I've just bought a new neotec 2 + integrated sena comms kit.
I haven't used an in helmet speaker intercom system for years, opting for an ultimate ears in ear custom fit ear plugs instead, connected via 3.5mm jack plug into a clip on scala rider.
My main concern was that if the in helmet speaker isn't more or less exactly aligned to your ear canal, then you lose volume (music/speech) & clarity therein, so I was mindful that @ speed I wouldn't be able to hear alot.
However....took the plunge.
The helmet - Is excellent in every way; comfort, function, build quality, fully removable liner for washing, visor & sun visor, ventilation and using a flip up for the 1st time, it was pretty quiet....so I've no complaints whatsoever.
The comms kit
- Obviously as an integrated system so it fits perfectly as one would expect.
As previously mentioned - main concern was a lack of volume & would I hear speech/music @ speed.
As those with this helmet will know, there are spaces for the in helmet speakers so there's only 1 place for them to go and if your ears line up, then all good; if they don't (as we're all different
), then you will have to accept a degree of compromise. Sena/Shoei, IMHO, have missed a trick here and should have made the speaker space with a wider diameter and designed a wider speaker
Anyhow, I was able to test the helmet/comms kit last weekend in France.
> Set my phone volume to maximum
> Downloaded the sena app on my phone & and activated 'audio boost', which makes a small difference
> Set the volume on the srl to 1 press below maximum
> Ear plugs - I've got some old ultimate ears custom fit ear plugs, so used these as they have a hole in them where the speaker feed is so it made sense to use these
As it transpires, the speakers are very closely aligned to my ear canals which I was delighted with.
With the settings above, I was able to hear speech & music @ speed (phew) and the battery life was better than the instruction book portrays.