Intercoms / bluetooth sets
Discussion
I usually just use my headphone with remote control when riding, but have been giving a thought to getting a bluetooth headset for music on the long journeys and the voice directions on sat nav.
I would also like the option of getting a second set later on for a pillion or to lend to another rider and the option of pairing with another headset of a different brand would also be handy. Lastly as I ride with two helmets, a set where I can easily detach the unit (even if I have to get a second set of speakers / mic) would be great. I usually ride with ear plugs.
Any recommendations or experiences? A guy at work has the base model Interphone and says that he likes it a lot. However he got it a a very knocked down price as he marshalls at events and ride outs.
Bonus points if I can get it delivered this week...
I would also like the option of getting a second set later on for a pillion or to lend to another rider and the option of pairing with another headset of a different brand would also be handy. Lastly as I ride with two helmets, a set where I can easily detach the unit (even if I have to get a second set of speakers / mic) would be great. I usually ride with ear plugs.
Any recommendations or experiences? A guy at work has the base model Interphone and says that he likes it a lot. However he got it a a very knocked down price as he marshalls at events and ride outs.
Bonus points if I can get it delivered this week...
Just to update:
I got a pair of Interphone Tour's from Sportsbikeshop on offer, for just over £300.
I wanted two mounting kits for my helmets and in the end I just got a twin pack.
The single unit was tested in Wales, the weekend of the storm.
Sound
Sound is very good for in helmet speakers, especially with ear plugs in. Not an incredible amount of bass. But then if you're expecting studio quality sound in a helmet at motorway speeds then I think you may be disappointed.
If you turn off auto-volume you get a lot more maximum volume. But I didn't have to use it at anywhere near max volume with my Schuberth SR1. Maybe a little more needed with the X-Spirit 3.
Phone call quality is excellent. The calls that I took came through clearly and no one realised I was on a bike.
Installation
A bit fiddly with the wires but not too bad. The glue that holds the microphone velcro on is terrible and the stick pad basically fell off and I had to re-glue both of them. The clamp and sticky mounts work well.
Operation
Not too bad, but with winter gloves on finding the right quadrant to press can be a bit difficult. The voice activation with an iPhone is very good. I could make calls through the phone and WhatsApp through voice activation.
The unit was 100% waterproof through some pretty horrific weather and over 3 days I didn't have to charge it at all. Possibly if the Intercom was being used it may have been shortened.
I got a pair of Interphone Tour's from Sportsbikeshop on offer, for just over £300.
I wanted two mounting kits for my helmets and in the end I just got a twin pack.
The single unit was tested in Wales, the weekend of the storm.
Sound
Sound is very good for in helmet speakers, especially with ear plugs in. Not an incredible amount of bass. But then if you're expecting studio quality sound in a helmet at motorway speeds then I think you may be disappointed.
If you turn off auto-volume you get a lot more maximum volume. But I didn't have to use it at anywhere near max volume with my Schuberth SR1. Maybe a little more needed with the X-Spirit 3.
Phone call quality is excellent. The calls that I took came through clearly and no one realised I was on a bike.
Installation
A bit fiddly with the wires but not too bad. The glue that holds the microphone velcro on is terrible and the stick pad basically fell off and I had to re-glue both of them. The clamp and sticky mounts work well.
Operation
Not too bad, but with winter gloves on finding the right quadrant to press can be a bit difficult. The voice activation with an iPhone is very good. I could make calls through the phone and WhatsApp through voice activation.
The unit was 100% waterproof through some pretty horrific weather and over 3 days I didn't have to charge it at all. Possibly if the Intercom was being used it may have been shortened.
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