Honda OEM helmet audio set, not worth your time

[jm21ddd15]

: I purchased the audio set from Honda, and am very disappointed. To make the speakers fit in my Shoei Neotex modular helmet, U would have to cut the speakers cavities in the helmet, larger than they come in the helmet shell. I'm not chopping up a $600 helmet for an experiment. Guess I will put them in an older full face, sitting on the shelf. Anyone have a better fitting product for the Shoei? Would appreciate any advice.

[F6B1911]

Good thing you didn't cut the inside of your helmet yet, you'd be more than disappointed.
I did that to mine to make the speakers fit only to find the sound less than expected for a Honda OEM product.... $218.95 down the drain.
I've done quite a bit of "googling" for helmet speakers, nothing I want to experiment with.
Think my next try will be ear plug speakers.

[srt8-in-largo]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Sorry I can't recommend any in-helmet speakers, but fwiw I've been happy with my Klipsch Image S4-II In-Ear Headphones (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008X9Q0JK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

[Limoles]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Sorry I can't recommend any in-helmet speakers, but fwiw I've been happy with my Klipsch Image S4-II In-Ear Headphones (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008X9Q0JK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

Can you connect them to the bike's 5 pin plug ?

[srt8-in-largo]

Can you connect them to the bike's 5 pin plug ?

Yes with an adapter. I got mine from ElectricalConnections.com but I no longer see them on the website. Wingstuff has the adapters too but there's have a cable; I like this one with no cable.

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=8369&str=4

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cG-dSJskfxg/VUGtqAC6G4I/AAAAAAAACvs/S1D9-RRYnC0/s800/5%2520Pin%2520DIN%2520to%25203.5mm%2520Headset%252 0Adapter.jpg

[Limoles]

Yes with an adapter. I got mine from ElectricalConnections.com but I no longer see them on the website. Wingstuff has the adapters too but there's have a cable; I like this one with no cable.

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=8369&str=4

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cG-dSJskfxg/VUGtqAC6G4I/AAAAAAAACvs/S1D9-RRYnC0/s800/5%2520Pin%2520DIN%2520to%25203.5mm%2520Headset%252 0Adapter.jpg

Super - Thank you so much . It is very needed and missing device . I love this Forum !!!

[srt8-in-largo]

Super - Thank you so much . It is very needed and missing device . I love this Forum !!!

:yes: Anytime

[flat6bagger]

When you say Honda OEM,is that the J&M headsets?
I had those installed today and had to have the foam cut back to fit.
They could barely be heard,but after I got home I redid the audio settings and just sitting it made a big difference.
It cost me right at $450 after buying the headsets,the bottom cords and the rear passenger cord that connects to the motorcycle so the passenger can plug in.

[F6B1911]

When you say Honda OEM,is that the J&M headsets?
I had those installed today and had to have the foam cut back to fit.
They could barely be heard,but after I got home I redid the audio settings and just sitting it made a big difference.
I am going to see if it was worth it tomorrow on a ride.
It cost me right at $450 after buying the headsets,the bottom cords and the rear passenger cord that connects to the motorcycle so the passenger can plug in.

The Honda OEM part number is: 08B80-MCA-100, got it from the Honda dealer, came in a "Honda Genuine Accessories" labeled package.
It could be made by J&M, the package also states "Designed exclusively for Honda motorcycles."

[flat6bagger]

Thanks F6B1911.
That is different than my actual J&M sets.
I was pissed all the way home (130 miles) from the dealer because I could not hear anything different from song to song no matter what the volume.
When I got home I read the manual and adjusted the AVC for the headsets.
I just took the bike out for a ride at 75 mph and there is about a 90% difference from what it was coming home.

[BIGLRY]

This is the DIN to 3.5mm headphone adapter for the Honda connector I use that I got off Amazon for $15 a year and a half ago, it has a small pig tail instead of the direct plug. I do like the look of the one srt8-in-largo posted, but the one I have works.:icon_lol:
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http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-headphone-adapter-Honda-Harley-Davidson/dp/B00STRBLTU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1430443152&sr=8-4&keywords=5+Pin+DIN+to+3.5mm+Headset+Adapter

I see now Amazon has the 5 pin DIN to 3.5 adapter for $6 with free shipping (no pig tail).:icon_doh:
http://www.amazon.com/Wentronic-12403-GB-3-5mm-Stereo-Adaptor/dp/B000L0XG78/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1J517R36HBDM0GC0A06H
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Hummm $24.95 at direct line:yikes:

[jm21ddd15]

The Honda OEM part number is: 08B80-MCA-100, got it from the Honda dealer, came in a "Honda Genuine Accessories" labeled package.
It could be made by J&M, the package also states "Designed exclusively for Honda motorcycles."

Not sure if Honda or a sub-contractor made them, I got them at the parts department of my Honda dealer. I put them in a "lesser" quality full face helmet, that had larger ear pockets. Seem to work okay , But will need something for the Shoei soon, heading to the Ozzarks next Thursday.

[RickJ]

This is the DIN to 3.5mm headphone adapter for the Honda connector I use that I got off Amazon for $15 a year and a half ago, it has a small pig tail instead of the direct plug. I do like the look of the one srt8-in-largo posted, but the one I have works.:icon_lol:
13594
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-headphone-adapter-Honda-Harley-Davidson/dp/B00STRBLTU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1430443152&sr=8-4&keywords=5+Pin+DIN+to+3.5mm+Headset+Adapter

I see now Amazon has the 5 pin DIN to 3.5 adapter for $6 with free shipping (no pig tail).:icon_doh:
http://www.amazon.com/Wentronic-12403-GB-3-5mm-Stereo-Adaptor/dp/B000L0XG78/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1J517R36HBDM0GC0A06H
13593


Hummm $24.95 at direct line:yikes:


HA! I ordered one- don't have headphones, don't have speakers just seemed like it made sense to have that when and if (if and when?) Thanks for the link!

[srt8-in-largo]

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Hummm $24.95 at direct line:yikes:

:yes: for the better alternative!

[Blackedout2014]

: I purchased the audio set from Honda, and am very disappointed. To make the speakers fit in my Shoei Neotex modular helmet, U would have to cut the speakers cavities in the helmet, larger than they come in the helmet shell. I'm not chopping up a $600 helmet for an experiment. Guess I will put them in an older full face, sitting on the shelf. Anyone have a better fitting product for the Shoei? Would appreciate any advice.

These fit perfect in all my Shoei helmets. Great fidelity AND phone connection. (Bluetooth)
You wont be sorry.