Motorcycle Cruise Control: SMH10D-01 - SMH10 Bluetooth Headset/Intercom for Motorcycle Dual Pack (US/JPN) Review

Average Reviews:
4.9 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)Hi Folks,

I just wanted to share what I learned as soon as I got my intercom system SMH10. These are questions that I WOULD LOVE someone has answered to me before deciding what to buy!

1. YES! The intercom usually comes ALONE (just ONE intercom for ONE user). So buy the DUAL PACKAGE (as I did on my order) better than buying both separately. You will save some bucks.

2. YES! These intercoms are GREAT for communications between driver and passenger (pillion) on the bike.

3. YES! Starting the conversation is done by pressing a BIG button (very comfortable), OR (I love this one) by activating the voice recognition as well (so you don't have to push buttons to talk).

Those above were my main concerns!!! And thanks to a guy who wrote a fantastic Intercom comparison review on his blog, and actually who gently answered all my questions and gave me "the" advice, I could go ahead and make my decision to buy this couple of GREAT intercoms SMH10. Well you know..., these things ARE expensive, indeed!, so I just didn't want to buy something that resulted inappropriate for my specific use which is TO TALK WITH MY PASSENGER WHILE OUR RIDES!!!

And YES! These intercoms come also with other functions (I just don't care about that!). All via Bluetooth:

> You can receive/make cellphone calls (of course you will need a cellphone with the availability to do so. The activation (pairing) is a VERY easy process btw.

> You can listen to your mp3 music from your iPod and, I suppose, from any other mp3 player with Bluetooth capabilities. (I wonder who would be crazy enough to do this!, not only for security reasons but also because the main beautiful thing to hear while you ride your bike is the sound of the engine!!! Well..., ahem, and listen to your passenger too...).

> You can configure your GPS to listen voice directions.

> You can talk between other motorcycle riders who have the same gadget (up to 4 communications can be established).

> ...And other functions this thing comes with. I wasn't explore that far yet...

Another important thing to say is about the quality of the communication: IT IS PERFECT!!! (Btw it's in STEREO, this thing comes with 2 headphones which are attached not to your ears but to the helmet). We have tested it while riding my Suzuki GS 500 along with strong winds at high speeds and it does not affect at all our back and forth clear communication. Please note that we use close (full face) helmets; I suppose that open helmets (also called half helmets) certainly involve some kind of trouble for good communications because the wind is going directly to the mic. Despite the mic is pointing to the mouth, this should be taken in account anyway!

I cannot testify yet about the battery duration because I've done just short rides so far (4-6 hr rides with no battery problems). So I really don't know how much they last.

Summarizing, the SMH10 is a perfect product for conversations while riding bikes. The quality of this product is outstanding. And also it is a beautiful gadget which will look GREAT on your helmet!!!

This is one of the BEST products I've bought lately. I love it!

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Product Description:
The SMH10 is a Bluetooth v2.1 Class 1 Stereo Headset with long-range Bluetooth Intercom designed specifically for motorcycles. With the SMH10, you can call hands-free on your Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to stereo music or voice instructions of GPS navigations by Bluetooth wirelessly, and have intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger or other motorcycle riders. Thanks to the latest Bluetooth v2.1 and the advanced digital processing technology, the SMH10 offers the best sound quality for both incoming and outgoing sound in its class. Also, the easy-to-access and intuitive button operations make the SMH10 a perfect companion for motorcycles. Bluetooth Specification v2.1 Bluetooth Intercom up to 900 meters (980 yards)* Multi-Pair Bluetooth intercom for 4 persons Bluetooth stereo headset for Bluetooth audio devices such as MP3 players Bluetooth music playback control by AVRCP: play, pause, track forward and track back Easy operation by versatile Jog Dial Sufficient sound level with integrated audio booster Bluetooth hands-free for Bluetooth mobile phones Bluetooth headset or stereo headset for Bluetooth GPS navigations Stereo music by 3.5mm audio cable Water resistant for use in inclement weather Crystal clear and natural sound quality Up to 12 hours talk time, 10 days stand-by time