Helmet Headsets

[BajaRon]

Well, since we are heading out from East Tennessee to California in June I'm trying to talk a certain fellow SpyderLover into getting some headset communications.

That way if I get a flat in Nashville I won't have to wait until he gets to Hollywood and finally looks over his shoulder to see if I'm still there.

Not that I'm complaining about his "Keep Up or Shut Up" riding style... Just that sometimes stuff happens.

Anyway, there are so many systems out there. Wired, wireless, bluetooth, GPS 2 way radio, and maybe more.

We need something that will talk bike to bike at a reasonable distance (at least 1 mile would be good - at his usual crusing speed 1 mile gives me about 30 seconds before he's out of range).

Something that will work with XM radio, and it would be nice if it also worked with the Garmin GPS.

And I'd like something that would allow me to plug in earplug sound in place of the helmet speakers.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[The Breeze]

Well, since we are heading out from East Tennessee to California in June I'm trying to talk a certain fellow SpyderLover into getting some headset communications.

That way if I get a flat in Nashville I won't have to wait until he gets to Hollywood and finally looks over his shoulder to see if I'm still there.

Not that I'm complaining about his "Keep Up or Shut Up" riding style... Just that sometimes stuff happens.

Anyway, there are so many systems out there. Wired, wireless, bluetooth, GPS 2 way radio, and maybe more.

We need something that will talk bike to bike at a reasonable distance (at least 1 mile would be good - at his usual crusing speed 1 mile gives me about 30 seconds before he's out of range).

Something that will work with XM radio, and it would be nice if it also worked with the Garmin GPS.

And I'd like something that would allow me to plug in earplug sound in place of the helmet speakers.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I recently purchased the Scala Rider Q2 headsets.
Just got back from a 12 hour day of riding with my wife. For my purposes, I must say I am very pleased. Battery life, intercom functionability all exceeded my expectations.
While I have not yet paired it via bluetooth to a GPS, pairing to our respective phones was easy and very easy to use.
The two available methods to get the XM's sound to the Q2 will be via the XM's FM modulator or the head phone out jack to the MP3 jack on the Q2 unit's base.
In either case - and here is the one however - the quarter-sized speakers are great for reproducing the mid range of sound, but sound 'thin' when reproducing music. And, unfortunatley, they are hard-wired to the helmet's main unit.
Bike to bike communication is advertised at 1,640 feet. But it's only solid for a couple hundred yards.

 

[fastfraser]

I recently purchased the Scala Rider Q2 headsets.
Just got back from a 12 hour day of riding with my wife. For my purposes, I must say I am very pleased. Battery life, intercom functionability all exceeded my expectations.
While I have not yet paired it via bluetooth to a GPS, pairing to our respective phones was easy and very easy to use.
The two available methods to get the XM's sound to the Q2 will be via the XM's FM modulator or the head phone out jack to the MP3 jack on the Q2 unit's base.
In either case - and here is the one however - the quarter-sized speakers are great for reproducing the mid range of sound, but sound 'thin' when reproducing music. And, unfortunatley, they are hard-wired to the helmet's main unit.
Bike to bike communication is advertised at 1,640 feet. But it's only solid for a couple hundred yards.

:agree:Have the same set-up and bike to bike 1/4 mile at best ,line of sight only.

 

[hevnbound]

Check this out http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=29

It does everything you asked for and more. Only drawback is connections (wires). However, I've learned to handle it by either attaching it to my belt or, putting it in my tankbag.

If you think it is something you might want to consider, let me know - I'm selling mine and I have everything that goes with it: Cords, helmet speakers, ear plug speaker adapter, power adapter, GMRS radio, CB radio, etc., etc.

 

[BajaRon]

Check this out http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=29

It does everything you asked for and more. Only drawback is connections (wires). However, I've learned to handle it by either attaching it to my belt or, putting it in my tankbag.

If you think it is something you might want to consider, let me know - I'm selling mine and I have everything that goes with it: Cords, helmet speakers, ear plug speaker adapter, power adapter, GMRS radio, CB radio, etc., etc.

Look interesting. Wires are not necessarily bad. Especially if you are self contained so you don't have to disconnect from the bike every time. What do you want for the setup?

 

[vendit]

Check this out http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=29

It does everything you asked for and more. Only drawback is connections (wires). However, I've learned to handle it by either attaching it to my belt or, putting it in my tankbag.

If you think it is something you might want to consider, let me know - I'm selling mine and I have everything that goes with it: Cords, helmet speakers, ear plug speaker adapter, power adapter, GMRS radio, CB radio, etc., etc.

I am looking for some sort of audio/GPS device for my Spyder. I am curious about this JCM unit......Did you like it? Is the volume loud enough for music when going 70mph? How well does the built in FM tuner work?

I see you had yours for sale....did you not like it, or find another system that you like better?
Any comments would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Mike

 

[patdcop]

http://www.spoiledbiker.com/product1506.html

 

[docdoru]

http://www.spoiledbiker.com/product1506.html

welcome

 

[irish2themax]

I also have the Scala Rider Q2 but not the "team" set...just individual since I don't ride two up. I have it Bluetooth synched with both my cell phone and my Zumo 660 GPS. I am going to run both my iPod and my Midland GMRS radio through the mp3 port using a splitter. That way everything will play through the headset

http://www.spoiledbiker.com/product1506.html

The price for the Midland GMRS (which is what I'm getting) on this site is listed as $81.99 but it is only $68.24 at [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1000VP4-50-Channel-Waterproof-Rechargeable/dp/B001WMFYH4/ref=pd_cp_e_1"]this site[/ame]

 

[spyder3rdr]

I just ordered the new ... BlueAnt Interphone F4 ... got it from RevZilla.com for 225.00 delivered ... there is a video with all the info @ webbikeworld.com

 

[BumbleBee]

I placed my pre-order last week on the Scala Rider G4 Powerset, contains two, paired units ready for use,

(4-way intercom conference mode between 2 bikers and their passengers or between 3 bikers with a range of up to 1 mile (full duplex)

http://www.she-rides.com/Scala+Rider+G4+Powerset+Bluetooth+Motorcycle+Headsets-p-CS0003.html

 

[sabunim5]

Saw this review posted today. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/interphone-f4/ There are other system reviews on this website.