Sena vs anything else

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My only riding companion has a Sena. I would like to do voice chat on rides.

Should I:
* Suck up the cost of a Sena unit to guarantee fuss free compatible comms?
* Get away with one of the off brand units (Fodsport M1S for example) and get him to run his Sena in its “talk to peasants” mode for other devices?

[Eddie Hitler]

Been using my Sena for around a year, can't fault it. Haven't used other units so can't comment on that side but its always worked and piss easy to use.

[raesewell]

Watch this video, you may be surprised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXzU7fthtU
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Yamaha FJR 1300 Normanton West Yorkshire

[kgm]

I have used the high end Scala packtalk sets and found them good, even at high speeds. I bought 4 of the Fodsports M1S Pro units. They are about 85% as good and for my use (rider to rider mainly without too much distance between us, pillion Comms and music) I wouldn't pay more they are that good. The scala allowed communication up to about 100mph (with large screens), the M1S allows you to about 70 before the wind noise becomes a problem. Battery life lasts all day in either intercom or Bluetooth music mode (at least 10 hours, I've gone s good bit longer when I forgot to charge it). Audio quality is good. Range is also ok, about 500yards, a bit further if proper line of sight.

For 55 quid they really are excellent. Unless you need particularly high speed Comms or have a large group to connect at once id recommend the Fodsports units.

Edit: Just noticed you want to link to a Sena. I haven't tried this, only like for like.

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