sure I fully get what you're trying to do-- but the Sena SMH10 units work quite well - and one of the mounts you can get will allow you to plug in your own helmet speakers or earbuds--- anything with a standard mini earphone plug... 3.5mm I think?

That way you can bluetooth to your various devices..... :thumbup:

 

[Rando]

The issue is how to get the audio from the Spyder to a bluetooth transmitter. BRP should have had this built into the RT audio package.

 

[NancysToy]

The issue is how to get the audio from the Spyder to a bluetooth transmitter. BRP should have had this built into the RT audio package.

You can do it on a wired system (like my Starcom1) by wiring an isolated hi-lo converter into the speaker wires, then routing the converter output to the comm system. Probably could do the same with a bluetooth transmitter, I'm guessing.

 

[Rando]

Where is the easiest place to gain access to the speaker wires? Where s the actual radio located?

 

[Firefly]

So the Spyder RT comm system doesn't have a plug to allow helmets , etc. to plug in?

Please educate me-- very curious about this...

 

[MarkLawson]

So the Spyder RT comm system doesn't have a plug to allow helmets , etc. to plug in?

Please educate me-- very curious about this...

The RT doesn't come with headset jacks as standard equipment. To get those, you must install their CB/Intercom unit and Entertainment Harness. This is a costly and a difficult installation. It does fully integrate into the RT's audio system. There are a host of alternate methods that some prefer.

 

[CyncySpyder]

Good luck, you may want to check Phils Mods. He has done a gr8 setup w/BT

Where is the easiest place to gain access to the speaker wires? Where s the actual radio located?

Not sure where the Easiest location to tie into the speaker wires is, but the actual radio head unit is located right above your (sitting on byke) rear right saddlebag. All the wires for the radio run to this unit/location & it's not very difficult to access.