garmin 2610, sound lead? what do you use?

[FBF]

ok i have the bike kit for my garmin, which in turn has the 2.5mm jack female plug attached, this inturn needs a cable that is 2.5mm jack converting to the normal 3.5mm jack, so that i can use it to connect via my helmets headset. my question is can anyone suggest somewhere i can get the cable from? it must be one that is tried and tested for this very purpose as the one i have isnt working with my intercom system. im just hoping its not the actual intercom thats at fault. and that the lead i have which is as described but for my mobile is faulty or wrong

any help much appreciated

Dan

 

[PIGGLET]

What make intercom do you use?
If it's autocom they do a specific lead (it's mono)to connect the GPS to the intercom which is fairly cheap. You will also probably need a ground loop supressor to get rid of the electrical interference that makes a horrible screeching noise when the bikes running. costs about £30 for both. Either way speak to the intercom manufacturer

 

[Dr.Who]

I have used the 2610 on my TDM 900 and on the 1200RT and now placing on the GS. It was difficult to connect and to find an helmet's headset which could do the job and most of all without having leads on the loose. I have placed a speaker and connected to the female plug. No interferences or other problems. It works ....

 

[Bumpkin]

I think you'll only get interference if both are powered off the bike, if you run to a passive headset or an intercom with it's own internal battery you should be OK.

I've recently made up my own in-helmet headset (both ears but mono as I only listen to the GPS) for a grand total of about £12 from maplin. Having a Quest the output is 3.5mm mono anyway but fitting a 2.5mm jack wouldn't be a problem. The two small speakers fitted very neatly behind the lining of my Arai, you can only tell they're there by the lead. Works well up to about 80mph above that you can struggle to hear, obviously worse the faster you go, but a glance at the screen confirms any instructions. I do wear good earplugs as well. By chance, the cable I ordered fits perfectly in the sleeve on the back of the jack to the extent I'm confident that water won't find its way in. Far better than in-ear phones or the over the ear job that could slip and was painful when putting the helmet on.

 

[bigbob1]

Although not listed on their site I am sure I saw a made up lead in Maplins 2.5mm plug to 3.5mm socket its easy to make yourself if you have a soldering iron you need what ever length you require single core screened audio cable 1 2.5mm mono plug and one 3.5mm plastic covered 3.5mm socket and a wee bit of self amalgamating tape to make it all waterproof probably 3-4 pounds in price and about 10 minutes work.

 

[FBF]

lots of good opionns guys thnk you very much its given me a few things to think about. my com system is an intergrator iv. its been amazing but this issue could be its downfall.

 

[Rambling Sid Rumpo]

If like me you're none too skilled at "micro-soldering" you can get a headset with 2.5 mm plug from Rainbow BMW in Sheffield - I believe it's a Touratech item. Unfortunately you can't get just the cable. Or, perhaps better, a quick Google revealed >>>this<<<.

Hope it helps.

 

[gypsy]

Although not listed on their site I am sure I saw a made up lead in Maplins 2.5mm plug to 3.5mm socket its easy to make yourself if you have a soldering iron you need what ever length you require single core screened audio cable 1 2.5mm mono plug and one 3.5mm plastic covered 3.5mm socket and a wee bit of self amalgamating tape to make it all waterproof probably 3-4 pounds in price and about 10 minutes work.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1144&&source=14&doy=15m6

 

[davethesax]

2.5mm plug to dual phono socket. Dual phono plug to dual phono plug. Dual phono socket to 3.5mm plug. Double 3.5mm socket. Headphones plug plugs into the other end of the socket. Of course, it's wired up the "wrong" way so I have to cross the dual phono plug lead over (L->R, R->L) so that it works.

 

[Yorkie]

Numpty question probably but here goes (and I have RTFM but am none the wiser).

I have a 2610 with bike mounting kit. I would like to fit some helmet speakers so I dont need to keep glancing at the screen. I do not want music or bike to bike - so I dont really want an Autocom or similar. Can I just fit helmet speakers straight into the system (with a 3.5 to 2.5 lead)? All my MP3 ear plugs are 3.5mm and do not fit for me to find out by experimenting.

Advice much appreciated,
Peter

 

[Bumpkin]

I have a 2610 with bike mounting kit. I would like to fit some helmet speakers so I dont need to keep glancing at the screen. I do not want music or bike to bike - so I dont really want an Autocom or similar. Can I just fit helmet speakers straight into the system (with a 3.5 to 2.5 lead)?

See my post above, that's exactly what I've done. I don't have any interference problems. You could make a kit up using a 2.5mm jack, all the bits can be ordered from Maplins. I used 2 of the 45mm version of these as my speakers.

 

[Yorkie]

Thanks Bumpkin,
I just wasn't sure whether you had routed through an intercom. Sounds like I will follow your advice.
Thanks,
Peter

 

[Bumpkin]

I just wasn't sure whether you had routed through an intercom.

Sorry, I didn't make that absolutely clear did I. Just a plain lead form the speakers in my lid that plugs directly into the lead that comes off the cradle of my Quest. In fact I do use a curly extension lead to route around my tank bag and provide a handy plug in point at the back of the bag.