Comments on: MD Helmet Audio Review: Sena SMH5 and Cardo Scala Rider G9 Powerset (News) (Product Reviews)

By: Bud

Bud — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:34:32 +0000

Yes, we heard you the first time.

By: Beaufort

Beaufort — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:10:27 +0000

I couldn’t care less about these intercom/telephone things.
But I was hoping to get a better look at the motorcycle in the lead photo.

Why don’t you do a write up on that thing.

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By: Norsht Vinlkomen

Norsht Vinlkomen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:00:40 +0000

I wonder if my 35+ years of safe riding is due in no small part to no distractions in my helmet? I know a couple of men in their 80′s that have been riding since their teens and none of them think that these devices add to the safety of the ride. Like the previous poster says, “Hang up and ride!”

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By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:38:46 +0000

Hang up and ride. Disengaged driving has no place on our roads.

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By: GP

GP — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:58:44 +0000

IMO – The popularity of any given system is price derived. The Sena SMH-5 units are the lowest priced units available – right now. At around $100 (each, $200/pair) they seem to be selling well. The Interphone has been around for a couple of years, but it is still double the price. There seems to be 2 types of buyers – Those looking for the lowest cost/simplest systems to use, and those for whom price is of minimal concern, but they want every single feature available, and technological complexity is of no concern.

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By: MGNorge

MGNorge — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:31:46 +0000

It’s a special helmet for people with jutting chins, like Jay Leno!

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By: Bill Wolk

Bill Wolk — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:18:04 +0000

I just spent a week using the SMH5 (easily installed on two Nolan N-103s)and what they excel at is rider to passenger communication. Easy to use, loud enough, and quick to recharge, they were terrific.

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By: Penelope Westwood

Penelope Westwood — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:50:02 +0000

I have been using G9 and it works great for me. At first I was having a problem since I am the type of person who doesn’t want to read and master manuals. But with a friend who taught me how to I was amazed with its functionality its really perfect for busy riders out there!Glad I bought!

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:30:19 +0000

I tried the Blue Ant F4 when it was brand new…it was 75% of the way there–I couldn’t get it to work right at high speeds.

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By: Miguel

Miguel — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:59:01 +0000

Riding my motorcycle is kind of like my last opportunity in my life to escape all the connectivity.
While I recognize this may be great technology, I wouldn’t use one if you gave it to me…….

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