Bluetooth headsets?

[vifferman]

I use a Sena SMH10 EVERY day during my commute, linked to my poor orphaned Nokia N8-00 (farking Elop, Micro$oft's Nokia wrecking henchman GRRRRRR!!!) to listen to music on the way to/from work. The coolest thing is using the GPS navigation feature of the N8 while listening to music: it very nicely dips the music volume to give directions then resumes. Taking/making phonecalls is a piece of piss too. The helmet is an important part of this too; my Shoei XR1100 has nice pockets that the speakers of the headset fit into, and the removable lining means the wires are neatly tucked away. The last part of the equation is wearing some Howard Leight earplugs, which aren't super quiet - just enough to kill the wind noise while letting the sound from the headphones through.

Oh - anyone want an SM10, new, in the box? You can use it to plug into a radar detector, S/W radio, walkie-talkie or whatever? I bought it in a fit of enthusiasm and have never used it.

[Mike.Gayner]

Oh - anyone want an SM10, new, in the box? You can use it to plug into a radar detector, S/W radio, walkie-talkie or whatever? I bought it in a fit of enthusiasm and have never used it.

How much you want for it?

[Hagakure]

I could be keen, been looking at the dual packs out of Aus, bit of a rip at retailers here.

[breakaway]

I got the low profile Sena SMH-10R. It was not as good as I expected. The speakers are too large and make the helmet uncomfortable. My pillion can't seem to understand me over 80 km/H. I however can hear them fine. I tried moving my mic around but it didn't seem to improve things much.

Only used it on a couple rides though. Perhaps I am doing something wrong but really I'm disappointed with my purchase.

Anyone got any tips?

[Gremlin]

Use the SMH10R in my own helmet. Speaker size is related to the pocket to specific helmets. Ie, if the pocket is too small, then the speakers will seem large. Only had a problem with upgraded speakers. Some helmets take speakers fine, some are a struggle.

It's really important to have the mic orientated correctly and speakers in the correct place. If the speakers in the receiving helmet are not directly over the ear then performance will suffer. Sometimes just turning it up a little can help. Remember that Sena remembers volume levels for each device.

[nzspokes]

I can only find the SMH10 not the R version, is it the same?

[koi]

I can only find the SMH10 not the R version, is it the same?

the 10r is smaller bc the battery attaches to the back of the helmet so it's not as bulky, but i think the functions are the same

[nzspokes]

the 10r is smaller bc the battery attaches to the back of the helmet so it's not as bulky, but i think the functions are the same

So just for intercom the 10 is fine then?

Used one today and thought it went well.

[skippa1]

I'd like one that could connect to the radar detector as well as the other usual stuff. The RD has its own dedicated headset - means I have two in the helmet. One would mean less nuisance value.

TPX (make the RD) offer a bluetooth connector for about $50 but I am too tight to buy one...cheaper than a new sound system but not as much fun.

I have an old Blue Ant Interphone that has been going for about 6 years with ne'er a blip. It talks to my smartarsephone as well - which a fancier in-car system has trouble finding. Maybe simple is good.

If I had enough money to spend I could go crazy on this shit...

I had the BT for the tpx before and didn't want two devices hanging off the helmet. The 20s is not perfect as it only has one A2DP profile so I had to splash out for a SM10 making it an expensive solution.

I guess that's the price you pay if you like your toys like I do.

I have the TPX helmet mounted led, works great just mounted in the peripheral vision rather than have the audio squarking through the shelmet mounted speakers. I use a Interphone F4 BT as do those i ride with, they work really well and sound is good for music too.

[Gremlin]

I can only find the SMH10 not the R version, is it the same?

Technically the SMH-10B. Two buttons (the jog dial and on the back, and jog dial rotates)


The SMH-10R (3 buttons on the face - the two status lights seperate them)


Bit of a comparison here actually between the models: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...10r/review.htm

It's worth noting some units suit some helmets better than others. The R is more of a permanent but modular setup, as you easily can replace the battery. However, the Nolan N104 (which I use) has a plastic skirt around the bottom, which prevents the B pinch mount from working. I've have to stick a mount on instead, which wouldn't work for temporary installs. I have an R on my N104 permanently, and a B to put on other people's helmets for a few hours.

Most have to stick the R battery on the back of the helmet and you have some cables, however, the N104 has a battery compartment for the Ncom system, so it's perfect for the R and it's a very clean install. On the flipside, I have to take the whole helmet to charge the unit, whereas the B can come off the bracket and is less cumbersome to charge. Then again, some have broken B pins taking it off and on... which isn't a problem for the R as there are no pins...

If you're buying the jog dial SMH10B 2nd hand, make sure it has a USB port which means it's firmware can be upgraded (and charges via USB). The early releases are not USB, and the firmware can't be as easily upgraded).

[nzspokes]

Technically the SMH-10B. Two buttons (the jog dial and on the back, and jog dial rotates)


The SMH-10R (3 buttons on the face - the two status lights seperate them)


Bit of a comparison here actually between the models: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...10r/review.htm

It's worth noting some units suit some helmets better than others. The R is more of a permanent but modular setup, as you easily can replace the battery. However, the Nolan N104 (which I use) has a plastic skirt around the bottom, which prevents the B pinch mount from working. I've have to stick a mount on instead, which wouldn't work for temporary installs. I have an R on my N104 permanently, and a B to put on other people's helmets for a few hours.

Most have to stick the R battery on the back of the helmet and you have some cables, however, the N104 has a battery compartment for the Ncom system, so it's perfect for the R and it's a very clean install. On the flipside, I have to take the whole helmet to charge the unit, whereas the B can come off the bracket and is less cumbersome to charge. Then again, some have broken B pins taking it off and on... which isn't a problem for the R as there are no pins...

If you're buying the jog dial SMH10B 2nd hand, make sure it has a USB port which means it's firmware can be upgraded (and charges via USB). The early releases are not USB, and the firmware can't be as easily upgraded).

Nah looking new. Both versions of the 10 are $399Au. Cheapest here is $599.

[Hawkeye]

I got a pair of Sena S20's a few weeks ago. Love them. Commute every day with music. Paired with a Galaxy S5 and just put the phone into 'car mode'. Full voice control of the phone for phone/navigation/music/messages. Talked on the phone at 100k on the Welly motorway in rush hour and other end didn't even know I was on the bike. Pillion coms is great and my ribs are thanking me for the purchase. No more digs in the ribs for a coffee / toilet stop. Not tried pairing bike to bike yet but have used BT's in the past on a group tour and that worked great although the BT quality was nowhere near the S20's.
The one thing I did find. You do have to position the speakers and mike correctly. Partners wasn't quite right and had quite a bit of hassle with communication until I repositioned them and now everything is sweet.

[nzspokes]

Im a bit lost on this. but one question, if we get a Sena 10 or 10r will it connect with a Nolan system?

[Gremlin]

Im a bit lost on this. but one question, if we get a Sena 10 or 10r will it connect with a Nolan system?

Short answer... you don't know until you try.

There is univeral intercom functionality with Sena and others... but it's like asking a Kawasaki ECU to talk to a Suzuki engine... well, hopefully you understand the analogy.

If you stay with the same brand all round, you're guaranteed...

[banditrider]

Love my 20S. I've paired with 10's and had no problems. Battery has lasted up to 10.5 hours constantly pumping music and GPS instructions to me and when the battery went flat I just plugged it in and carried on. No issues with the unit but I do need to memorise more of the manual to get even more out of it. I have used the phone app to play with some of the settings - pretty neat.