Bike Comms

[Aggman]

Hi Old Coney

I have the Scala rider Team set Pro  at the moment! And having tried various makes including Interide wireless, and Caberg "just talk" my opinion is that the Scala Pro is the best of the bunch, however clarity between rider pillion is lost at anything over 60miles per hour and the correct  positioning of the ear speakers  makes so much difference

Basically I guess yer pays yer money and takes yer choice

Hope this helps

[half man half pie]

I borrowed a headset to try with sat nav but it clipped the first word from the sat nav.
Something to do with Vox or on demand ???

Do the Senna or Scala do that ?

There wasnt a problem using phone as the signal from phone to headset was always on during the call but I didnt like the phone as I found to too distracting

[winnsworld]

With the Scala Teamset Pro which I also have, being voice-activated, you have to make a noise to start it before having a conversation or else they don't hear the first word or two.

[MarkyMark]

Just glue a microphone into her helmet and nod occasionally as you go along.

Works for me.

[Ski]

Just joined the forum hence the late reply. Me and my mates use scala rider g4 units. They are good when paired. Problems arise getting them paired though with practice it gets easier. Only 4 at any one time so we are looking for a new system to allow our group to expand. Great system though if numbers arnt your issue. Work well at "normal" speeds but up near triple figures mph you are talking to yourself as no one else can hear you. Great for group riding safety eg overtakes. One rider gets by and can commentate on road and traffic for the rest of the group. Full duplex is great too with no press to talk!

[Stephen.Stallebrass]

I like the new Scala Rider below as I can plug in my custom earplugs directly into the device. I've not pulled the trigger on that purchase yet though...



I currently have the Interphone F4, which is good but I had to get the mic adapted with a 3.5mm jack for my custom earplugs. I had the F4 before I had the custom earplugs and I chose this model because the speakers were the best and loudest of all the bluetooth devices then available. I think they probably still are the loudest???

[Stephen.Stallebrass]

I pulled the trigger on a Q3 multiset... just waiting for delivery.

[bacaruda]

Sena SMH5 FM-radio dual pack ordered from FC moto. Awaits delivery. hopefully this week.

[viper]

I find the vox on all systems so annoying and frustrating, however well set up they are. My audiovox is set to full open mic and I have a micro switch on the bars so I can power the unit off for those periods of silence . when its on open mic its so natural, we only have it on when we are sub 50 mph anyway

[Scrag Meister]

Wife and I use Cardo Scala G9 bike to bike.

Works well with phone and GPS.

Recently had the speaker cable in the mount fail on hers but being replaced without any quibbles.

[Zebedee]

Q3 set for me and the Mrs love em


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[Hans]

I ran with various Bluetooth Intercom for many years. Have tried Midland, SENA, Cardo Scala, Interphone and have just purchased two new helmets (Schuberth C3 Pro) with their SRC system (produced by Cardo).

I have the most experience with Cardo Scala, since this system was originally supplied with the TomTom Rider GPS.

Later I switched to Interphone and was very happy - especially the quality and durability. Far better than Cardo Scala who drowned in the rain. As for Midland and SENA is the sound quality just is not good enough.

Price and quality are linked - and this is evident in relation to the Schuberth SRC Intercom. It is expensive. But it's good - great quality and adapted to the helmet. Easy to operate. Both in terms of coupling to GPS, phone, radio/RDS, iPod/MP3 or Intercom. It works!

SRC can talk to Cardo (the new Cardo versions) - and in terms of coupling to other SRC systems, then it goes like a breeze. You can also quick-connect to other SRC systems you meet spontaneously.

My experience - based on all the different Bluetooth Intercom systems I have owned and tested - Schuberth SRC is best.

The reason I chose Bluetooth Intercom systems is that I do not want any cord attached. It should be wireless because of comfort.

The biggest challenge - in general - for all Intercom systems is that they have not yet found a common standard so everyone can talk to everyone. Next, manufacturers should solve the challenge in relation to several devices that can talk. And I mean that it is not enough with 2, 3, 4 or 6 units coupling link where you depends on a chain of devices. About my wishes actually becomes "real" -  only time will tell.

[bobbyspit]

I have the Starcom digital with blutooth adaptor, absolutely great hooked up to my Garmin Rider, clear telephone calls. Rider to pillion is superb as is music at all speeds. Great chatting on the motorway at 80+ (abroad). A real great bit of kit.

Rob

[lablank]

OC,

I have just bought the Sena SMH-10 dual pack, which i have to say. my wife and I are very happy with. Volume is supreb, the quality is excellent, and the controls(just the jog dial, and one button) can easily be operated with gloves on. I believe there are some slight differences between the SMH-5 and the SMH-10, but they are faily minor, and if you only want it for rider to pillion, think the 5 will be fine.

I like the fact you have the option for either voice activation of the intercom, or you just push the jog dial once, andaway you go. It's so easy, I have the voice activation switched off

Clive

+1   I love the Sena SMH10 as an intercom with my passenger and other riders, but also to use the phone, listen to music and get directions from my Garmin 660.

[bacaruda]

Baaah!!

I finaly managed to cancel my SENA SMH5-FM dual pack order from FC-Moto in Germany.
Ordered it in the beginning of March. 2 Month ago!! (said to be in stock on their web site. obviously not true).
Giving up on them ever going to deliver anything, I sent an email 2 weeks ago where I stated that I wanted to cancel the order. the reply from FC-Moto is that my items had arrived and where going to be delivered ASAP.
A week passes and I want to know what's happening.
They then states that the rust protective spray and cigarette charger for SENA SMH are in stock and will be delivered, but not the SENA SMH5-FM (still out of stock....) so the mail where they stated that my goods where about to be shipped was not true. again.

Woho!! Spray and a useless charger cable!! 

Trying to get in contact with them again without success. no answer on my emails. Calls like 6 times (put on hold with terrible music for like 5 minutes, after that they just says " Busy, please call again...".)

FINALY manages to get by on phone and can cancel the order. So still no intercom system and no trust in buying from      FC-moto.