Im planning to drag myself into the 21st century and buy a Zumo 660 but am finding the bluetooth side of things a bit of a minefield. Not worried about phone connectivity or listening to music just want to hear the directions. Any recommendations?
I've recently eplaced my Starcom Digital with one of these, its exceptionally easy to instal and just as easy to use, its also available in a single unit set up if you have no pillion to consider :wink:
Twin unit
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SMH10-MOTORCYCLE-BLUETOOTH-HEADSET-INTERCOM/dp/B00CICFXKA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388072334&sr=8-3&keywords=sena+smh+10
Single unit
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sena-SMH10-11-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Microphone/dp/B0087NB088/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388072457&sr=8-1&keywords=sena+smh+10
Forgot to say I have a garmin Zumo 660 and the Sena is superb with my mobile phone 100 miles away couldn't believe that I was on the bike when he rang me :yes: :smiley:
the 21th century...? do you know how long the 660 exists ... :grin:
340/350/390 no alternative...?
the 7-series in replacement of the 6-series is coming already for a few months now... but where is it... anybody knows already more?
I have been using the BMW navigator 1V (Garmin 660 equivalent) together with a Scala Rider FM for over a year now and it is superb. I also use it for telephone calls and those who have called me say that the quality of transmission is better than the hard - wired, professionally fitted installation in my car.
It is so good that I have not used the Autocomm (fitted to a different helmet) since I bought the Scala. One problem that I did have however, was that the first unit that I bought would not charge. It was replaced by the dealer (Seastar Superbikes) who supplied both it and the GTR.
The second unit has been trouble free (so far) and will last 4 - 5 days of touring before recharging is needed.
I don't use the FM radio, but it did seem to work well enough when tested.
having just ebayed out my 550 im just about to pull the trigger on a 660 and still waiting to find a good price. I did see them on amazon for 319 but it was an 18 hour sale and im hoping they will repeat it v soon
personally i dont use the bluetooth as i find the instructions in my helmet just too distracting, I just use it silent but have a mount higher up that is much easier to see at a glance .
I've steered away from having a separate sat nav..
I upgraded my phone to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active which is waterproof.
I installed TomTom sat nav on to it, and now have the best of both worlds.
All in one :clap: :banana:
Quote from: sausage1 on December 26, 2013, 02:15:16 PM
Im planning to drag myself into the 21st century and buy a Zumo 660 but am finding the bluetooth side of things a bit of a minefield. Not worried about phone connectivity or listening to music just want to hear the directions. Any recommendations?
What's your budget? Rusty recently bought a Bluetooth system for his BMW helmet, £300 approx., works like a charm apparently and he highly recommends it.
Quote from: Debs on December 26, 2013, 09:10:56 PM
I've steered away from having a separate sat nav..
I upgraded my phone to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active which is waterproof.
I installed TomTom sat nav on to it, and now have the best of both worlds.
All in one :clap: :banana:
SNAP Debs, although I didn't choose the active, but the Galaxy S4 is a great phone, especially after the crap Nokia that I had before, and you did too I think :wink:
Quote from: O.C. on December 27, 2013, 07:37:53 AM
SNAP Debs, although I didn't choose the active, but the Galaxy S4 is a great phone, especially after the crap Nokia that I had before, and you did too I think :wink:
Yes I did have a Nokia.. it was the Lumia 800 and what a pile of :shit: it was... :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Debs on December 27, 2013, 09:51:48 AM
Yes I did have a Nokia.. it was the Lumia 800 and what a pile of :shit: it was... :mfr_lol:
That's the one...same here, Galaxy S4 is light years ahead of the Lumia 800 :yes:
yes indeed Debs , that was my point ... nowadays there are great alternatives ; s4.. perfect choice.. and so you can also take very very good pics, have a mp3 and mp4player, go into the www if you want to and maybe you can phone with it also ...? :mfr_lol:
all units replaced by only one... :banana: :clap:
Quote from: Debs on December 26, 2013, 09:10:56 PM
I've steered away from having a separate sat nav..
I upgraded my phone to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active which is waterproof.
I installed TomTom sat nav on to it, and now have the best of both worlds.
All in one :clap: :banana:
Quote from: beegee on December 27, 2013, 07:12:28 PM
yes indeed Debs , that was my point ... nowadays there are great alternatives ; s4.. perfect choice.. and so you can also take very very good pics, have a mp3 and mp4player, go into the www if you want to and maybe you can phone with it also ...? :mfr_lol:
all units replaced by only one... :banana: :clap:
I also use one of these.. Its a Sony MW600 bluetooth stereo headphones. Its paired to my phone so I can hear my music and sat nav directions.. Best setup I've had. :clap:
(http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y411/bikergirl1400/ScreenShot2013-12-27at213226_zps31131897.jpg) (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/bikergirl1400/media/ScreenShot2013-12-27at213226_zps31131897.jpg.html)
I use my own custom headphones with it and have the phone mounted between the bars in a cradle. :clap:
Hi all
Thank you for your suggestions. Debs idea is brilliant but just renewed my phone contract. Will probably go either for the star com or scala.
Quote from: sausage1 on December 29, 2013, 10:10:18 AM
Hi all
Thank you for your suggestions. Debs idea is brilliant but just renewed my phone contract. Will probably go either for the star com or scala.
Starcom is a hard wired system (to your helmets) it does offer Bluetooth functionality through a BTM 02 (dongle) for your Sat Nav and MP3 etc.,
Scala is Bluetooth function and no wires, I suppose it depends on your preference, I got tired of plugging and un-plugging my Starcom, the Bluetooth equipped option is easier in my opinion :smiley:
You tube offers good demonstrations of the various units available in the market place :yes: