Bluetooth headset for music
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Is there such a thing as a non-comms bluetooth headset for motorcycle helmets?
I've got a Sena-derived factory system in my Shoei that is great to listen to music/nav on the move, and I wanted to get a system for my second helmet.
All the Sena/Cardo systems have got intercom and MESH etc, which i don't have any need of so it seems daft to pay for a load of facilities I'll never use.
I just need decent Bluetooth headphone speakers with a volume control that goes on the side of the lid.
I've got a Sena-derived factory system in my Shoei that is great to listen to music/nav on the move, and I wanted to get a system for my second helmet.
All the Sena/Cardo systems have got intercom and MESH etc, which i don't have any need of so it seems daft to pay for a load of facilities I'll never use.
I just need decent Bluetooth headphone speakers with a volume control that goes on the side of the lid.
s p a c e m a n said:
Would earbuds with adaptive sound be any good? I normally leave my cardio on the adaptive sound setting and it turns the volume up and down on its own pretty well, I know Google earbuds have adaptive sound.
I've got some bluetooth earbuds, but they are a bit of a pain as they tend to fall out or move when i put the helmet on, so i wanted to replace them with some speakers really. I prefer the speakers/earplug combo i use in my ShoeiIve been looking for some decent BT helmet speakers too.
Currently have some "plugphones" earplugs which are great, just a faff to put in each time. You need them fitted well with a good seal for the ear protection and to get good bass. Sometimes takes a few attempts of getting helmet on to achieve that.
I do have an old BT comms kit for my Shark Evo, it works great but the boom mic is permanently fitted and i dont want that.
Ive found a few cheap BT speaker options on Amazon, but when I measure the depth of the speaker, they are all thicker than the 10 yr old Shark kit, which works great without pressure on the ears.
If you find some really slim BT helmet speakers then do post up a link
Currently have some "plugphones" earplugs which are great, just a faff to put in each time. You need them fitted well with a good seal for the ear protection and to get good bass. Sometimes takes a few attempts of getting helmet on to achieve that.
I do have an old BT comms kit for my Shark Evo, it works great but the boom mic is permanently fitted and i dont want that.
Ive found a few cheap BT speaker options on Amazon, but when I measure the depth of the speaker, they are all thicker than the 10 yr old Shark kit, which works great without pressure on the ears.
If you find some really slim BT helmet speakers then do post up a link
I'm interested in this thread as I currently use BT earbuds but they really hurt my ears when taking my lid off.
Do people use foam earplugs to filter out wind noise, then helmet speakers through which you can still hear the music?
Do people use foam earplugs to filter out wind noise, then helmet speakers through which you can still hear the music?
Edited by Shooter McGavin on Monday 11th August 15:58
At the risk of getting flamed... !!
I just swapped out an Autocom wired intercom unit for a Temu £20 pair of things for me and the missus. They work surprisingly well, although lack a bit of volume at higher speeds (volume would be fine without earplugs but we both wear them). They do do the bluetooth music thing AND have intercom mode, but can only be used in either mode at once. And as said, they were like £18/£20 for the pair. Speakers and mic installed in helmet, control unit clips on to outside edge of lid, pair, listen to music or enter intercom mode.
I just swapped out an Autocom wired intercom unit for a Temu £20 pair of things for me and the missus. They work surprisingly well, although lack a bit of volume at higher speeds (volume would be fine without earplugs but we both wear them). They do do the bluetooth music thing AND have intercom mode, but can only be used in either mode at once. And as said, they were like £18/£20 for the pair. Speakers and mic installed in helmet, control unit clips on to outside edge of lid, pair, listen to music or enter intercom mode.
Edited by Baldy881 on Monday 11th August 13:50
Shooter McGavin said:
I'm interested in this thread as I currently use BT earbuds but they really hurt my ears when taking my lid off.
Do people use foam earplugs to filter out wind noise, then helmen speakers through which you can still hear the music?
On my Shoei I wear Oxford silicone earplugs to reduce wind noise, and then the Sena-based comms kit is built into the helmet, so the speakers are fitted into the lining. Works fine for me.Do people use foam earplugs to filter out wind noise, then helmen speakers through which you can still hear the music?
I've not found any BT earbuds that will stay in place (I've tried putting them in, then putting a buff on over them and then putting the helmet on, but one or other of them will inevitably get dislodged). I even tried a set of the "sleep" earbud you can get which are a sort of flush fit, but they still fall out when teh helmet goes on
Shooter McGavin said:
I'm interested in this thread as I currently use BT earbuds but they really hurt my ears when taking my lid off.
Do people use foam earplugs to filter out wind noise, then helmen speakers through which you can still hear the music?
Yes on my Shark BT speaker kit I wear regular foam earplugs to keep the wind noise out and then the speakers work fine. To be fair the bass response is a bit lacking, but its ok for some background music, its not "hifi" in anyway.Do people use foam earplugs to filter out wind noise, then helmen speakers through which you can still hear the music?
The in-ear "plugphones" I have are the best solution for music AND noise reduction, when fitted properly, but with a snug helmet interior, trying to get the helmet on without disturbing the seal in the ear is a challenge.
My standard setup is ultimate ear fitted ear plugs into a sena. It works really well. If im on my own I can have music (or nothing and then I just have ear plugs), and if I'm riding with friends, then I have a way to chat.
I'm not sure if you're optimizing for cost or faff, but if you didn't want the sena, then ultimate ear do make some bluetooth fitted ear plugs that I assume you could just connect to you phone
Link Here - they are not cheap though, but I honestly can't rate them highly enough.
I'm not sure if you're optimizing for cost or faff, but if you didn't want the sena, then ultimate ear do make some bluetooth fitted ear plugs that I assume you could just connect to you phone
Link Here - they are not cheap though, but I honestly can't rate them highly enough.
phatmanace said:
My standard setup is ultimate ear fitted ear plugs into a sena. It works really well. If im on my own I can have music (or nothing and then I just have ear plugs), and if I'm riding with friends, then I have a way to chat.
I'm not sure if you're optimizing for cost or faff, but if you didn't want the sena, then ultimate ear do make some bluetooth fitted ear plugs that I assume you could just connect to you phone
Link Here - they are not cheap though, but I honestly can't rate them highly enough.
I currently have Ultimate ear as well, moulded earplugs with speakers is easily the best way of listening to music. I'm not sure if you're optimizing for cost or faff, but if you didn't want the sena, then ultimate ear do make some bluetooth fitted ear plugs that I assume you could just connect to you phone
Link Here - they are not cheap though, but I honestly can't rate them highly enough.
Speakers in a helmet just don't compare. I use the standard wired set along with a Fiio bluetooth amplifier.
If you want even better then ACS produce some excellent albeit very pricy sets but the sound quality is amazing.
Must admit I've been incredibly disappointed with the sound quality from a Cardo Spirit HD. Not sure if it's how the speakers are positioned in the helmet, but at any speed (say >40/50mph) the sound is just lost in wind noise. I could upgrade to the bigger JBL speakers, but I'm loathed to spend another £70 on top of the initial £200. Helmet is an Arai QV, although I can't compare the wind noise to other helmet manufactures as have only ever had Arai.
Will have a look at the in ear options mentioned above.
Will have a look at the in ear options mentioned above.
Condi said:
Must admit I've been incredibly disappointed with the sound quality from a Cardo Spirit HD. Not sure if it's how the speakers are positioned in the helmet, but at any speed (say >40/50mph) the sound is just lost in wind noise. I could upgrade to the bigger JBL speakers, but I'm loathed to spend another £70 on top of the initial £200. Helmet is an Arai QV, although I can't compare the wind noise to other helmet manufactures as have only ever had Arai.
Will have a look at the in ear options mentioned above.
Will have a look at the in ear options mentioned above.
- Loath.
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