Now, it is not an exaggeration to say that necessities of touring are INTERCOM.
Of course, touring with multiple people is something useful like listening to music and listen to traffic information, by connecting with mobile and navi even in solo touring.
There are some peopple who never use it or will not plan to use it in the future, but now relatively cheap products are also out, so it is recommended to try it for testing!
This time, it introduced by INTERCOM addiction WEBIKE staff that you will love even for daily commuting, because it is such a convenient once it use, and can never let go of the INTERCOM 7-years.
Selected Recommended INTERCOM 4-items!
Part 1: Can talk while listening to music and navigation! SENA: 20S
Part 2: The Call Distance is Infinite using the Smartphone Application MIDLAND: BT NEXT PRO Hi-FI
Part 3: Basic functions are complete! Let's start INTERCOM life cheaply! DAYTONA: DT:01
Part 4: Features by High Waterproofness and Sound Quality! INTERPHONE TOUR
Part 1: Can talk while listening to music and navigation! SENA: 20S
It is SENA's 20S which gathers overwhelming support with B + COM, even in Japan.
To be honest, it would be no mistake to choose INTERCOM when buying this.
The feature of 20S is to adopt dual Bluetooth.
It was impossible to connect with the other INTERCOM and the conversation with the equipment such as the smartphone in the usual bluetooth.
It is also possible to talk while listening to navigation if it is 20S adopted dual Bluetooth, because it can connect 2-bluetooth devices at the same time.
This is so useful!
In addition, it is possible to intuitively operate by jog dial which is on the side of the body without operating with many buttons like other company's products.
It is used to connect with B+COM about the connection with another company of INTERCOM which it is worrisome, and it was clear and comfortable to talk.
•SENA: 20S is Good!
- It is possible to talk while listening to navigation and music by adopting dual Bluetooth.
- Clear and Natural Sound Quality
- Maximum Communication Distance 2.4km
- 8 People Simultaneous INTERCOM Calls
- Can listen to FM Radio
•SENA: /span>20S is Regrettable
- The body size is large (but it is not heavy)
- Japanese English Pronunciation is hard to use because the voice command is English
- There are features that do not use many items and functions which can operate
[Item Details]
[Call Duartion] 13-hours
[Standby Time] 240-hours
[Call Distance (INTERCOM)] Maximum Length 2.0km (Good Visibility)
[Size]
- Main Module: 94.7 x 48.3 x 25.5 (mm)
- Speaker: Outer Diameter 36.0 x Thickness 6.5 (mm)
- Boom Microphone: 190.0mm
[Weight] Headset: 60g
[Battery] Lithium Polymer Battery
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Part 2: The Call Distance is Infinite using the Smartphone Application MIDLAND: BT NEXT PRO Hi-FI
It is MIDLAND BT NEXT PRO Hi-Fi popular since its release with a fulfilling feature that approaches the top model while setting prices relatively cheaply.
It is possible to listen to navigation's voice or listen to music from a smartphone while talking with the INTERCOM with the stereo blend function.
In addition, it can share voice of Navi to the communicating parties in the group call if it set to public mode.
Even more! It makes it possible to achieve a motorcycle call with unlimited distance and unlimited number of people by using the smartphone app [BT TALK] exclusive to MIDLAND INTERCOM.
It is possible to change the route and convergence point when using [BT TALK] because it is possible to talk before joining with a group in accordance with the congestion state of the road.
In addition, it is possible to enjoy a new touring style because there is no limit on the number of people, and also possible to share information with large people such as mass touring.
It is another interesting feature that the brake light that INTERCOM glows at the time of braking is applied by utilizing 3D motion sensor!
•MIDLAND BT NEXT PRO Hi-Fi is GOOD!
- It includes up to 8 people simultaneous calls (including tandem) without using [BT TALK].
- Slim Design
- It is possible to share not only both music and navigation, and call!
•MIDLAND: BT NEXT PRO Hi-Fiis Regrettable
- It costs pocket charges separately because it uses the data communication of smartphone while using [BT TALK].
- The call when using [BT TALK] is a transceiver method (alternate method).
[Item Details]
- Maximum Communication Distance: 1600m
- Operating System: Dual Core (Twin Chip)
- Number of Simultaneous Callers: 8 People (with 4 Tandem Riders)
- Another Company Connection: 2-units
- Mobile Phone Connection: 2 units
- BTT Button/BT TALK Application Correspondence *Patent Pending: Available
- Brake Light *Design Registration Applied: Available
- Music Share: Available
- FM radio: Available
- AGC On-Off Function: Available
- Continuous Talk Time: 20-hours
- Stereo Blend Function: Available
Click here for the price and details of MIDLAND: BT NEXT PRO Hi-Fi
Part 3: Basic functions are complete! Let's start INTERCOM life cheaply! DAYTONA: DT:01
It introduced comparatively sophisticated INTERCOM up to this point, with its DT-01 of DAYTONA that is recommended for riders who want to use simple touring calls, music, navigation!
The necessary functions such as smartphone connection, calling with another company's INTERCOM, calling while listening to music and navigation, and music sharing function are very cheap, but perfect for introductory purposes.
There is no special function only in this INTERCOM, but the necessary functions are well equipped so it is perfect for riders who want INTERCOM with basic functions!
More than anything, it is a high cost performance that the price of 2/3 of the high-spec INTERCOM of another company!
It was able to use without any inconvenience with the touring connected with B+COM, regarding to the connection with other company's products!
There may be some people who are worried about the specification of talking time of 12 hours but when using it it is safe to have batteries as much as touring if it is about 2 nights!
It is possible to make own DT-01 with optional parts!
The face panel has 8-colors with all parts! It can coordinate with motorcycles and wear with favorite colors!
By the way, this DT-01 talks in Japanese unusually for INTERCOM.
•DAYTONA DT-01 is GOOD!
- Low Price
- All necessary functions are aligned
- Selectable Face Panel
•DAYTONA DT-01 is Regrettable
- Nothing Special!
[Item Details]
Main Function
- Smartphone Connection
- Possible to connect with another company of INTERCOM.
- Background Music
- Music Sharing Function
- Possible to communicate up to 1000m
- Group Talk possibility up to 4-people
- Can wait for simultaneous connection of 2-units mobile phones
- High Sound Quality Speaker
- Speed Dial Function
- Built-in G sensor
- Firm Ware update
- Continuous Call Duration Maximum of 12-hours
- Voice Mixer Equipped
- Waterproof Specification
[Size (Single Item)] Overall Length 105 x Width 46.5 x 19.4mm
[Weight (Single Item) 52g
Specification (Body)]
- Power Supply: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
- Charging Terminal: USB TYPE-C
- Operating Temperature: -10 to 50-degrees
Click here for the price and details of DAYTONA :DT-01
Part 4: Features by High Waterproofness and Sound Quality! INTERPHONE TOUR
It is an INTERPHONE series that is not familiar in Japan.
The necessary function as INTERCOM is well equipped because it is a product of a smartphone related goods maker which is the top sales share in Europe.
It can be operated without hesitation while wearing a helmet because it is an operation with a button that is easy to understand as the image is as well as the operation feeling.
However, it is mainly recommended for main riders to connect with smartphones and navi, use in tandem, touring with a small number of people, because it is moderate compared to the recent INTERCOM with up to 4-people simultaneous calls.
•INTERPHONE TOUR is Good
- Quick charge function up to 80% charge in 1-hour
- High waterproof performance corresponding to IP67 standard
- The price is cheaper than the high-end INTERCOM
- Automatically reconnect even if the connection is broken
•INTERPHONE TOURis Regrettable
- Less Review and Information
- Moderate Simultaneous Call Available of 4-units
[Item Details]
- Maximum Communication Distance: 1500m
Continous Call Duration Time: 25h
Maximum Number of Available Calls: 4-units
- Waterproof (IP67 Standard): Applicable
- FM Radio Reception: Available
- Any INTERCOM: Applicable
- Automatic Volume Adjustment: Applicable
Click here for the price and details of INTERPHONE TOUR
Summary
How was it?
The INTERCOM now became the necessity of the motorcycle life completely.
Is it an item for mass touring? The thought that you were there! That is a mistake!
It is an item that makes a big success in music and navigation even for one person's time such as solo touring and commuting.
It is convenient enough that you can not use it once you use it?
By the way, it is incredibly a big success when going to a touring to the extent that it really counts in 1-year. By commuting!
•Comparison of Products Introduced This Time
INTERCOM. You want it? When will you buy? Now!!!!