Bluetooth Headsets

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Right I know there are a lot of users of Bluetooth Comm sets on here but I have a question.

I want a simple headset that I can just use with my Gamin Sat Nav when we shoot over to Austria next month, don't need inter bike or ever pillion communication or even phone use.

For some reason (I cant remember why!) I started looking at the Sena SMH10 but it has a fixed mic boom (which I don't need coz I aint talking back to the sat nav!), Sena also sell the SMH10-11 which has a detachable boom, but you can't get it in the UK for some stupid reason.

Now they have just brought out the SMH10R which although looks smaller, has a seperate battery which you have to stick on the back of the helmet !

I briefly looked at the SMH5 which is more my price range but again has a mic boom but I suppose it could be put out of the way.

So just wondered if anyone had used any of the above or recommend a different one not forgetting it has limited use and so I don't intend paying nearly ?200.

Any thoughts ?

:-0)

 

[JonBoy68]

Just bought a cheap one from china off flea bay - fantastic bit of kit for thirty quid works with music, calls and mapping. No need to pay hundreds

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Come on then spill the beans !!

There are a few on there, which one did you go for an know it works !!

:-0)

 

[JonBoy68]

I can'nt see the one I bought but there are loads of them one their or thirty or so quid money well saved

 

[DEG5Y]

What about somethimg like this;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nolan-Rx-...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item19dcc02a14

Then get the smallest/comfiest ear piece you can find.

 

[4_4_2]

at least three of my mates have now bought these and swear by them, although they are all using the same companys sat nav as well, not a Garmin, but bluetooth is bluetooth so it should work ok. I am considering dumping my Autocom and going this route too...not expensive either..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetronics-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Headset-Intercom-800m-Range-not-Scala-Midland-/261229579536?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3cd27f0d10

 

[silverfox.xx]

SMH 10 R, son got a pair from USA paid under a ton for each.
Will do Bluetooth to sat nav, phone/sat nav, bike to another, rider to another unit on pillion..
8 hours talk or 20 hours standby.

Extra battery packs avail or charge on the go.

So try USA..

 

[trigantle]

we ummed n arrred about new bluetooth. Dumped Autocom, fed up of them, so now we have the Senas, smh10's & sm10, not cheap, but what a cracking bit of kit. Even at bird speed :-0) there is no distortion, talk & music are as clear as a bell, & easy to use even with gloves on. But at the end of the day, you pay for what you want. We use them all the time, & can't fault them.

 

[Oldbull]

same as you Russ Im looking for something for the second bike...

dont forget youll need a new power cradle as well for the 660.. about ?55 cheapest Ive found... been hanging my nose over these ..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330908530177?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

not seen the ones that 442 posted but they look ok..

got a link for the ones in the states Clive... mite be worth doing a group buy between us @tu*


Edit: forgot to mention that the chap at intaride will make a lead up with the six pin helmet connector on one end and a 3.5mm male on the other for about ?17.. you can use your same helmet then mate and plug straight into the zumo ?? no waterproof etc tho but another option worth a thought ;-0))

 

[Oldbull]

What you ended up with Russ... ??

Have the lads with the Bluetronics ever used anything else to compare do we know ???

looks like being another helmet or easiest with the other lead :dunno:

 

[ianrobbo1]

SMH 10 R, son got a pair from USA paid under a ton for each.
Will do Bluetooth to sat nav, phone/sat nav, bike to another, rider to another unit on pillion..
8 hours talk or 20 hours standby.

Extra battery packs avail or charge on the go.

So try USA..

Just been looking at this Clive, wondering if it will marry with my Zumo!! you being a "new" Zumo owner :-0) and Trent's Sena R being available for trials!!:-0) and how it works, cheapest including P&P I can find it at is £208 delivered from the US of A thats for 2 sets, which after all the fucking about with wires and bad connections is looking like a bloody good swap, I'm thinking I can get most of my dosh back by selling the expensive Autocom gear on!! :-0)

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

I ordered one of these today mate, I'll let you know how well it goes.

I thought the Sena's were the dogs but given the number of times I'll use it, couldn't justify over ?200 for maybe a couple of times a year, plus its only to listen to the Garmin while we're abroad really.

If this cheap one works for the 2 weeks we're away that'll do for me !

Watch this space !!


BLUETOOTH HEADSET

What you ended up with Russ... ??

Have the lads with the Bluetronics ever used anything else to compare do we know ???

looks like being another helmet or easiest with the other lead :dunno:

 

[Murt]

And whilst on the subject of Bluetooth....

I'm considering getting a bluetooth PMR 446 radio.
To be exact the 'Interphone TRIBE' unit. Like this one Here...

I can use it the connect the the people I am teaching the way of bike to whilst on the road, listen to sat nag, phone, music, stuff....

Has anyone used one, seen one, or know what they are likely to stand up to?
:dunno:

Murt.

 

[Oldbull]

Do you use VOX at the minute Murt or a PTT..

The bluetooth radio looks interesting mate its just the thought of the VOX that bothers me ... think you could hard wire a PTT to it tho just the same as the others


Russ... are you going to use the Garmin on internal battery power whilst in Germany pal ??? wouldnt had thought it would last long mate ???


I can now see why Intaride never bothered developing a new system because of the rate at which the bluetooth sets are developing ...
I would really like to get rid of that helmet cable :bang:

 

[Murt]

Do you use VOX at the minute Murt or a PTT..

The bluetooth radio looks interesting mate its just the thought of the VOX that bothers me ... think you could hard wire a PTT to it tho just the same as the others
I would really like to get rid of that helmet cable :bang:

Yes, I usually use vox, but I'm told the Bluetooth sets have an auto 'vox ' system anyway ( of sorts). I would love to get rid of the cables as well !!
Murt

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Russ... are you going to use the Garmin on internal battery power whilst in Germany pal ??? wouldnt had thought it would last long mate ???

Nope will have it wired up to the battery (though fuse,etc) coz I dont like relying on batteries !!

:yo:

 

[mrfixit]

bluetooth

at least three of my mates have now bought these and swear by them, although they are all using the same companys sat nav as well, not a Garmin, but bluetooth is bluetooth so it should work ok. I am considering dumping my Autocom and going this route too...not expensive either..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetronics-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Headset-Intercom-800m-Range-not-Scala-Midland-/261229579536?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3cd27f0d10

Only works up to 70mph

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Just an update on the cheapo BT Headset.

Managed to get it on the helmet (Shoei Neotec) without too much hassle, seems like a secure fit. Went for a little run yesterday and it linked to the Garmin (765) also without any hassle and also picked up the music files on the Garmin so was playing them and the instructions from the Route were coming through loud and clear.

For ?35 I cant complain !!

:-0)

 

[Oldbull]

Only works up to 70mph

assuming you mean transmit ??? vox ??
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just an update on the cheapo BT Headset.

Managed to get it on the helmet (Shoei Neotec) without too much hassle, seems like a secure fit. Went for a little run yesterday and it linked to the Garmin (765) also without any hassle and also picked up the music files on the Garmin so was playing them and the instructions from the Route were coming through loud and clear.

For ?35 I cant complain !!

nice one Russ thanks for update.. not got one yet but i will @tu*