Blueant Interphone

[WRT]

Anyone know if you can buy Blueant Interphones in NZ? This puppy here is what I'm looking for:

http://www.blueant.com.au/interphone-motorbike-helmet-kit.htm

Done a bit of a Google but come up blank. Just wondering if anyone deals with a Blueant stockist here in NZ (cell phone places etc) that would have access to the Interphone. Would rather buy local than off the 'net, however I have seen online some stockists selling twin packs for less than the price of two single units.

Also, don't suppose anyone has actually used this set up?

[WRT]

Well, if anyones interested . . .

Portables Plus will be able to get them in, apparently they havent arrived in NZ yet, wont do until the 23rd of June (a month away today). They wont be stocking them as an "off the shelf" item, however after the 23rd they will be able to order them in from the NZ distributor and will be selling them for $249 NZD including GST. A little cheaper than ordering them from overseas, and also easier to deal with than an off shore company.

[MacD]

Let us know how they go as a Bluetooth system seems like a good idea.

[Big Dave]

I think that would be a complete pain in the arse.
I have no interest in talking to ANYONE when I'm on a motorcycle - let alone being bothered by them ringing me.

[sAsLEX]

I think that would be a complete pain in the arse.
I have no interest in talking to ANYONE when I'm on a motorcycle - let alone being bothered by them ringing me.

I see your point, though have met a couple of mates who had an intercom setup between them so they could shoot the shit on the go and warn of obstacles/oil etc as they blasted along


To each his own, but agree with no phone.

[Big Dave]

I see your point, though have met a couple of mates who had an intercom setup between them so they could shoot the shit on the go and warn of obstacles/oil etc


I got no mates I'm interested in talking to on a bike either.
That's what pubs are for.

[MacD]

I was thinking of a wireless pillion intercom system. I certainly don't want to talk on a mobile when riding. However it would be useful for those occasions when sign/thumping on the back language is a bit limited.

[johnnyflash]

Hi wrt, i have a blueant bluetooth for my phone which I got from Telecom, so you might enquire there to see if they are able to source what u are after..

[Big Dave]

However it would be useful for those occasions when sign/thumping on the back language is a bit limited.


I can't name one.

Complete list of things I need to know from the co-pilot when riding:


I want to stop.
I don't want to stop.

[sAsLEX]

I can't name one.

Complete list of things I need to know from the co-pilot when riding:


I want to stop.
I don't want to stop.

Complete list of things I need to know from the co-pilot when riding:


She got the text and dinner will be ready as I arrive home.

[Big Dave]

Complete list of things I need to know from the co-pilot when riding:

She got the text and dinner will be ready as I arrive home.


I don't text - no mobile phone.

[limbimtimwim]

I can't name one.
Complete list of things I need to know from the co-pilot when riding:

I want to stop.
I don't want to stop.Well, some of us want to talk to our pillion occasionally. And my pillion wants to talk to me. Here is a partial list of what my pillion wants to tell me:

Look a cute bunny rabbit!
Look a cute horsie!
Look a cute dog!

[Big Dave]

Well, some of us want to talk to our pillion occasionally. And my pillion wants to talk to me. Here is a partial list of what my pillion wants to tell me:
Look a cute bunny rabbit!
Look a cute horsie!
Look a cute dog!

The case against rests, M'laird.

[Big Dave]

Complete list of things I need to know from the co-pilot when riding:

She got the text and dinner will be ready as I arrive home.


Oh, and another thing, She works 12 hour days nearly every day. She wouldn't get home before me, even if I din't sift about the basement for a living.

[ceebie13]

Well, some of us want to talk to our pillion occasionally. And my pillion wants to talk to me.

I'm with you on that one, Limbim.
We use the Oxford Bike Mics. Hot wired for permanent use. Just plug in and go. I guess it's horses for courses but we do a lot of touring and weekend rideouts and Lyn being a biker, makes her an excellent pillion. I don't know she's there half the time so it's good for us that we can chat...even if it is to say " ...shit! I think I left the oven on!"

[XMAX]

Here ya go.
http://www.acquire.co.nz/acquire/default.asp?PageID=ProductDetail&pf%5Fid=861193&dept%5Fid=3100060

[Macktheknife]

Here ya go.
http://www.acquire.co.nz/acquire/default.asp?PageID=ProductDetail&pf%5Fid=861193&dept%5Fid=3100060

Good find! cheers for that.

[WRT]

Wow, good work there XMAX, have just emailed them. Great price . . .

BD - It's all right there buddy, we already know you are the big bad lone riding biker. We're all friends here, so you have to prove nothing to us. :dodge:

I for one can find a heap to talk about. After having had an intercom, it sucks to go without one. One thing I really look forward to is giving it a go off road - the amount of times I've been on the trails with a mate and needed to get a message across ("Go left up here", "Help I've fallen and I cant get up", "Hold my bike - I need to take a piss", etc etc etc).

Hell, I'm not even a talkative kind of guy, but sometimes you need to get a message across that cant be easily conveyed without an intercom.

[Big Dave]

"Hold my bike - I need to take a piss").
.

I wouldn't need an intercom to answer that.

[WRT]

LOL - yeah, that comment was more me taking the piss than going for one. Always like to lighten my posts with a little humour.

Shame my sense of humour is so whack . . .

[Big Dave]

LOL - yeah, that comment was more me taking the piss than going for one. Always like to lighten my posts with a little humour.


Yuh - I got it. I got it.

[fridsy]

Anyone know if you can buy Blueant Interphones in NZ? This puppy here is what I'm looking for:

http://www.blueant.com.au/interphone-motorbike-helmet-kit.htm

Done a bit of a Google but come up blank. Just wondering if anyone deals with a Blueant stockist here in NZ (cell phone places etc) that would have access to the Interphone. Would rather buy local than off the 'net, however I have seen online some stockists selling twin packs for less than the price of two single units.

Also, don't suppose anyone has actually used this set up?
Hi WRT, as posted on GZ, DSE will be stocking the interphone as an order only product at $249. Catalogue code E9788, it should be live as of 30/05/07

[WRT]

Thanks fridsy, I actually have a couple on order, hope to have them in the next day or two. Will be posting a review once I've tried them out.

[Kiwifire72]

Thanks fridsy, I actually have a couple on order, hope to have them in the next day or two. Will be posting a review once I've tried them out.
Looking forward to your trial and results of it .
how they perform

[redeye40]

There's a review here http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/interphone-bluetooth-intercom.htm

[Kiwifire72]

There's a review here http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/interphone-bluetooth-intercom.htm
very interesting to read
sounds good that the range has increased lol wife rides slower on her bike
would prefer VOX but hey you prob get use to hitting button

[Kiwifire72]

DSE now have them in as a order only item here is link to DSE page
http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/465cc5280085a8be273fc0a87f3306e7/Product/View/E9788
Price $250 or 224 for DSE VIP Customers

[oldrider]

Ì would like to know how these things go.

After all these years of riding together, her on the back and I are starting to have some pretty big scraps, through getting old and cantankerous, deaf and confused.

It must look funny to someone looking on when we have a barney on the bike, all the yelling and hand signals etc, it's a wonder we haven't canned off.

Must be all this woman's lib stuff, she's getting stroppy these days, male chauvinism seems to be losing it's grip. :sick: Dang!

Maybe we are just catching up!! :shit:

Could be it's time to try out some new technology!

Can someone who has bought a set let me know what they are like please.

The dollar being high seems like a good time to buy a set too! :yes: Cheers John.

[johnnyflash]

Yep Ive had two on order for a week now, not instock yet, hopefully next week, Ill post an update once Ive had chance to test em..

[WRT]

Yep Ive had two on order for a week now, not instock yet

Same problem here. Did you order your's thru Acquire? If they get them in stock first, I might shift my order to them instead.

[johnnyflash]

Same problem here. Did you order your's thru Acquire? If they get them in stock first, I might shift my order to them instead.

Nope, ordered via DSE, they were meant to have arrived last friday, they have 5 coming in to stock with 3 already backordered (two of which are mine :-) they advised me that they should be in THIS week.. I live in hope ;-(

[johnnyflash]

Yeehaa, BlueAnt Interphone, it arrived at last, so here is a prelim report,
A very simple mounting system and quick to fit to the helmets.
Positioning of the speaker in the helmet is cruicial, but it does have two modes LOW and HIGH sound as well, on top of normal volume control, I aint tried the HIGH mode yet...
Pairing, (to phone and helmets) is a like all other bluetooth devices and needs to be followed step by step to complete it properly, but dont be surprised if you have to try it a couple of times first time :-) but once paired to phone or other helmets its sweet. It is capable of holding 5 different devices (phones) in memory..
I have only tested the phone whilst running around town and it seems to perform well with my Treo 650, the person I called said its just like a landline.. my end sounded ok to me, but I need to play with volume and position of speaker a bit more I think.. Im a fussy beggar....
Once Ive tested it on the open road and with my other pillion/helmet Ill report further.

[Macktheknife]

Yeehaa, BlueAnt Interphone, it arrived at last, so here is a prelim report,
A very simple mounting system and quick to fit to the helmets.
Positioning of the speaker in the helmet is cruicial, but it does have two modes LOW and HIGH sound as well, on top of normal volume control, I aint tried the HIGH mode yet...
Pairing, (to phone and helmets) is a like all other bluetooth devices and needs to be followed step by step to complete it properly, but dont be surprised if you have to try it a couple of times first time :-) but once paired to phone or other helmets its sweet. It is capable of holding 5 different devices (phones) in memory..
I have only tested the phone whilst running around town and it seems to perform well with my Treo 650, the person I called said its just like a landline.. my end sounded ok to me, but I need to play with volume and position of speaker a bit more I think.. Im a fussy beggar....
Once Ive tested it on the open road and with my other pillion/helmet Ill report further.

Cool, look forward to hearing about it mate.

[GIXser]

i got bluetooth helmets coming in (for resale)with the gear allready installed, awesome looking helmets and nz approved, they should be here in a few weeks

now heres the good part, they are probably only gonna retail for about $299-$350

[Macktheknife]

i got bluetooth helmets coming in (for resale)with the gear allready installed, awesome looking helmets and nz approved, they should be here in a few weeks

now heres the good part, they are probably only gonna retail for about $299-$350

Got an more info on these helmets then?

[Frankencopter]

Yeah the Blueant Intercom bike to bike thingys are
available from Cycletreads, barrys point road takapuna.

Neat device clip on to your helmet $300.00

[johnnyflash]

Yeah the Blueant Intercom bike to bike thingys are
available from Cycletreads, barrys point road takapuna.

Neat device clip on to your helmet $300.00


Ouch, DSE have em for $249

[simonnn]

Blue Ant headsets.

The guys at Cycletreads in Takapuna have them now.
They also have a couple of helmets set up so that you can try them.
I tried one and they seem easy to fit and work well.
I will buy a pair this week.

[johnnyflash]

An update on the Blue Ant Interphone, We have had plenty of mid range rides and they performed well, Its taken a while, but Ive finally found the limit of these units, Ive been on one 7 hour ride where we left the units in interphone/chat mode continuously and one of the units ran out of battery at the 7:1/4 hour mark..
When I got back we ran em both flat and then recharged both, put them back in interphone/chat mode, stuck em infront of the radio and let em go, again at the 7 hour mark one ran into low battery mode.. the other still had some left and it ran in standby (no transmitting mode) for another 20 hours..
Now, in our normal riding mode we dont have em in transmit mode all the time, because we are rider/pillion and I just put mine in standby which forces pillion into standby also, and when we want to chat I just hit my button and its online again, or the MRs taps my shoulder for me to put it back on, ( or she puts it on by hitting the button) so we can ride a full day easily that way, BUT if u intend to run bike to bike, you may want to leave it on all the time, so be aware of the battery life, the Factory says UP TO 10 HOURS, note the UP to ....;-)
If you ewere using it in phone mode only I suspect it wouldnt be such a problem, I have not tried yakking on phone for hours at a time...

[WasPhantom]

So I do have one query regarding these, how good are the speakers if I was to use them with some custom made ear plugs?

[WasPhantom]

Here ya go.
http://www.acquire.co.nz/acquire/default.asp?PageID=ProductDetail&pf%5Fid=861193&dept%5Fid=3100060

Has anyone ever dealt with acquire.co.nz before? I just want to know they're trustworthy before giving them such wonderful details such as c/c #.

[Bike-aholic]

Have 2 coming from the usa and cost $254.81 USD shipped aprox $338.00NZD.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150148421262&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Fsatitle%3D150148421262%26catref%3DC3%26 from%3DR2%26_trksid%3Dm37%26fvi%3D1

[WasPhantom]

Have 2 coming from the usa and cost $254.81 USD shipped aprox $338.00NZD.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150148421262&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Fsatitle%3D150148421262%26catref%3DC3%26 from%3DR2%26_trksid%3Dm37%26fvi%3D1

Stunning find!

[UberRhys]

Has anyone ever dealt with acquire.co.nz before? I just want to know they're trustworthy before giving them such wonderful details such as c/c #.

Dick Smith also stocks these, ask for a trade price and get a bargain. :yes:

[Bike-aholic]

If money is no problem :laugh: here is one of the expensive top end lines i have seen.

http://www.baehrusa.com/Products_Main.html#

Also if you have a small mellon they have the worlds quitest helmet at a cheap price with built in speakers and mic.

[Bike-aholic]

Our Blueants arrived at last:niceone: Have tried them out and for the first time you can believe there hype because they work. Can hear each other perfectly and total talk time is about 7 hours not the 10 they say it will do but hey sevens good enough for me.

[WasPhantom]

Our Blueants arrived at last:niceone: Have tried them out and for the first time you can believe there hype because they work. Can hear each other perfectly and total talk time is about 7 hours not the 10 they say it will do but hey sevens good enough for me.

Awesome! I'm waiting for mine to turn up.... Note the expected 10 hours is when used with a cell phone IIRC, not between units... the time between units is reduced.

[Bike-aholic]

Awesome! I'm waiting for mine to turn up.... Note the expected 10 hours is when used with a cell phone IIRC, not between units... the time between units is reduced.


Yep you will be happy with it, i only have a small chin curtain on my shoei X-11 and performed great up to 130kph, thats the fastest i have gone with it, my partner has a RF 1000.

I have found out Shoei make a whisper kit but it won't fit my helmet so have ordered 2 of these

http://proline-sports.co.uk/acatalog/UK_Wind_jammer_21.html

to try and stop as much wind noise as possible and they will fit any helmet.

Will give a review when i get them.

[Edbear]

Got them from Cycletreads, see my thread, and I'll let you know how they go.

[Gizzit]

Got them from Cycletreads, see my thread, and I'll let you know how they go.

I would love to know how many hours these actually work for. Some have said 7 hours ... but from other reports I have read, this seems very optimistic, as others have said 5 hours maximum ..... thats quite a difference. That has tended to make me look at "wired in" comms systems, as I want to hear an mp3 player as well, ..... and wear earplugs!

would like to hear how others are managing comms .. bike to bike / rider to pillion ?

[Hitcher]

Bought one from Richard Smith on Thursday and have ordered a second. It seems to fit well into my scarce Shoei. The trick will be whether or not it works as advertised!

[johnnyflash]

I would love to know how many hours these actually work for. Some have said 7 hours ... but from other reports I have read, this seems very optimistic, as others have said 5 hours maximum ..... thats quite a difference. That has tended to make me look at "wired in" comms systems, as I want to hear an mp3 player as well, ..... and wear earplugs!

would like to hear how others are managing comms .. bike to bike / rider to pillion ?

If you want a long battery life solution then the "interphone" is NOT what you want because you cannot plug in an external power source, your best solution is probably a wired variety (ext power etc) that has no limit on operational life.
Ive had my units for some months now and 7 hours is the MAX continuous operation in intercom mode (both units fully charged) and you cannot plug in any other device unless its bluetooth capable (ie bluetooth MP3) In my mind these units have limitations and are only usefull if you specifically want reasonably cheap wireless operation, which was what we wanted. the next unit I get (in a year or so) will no doubt be a Baer, but at a much higher price range.
Edit... BTW Ive never worn earplugs with it, so cant comment, but an important consideration is helmet design as some without lower chin skirts can allow significant wind noise, also open face helmets present a problem, positioning of ear speaker and mic boom also important.. one of my helmets (a flip) has a vent in front by mouth which can be a problem if its left open... For us though this unit works well and sees us through a full days ride, we do not always have it in intercom mode all day, tend to just switch it on as required by myself or Pillion.. but have proven it to 7 hours non stop many times

[Gizzit]

Yes ... I hope it works well for you. I was going to get one from Cycletreads for $250 installed per helmet. If I knew it would work all day, with earplugs ... it would be a really good buy. However, despite the cost, I'm seriously looking at a Baehr system .... :blink:

[Edbear]

I guess it's a case of higher price = higher quality. Unfortunately we had a glitch with ours and meant we did the Pauanui trip without them working! They've been fixed now, but I was too sick to go riding on the weekend.

We'll have to wait until next weekend and see if I'm up to riding then before we can tell you how we find them.

If they do last the seven hours or so, it will suit us as we don't ride too far yet. Should be good enough for a weekend away, anyway. While they were working, they seemed to work well, so hopefully they'll be good now.

[Bike-aholic]

I would love to know how many hours these actually work for. Some have said 7 hours ... but from other reports I have read, this seems very optimistic, as others have said 5 hours maximum ..... thats quite a difference. That has tended to make me look at "wired in" comms systems, as I want to hear an mp3 player as well, ..... and wear earplugs!

would like to hear how others are managing comms .. bike to bike / rider to pillion ?

We get 7 hours out of our blueants and i think you get more if you are just using a mp3 player.

We had a hook up together type intercom and hated the bloody wires and so far we luv the blueant even at 130kph its all good.

Have fitted a windjammer 2 to the helmets and that has cut down alot of noise just got to watch the nose when you take off helmet:2thumbsup

http://www.proline-sports.co.uk/acatalog/Motorcycling-Gear.htm

[Hitcher]

A little biker waits...

[Gizzit]

We get 7 hours out of our blueants and i think you get more if you are just using a mp3 player.

We had a hook up together type intercom and hated the bloody wires and so far we luv the blueant even at 130kph its all good.

Have fitted a windjammer 2 to the helmets and that has cut down alot of noise just got to watch the nose when you take off helmet:2thumbsup

http://www.proline-sports.co.uk/acatalog/Motorcycling-Gear.htm

Sounds like you are quite sold on the BlueAnt system. Thats cool. And yeah I think no matter what intercom system you use, the helmets make a big difference. I got a Shoei multitech fliptop, which isnt that quiet, but I have stuck the extra bits around the bottom of the helmet, and that helps. Plus .. I always wear a pair of Plugs 4 Lugs earplugs, so noise isn't a real issue. But because of the plugs, I will need a system with good output so I can still hear my pillion at 130K ... or so .... :whistle:

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Would you be coming down to Big Boys Toys in Auckland this weekend? Bring your comms system and we'll see if we can wire it into our custom made earplugs. Check out our website www.earmold.com.au. Cheers Sue

I would love to know how many hours these actually work for. Some have said 7 hours ... but from other reports I have read, this seems very optimistic, as others have said 5 hours maximum ..... thats quite a difference. That has tended to make me look at "wired in" comms systems, as I want to hear an mp3 player as well, ..... and wear earplugs!

would like to hear how others are managing comms .. bike to bike / rider to pillion ?

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

If anyone can bring one of these blueant systems to the BBTs in Auckland, please do so we can check out whether we can accommodate fitting into our earplugs. We are often asked about various systems but need to see the fittings. If you can help, we look forward to seeing you in Hall 4. Cheers Sue, 027 659 1583

[Gizzit]

Would you be coming down to Big Boys Toys in Auckland this weekend? Bring your comms system and we'll see if we can wire it into our custom made earplugs. Check out our website www.earmold.com.au. Cheers Sue

Hi Sue,
I will be there on Sunday, so will come and see you and Grant. I have yet to buy a system, and am still looking at a few. It would be good if someone can bring in a BlueAnt system. I'm sure you could modify it.
See you there,
Grant.

[Bike-aholic]

Sounds like you are quite sold on the BlueAnt system. Thats cool. And yeah I think no matter what intercom system you use, the helmets make a big difference. I got a Shoei multitech fliptop, which isnt that quiet, but I have stuck the extra bits around the bottom of the helmet, and that helps. Plus .. I always wear a pair of Plugs 4 Lugs earplugs, so noise isn't a real issue. But because of the plugs, I will need a system with good output so I can still hear my pillion at 130K ... or so .... :whistle:

The Blueant also has a loudner function lol, from the off position you hold down the up volume and turn it on and it is alot louder haven't tried it with ear plugs yet but wil let you know.

[NinjaNanna]

Hi Guys

This is a great thread that is staying on topic and working very well - in order not to screw this up check out this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1282394#post1282394) to see my cheap solution for making your MP3, radar detector etc loud enough to hear in your helmet.

Cheers

Shane

[Gizzit]

Hi Guys

This is a great thread that is staying on topic and working very well - in order not to screw this up check out this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1282394#post1282394) to see my cheap solution for making your MP3, radar detector etc loud enough to hear in your helmet.

Cheers

Shane

That sounds pretty good Shane. Thanks for the info. However, as I'm not that great with understanding electronics ... I wouldn't really know where to start building my own, or modifying an amp as you have done. But it is a great idea, and I'm sure lots of people have the skills to use that info.

Incidentially, as I have been looking for intercom systems, I found one last night that looks like it could be good, and a lot better priced than Baehr. The system is called Intaride Evo system. By the sounds of things it does everything I want, and they are adding in a wireless headphone module, and a bluetooth module for cell phones. Anyone interested, check out this link and see what you think ....

http://intaride.com/

Thanks for your input Shane.

Cheers,
Grant.

[johnnyflash]

The Blueant also has a loudner function lol, from the off position you hold down the up volume and turn it on and it is alot louder haven't tried it with ear plugs yet but wil let you know.

As they say in the manual about that setting..... be careful or it will blow your eardrums out :lol:

[Blue Thunder]

Yes ... I hope it works well for you. I was going to get one from Cycletreads for $250 installed per helmet. If I knew it would work all day, with earplugs ... it would be a really good buy. However, despite the cost, I'm seriously looking at a Baehr system .... :blink:

Recently installed the Baehr system after my cheap version bit the dust. I am most impressed with the quality of rider to pillion comms (except when the missus forgets the mike in her face and yells to riders alongside).
The quality of phone conversation is great(needs an extra lead) better than most in car systems!!!!!
Well worth the investment.

[Gizzit]

Recently installed the Baehr system after my cheap version bit the dust. I am most impressed with the quality of rider to pillion comms (except when the missus forgets the mike in her face and yells to riders alongside).
The quality of phone conversation is great(needs an extra lead) better than most in car systems!!!!!
Well worth the investment.

Great ... which version did you get ? I think the one I have been looking at is a Verso XL. I know they have a very good reputation .... but they should have at the price they are. I'm not sure I can justify shelling out over a grand for a comms system, and have been looking around. See the above message re: Intarider Evo. It sounds pretty good, for a lot less than the Verso XL, and they offer a wireless headset option ( a bit pricey, but the sort of thing that could be added later on ...

Hope you enjoy your Baehr !!
Cheers,
Grant.

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

We were lucky enough to find a moment to talk with Tony at Challenger Motors re Baehr comms. He is now fully aware of our custom made earplugs and is happy to discuss with riders, the compatibility of our plugs with Baehr systems. Take the guess work out of it, contact Tony to discuss your comms requirements. Together we can provide the comfort of a wind-noise-free ride and a functional comms system for riders and pillons. Cheers Sue


Sounds like you are quite sold on the BlueAnt system. Thats cool. And yeah I think no matter what intercom system you use, the helmets make a big difference. I got a Shoei multitech fliptop, which isnt that quiet, but I have stuck the extra bits around the bottom of the helmet, and that helps. Plus .. I always wear a pair of Plugs 4 Lugs earplugs, so noise isn't a real issue. But because of the plugs, I will need a system with good output so I can still hear my pillion at 130K ... or so .... :whistle:

[Gizzit]

We were lucky enough to find a moment to talk with Tony at Challenger Motors re Baehr comms. He is now fully aware of our custom made earplugs and is happy to discuss with riders, the compatibility of our plugs with Baehr systems. Take the guess work out of it, contact Tony to discuss your comms requirements. Together we can provide the comfort of a wind-noise-free ride and a functional comms system for riders and pillons. Cheers Sue

Hi Sue,
I went and ordered a Baehr Verso XL from Tony while we were at Big Boys Toys ... in between your Grant deliberately sabotaging my left ear plug ... and Aussie doing the new one !! lol :laugh:
I am going to see Tony Wednesday morning to get the system installed into/onto ? the CB1300S, and he will be incorporating the new audio ear plugs you did for me, along with the headset ones ... exactly the same setup that Tony uses himself. It seems to be the best of both worlds.

Thanks for the new plugs ..... I have been using them going to and from work on my scooter, and they are brilliant. The volume I need to have my mp3 player at is down to less than half that I needed before with the "good and expensive" in-ear panasonics I was using. I'm very impressed.

As for the Ring Stop ... I've made a start on that, but don't expect to get any results any time soon, based on the info your Aussie college gave me, but I will report here how I get on. If it can reduce my Tinitus, I'll be happy. If it can get rid of it ... I'll sell it myself !!! lol :niceone:

Cheers,
Grant.

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

......... thanks for the rave report. We are always happy when riders get what they want:) and get to enjoy their bikes and rides even better. I'm also rapt that Tony is now 'on board' with us to be able to supply the comms set up too. I've recommended on another thread that riders should contact Tony to 'marry' our products and get the best up front and avoid costly shopping around. Look forward to hearing from you again, especially about the Ring Stop. Word of mouth is a good marketing tool and we're reluctant to stock this product until kiwis have trialled it for themselves. It's a big seller in Ozzie. Please thank Tony for his support (as we are technophobs with the variety of comms products out there) and I have recommended riders contact him already. Warm regards Sue


Hi Sue,
I went and ordered a Baehr Verso XL from Tony while we were at Big Boys Toys ... in between your Grant deliberately sabotaging my left ear plug ... and Aussie doing the new one !! lol :laugh:
I am going to see Tony Wednesday morning to get the system installed into/onto ? the CB1300S, and he will be incorporating the new audio ear plugs you did for me, along with the headset ones ... exactly the same setup that Tony uses himself. It seems to be the best of both worlds.

Thanks for the new plugs ..... I have been using them going to and from work on my scooter, and they are brilliant. The volume I need to have my mp3 player at is down to less than half that I needed before with the "good and expensive" in-ear panasonics I was using. I'm very impressed.

As for the Ring Stop ... I've made a start on that, but don't expect to get any results any time soon, based on the info your Aussie college gave me, but I will report here how I get on. If it can reduce my Tinitus, I'll be happy. If it can get rid of it ... I'll sell it myself !!! lol :niceone:

Cheers,
Grant.

[newbould]

Have been using one for 10 months now - purely phone to headset. It works OK but I do have difficulty heariing caller when travellinfg - I use an oxford full face helmet. So now I tend to answer the call (hands free) then slow and pull over - safer anyway. will try fitting some sort of "whisper kit" to helmet as next trick. Last month the mic just stopped - still under warrenty so they replaced the whole unit. On loud I can still only just hear caller and certainly not deafening. I have the impression it was fading with time before I got the replacement. Comfort is OK - you need to be careful not to wrap the unit to earpeice cable around your ear or you ride with your ear twisted all day!:argh: I think too much moveement of the mic stalk lead to the failure but reckon it should be made to cope with this. battery life on standby for phone is ages and ages All in all not overly impressed but it has done the job. Bought from Orb - telecom shop but they are no longer stocking them.

[Moki]

Anyone know if you can buy Blueant Interphones in NZ? This puppy here is what I'm looking for:

http://www.blueant.com.au/interphone-motorbike-helmet-kit.htm

Done a bit of a Google but come up blank. Just wondering if anyone deals with a Blueant stockist here in NZ (cell phone places etc) that would have access to the Interphone. Would rather buy local than off the 'net, however I have seen online some stockists selling twin packs for less than the price of two single units.

Also, don't suppose anyone has actually used this set up?

Watch out for shipping charges. Best deals always seem to have the most expensive post charges.

[mattathm]

I have a blue ant bluetooth phone/intercom....

awesum!!!

get it from ebay US

[Hitcher]

That's interesting, cause they seem to have completely disappeared from the market here and in Oz.