Best Intercom for the $ ????
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,698
Likes: 11
From: Longview, Washington
Best Intercom for the $ ????
My wife and I are taking off on a 2500 mile trip in a couple weeks. I'd like to have an intercom for the trip but I don't want to spend $500 for a complete system. Can anyone recommend a system. Sure would be nice to have a wireless but I don't think there are any around for that price. Please help.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,378
Likes: 1
From: Boise, Idaho
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
Trust me! You get exactly what you pay for!! I tried the cheap ones, and all I did was waste my money. Finally, got a J&M intercom (no CB or anything, just the intercom) for my WG. mounts in my saddlebag and works flawlessly. with the headsets, it is a bit spendy, but if you want something that actually works, this is the way to go.
http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=14
http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=14
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,698
Likes: 11
From: Longview, Washington
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
ORIGINAL: willett58
Scala driver makes a blue tooth intercom set up. Give them a looksey!
Scala driver makes a blue tooth intercom set up. Give them a looksey!
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=SCL
Thanks for the tip anyway.
Since I have two bikes and we occasionally ride 2 up on the XL, I may get this usit. I know that the reviews are weak for these but it may work OK for as much as we will be using it.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...asp?Item=CB-50
Steve
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 507
Likes: 1
From: Torrance, CA.
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
We use the Chatterbox FRS X2 unit. I do recommend it. The unit works well and I can use my Ipod with it.
I don't like the way that the mic attaches to my helmet. It rides too low and catches on the collar of my jacket when I look to make a lane change.(I have a 3/4 Bell helmet) My wifes helmet is "shorter", and she dosen't mind the mic on hers.
The unit is basically useless above 65mph due to the wind noise. We both wear custom fitting ear plugs with the speaker mounted in the helmet, so maybe it you didn't wear earplugs it would work better at higher speeds.
I use the push to talk because when using the voice activated system, it will tend to cut in and out a lot at all speeds because of the sound from the Reinharts or the wind. I put the PTT on left belt loop and we can each easily reach it.
Sorry for the long reply, but I hope it helps.
Craig
I don't like the way that the mic attaches to my helmet. It rides too low and catches on the collar of my jacket when I look to make a lane change.(I have a 3/4 Bell helmet) My wifes helmet is "shorter", and she dosen't mind the mic on hers.
The unit is basically useless above 65mph due to the wind noise. We both wear custom fitting ear plugs with the speaker mounted in the helmet, so maybe it you didn't wear earplugs it would work better at higher speeds.
I use the push to talk because when using the voice activated system, it will tend to cut in and out a lot at all speeds because of the sound from the Reinharts or the wind. I put the PTT on left belt loop and we can each easily reach it.
Sorry for the long reply, but I hope it helps.
Craig
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,698
Likes: 11
From: Longview, Washington
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
ORIGINAL: Steelknee57
We use the Chatterbox FRS X2 unit. I do recommend it. The unit works well and I can use my Ipod with it.
I don't like the way that the mic attaches to my helmet. It rides too low and catches on the collar of my jacket when I look to make a lane change.(I have a 3/4 Bell helmet) My wifes helmet is "shorter", and she dosen't mind the mic on hers.
The unit is basically useless above 65mph due to the wind noise. We both wear custom fitting ear plugs with the speaker mounted in the helmet, so maybe it you didn't wear earplugs it would work better at higher speeds.
I use the push to talk because when using the voice activated system, it will tend to cut in and out a lot at all speeds because of the sound from the Reinharts or the wind. I put the PTT on left belt loop and we can each easily reach it.
Sorry for the long reply, but I hope it helps.
Craig
We use the Chatterbox FRS X2 unit. I do recommend it. The unit works well and I can use my Ipod with it.
I don't like the way that the mic attaches to my helmet. It rides too low and catches on the collar of my jacket when I look to make a lane change.(I have a 3/4 Bell helmet) My wifes helmet is "shorter", and she dosen't mind the mic on hers.
The unit is basically useless above 65mph due to the wind noise. We both wear custom fitting ear plugs with the speaker mounted in the helmet, so maybe it you didn't wear earplugs it would work better at higher speeds.
I use the push to talk because when using the voice activated system, it will tend to cut in and out a lot at all speeds because of the sound from the Reinharts or the wind. I put the PTT on left belt loop and we can each easily reach it.
Sorry for the long reply, but I hope it helps.
Craig
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,813
Likes: 6
From: Rio Grande Valley-Texas
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
ORIGINAL: sifularson
Yes, it is interesting. Although it works through a cell phone so you have to "conference" call you passenger on the cell phone to talk with them. Doesn't sound like it's what I am looking for. Wish there was a wireless intercom which is direct from rider to passenger.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=SCL
Thanks for the tip anyway.
Since I have two bikes and we occasionally ride 2 up on the XL, I may get this usit. I know that the reviews are weak for these but it may work OK for as much as we will be using it.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...asp?Item=CB-50
Steve
ORIGINAL: willett58
Scala driver makes a blue tooth intercom set up. Give them a looksey!
Scala driver makes a blue tooth intercom set up. Give them a looksey!
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=SCL
Thanks for the tip anyway.
Since I have two bikes and we occasionally ride 2 up on the XL, I may get this usit. I know that the reviews are weak for these but it may work OK for as much as we will be using it.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...asp?Item=CB-50
Steve
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 472
Likes: 1
From: NE CT.
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
I'm looking into BlueAnt interphone. www.blueantwireless.combut you'll need two.
Ratkiller
Ratkiller
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,939
Likes: 3
From: TX
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
We have the Scala Rider "Team Set" too. I really like it. It is primarily a rider / passanger intercom (bluetooth), but as was mentioned above, it can be paired with a phone. I also have a Zumo 550 and have my phone and headset paired with the Zumo, so it also allows you to make or accept phone calls if ya want. One cool thing is that caller ID info displays on the Zumo screen and you can answer or ignore the call by touching a button on the Zumo touch screen. All the while, the phone is in a saddlebag...... pretty sweet!
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,698
Likes: 11
From: Longview, Washington
RE: Best Intercom for the $ ????
ORIGINAL: PhilM
We have the Scala Rider "Team Set" too. I really like it. It is primarily a rider / passanger intercom (bluetooth), but as was mentioned above, it can be paired with a phone. I also have a Zumo 550 and have my phone and headset paired with the Zumo, so it also allows you to make or accept phone calls if ya want. One cool thing is that caller ID info displays on the Zumo screen and you can answer or ignore the call by touching a button on the Zumo touch screen. All the while, the phone is in a saddlebag...... pretty sweet!
We have the Scala Rider "Team Set" too. I really like it. It is primarily a rider / passanger intercom (bluetooth), but as was mentioned above, it can be paired with a phone. I also have a Zumo 550 and have my phone and headset paired with the Zumo, so it also allows you to make or accept phone calls if ya want. One cool thing is that caller ID info displays on the Zumo screen and you can answer or ignore the call by touching a button on the Zumo touch screen. All the while, the phone is in a saddlebag...... pretty sweet!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cardo...QQcmdZViewItem