Bluetooth Headset

[CNC Nut]

Hey All,
I'm looking at buying a bluetooth headset, mainly to listen to mp3 player, phone and gps. But also, of course for bike to bike intercom. I am leaning towards the Cardo Scala Rider PackTalk. Can you tell me what you guys are using and any positive or negative experiences you have had. Thanks. Mike

[2wheelsforme]

I'm sure the Scala is a fine piece of equipment but it is pricey. I 'am trying the cheap route right now with a piece of what I usually call chinese junk. It is a BT intercom headset from gearbest. https://www.gearbest.com/bt-intercom-headset-_gear/ I have only tried it at home so far but works good. Today will be the first on the road test. I think I paid 39 but it is on sale right now for 29 and for the low cost I figured it was worth a try.

[Av8er]

Everyone I ride with has Sena headsets. They work great and sound decent. You will not get great sound for music from any of them but they sound fine.

[willtill]

I'm sure the Scala is a fine piece of equipment but it is pricey. I 'am trying the cheap route right now with a piece of what I usually call chinese junk. It is a BT intercom headset from gearbest. https://www.gearbest.com/bt-intercom-headset-_gear/ I have only tried it at home so far but works good. Today will be the first on the road test. I think I paid 39 but it is on sale right now for 29 and for the low cost I figured it was worth a try.


That is a steal of a deal for that price. Even if it only lasts a couple of years.... wow! :shock: Tell us the range you get with it.

[lloydmoore1]

Sena 20s
.works great for GPS,phone and talking to other riders
.very easy set up.
.great battery life.
.guick charge.
.range is good as long as you are in sight.
I never use it for music so can not comment

I have had mine for 2 years and if had the choice I would still buy the same unit.

[CNC Nut]

Sena 20s
.works great for GPS,phone and talking to other riders
.very easy set up.
.great battery life.
.guick charge.
.range is good as long as you are in sight.
I never use it for music so can not comment

I have had mine for 2 years and if had the choice I would still buy the same unit.

I looked into the Sena line. A lot of complaints about water damage and poor customer service. Have you had any problems in the wet?
On a side note; I see you're in Oromocto. I'm originally from Fredericton and my wife is from Upper Gagetown. Are you originally from there?

[CNC Nut]

I'm sure the Scala is a fine piece of equipment but it is pricey. I 'am trying the cheap route right now with a piece of what I usually call chinese junk. It is a BT intercom headset from gearbest. https://www.gearbest.com/bt-intercom-headset-_gear/ I have only tried it at home so far but works good. Today will be the first on the road test. I think I paid 39 but it is on sale right now for 29 and for the low cost I figured it was worth a try.

I checked these out too. The main problem I see with these is they can't connect with Sena or Scala Rider headsets. The Senas and Scala Rider units can pair with different brands of headsets. This would be useful at rallies like Cortez :icon_biggrin:

[scoplin]

I do like my Sena 20s's, I did have one stop working while under warranty and they did replace the unit eventually but it certainly was an exercise in aggregation and patience. I went back and forth with them via email and on the phone, the whole process took about 5 weeks to get another unit in hand under warranty. I can't speak for its durability in wet conditions as I have only been caught a couple of times in very light rain with them and my madstad kept them from getting wet at all.

[2wheelsforme]

Sena is not used widely around here. I know no one but see a sport bike guy with one sometimes. The Southern Cruisers I ride with use CBs, lots of GWs and dress HDs and several aftermarket units installed. My Garmin and the bike plays my music from several sources including my phone via BT and the speakers work well. So I just hope for phone use out of this cheap thing.

[crossbowme]

Sorry for asking a stupid question. If you use Sena don't you give up your bikes stereo system because you don't have a wired helmet and plug in to the bike?

[ReserveBum]

Sorry for asking a stupid question. If you use Sena don't you give up your bikes stereo system because you don't have a wired helmet and plug in to the bike?
Yes, unless you use an additional bluetooth adapter. One of the members just commented on that setup but I cant remember where. If you use the sena alone you can get phone, gps, and your music (itunes, pandora etc) Can also interface with xm i believe. I have the sena20 and no issues so far. Great for traveling with a companion. No need for hand signals!

[lloydmoore1]

I looked into the Sena line. A lot of complaints about water damage and poor customer service. Have you had any problems in the wet?
On a side note; I see you're in Oromocto. I'm originally from Fredericton and my wife is from Upper Gagetown. Are you originally from there?

I have not had any problems with it in the rain and I have rode any many rain storms.
Small world, both my wife and I are retired military and originally from Newfoundland. We have lived in Oromocto since 1993 and don't plan on moving. I enjoy the small town living.
If you are ever in the area give me a shout.

[lloydmoore1]

Sorry for asking a stupid question. If you use Sena don't you give up your bikes stereo system because you don't have a wired helmet and plug in to the bike?

No my sena speakers in my helmet don't interfere with me listening to the bikes stero system.
I always have the bikes radio on and the volume is at 20 and I have no issues hearing it. When someone talks to me on the sena it goes through the helmet and I still hear them over the bike stereo system or I just mute the stereo for a few seconds.

[shortleg0521]

Yes, unless you use an additional bluetooth adapter. One of the members just commented on that setup but I cant remember where. If you use the sena alone you can get phone, gps, and your music (itunes, pandora etc) Can also interface with xm i believe. I have the sena20 and no issues so far. Great for traveling with a companion. No need for hand signals!
Sena has a device called a SM 10 that you plug your headset jack into giving you the ability to make and get calls.
Also to listen to any music source the bike plays through the headset.
They also have a new one that transmitts so you can use your cb by wy of bluetooth.
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