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So my lady friend has expressed an interest in some credit card touring on my YZF600R. I've never purchased an intercom kit before but did some research about 5 years ago and all I remember is that to do it justice you needed to spend upwards of £200
Is that still the case 5 years on?
Ideally Id like a Bluetooth or wireless as possible kit, with ability to take calls and stream iTunes/mp3 files to both rider and pillion.
Bonus points for good volume levels/clarity, battery life, and ultra low profile mic/speakers as there's not much room inside my lid once my massive noggin is crammed inside. Particularly around the mouth area. (closed face helmet/ XR1000)
Rider to rider capability unimportant as I don't have any friends.
Ask at your local (CBT)training centre,I am sure they will use the best units and be able to tell you what's what.
I bought an autocom kit 6 or 7 years ago. It's ok, but the wires are a pita and the tandy-esque boxes and connectors just seem chatty. My nose runs horrifically when I ride which has made one of the micrphones a bit of a biohazard.
I hear very good things about the cardo scala clip-on units, but have never tried one. Would be interested to hear what other people are using.
Scala G9 or a Sena SMH10 would be my choice
I've not come across anything cheaper that isn't annoying to use in one or many ways.
Long time since I've had bike comms, it was all wired back then. With these Bluetooth kits can you get it to stream music from your phone too?
With these Bluetooth kits can you get it to stream music from your phone too?
No problem, take and make calls too if you feel the need
oh, we need the same thing as it happens...
Rachel
Are the Bluetooth kits immune from picking up engine noise unlike the wired ones?
I am very happy using SENA SMH10. They are easy to use with a gloved hand, have loads of options (make sure you buy the right kit for you) of helmet speakers (plenty loud) or headphone jack (use your own and enjoy music again) boom mike attached to the unit or attached attached inside your helmet or a stick on microphone for inside a full face.
SMH5 are a cheaper option with less options, less battery and I'm told less volume.
That jog dial makes them so easy to use compared to other makes, trying to hit combinations of buttons with a glove on can be a pain in the arse.
In the past I've had scala (long ago), parrot (rider only) and Uclear. The SENAs are my favourite by far and reliable so far.
Are the Bluetooth kits immune from picking up engine noise unlike the wired ones?
I've only ever had bluetooth and never had any interference.
These ones! Dirt cheap and work well.
nice, food for thought. thanks Rubber B and all.
Just a side thought, do you guys already using these systems find the mic's invasive?
as in, do they not sit right up against your mouth?
I can pretty much kiss the mouthpiece area of my lid, particularly at higher speeds.
I'm imagining a mouthful of mic is inevitable.
I would have thought you could put the mic somewhere out of the way but still within good range.
I only have mine set up on a flip front and only really use it for touring so not tried it with my day to day hat.
A stick on mic is fairly thin but if your lips are that close to the chin bar then a fag paper will be too thick. Stick it just to one side and you should be OK or check your helmet it may have a little recess for one.
This is why I tried the uclear HBC200. There is no separate mic it is built into the earpieces. In use it was OK but awkward to use the buttons and dead within a year. (I do use mine five days a week all year round so they have a rough time in winter.)