headsets

[bulldog1111]

Does anybody have the scala rider teamset headsets, and if so do you like them. I am looking for some type of wireless headset to just talk to passenger, and get instructions for gps. Perfer wireless type.

Thanks

 

[FRR]

I've never fully understood why Goldwing riders ever need headsets for intercom purposes. Wings are so quiet that talking with a passenger has never been a problem, unless the radio is blasting. Even on my Harley I never seemed to have an issue with speaking to my passenger and it makes much more noise than my Wing trike. Seems like they would be more trouble than they are worth.

How about hearing from the folks that have done both?

 

[jackthemachinist]

Does anybody have the scala rider teamset headsets, and if so do you like them. ....

Yes, my wife and I have a set. We like them for communication, we can converse at normal speaking levels. One thing to watch out for is excessive wind noise in the mic. Mic placement is kinda critical, takes a little practice. My wife has used the wired connection to an MP3 player. It seems to work fine, but she doesn't use it all that much. The blue tooth rider to passenger works great. It's fully duplex so both can talk at the same time. We've never tried using it with a GPS. We just leave the units attached to our helmets, and recharge the batteries each nite. (The battery pack is removable.)

 

[Doug Nie]

I tried the Scala, but went back to the J&M, it didn't allow me to use the bluetooth to transmit the XM from my Zumo 550 to the helmet. Have friends that like their Scala. Just prefer using the Honda intercom. I had Sierra Electronics add an aux outlet to my GL1500 radio.

 

[hbrogan57]

Well, for me anyway, I use an intercom as my hearing is almost gone and it actually assists me in hearing the better half when she says something without being forced to scream in my ear. So, although the Goldwing IS a quiet ride, that silence doesn't replace a hearing loss.

I've never fully understood why Goldwing riders ever need headsets for intercom purposes. Wings are so quiet that talking with a passenger has never been a problem, unless the radio is blasting. Even on my Harley I never seemed to have an issue with speaking to my passenger and it makes much more noise than my Wing trike. Seems like they would be more trouble than they are worth.

How about hearing from the folks that have done both?

 

[bulldog1111]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have a hearing problem also..Will debate on it a while and then decide whether too try somekind of headset or not.

Thanks again.

 

[hbrogan57]

Honestly, I always said that I would never use one. But, when my hearing started to fail I found that hearing the passenger, EVEN ON A GOLDWING, was becoming harder and harder. After a few unnecessary rest stops to find out what was being said, I decided to try an inexpensive set. Well, the help it provided proved to be worth the added expense. So, on my next big bike, a Valkyrie Interstate, I made darn sure that a full set was installed before I rode it home.

On my trike I had to order a set and install it myself. A bit of a pain but well worth the savings on having someone else do it.

Shop around and see what will work for you. There are many, MANY different brands available. I am quite sure that some of the folks here will chime in with what they use.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have a hearing problem also..Will debate on it a while and then decide whether too try somekind of headset or not.

Thanks again.

 

[Konrad]

Well, for me anyway, I use an intercom as my hearing is almost gone and it actually assists me in hearing the better half when she says something without being forced to scream in my ear. So, although the Goldwing IS a quiet ride, that silence doesn't replace a hearing loss.

Glad to see I'm not the "Lone Ranger" here. I bought my 2006 GL1800 used with full navigation and audio including CD changer and have never even learned to use the audio because of my abysmal hearing (I wear two hearing aids). Indeed, on long trips I put the hearing aids in the dashboard cubby so I don't have to hear the amplified road noise. That way there's just enough hearing left to hear the siren of an approaching ambulance or emergency vehicle. Or LEO cruiser. Ahem. So I'm wondering how a Bluetooth headset might work for me for the GPS and the "Ride of the Valkyrie" on long desert roads.

 

[hbrogan57]

Mine does pretty good in assisting with other sounds as well. The mic picks up enough other sounds that I am always aware of any approaching emergency vehicles. Usually I see the flashing lights LONG before I actually hear the sirens.......

Glad to see I'm not the "Lone Ranger" here. I bought my 2006 GL1800 used with full navigation and audio including CD changer and have never even learned to use the audio because of my abysmal hearing (I wear two hearing aids). Indeed, on long trips I put the hearing aids in the dashboard cubby so I don't have to hear the amplified road noise. That way there's just enough hearing left to hear the siren of an approaching ambulance or emergency vehicle. Or LEO cruiser. Ahem. So I'm wondering how a Bluetooth headset might work for me for the GPS and the "Ride of the Valkyrie" on long desert roads.

 

[oldbear]

We used a scala teamset a few years ago when I had and FJR. It was way better than nothing, BUT, in our case anyway, did not work anywhere near as well as the "wired" honda setup. The big issue for us was getting the mike's to "pick up" when you started to speak. Also, ours would "drop" in the middle of a conversation. When we got a bike with a wired intercom, I immediately went with J&M headsets in new Nolan helmets, and have been VERY satisified. With the above stated, the wireless system I had was purchased in 2008. They may be a lot better now, I simply do not know. I can only tell you that we were disappointed in the performance of our scala system... Your results may vary...

 

[bulldog1111]

Merry Christmas everyone. Well I decided to go with the ed-sets 3G. Didn't really want the wired type but they had good reviews and service.

 

[dadorfman]

I am very interested in this thread. I, too, wear hearing aids. Riding solo, I wear ear plugs to preserve my hearing. To hear GPS directions, I have the GPS wired to an amp with speakers.* Even with the ear plugs, I can understand the directions. I have tried in-helmet speakers, but could not hear anything through the plugs. Could not put on fullfaced without dislodging ear buds. Now that my wife will be riding 2-up with me on the trike, we need a communications system.

Both of us wear full-faced helmets. Willing to consideration wired or wireless. Must communicate with GPS using Bluetooth. Willing to forego ear plugs while riding 2-up. Already have AM/FM/CD in faring, but it has no separate output jack bypassing speakers. Don't think we will need inter-bike communications.
Are the wind noise problems reduced by full-face helmets?
All comments and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

David
Richmond, VA
2007 C90 Lehman Jackal

 

[Konrad]

I am very interested in this thread. I, too, wear hearing aids. Riding solo, I wear ear plugs to preserve my hearing. To hear GPS directions, I have the GPS wired to an amp with speakers.* Even with the ear plugs, I can understand the directions. I have tried in-helmet speakers, but could not hear anything through the plugs. Could not put on fullfaced without dislodging ear buds. Now that my wife will be riding 2-up with me on the trike, we need a communications system.

Both of us wear full-faced helmets. Willing to consideration wired or wireless. Must communicate with GPS using Bluetooth. Willing to forego ear plugs while riding 2-up. Already have AM/FM/CD in faring, but it has no separate output jack bypassing speakers. Don't think we will need inter-bike communications.
Are the wind noise problems reduced by full-face helmets?
All comments and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

David
Richmond, VA
2007 C90 Lehman Jackal

Hi, David: I wear an open-faced helmet (a Bell) with a drop-down face shield. It covers my ears quite snugly and I can actually leave my hearing aids turned on (on the lowest setting) as the helmet cuts the troublesome noise very well! When I ride with just a ball cap I take the aids out entirely because of road and wind noise. (Yes, I KNOW I shouldn't do that!) I'm thinking about the Bluetooth in-helmet speakers - can't stand wires.

 

[hbrogan57]

Personally, I'll stick with the wired setup. Less chance of losing connectivity in the middle of a conversation and, also, less chance of outside interference. Which CAN happen. Contrary to popular belief.

Hi, David: I wear an open-faced helmet (a Bell) with a drop-down face shield. It covers my ears quite snugly and I can actually leave my hearing aids turned on (on the lowest setting) as the helmet cuts the troublesome noise very well! When I ride with just a ball cap I take the aids out entirely because of road and wind noise. (Yes, I KNOW I shouldn't do that!) I'm thinking about the Bluetooth in-helmet speakers - can't stand wires.

 

[jnorth]

I have used both wireless and wired on my gold wing trike. I like the wired much better. Seems the wired is louder and works every time. Wife likes either one. I too have hearing loss and the wired works better for my hearing her talking to me.

 

[Chumbly]

What I use...love 'em...even with hearing aids-
http://www.imc-motorcom.ca/content/products.php?catalog=01_2&language=en

 

[hbrogan57]

I feel like I would be lost without mine. Rode for a while without it and couldn't understand what I did before I had one. REALLY comes in handy when your hearing has gone down the tubes. ((too many rock concerts I guess)).......

 

[bulldog1111]

I decided to go with the ed-sets 3g. Got them in 3 days,a lot quicker than I expected. Will install them later and let you know how I like them.Thinging about different helments.



Thanks for the comments, Jimmy.

 

[hbrogan57]

Good Luck!!!!! I installed mine myself. Wasn't a big deal. We have a 3/4 helmets. Hope to hear soon how you like them!!!!!

I decided to go with the ed-sets 3g. Got them in 3 days,a lot quicker than I expected. Will install them later and let you know how I like them.Thinging about different helments.



Thanks for the comments, Jimmy.

 

[Comanche]

Don't understand the logic in this thread. The one time I don't have to listen to my wife is when I am riding. LOL. What am I missing?

 

[hbrogan57]

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Don't understand the logic in this thread. The one time I don't have to listen to my wife is when I am riding. LOL. What am I missing?

 

[bulldog1111]

Well need some help. Installed ed-sets in one helment, pluged into drivers hookup turned on audio, worked fine for about a minute.Tried i-com, cb ,radio fine then nothing working but the inter com I think. Went too the passenger side, the hookup on it ismessed up cannot plug in, bought trike used in Aug.I was just wondering if it could be a fuse or something else.I don't know much about them. Also how hard is it too change out the passenger hookup.thought about maybe splicine the wire and just putting on the end plug in.

Thanks Jimmy.

 

[bulldog1111]

Update, found out the problem with sound not coming througt the headsets.I didn't have it on headsets, I was pushing buttons and hit audio and it went to speakers.Like I said I am new too this. Still would like suggestions on the passenger hook up that is messed up, will not plug in. How much trouble too change out, or would it work too splice wire and put new hook up there.

Thanks Jimmy....

 

[hbrogan57]

Use splicing as a last resort. First try and find an adapter. Most radio places should have something you can use. ((radio shack)) Of course you'll need the helmet AND the bike to make sure you get the right one.

Update, found out the problem with sound not coming througt the headsets.I didn't have it on headsets, I was pushing buttons and hit audio and it went to speakers.Like I said I am new too this. Still would like suggestions on the passenger hook up that is messed up, will not plug in. How much trouble too change out, or would it work too splice wire and put new hook up there.

Thanks Jimmy....