Thoughts on mc speakers, anyone use...

[joebgd]

If I want music when I ride I put in one ear bud so I can hear around me.
I can't imagine a speaker loud enough to hear while riding. I know some bikes have them. I'm really just being curious I'll most likely stick w my ear bud. If I could have a speaker at a moderate volume and still hear it I'd consider it.

 

[Mailman]

Have you considered helmet speakers? There are very many models out there, they have slim designs and tuck right into your ear pockets, you can listen to music without blocking out external sounds. Here is just a sampling,

https://www.bestreviews.guide/helme...MI18mpiebo6gIVviCtBh0xtAH5EAAYAiAAEgKaR_D_BwE

 

[thuban]

I'm running this little puppy, as is the son-in-law.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3MYKQ...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Good range and works well with his phone. My little MP4 player won't connect for some reason. Probably the player. I have these in all three of my helmets. They are a big plus for safety! This is the unit on my summer helmet. I cut off the mounting lug on all the units and use velcro. Holds real well.

Some of these come with mini-USB and some with type 3, so look out for that.

 

[joebgd]

Oh, nice, I never imagined they work so well. I'm going to look into this. I'm glad I asked now.

 

[ThatXS650Guy]

I use one of these helmets for longer rides. Unfortunately they have been out of stock for some time. Too bad since it is a concept that works really well.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I just finished installing a wired-in headset/mic into a new helmet.

Got distracted reading some instructions, and found *this* sneaked into my helmet...

 

[Mailman]

I just finished installing a wired-in headset/mic into a new helmet.

Got distracted reading some instructions, and found *this* sneaked into my helmet...

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Ahhh.....a new neck warmer!

 

[thuban]

I really like the helmets with the clear and tinted shields too!

 

[MaxPete]

I have a Cardo PackTalk Bold Bluetooth / dynamic mesh system in my helmet:

• Intercom w. other riders (like you are in the car with them)
• FM radio (six preset stations)
• links with my phone for music / podcasts / navigation instruction and once or twice a phone call (the other party had NO idea I was riding a motorcycle while on the call)

The system is totally wireless, has awesome sound and I have no problem hearing traffic and things like sirens etc.

I’ve tried a couple of other BT systems and the PackTalk is a wee bit speedy but IMO, well worth it for the excellent audio quality. It’s totally waterproof (others like the SENA systems aren’t BTW), it’s easy to install - plus I don’t add to urban noise pollution by being yet another jerk blasting my music at people who almost certainly don’t want to hear it.

Pete

 

[thuban]

Hahaha. I'm gona need a translator for this! "Cardo PackTalk Bold Bluetooth / dynamic mesh system in my helmet:"

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I have a Cardo PackTalk Bold ...

Thanx for the tip, Pete.
Added this to my headset research...

 

[MaxPete]

....as I say, they are a wee bit spendy but right now, the Cardo PackTalk is right at the top of the heap according to every single review I can find.

The feature I like the best are the voice commands. Once I turn it on,it auto-links to my phone and then I never touch any buttons till I shut it off. Here are some example commands (and they all start with “Hey Cardo” - otherwise they don’t work):

• Hey Cardo - radio on”
• Hey Cardo - next station”
• “Hey Cardo - volume up (or down)”
• “Hey Cardo - music on”
• “Hey Cardo - next track”
• etc.

The commands are pretty intuitive - but you must use their exact wording. If you do that they work like a charm.

Pete

 

[DaveO]

Hahaha. I'm gona need a translator for this! "Cardo PackTalk Bold Bluetooth / dynamic mesh system in my helmet:"

I'm with you Thuban, Try this

I'm gobsmacked. It's like Isaac Asimov re-wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycling.

 

[MaxPete]

Now for the rest of the story:
I ride most often with forum member Lakeview and occasionally also with TotalFool and while I can link to both of them, they cannot seem to link to each other, so we still have to work out that little wrinkle.

otherwise - all good.
Pete

 

[thuban]

Well, I'll be. I hope it just auto hooks to other Cardo systems and not to the cage drivers phone.

 

[MaxPete]

Well, I'll be. I hope it just auto hooks to other Cardo systems and not to the cage drivers phone.

No, you can only link it to one phone and you must follow a specific procedure for the initial setup link - after that the phone linkup is automatic every time you startup the PackTalk unit.