Bluetooth helmet speakers

[Enduro Numpty]

I used to have a Scala Rider Bluetooth communication thingy that ceased to function. No requirement to speak to anyone, listen to music, answer phones etc..

All I want is Bluetooth small speakers in my helmet to allow me to hear the voice instructions from my sat nav. Don't want or need a microphone.

It seems a bit pointless buying something that does all the things I have no requirement for!

Is anyone aware of anything on the market or better still does anyone have any experience of a system?

[weasley]

I'm not saying it's perfect, or the best solution, but here's what I have. A Sony Ericsson MW600 Bluetooth receiver. It is tiny, connects to my iPhone and TomTom Urban Rider and relays instructions and music. It comes with some in-earphones but you can use whatever ones you want as it has a standard 3.5mm socket. You can use it for calls, but you don't have to, nor have I tried. It also has a FM radio built in, which I haven't used on the bike but did use at Fairford airshow to follow the broadcast commentary. It lasts for hours on a single charge (micro-USB plug). I have used it with in-earphones on the bike, which works fine, but am planning to try and find some flat helmet earphones so I can wear earplugs but still hear directions.
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[EdelmiraCling...]

It was first introduced by Honda and properly shown to public during 2004. Right now, it is dangerous to listen to music during the driving (especially bike).

[bugeye_bob]

https://www.absolute-snow.co.uk/V/Outdoor_Tech_Chips_Wireless_Bluetooth_Helmet_Audio-(73726)?Curr=GBP/?keyword=&gclid=Cj0KEQiA5dK0BRCr49qDzILe74UBEiQA_6gA-hyCkosFwPYrFN7GrZRE6Z4PD2YnRggfFTse9vtxhh8aAvT78P8HAQ

Wireless Bluetooth audio speakers for your ski or snowboard helmet.
The Outdoor Tech Chips are high quality wireless Bluetooth headphones designed to be used with compatible ski and snowboard helmets. If you like to ride with your favourite tunes but are fed up with long cables and wires or terrible quality audio then the Outdoor Tech Chips are the answer.

The Chips wireless audio features only one cable to connect the two speakers together. The speakers will then connect to any Bluetooth enabled device including iPhones, iPods, Android phones, smartphones and many more. This then allows you to listen to all your favourite tunes. The simple 2 button setup on the Chips allows you to adjust volume, change tracks, play and pause music and even answer calls on selected smartphones. The button system is so easy that it can be sued with gloves on so there's no more messing around with getting your gloves on and off.

Features Include
Wireless Bluetooth connection to any Bluetooth enabled device
Play your music anywhere on the slopes
Simple 2 button design allows you to adjust volume, change tracks, play and pause music and answer calls
Smartphone compatibility with built in microphone for answering calls
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives up to 10 hours play time
280 Hour standby time on one charge
Sweat and water resistant
Tested to minus 20 degrees Celsius
Wireless up to 32 feet
Compatible with most major helmet brands.

not motorcycle specific, but same principle .

[ScaredyCat]

All I can say is do not buy a Sena 20S

Expensive and shit..



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[Enduro Numpty]

Cheers guys, much appreciated. A bit of time before i need it but thanks for the advice.

[ScaredyCat]

[Enduro Numpty]

I decided to go with this - recommended on another forum.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/800M-Interphone-Bluetooth-BT-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Helmet-Intercom-Headset-Kit-UK-/281802500620?hash=item419cbcea0c:g:T1IAAOSwEetV-mAH

[Enduro Numpty]

[snomag]

Can't recommend anything, but might worth to mention to stay away from the Interphone F series as well.

I had an older one that had to be replaced with a newer version when the pins broke for some reason. Now, the original one wasn't too bad, but not great either. It was "ok" but the price was too hight for it just to be ok.

The replacements however were much worse. Though it was supposed to be much better, the sound quality became terrible, making it really difficult to fully understand the other person. Not to mention how difficult it was to set it up with more than 2 people.

Thank god the the rat/mouse/noideawho ate through it in the storage during the winter.

[t121anf]

Can anyone recommend any bluetooth headphones that are just headphones, no mic etc?

Similar to what you can get for skiing but without the higher price tag.

I want them to be in the helmet rather than in-ear etc.

i.e.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outdoor-Tech-Wireless-Chips-Universal-Helmet-Speakers-NEW-fits-Bern-Giro-Smith-/221893276999?hash=item33a9deb547:g:eBkAAOSwsB9WAVci

[ADSrox0r]

Just did this to my lid the other week for commuting tunes.

I used one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017R3ZOPS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

And a pair of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002GAXWF2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

I've tried in-ear before but it paggers my ears on a long ride so the cheapy over ear Philips were perfect, they're really quite thin and just slotted in between the padding no problem. Bit of velcro to hold them in place and the whole job stays mounted when I take the lid off.

The bluetooth receiver thing is great, mounted it inside in front of my chin it's tiny. And the cool thing is, I can pause/play/turn on & off.....with my chin! USB rechargeable and lasts a week.

Sound is pretty decent too, certainly not stellar but perfectly acceptable and doesn't even lose too much to wind noise at 70+. Not bad at all for under 20 quid.
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[Muscle Bike Rider]

Been using Cardo Scala for a number of years without any problems.
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Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
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[Enduro Numpty]

[c-m]

The old autocom systems were fantastic, especially the microphones. They now do bluetooth systems too now. I would assume they are decent if a bit pricey.

[SinceNow]

[Islander]

[Pigeon]

[SinceNow]

Thanks Pigeon

[pee bee]

Hi Pigeon,
Would these work with a flip front helmet?
Have started investigating Comms for pillion, and these look good.

Thanks

[Pigeon]

[pee bee]

Thanks Pigeon ... I think I'll give it a try.

[Mr Hammers]

[pee bee]

Ordered 2 sets during the week, and fitted// tested them today.
Great fit, and really good for pillion chat and fm radio.

Thanks for the recommendation.