billmac Posted June 29, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2015 which set would be the best to buy? the Sena SMH10 or Sena10R the R is a little smaller unit with 2 less hours of use and the mikes are different. only $15.00 difference in price so not worried about cost just function and don't think the 2 hour difference in run time before recharging is a big deal. is being smaller harder to use with gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted June 29, 2015 Ordered the SMH10. guess theirs a slight problem with the SMH10r antenna if talking with someone riding on your right side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted June 30, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 30, 2015 You made the right decision. The R without the jog dial is a pain in the ass. I would not get anything without the dial now. Depending on what you needed it for, you might have been ok with the 5 as well. I have the 5 and it is great. Works perfectly. I don't think you can conference with several people at one time and I think you can only connect with 4 other people in total. It works for us with no issues when going person to person. I use mine mostly for music in my full face helmet. I can even take phone calls (only if I feel I really need to) and the person on the other end has no idea I am on the bike. I know the 10 has more capabilities, but I just didn't need it. I think you will be happy. I have also been caught in a downpour with mine on and it is waterproof. Never an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted June 30, 2015 mostly will talk with the wife, she wants it. they say it will sync with other brands but will the other brand be able to sync with it? have a couple people we ride with that have intercoms on their ventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 30, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 30, 2015 I think bluetooth connectivity is possible between any device as long as its software is compatable. Say yours is 1.3 and theirs is 1.0 you will probably be ok. For the most part from what I have read on the pones the biggest step lately was adding being able to receive a signal and be used as a speaker or something like that. So sort of 2 way signal transmitt and receive. The Sena are already set up that way, its just a matter of how many channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcrader Posted June 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 30, 2015 I went and got the Sena 20, I did look at the Sena 10. What sold me was the fact that I can music share via Bluetooth. I do not have my phone connected, but my girl does so if anyone needs us they call her. We got back from Fort Campbell a few weeks ago, she was talking to her sister for almost an hour and her sister never knew she was on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted June 30, 2015 I'm a newbe about this stuff but I got the 10 cause I thought the price was fair and she gets what she wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great White Posted June 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 30, 2015 I have a 10. Works fine. Does what I want. Phone music, etc. The 10 will also share music like the 20. I like the jog dial, main reason I went with a 10 over the 10R. Unit sticks out a bit, but that doesn't really bother me. Battery seems to last forever. The 20 has an iphone app to manage it's settings and it can conference more riders, the 10 is limited to 4 at once IIRC. I read several online reviews on the 20 that complained about the docking pins loosing connections. That's mainly why I went with the 10 over the 20. Well, the 10 is a little cheaper than the 20 right now also.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted July 1, 2015 Share #9 Posted July 1, 2015 I went and got the Sena 20, I did look at the Sena 10. What sold me was the fact that I can music share via Bluetooth. I do not have my phone connected, but my girl does so if anyone needs us they call her. We got back from Fort Campbell a few weeks ago, she was talking to her sister for almost an hour and her sister never knew she was on the bike. What do you mean by music share? You mean 2 people can listen to the same say iPhone or iPod at the same time? If so, the 5 will also do that. I have synced to a buddy's phone while we were on different bikes and it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted July 3, 2015 Got them installed on the helmets and they work great. did not ride with them yet but I walked about 25 yards outside and she was in the house and could hear each other perfectly. she thinks their neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 3, 2015 Share #11 Posted July 3, 2015 I sure have leaned towards this a few times. The wife and I like different types of music. I try to play her type for some of the trip but after awhile I'm going nuts. And I'm sure she gets the same way after a couple hours. Separate music for each would be a plus for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdfroese Posted July 8, 2015 Share #12 Posted July 8, 2015 Got the 20s with my 26 yr. old son, he and I are going to Vancouver, B.C. from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba to visit his twin who's attending Simon Fraser Univ. [2200km one way] We went on one ride after we got them recently- just 300km - they are sweet. Good distance between - rated 2km- and well built. Paid $558CAD - company immediately bumped up the price to $581 after I purchased online - they were the lowest price anywhere and an authorized dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 8, 2015 Share #13 Posted July 8, 2015 Cycle Gear has the DualSet SMH10 on sale for 299 is that a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted July 8, 2015 Share #14 Posted July 8, 2015 ...just wish there was a way to wirelessly tie into the bike for cb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 9, 2015 Share #15 Posted July 9, 2015 Cycle Gear has the DualSet SMH10 on sale for 299 is that a good price? Not particularly. I looked today and found quite a few on e bay for around 280 and a set for as low as 240. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 9, 2015 Share #16 Posted July 9, 2015 I have a 10 ordered should be here today. From I just read can't wait to see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 9, 2015 Share #17 Posted July 9, 2015 Not particularly. I looked today and found quite a few on e bay for around 280 and a set for as low as 240. Thanks will give them a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted July 9, 2015 I paid $284.25 with free shipping for the dual pack from Revzilla.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 9, 2015 Share #19 Posted July 9, 2015 Here are the 2 listing I saved. This one on bids starting $245 and $9.50 shipping. This on buy it now/best offer. You may be able to offer say $10 less than asking and get it. $254 free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 9, 2015 Share #20 Posted July 9, 2015 My single just got here now to learn how to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 10, 2015 Share #21 Posted July 10, 2015 I have it on my helmet it sounds pretty good walking around the house. The real test will be Saturday. Now I need to find out if my gps unit will hook up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted July 13, 2015 Been on a few trips now and they work great. the phone works great also. don't have any music on my phone and I need a new computer so I can load some songs to the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 14, 2015 Share #23 Posted July 14, 2015 Mine worked great for the phone. Now I have music on my phone to try on the next ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdfroese Posted July 15, 2015 Share #24 Posted July 15, 2015 Cycle Gear has the DualSet SMH10 on sale for 299 is that a good price? Thats a good price if you want warranty. Buying on eBay typically means no warranty; you are on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 15, 2015 Share #25 Posted July 15, 2015 Thats a good price if you want warranty. Buying on eBay typically means no warranty; you are on your own. Plus I got the military discount so it was $264 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now