Intercoms

[mattmurdock]

So, I am eagerly awaiting the build completion of my Caterham in early March, and planning to get an intercom fitted whilst they are busy plumbing in the 12v socket.

I have looked at rally style intercoms (Terratrip, Peltor) and bike style intercoms (Autocom, Starcom), and the bike ones seem to come with more options/features but can be pricier. At the moment Terratrip look to be the cheapest, but not sure on the sound quality.

I'm planning a trip this weekend to my nearest stockist of Terratrip and Peltor, but thought I would throw it out to the PH massive to see if I can get any advice.

My key requirements are:

Driver and passenger separate volume
Driver and passenger rally/practise headsets (with noise cancelling mikes) - preferably in white
Ability to bluetooth music/phone (although happy with that to be a separate addon)
Driver full face helmet headset
Needs to run off 12v car supply
Needs to be small enough to locate in an easily accessible place in the car
Preferably have the ability to detach it if necessary

Budget is not a huge consideration, although I am after a relatively simple set-up so looking for the cheapest that fits the above needs.

So, any advice/hints/pointers as to which would be a good option? Anyone already got a set-up in their car, and if so where did you place the amplifier unit?

[mattmurdock]

Thanks for the advice from all of you, will take another look at the Starcom/Autocom offerings as I think the key use will be road rather than track.

[mattmurdock]

michaeljclark said:

AutoCom Super Pro Automatic (with Peltor Headsets) installed today - very impressed - had a run out with clear speech and the iPod on in the background.

Ran a cable from the battery (with fuse) down under the tunnel rip, and terminated it in the SFBS Draught Reducer pouch.

Expensive, but you only get one set of ears!!

Mike

Mike, did you have to do anything special to connect the Peltor headsets to the Autocom unit, or were the connectors the same?