Let’s Talk headsets

[JimH]

Pete:

It is possible to depress the foam in the helmet and not risk the safety integrity of the helmet? May I ask what to do - I love the full face helmet , but without the headset do not use it as much.

Thanks in advance,
Jim

 

[johnsimion]

We do not group ride its always only us

My wife and I are in the same situation. We use Sena SMH-5s, the simplest Sena you can get. Sound quality is fine, battery life is fine for several hours although I have noticed that they go dead after about 5 hours (we talk a lot), so I bought a second identical pair that can just clip right into the same mounts (cheap as they are, two pairs cost less than one pair of some of the higher models). IMO simple is better, I can receive calls, I can talk to my wife, and I think music is a distraction while riding.

 

[UtahPete]

Pete:

It is possible to depress the foam in the helmet and not risk the safety integrity of the helmet? May I ask what to do - I love the full face helmet , but without the headset do not use it as much.

Thanks in advance,
Jim

Jim, I'm no expert, but from what I have read and experienced over the years creating a depression in the foam at the ears to accommodate the headset speakers is a fairly common helmet mod and doesn't affect the overall integrity of the helmet.

 

[Uticat]

what brand of ear buds do you use? I have never had a set that didn't hurt my ears when used inside a helmet.

These MEE Audio M6 earbuds are low profile and sound great!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MEE-Audio-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[Motorcycledave]

Hi Dave here
Give me a call, I will be happy to walk you through the maze to the right one for you
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Dave
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Hi everyone, so because of this forum I have changed my helmet style from a 1/2 helmet to a full face HJC CL-17, its arriving tomorrow, and I convinced my husband to do the same. And now that we have them coming we want to get headsets. I have no clue about whats best for those helmets or really whats out there so I am asking you guys for help. What headset is good for that helmet and easy to set up? We dont do big trips just drive around town locally for now, have 2 young kids at home so its whenever we can get a quick ride in. Thanks for the help

 

[OregonLAN]

These MEE Audio M6 earbuds are low profile and sound great!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MEE-Audio-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Those are what I use with my Cardo Packtalk.