Bluetooth headset recommendations

Breham · Feb 26, 2021

I have spent some time looking at exiting threads but not found the guidance I need and hope someone can steer me in the right direction.

The problem is a lot of features I just don’t need, I don’t have any mates that ride bikes. So I don’t need to talk to pillions and I don’t want to answer phone calls.

All I want is listen to directions from my phone or sat nav and maybe music on longer journeys.

Thanks, Rich

Santa-2512 · Feb 26, 2021

Sena SMH-5S i think would be ideal

But it's only BT2.0 o wont work with some apps or the TFT i believe

You need BT3.0 or higher i believe for that

some of what you pay more for, is longer battery life & ease of remval & refitting etc

My 30K was £250 odd,

over 4 years its a shade over £5 a month - small change really

Deleted account 220319001 · Feb 26, 2021

I wouldn't advice anyone to get anything less than 4.0.

Like you I don't need all that nonsense although I do talk to others but you don't need to break the bank nor do you need mesh this or that. If you can find a Sena 20s it would be ideal and likely to find one around £100 mark in fact sure I bought one for around £80 on here. I have two sets, 20s and 20s evo, no sure what the difference is but I have two helmets that I use, so hence the reason.

adventuredon · Feb 26, 2021

I used 1 of these. Fine for the money
https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/cardo-freecom-1-bluetooth-intercom-solo

Breham · Feb 26, 2021

Thanks chaps, I have been looking at the freecom.

I should have added I have two bikes/helmets so will need 2 units. my BMW GS is 2004 so no worries about TFT stuff

Rushy · Feb 26, 2021

Breham said:
I have spent some time looking at exiting threads but not found the guidance I need and hope someone can steer me in the right direction.

The problem is a lot of features I just don’t need, I don’t have any mates that ride bikes. So I don’t need to talk to pillions and I don’t want to answer phone calls.

All I want is listen to directions from my phone or sat nav and maybe music on longer journeys.

Thanks, Rich

Go on Amazon and have a look at the Parini by Sena . Probably all you need and just £51

Andy B · Feb 26, 2021

When my Plantronics BT headset that I used for work packed up after many years of good service I somehow con'd my boss into letting me get a set of Air Pod Pro's on expenses! What do I do now?! Wear them for everything - including on the motorbike. They've got the noise-cancelling if you want it and music through them is delicious! They fit comfortably in a helmet but there is a downside - when you take your helmet off they fall out! Now I think I've just solved that problem - Ultimate Ears now do an Air Pod Pro attachment which I am sorely tempted to try.

None of this is the budget way to do what you want but the reason I throw it in is because you don't need a dedicated helmet headset. You can use them for loads of other occasions so they work harder for the money! :thumb2

The sound really is great in every situation.

Breham · Feb 26, 2021

In fact do I need two units or just 2 sets of speakers and move the unit between helmets?

Thanks Andy, I have the iPods air, but did not think that was an option if the NC affect vehicle noise. May need to try.

bowser · Feb 26, 2021

Without question freecom, they come with good speakers, and they are waterproof

Breham · Feb 27, 2021

I am leaning towards the freecom 2 and realised that I don’t have to put in the mic and can have a second audio kit and just move the main unit between helmets, so I think that maybe the winner.

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