Advice on BT headset

[BillWright]

Hi

As per the title, I have never used helmet comms off a police bike. Any recommendations?

All I'd want is a single set, capable of relaying the instructions from the Nav 5 and connecting to an iPhone 6.

I have two lids, so having chosen the ideal unit, can you swap then between helmets?

Ta

 

[rjsmith26]

I have been totally happy with a wired with Bluetooth autocom system for the past 10 years.


Due to recent multi bike I went for full wireless helmet mounted bluetooth.

After various chats with other riders - went for the Interphone F5MC twin pack.

All I can say is great.

If buying again would buy the newer Tour for better battery life and at some point I will upgrade Interphone speakers (As I did with Autocom).

 

[BillWright]

Hi

I went and bought the Tour last week, but I think its going back tomorrow. Even with the software upgrade the speakers can't be heard above walking pace.


Bill

 

[stephen.stallebrass]

If you want to plug in custom ear buds without modification (like the SoundEar from Ultimate Ears) then your best bet is the Cardo Scala Rider Q3 multi-set. AFAIK they're the only ones with an audio output socket.

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

Will you ever have a pillion? (and want to chat)

Will you ever want t chat to other riders in a group?

Assume not as you didn't mention it.

Do you have a budget in mind?

The output from Nav is pretty low quality (directions) IMHO, are you looking to get music from your iPhone or just calls?

 

[BillWright]

Hi

Ive turned off the automatic volume control, so will give it another go.

The Interphone does seem a good bit of kit, but having spent £220 I strangely expect it to work.

I just want iPhone and Nav5 to run through it, no pillion.

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

Have you tried moving the speakers a bit to get them right over your ears?

I moved mine from the dealer fit (BMW) and even though it was about a centimetre difference, the speakers sounded much better as they were right over my lugs.

 

[BillWright]

Hi

I've tried the speakers in three different locations so far. Hopefully with the auto volume off i will hear something.

 

[kevingrahambutler]

I use two helmets in one I've got speakers that's ok for nav and music upto about 70, they are just cheap v4 unit about £60 for 2 units, this year went down to bike show at birmingham got some Ultimate Ears that plug into your ears, they are great quality but getting used to them I'm finding difficult, I can manage about four hours in my ears then it starts to bug me, I'm going to try them with a large helmet as the lid may be a bit tight,

 

[BillWright]

Hi

Ive tried them again today, and ok up to about 25mph, so nothing like 70. I'm using an Arai RX7v.

 

[jimbo]

If you want to plug in custom ear buds without modification (like the SoundEar from Ultimate Ears) then your best bet is the Cardo Scala Rider Q3 multi-set. AFAIK they're the only ones with an audio output socket.

Sena 20S has audio out sockets - although I don't see the OP asking for that feature.