Bluetooth/Intercoms reviews

[PaulyMan]

I've searched to no avail, so here's the question; which bluetooth and bike to bike intercom system is the most robust and easy to use out there

[PaulyMan]

I forgot to mention, I'm currently checking out the Sena SMH10, interphone bluetooth, and the Scala G4

[Woodie]

Which one do you want?

Blue Tooth or Robust?

The general opinion (consensus?) here has been that BT is not reliable enough for all-day riding, listening, talking.

 

Intercom or Bike-to-Bike?

I have read some users accounts who have been happy with a BT-only bike to bike system. Most strongly prefer the FRS/GMRS setup for B2B. BT seems to be more effective for Rider to Passenger comms (seems obvious, since it's designed for extremely short-range).

 

Until Starcomm bought Autocom, the "typical" (most recommended) setup around here is Autocom (wired) in conjunction with FRS/GMRS. Starcom comes up with a positive, and a few times Baehr (but apparently it's quite pricey).

 

 

[PaulyMan]

thanks for the suggestions. I really prefer non wired, so that's the biggest for BT

[ltljohn]

thanks for the suggestions. I really prefer non wired, so that's the biggest for BT

 

I started out not wanting the wires, but the bluetooth setup only worked for a short range and if I rode with someone else other than my wife there was not Bike to Bike. I went to the Autocom/FRS setup. I am wired but I have longer range and battery life. Lots of riders I know have the FRS setup so there is more versatility in bike to bike.

My $.02

[PaulyMan]

thanks

[BarOne]

I have two Sena SMH10's and went for a 1,000 mile trip with a friend who also had one. In short, they worked great and we loved them. Very easy to pair, sound quality is the best I have heard by a long shot, volume control extremely broad (I wear foam ear pugs and could hear everything well with face shield up and more volume available). The range is a tested 3/4 mile for me but probably longer. B to B, rider to passenger, music through my iPhone, GPS and telephone calls all easy to receive and make. Only time two fingers are needed is at turn on and turn off - 1 button for everything else and one very easy to use and smooth dial for volume. Microphone very flexible with great pick up although a bit shorter than I would prefer. Had a bit of a problem with mine shutting down while at speed in 30º weather. SEMA replacing it at no cost, no questions asked. Still pretty new on the market but I am sold. See reviews on webbikeworld.

 

Liked my autocomm and kenwood set up too but there is no comparing the convenience and versatility between a wired system and a bluetooth, imho.