SPEAKERS

[fartoofastforme]

What is the best -clearest and comfiest bluetooth helmet speakers for use with zoomy please ?

 

[Bananaman]

If you manage to find out the cheapest one that fits all the criteria above please post as I'd also like to know

Can't help thinking there is a gap in the market for such a device

 

[DodgyGeeSer]

For me it's the Scala Rider FM (or other Scala product).
Much better than the Autocom headset I have. Comfort will be dependant on the size of your noggin, and the helmet you put it into though. It works great for me, except for the fact that the bluetooth interface isn't terribly waterproof and sists outside the helmet, so needs to be removed in heavy rain.

 

[fartoofastforme]

hhmmmmmmmm

mmmmm had a few pms saying how good they are now which is good, but I have funny shaped ears on a funny shaped head so I may chance a pair and report back to gs base.

 

[gyro_nyc]

For me it's the Scala Rider FM (or other Scala product).
Much better than the Autocom headset I have. Comfort will be dependant on the size of your noggin, and the helmet you put it into though. It works great for me, except for the fact that the bluetooth interface isn't terribly waterproof and sists outside the helmet, so needs to be removed in heavy rain.

Thanks for the heads up - been looking at this for a while

 

[andyclift]

For me it's the Scala Rider FM (or other Scala product).
Much better than the Autocom headset I have

I can't follow this one. If it's a comfort issue then it depends on how they are installed, not the unit itself.

I have Autocom and Scala. Both are equally good at transmitting sound to my ears at speed and it it possible to install either without affecting comfort of helmet - but there are other issues.

Autocom does not need regular charging - Scala does

Autocom mic is permanently fitted on the inside of my helmet and stays in position when putting on and taking off. - Scala mic is on outside and I need to remember to tuck it up under the edge before putting on gloves, and repeat if I flip my helmet.

Scala Bluetooth dongle on outside of helemt generates wind noise at speed.

Autocom needs some disassembly of helmet to fit - Scala should be easier but only on helmets without a neck skirt. My Schueberth C2, BMW Sys 5 and wife's Sys 4 all need slots cutting in the skirt to fit a Scala.

Scala not so good on flip lids as it fits too far back and mic boom is too short. I beleive new units have longer boom but still have problem. In addition to having to remember to tuck the mic under every time, when the lid is flipped up for any reason the sequence is (1) take off gloves (2) move mic away to allow helmet to be closed (3) tuck mic back underneath (4) replace gloves. This is a real nuisance when you just want to flip the lid up at traffic lights to cool down, scratch chin, etc.

 

[DodgyGeeSer]

I can't follow this one. If it's a comfort issue then it depends on how they are installed, not the unit itself.

I have Autocom and Scala. Both are equally good at transmitting sound to my ears at speed and it it possible to install either without affecting comfort of helmet - but there are other issues.

Autocom does not need regular charging - Scala does

Autocom mic is permanently fitted on the inside of my helmet and stays in position when putting on and taking off. - Scala mic is on outside and I need to remember to tuck it up under the edge before putting on gloves, and repeat if I flip my helmet.

Scala Bluetooth dongle on outside of helemt generates wind noise at speed.

Autocom needs some disassembly of helmet to fit - Scala should be easier but only on helmets without a neck skirt. My Schueberth C2, BMW Sys 5 and wife's Sys 4 all need slots cutting in the skirt to fit a Scala.

Scala not so good on flip lids as it fits too far back and mic boom is too short. I beleive new units have longer boom but still have problem. In addition to having to remember to tuck the mic under every time, when the lid is flipped up for any reason the sequence is (1) take off gloves (2) move mic away to allow helmet to be closed (3) tuck mic back underneath (4) replace gloves. This is a real nuisance when you just want to flip the lid up at traffic lights to cool down, scratch chin, etc.

My feedback was based on personal preference. It was based on the fact that there were great big wires running around the inside of the helmet with the autocom kit. Great big wires dangling from the helmet at all times. The Scala is a wireless kit. The Autocom is very much a wired kit. Also, the Scala cost me 100 euro. The Autocom kit, including necessary wiring for phone and GPS would have cost me many hundreds of euro. BTW: My Scala is fitted to my Schuberth C1 flip-up.