Visit M-Sonic's website for more information on the 800bh and bts-100 models of bluetooth enabled information systems.
Key Features
- Easy installation
- Compact
- Weight1.3 ounces
- Voice Command
- Water and impact resistant
- State of the art audio system
- Dual stereo headphones
- Noise cancellation
- Two-way intercom system between rider and passenger
- Subwoofer speakers
- Bluetooth wireless connections to cell phones, MP3, GPS, radar detector, two-way radio, rider to passenger, rider to rider and FM/AM
- Fits all motorcycle helmets
- Rejects calls
- Play and stop music
- Adjust volume
- 13 hours of talk time
- 120 hours of stand-by
- 3 hours battery charge time
- Bluetooth V2.0
M-Sonic, a division of KBC Performance Helmets, has sent us a pair of bluetooth helmet headset systems for this riding season.
More test results will be posted as they are performed.
Direct link to 800BH
Reviews
M-Sonic 800BH Bluetooth Helmet Headset System
Installation was quick and easy, the directions to sync up the bluetooth devices are easy to follow.
Rider to rider test
- We were both riding Harley-Davidson's on the freeway at and average speed of 100 kph for this test and both headset were installed on KBC's FFR helmets.
- It's simply to use, just talk. There are no buttons that need to be pushed. It is a great way to alert each other of road conditions, pot holes, ruts, debris, loose gravel and sand are some good examples.
- There isn't any lag when speaking, the sound is clear with no distortion. We were both impressed with the clarity, even up to 100 feet.
Mp3 music test
- For this feature a second generation Ipod touch was used and it recognized the M-Sonic bluetooth device right away.
- The sound from the speakers in my helmet was quite impressive, crisp and clear even at high volume with no distortion.
- Volume controls are easy to use with gloves on, the buttons are a good size and well spaced.
- I placed the ipod in a hard shell saddlebag during a rain shower and it did not affect the blue tooth signal. When I stopped to get gas, I filled up and went into the building to pay, and while I was standing in line I remembered that the ipod was not on me, it was still in the saddlebag, the headset kept the signal with the music playing. (approximately 100 feet away and through a building)
Bluetooth phone test
For this feature a iPhone 3gs was used and it recognized the M-Sonic bluetooth device right away.
- I really like how easy this is to use, incoming phone calls are automatically put through with nothing to do other than to say Hello. After the call press the T button and the call is ended, it's as simple as that. Pressing the T button once and it will call the last number dialed, or missed call and when it's held it down for a couple of seconds it will activate the iPhones voice control. I gave the command: Call office, and just like that it dialed and connected me to the office.
- the first four test calls were done in the driveway with the bike running to familiarize myself with the process and the functions of the button and the voice command option.
- The second test was done while riding to test out wind noise and the call was clear and crisp at 50-80 kph. Still clear and pretty crisp at 80-110 kph just with wind noise from going that speed. Incoming calls worked very well but at higher speeds the voice commands worked, but I had to give the commands a couple of time to get the right name and number dialed. This is from the wind noise and is definitely understandable. As a rider you know how much wind noise there is at higher speeds, so definitely not a big deal.
- The sound from the speakers in my helmet was quite impressive, crisp and clear even at high volume with no distortion.
- The T button is easy to use with gloves on, all of the buttons are a good size and well spaced.
- The only way they can improve on this product is if it could miraculously give me better cell reception in remote areas ; )
I had high expectations for this bluetooth headset and was very pleased with the results, this devise actually exceeded my expectations and made me realize that it was not only a great communication device it also a great way to add to the motorcycling experience.
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