Helmet microphones

[thearcticsea]

My friend was interested in buying some kind of headset that would allow him to talk to other riders that are using the same headset. I was useless, but I told him I'd ask you folks on here if you knew of any good products? Thanks!

 

[TC_Dick]

I used a setup from midland with CB radios on a trip to mexico, worked pretty well.

headset:

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-AVPH2-Closed-Helment-Headset/dp/B000CMGJ0G

radio:

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT10...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1258931407&sr=1-1

I got those radios because they are waterproof and can be run with either the included rechargable batteries or with AA batteries. Also, the headset comes with a bar-mount push-to-talk setup.

 

[KingBear]

I've considered an intercom as well, and I'm looking at the Chatterbox system...
http://www.amazon.com/XBi2-Rider-Wi...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1258937198&sr=1-3

 

[fishonline]

I use a Blueant Interphone motorcycle kit rider to pillion, but they can be used bike to bike supposedly.
They say they can be used up to 130km/hr, but over 100 the Speedmaster is too loud.
http://www.blueant.com.au/products/headsets/interphone/index.php

 

[innominate]

reviews of some intercom systems here http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/bluetooth-intercom.htm

 

[marthruxton]

I know my comments are not directly related to the topic. I apologise for that.
I have never wanted any sort of ear piece with music or someone talking to me. When I am riding, it is ALONE time. I concentrate on what I am doing and just clear my mind. Should someone need to say something to me they can reach me, (mabye) on the phone or just talk to me when I stop.
I have always felt that this alone time is one of the advantages of my hobby.

 

[BlueJ]

... I'm looking at the Chatterbox system...

We use Chatterbox. We've got the bike-to-bike system, non-bluetooth (because we didn't have bluetooth phones then). Works pretty well - we tried the helmet mounted bracket for the radio but it looked so goofy, we put the radios in our tank bags. We both run full-face helmets, but with no windscreen, the road and wind noise above about 70mph makes it hard to hear. But you can certainly hear enough to know to slow down to chat. Range varies depending on terrain, but out on the flats we got almost 7 miles. It's pretty cool to coordinate interstate truck passing, etc., especially at night when you cannot see your riding partner.

Bonnielass informs me she's got a product review of the system here somewhere.... in reviews perhaps???

 

[niftee]

My wife and I use the scala rider multiset system -

http://www.cardowireless.com/US/MultiSet

Very good sound quality, I can even hear over the high speed wind noise.

 

[sgt brad]

x2 on the scala multiset. did a 3600 mile trip with a buddy and they work great. ran out of battery only 2x and that was because we forgot to fully charge them the night before.

 

[Shamus]

My buddy and I use the cheap Motocomm system which can be used with the FRS radios. You know the ones, the Motorola or Midland family walkie talkie style radios. We started using them on ATV trips to warn each other about hazards and turns when we were spread out from dust. We decided to use them for MC rides because my buddy would miss turns and it would take me miles to get his attention to turn around. The radios work well below 75mph, but wind noise makes it hard to hear everything above that. You can, like someone else said hear enough to slow down if you need to hear better. For $50 for the system plus another $35 if you want to incorporate your music into the system, it was a good way for us to go.

Rick