Does anyone have this headset? If so, what are your impressions? For my use, I don't think I'll be using all of the functions of something like the Scalarider G9, so I can't really justify spending that much $$. Thanks.
You use your own earbuds, so it depends what you are using. I use the Earfuze custom DIY earphones (www.earfuze.com). They work great.JonnyCinco said:Steve,
you mentioned you used the ear buds. some reviews stated that the sound from the ear buds is not the best. Also, mentioned that the plug for the earbuds is not the best...thoughts?
Yes, that's what I meant (SMH-10). Thanks for the info. I hope I get one that already has the flexible earbud jack.stevepsd said:Do you mean the SMH-10?
If so, I have it and it works GREAT! I use it with my Zumo 665, XM, rider -to- ride and occasionally cell-phone. I have used both the speaker and ear-bud versions. The battery lasts, even being on 12 hours did not kill it.
I like it much, much better than the Scala Rider, mainly due the much larger control knob on the Sena. Super easy to use, no fumbling around trying to make sure you are pressing the correct button or not. Plus the Scala buttons are a royal pain to use with gloves. I returned mine for the Sena.
The volume on the Sena is better, the speakers are larger and thinner so they sound better and don't touch my ears like the thicker ones on the Scala - at least on my XD3.
Try the Fuze Custom earphones, only $35 for the red/blue custom fit kit. 10 minutes and your done. I think they are just as good as the custom ones I had done by.....can't remember, but they were over $125.AVGeek said:I'm another Sena user...I use the earbud clamp, and think its the best thing I have done to my bike. I still have the first gen module (not upgradeable), but will be purchasing a second gen model so that I can expand my options (I currently only use it to stream from my iPhone). I also use custom molded earbuds (got mine from Fit-Ear at AZ Bike Week); I just broke one of them and have gone back to Skull Candy's while they are being repaired; I've noticed that I run the volume higher and the seal isn't as good as the custom units.
I received my Fuze earphones yesterday. All went smoothly and they fit great. I made a 'slight' modification though. I'm glad I listened to the earbuds before molding them into the compound, because my ears found the sould quality a bit tinny. A quick trip to the local audio/electronics store solved that. I picked up a pair of higher-end Panasonic ear buds that have much richer sound quality throughout the entire range. They molded into the compound without issue and sound great. Thanks for the link. Now I have to order the earbud helmet clamp...darn you anyway, Steve!stevepsd said:Try the Fuze Custom earphones, only $35 for the red/blue custom fit kit. 10 minutes and your done. I think they are just as good as the custom ones I had done by.....can't remember, but they were over $125.
I was skeptical at first, but the earphones are really nice (unless you have small ear canals) and they have nice reinforced cords.
www.earfuze.com
You must have the older style, with the rigid connector for the earbuds.Checkswrecks said:The second failure has been withan earbud clamp. The earbuds plug into a connector that hangs lower than the bottom of the helmet. I am extremely careful to not smack or snag the connector, yet it has still broken where it goes into the clamp. I've now read about otherpeople having the same failure. I spoke with Sena about a replacement a week ago and was told that these are out of stock. For a basic part, my guess is that they have recognized the vulneravility.
I had some very expensive musician ear phones made and they were so sensitive, every time my jacket or helmet liner touched the earphone or cord, I could hear it in the speaker. Great sounds other wise and I use them when working with noisy equipment.stevepsd said:Try the Fuze Custom earphones, only $35 for the red/blue custom fit kit. 10 minutes and your done. I think they are just as good as the custom ones I had done by.....can't remember, but they were over $125.
I was skeptical at first, but the earphones are really nice (unless you have small ear canals) and they have nice reinforced cords.
www.earfuze.com
How so?Rustykfd said:That "new" plug is a lot weaker than the old hard one. I've worn one out in less than 2 months....
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stevepsd said:You must have the older style, with the rigid connector for the earbuds.
THe newer style (I got mine last month) now have a flexible connector and no more issues with it snapping off.