Communication Devices which works best

[Airjohn]

New Helmet Bluetooth Setup

Just installed a Cardo Packtalk Black and found it to be an excellent choice. Install was easy and just as the directions depicted. The upgraded JBL speakers are super. There is a phone app with all kinds of audio setup selections, such as an equalizer and bass boost, etc. The voice commands system works flawlessly, and as a bonus there is a built in FM Radio with phone app available and many presets that can be stored for retrieval with the voice commands as well. First time I selected some stations, it locked on to a classic rock station that was about 50 miles away just sitting in my garage, pretty zoomie! I am a long time "audiophile" and this sounds almost as good as my multi-channel stereo system at home. No wind noise that I can detect, and the microphone (boom mike selection) when making phone calls is superb, my callers can't believe I'm on a motorcycle going down the road. Haven't had a group ride yet to try out the "Mesh Tech" system, but look forward to that and will update my experience when that happens. Overall this selection has exceeded my expectations so far, more to come. No, I do not work for Cardo, but am more than satisfied with my unit.

Happy Spyder Rider In Utah (Now With Tunes!) :2thumbs:

 

[RapidSpyder]

The Pactalk Bold also seemed for us to have better wind cancelling then Sena. Seems like there’s always a crosswind here and in Wyoming. Also have better range and reconnection in the Hills then we did with the Sena. Only negative I have is sometimes I get an echo when my wife talks behind me.

 

[Lew L]

We have had Sena SMH5s for many years on the GoldWing, and they seem to still be doing fine. All they are used for is comm between us on board and to receive phone calls. I tried pairing with the Zumo 396, and it took over everything - stopping phone connection and even intercom. I unpaired it from the Senas and paired it with a Bluetooth receiver plugged into Aux on the GoldWing, will do the same on the Spyder. We don't ride in groups.

We also have the SMH5 and have used it without fail. Works great and easy to use and pair. Time marches on,so there are more involved comm units out there. Sena work great for us and has for us even before we got the :spyder2:

Lew L

 

[Eranical]

I don’t ride in groups too often so mesh was not important. I went with the cardo freedom 4 dual version with job speakers, and am very happy. Bought the dual set since my wife occasionally rides with me and we are impressed with the intercom functionality. I have my phone paired with the bike and the cardo paired with the bike. It seems to be working fine. I can play music from my phone and use it for directions too. I can choose the helmet or the bike speakers depending on my mood. Phone calls are very clear and people find it hard to believe I am riding..

 

[Plarimer]

Truthfully, my wife just bangs me on the back of the helmet. Believe me it works very well.

 

[Jcummins]

Truthfully, my wife just bangs me on the back of the helmet. Believe me it works very well.

You have to pay extra though for that model.

 

[WisconsinDavid]

I have an old Sena SMH10 and so do a few buddies. They work well for up to 4. They can work with more if you choose to use your mobile phone with them. The newer Sena and Cardo have mesh that allows linking up larger groups through the unit (not the phone). If our group would expand, we'd probably explore other options. I have a unit for my wife's helmet to use when she rides with me and I can put her on silent when I want... er, she can do the same to me LOL I just put a new battery in my Sena after 6 years ... back to like new, for now.

 

[scorpion56]

First of all, forget the BRP connect. It's useless. I've been using Sena for several years. The mesh technology (30, 50 series) works well with several other riders. Our group has standardized on Sena. I have my cell phone mounted to the handlebar (RAM system) and use Scenic for navigation. After years of trial and error, this setup seems to give me the right balance of using Sena for music, intercom with other riders and the occasional phone call (phone calls are always amazingly clear with no background noise) and the navigation done on my phone with the Scenic app.

 

[campermac]

I have that model already installed as well and it works great between her and I. I am looking to get the communications so I can talk to others on long distance rides in groups, figure it would be a lot easier to manage 10+ bikes at a time.