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I will keep on editing this post as and when I find time. However, I will try to answer the queries ASAP.
Prologue: There was no need of intercom in any of my rides till date (leh, amritsar, jammu and what not). Indeed, I used to enjoy the "alone" moment during my rides. But then I got hitched
. And just after couple of rides, my wife started complaining that we are not able to converse during the ride. I agreed and hence, started my search for a set - up, which can solve this issue.
Needs (In order of highest priority first):
1. Talkback option with the pillion. (Good clarity at cruising speed of 80-90 kmph)
2. Music sharing. (If I connect my set to my phone and play music, both me and the pillion should be able to listen to that)
3. Listening to music or GPS commands (Solo)
Search: So I started looking for options which can fulfill me needs. Browsed loads of forums and online stores for bluetooth intercoms.
Top brands in this segment are Sena and Interphone. The dual bluetooth intercom kits by these companies will start from $200 (if you get good deal).
In India, Bachoo motors also offer dual pair kit @ 21k.
Considering my budget which was 6-7k max, I started looking for alternatives. I came across 2 other less known (chineses) brands : Vnetphone and Climder.
Went through reviews of both and aliexpress and amazon. Hardly anyone had covered in-depth review of these but most of the customers were satisfied with the value for money performance of these bluetooth intercoms.
I went through the websites of these companies and after loads of comparison and assessing my needs zeroed in on climder C3.
Ordered it through aliexpress as there is no official dealer in India.
Got it for $84 with free shipping. My package was delivered within 20 days
.
The box is pretty basic and contains following:
2 units of climder C3
2 units of headphones and speaker wires
2 units of mounting clamps
2 units of charging cables
This product is for motorcycle purpose only.
Climder also offers another bluetooth intercoms which aims at other sports such as cycling, snow surfing etc. Be sure that if you think of buying this, you order C3 (as the other bluetooth intercom has single earpiece and different clamps which will not fit the helmet)
Instruction manual is exhaustive and lists the guide for connecting the bluetooth intercoms to the phone or pairing with each other.
Good thing is that it is in English.
The inner packing of the box.
Packing is nothing to boast about and serves the purpose of placing the product safely and separately.
The close up picture of the bluetooth headsets are above. The functionality of different buttons are listen below:
1. Phone button (triangular in shape and with phone symbol) : Used to start or shut the unit.
2. Button A (Circular in shape): Used to pair with the pillion/rider 1.
3. Button B (Circular in shape-smaller than A button): Used to pair with pillion/rider 2.
4. Volume buttons (Small and oval) : to increase the volume of the bluetooth intercom (Don't know why they have placed +ive/increasing button below and -ive button above)
In between the volume buttons, there is a led light which signifies the mode of the bluetooth intercom.
Red: Shutting down or starting up.
Red and Blue flickering (alternatively) : Available for pairing and looking for other bluetooth devices in vicinity.
Blue flickering (every second) : Connected with phone and ready for music or GPS commands.
Blue flickering (at every 4-5 seconds) : Connected with other bluetooth intercom and ready for talk back.
If you notice the last image. you can see that buttons are raised well above the whole unit and one can operate them easily on the move. The tactile feeling of the button is satisfactory and you also get a beep sound (in the ear piece) in case you press buttons.
This is the side view of bluetooth intercom.
The charging port is covered by a small rubber flap which can be easily opened. The charging cable is mini USB (old motorola phones used that). Due to this, you need to carry the charging cables provided in the package if you intend to tour. I have not used any mini to micro USB cables, therefore cant comment if it is possible to charge this with our mobile micro usb chargers.
The other port is jack for speakers and the earpiece.
Climder claims that this unit is weather proof and can withstand rain and dirt. Time will tell.
This is the back portion of the unit. It has a key like structure which is used to fix the unit on the mounting clamps.
There are 2 parts of mounting clamp. The main clamp itself and a supporting same shaped disc (which is shown beside the main clamp).
At first, I was clueless about the positing and the use of this supporting disc but then I think this is just to reinforce the attachement between the mount and the bluetooth set.
This disc will also prevent any scratching on the helmet due to rubbing of the key structure (of the main bluetooth unit) while installing or removing the bluetooth unit.
The main mounting clamp can be fixed by adjusting the 2 screws. You do not need any special screw driver to operate these (Generic will do).
Shown above is the speaker and earpiece set. the backside of speaker holder (small disc just before speaker mike) and earpiece are covered with 3m dual side tape.
This needs to be removed in order to paste it to the inner shell of the helmet.
Prologue: There was no need of intercom in any of my rides till date (leh, amritsar, jammu and what not). Indeed, I used to enjoy the "alone" moment during my rides. But then I got hitched
. And just after couple of rides, my wife started complaining that we are not able to converse during the ride. I agreed and hence, started my search for a set - up, which can solve this issue. Needs (In order of highest priority first):
1. Talkback option with the pillion. (Good clarity at cruising speed of 80-90 kmph)
2. Music sharing. (If I connect my set to my phone and play music, both me and the pillion should be able to listen to that)
3. Listening to music or GPS commands (Solo)
Search: So I started looking for options which can fulfill me needs. Browsed loads of forums and online stores for bluetooth intercoms.
Top brands in this segment are Sena and Interphone. The dual bluetooth intercom kits by these companies will start from $200 (if you get good deal).
In India, Bachoo motors also offer dual pair kit @ 21k.
Considering my budget which was 6-7k max, I started looking for alternatives. I came across 2 other less known (chineses) brands : Vnetphone and Climder.
Went through reviews of both and aliexpress and amazon. Hardly anyone had covered in-depth review of these but most of the customers were satisfied with the value for money performance of these bluetooth intercoms.
I went through the websites of these companies and after loads of comparison and assessing my needs zeroed in on climder C3.
Ordered it through aliexpress as there is no official dealer in India.
Got it for $84 with free shipping. My package was delivered within 20 days
.The box is pretty basic and contains following:
2 units of climder C3
2 units of headphones and speaker wires
2 units of mounting clamps
2 units of charging cables
This product is for motorcycle purpose only.
Climder also offers another bluetooth intercoms which aims at other sports such as cycling, snow surfing etc. Be sure that if you think of buying this, you order C3 (as the other bluetooth intercom has single earpiece and different clamps which will not fit the helmet)
Instruction manual is exhaustive and lists the guide for connecting the bluetooth intercoms to the phone or pairing with each other.
Good thing is that it is in English.
The inner packing of the box.
Packing is nothing to boast about and serves the purpose of placing the product safely and separately.
The close up picture of the bluetooth headsets are above. The functionality of different buttons are listen below:
1. Phone button (triangular in shape and with phone symbol) : Used to start or shut the unit.
2. Button A (Circular in shape): Used to pair with the pillion/rider 1.
3. Button B (Circular in shape-smaller than A button): Used to pair with pillion/rider 2.
4. Volume buttons (Small and oval) : to increase the volume of the bluetooth intercom (Don't know why they have placed +ive/increasing button below and -ive button above)
In between the volume buttons, there is a led light which signifies the mode of the bluetooth intercom.
Red: Shutting down or starting up.
Red and Blue flickering (alternatively) : Available for pairing and looking for other bluetooth devices in vicinity.
Blue flickering (every second) : Connected with phone and ready for music or GPS commands.
Blue flickering (at every 4-5 seconds) : Connected with other bluetooth intercom and ready for talk back.
If you notice the last image. you can see that buttons are raised well above the whole unit and one can operate them easily on the move. The tactile feeling of the button is satisfactory and you also get a beep sound (in the ear piece) in case you press buttons.
This is the side view of bluetooth intercom.
The charging port is covered by a small rubber flap which can be easily opened. The charging cable is mini USB (old motorola phones used that). Due to this, you need to carry the charging cables provided in the package if you intend to tour. I have not used any mini to micro USB cables, therefore cant comment if it is possible to charge this with our mobile micro usb chargers.
The other port is jack for speakers and the earpiece.
Climder claims that this unit is weather proof and can withstand rain and dirt. Time will tell.
This is the back portion of the unit. It has a key like structure which is used to fix the unit on the mounting clamps.
There are 2 parts of mounting clamp. The main clamp itself and a supporting same shaped disc (which is shown beside the main clamp).
At first, I was clueless about the positing and the use of this supporting disc but then I think this is just to reinforce the attachement between the mount and the bluetooth set.
This disc will also prevent any scratching on the helmet due to rubbing of the key structure (of the main bluetooth unit) while installing or removing the bluetooth unit.
The main mounting clamp can be fixed by adjusting the 2 screws. You do not need any special screw driver to operate these (Generic will do).
Shown above is the speaker and earpiece set. the backside of speaker holder (small disc just before speaker mike) and earpiece are covered with 3m dual side tape.
This needs to be removed in order to paste it to the inner shell of the helmet.
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