Intercom recommendations

[Motocod]

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been asked before. I'm looking for a rider-to-pillion set-up.

I've used an Autocom system in the past - very good, works well at speed, but I'm not a fan of the wires. I've used a Sena bluetooth system, which works really well until you get up to around 65-70mph. So in other words it's useless if you're doing a long journey with some serious miles involved.

I'd like recommendations for a bluetooth system that works well at speed - up to 100mph would be handy.

I've read bad reviews for Scala. I'm curious to know what people might think about Interphone.

Autocom now do a bluetooth system, but it's £349 for a rider and pillion set-up - roughly twice what you'd pay elsewhere.

Let me know your thoughts!

Nik

[Blackal]

The scala G4 is pretty good , in my opinion.

Rang eis good, battery lasts all day (even on open-mike use).
Charging probably takes only around 6 hours.

I must admit, however - that ours only get used for around 3 weeks each year, but that is around 3,000 miles.

Al

[Motocod]

Thanks for the reply.

What sort of speeds have you used that up to? I wear earplugs, so it needs to be loud enough to be usable at reasonable motorway speeds.

Nik

[Blackal]

Two of us use in-ear monitors. We removed the speakers and wired in a stereo socket for the monitors - which we cable-tied to the root of the boom mic.

The volume and quality of the sound through them is really good- naturally.

(one thing to remember - is that when you chop the cable to the speakers- you are chopping the FM aeriel. )

Plenty of people use the supplied speakers and with careful placement in the helmet - appear to have no problem with volume?

Speeds? I've never had any complaints from others about wind-noise causing problems through my mic, but I can get a lot of wind-noise in my ears when they lift their flip-front visor up. We regularly travel at 85mph on the autoroute - where the choice of helmet and mic position can be quite influential on the wind-noise you are transmitting to your colleagues' ears.

Al

[omg1010]

Bluetooth is state of the art. I would never get back to any of the cable - based intercom systems. If you want to save money I suggest you look for some previous models from Cardo (for example cardo scala teamset) on fleabay for example. Or some used ones ... They will also do the job quite well.

Brgds
Oliver

[tanneman]

We have the Sena SMH10. Can't fault it and it is really easy to set up and operate whilst on the move. You get regular software updates but only if you plug into a laptop or so. The program has a range of settings to enable you to use it either as a full face helmet intercom or open face. That means auto VOX or PTT. Then there is a range of accessories if you fancy expanding the system. It may sound complicated but the basics is very easy and user friendly. All you have is 2 buttons and a jog dial for volume. Fits any helmet. Best is I leave the helmet on when the missus nips into the shop when buying a snack or paying for petrol, I can everything she says, it has got quite range but in supermarkets it gets blocked by the racks at the rear of the shop.

[Motocod]

Thanks for the replies folks.

I currently have a SENA SMH5 that I've used with a previous partner... I like it - nice to use, feels quite "modern" in terms of design, use, construction etc. But just not really loud enough for me. Maybe I need to move the earpads around a bit.

For now we'll probably accept the limitation and just get another SMH5, and maybe then look at something else further down the line.

As it is I'm not expecting us to be doing loads of motorway miles, so hopefully the volume won't be too much of an issue.

[omg1010]

I have the cardo scala teamset. Works well upto about 130/140 kms/h.

Brgds
Oliver

[Blackal]

One thing which perhaps isn't obvious.......

A Sena won't work with a Scala, or any other system.

You and your partner/friends need to have the Same system

Al

[boxerscott]

Thanks for the replies folks.

I currently have a SENA SMH5 that I've used with a previous partner... I like it - nice to use, feels quite "modern" in terms of design, use, construction etc. But just not really loud enough for me. Maybe I need to move the earpads around a bit.

For now we'll probably accept the limitation and just get another SMH5, and maybe then look at something else further down the line.

As it is I'm not expecting us to be doing loads of motorway miles, so hopefully the volume won't be too much of an issue.

Helpful Suggestion... Get a nice convertible car then your partners may hang about a bit longer

[Motocod]

My ex had her own convertible - seems she didn't like bikes as much as she thought!!