Sena 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh 2.0 Intercom, Dual Pack

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Motorcycle Bluetooth headsets must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions and high winds. This ensures that the module can be used continuously irrespective of riding conditions, be it dust, wind or rain. To me, it is quirky; and even when activated it seems to work for one or two commands then it disappears, usually until the system is rebooted. I can only hope that other users have a better experience and if so, is all good. Compared to the same feature found in the closest competitor’s systems, the Sena Voice Command needs (more) work. Digital Voice Assistant

I have the most trouble with ‘Hey Sena, stop music’, with perhaps a 30% success rate. If I very clearly enunciate the plosive in ‘stop’, it seems to work a bit better, but the device also doesn’t seem to like one command directly following another, so you need to pause a few seconds, then try again, which can be frustrating when you need to shut the music off to speak to someone.All to say that the performance span of the Sena 50R and 50S during this review period with on and off-road forays was excellent to outstanding. The Series 50 systems are a big jump forward in terms of form, function, performance, and reliability. Other than one Mesh feature, everything else tested statically and on the road works, as advertised. Using the direct input controls or the Sena Device Manager does provide alternative means to configure and manage the Series 50 systems, but so far, the Sena 50 Utility App is proving to be the best way – it’s an absolute gem. Be mindful not to put your mic directly in front of a vent, as whoever you are talking to will likely end up with an awful lot of wind noise! Despite having very similar features and specifications, I personally preferred the Sena 50S to the Sena 50R thanks to the addition of the ambient audio feature and better battery life. Push MIB once, ‘ Mesh intercom on’ , then ‘ Open Mesh’ and ‘Channel 1’ announcements are heard, the LED flashes double Green

n the twisties or up/down hills, individual link distances can drop off slightly, but Mesh 2.0’s much-improved multi-path/best-path approach mitigates many issues experienced with Mesh version 1; Mesh 2.0 is just plain better.

The 50S clamp kit includes a built-in 3.5mm earbud port so that you can use your own earbuds for audio rather than the included high quality speakers. The 50R does not include a built-in 3.5mm earbud adapter. However, the 50R is compatible with the 10R Earbud Adapter Split Cable (part #: 10R-A0101) so that you can use your own earbuds for audio rather than the high quality speakers. The new audio experience for Sena systems is finally here. And even when factoring in the audio-related factors we experience while riding, the new HD speakers are outstanding. The additional audio tweaking provided by the Audio Equalizer settings under the Sena 50 Utility App is icing on the cake; tuning a helmet audio environment is seldom a bad thing. When adding in an external GPS like a TomTom, some people have reported problems, as the devices fight over which gets priority. The Sena 50S module is designed to fit all motorcycle helmets and is widely considered a universal unit. The choice of microphones supplied in the box means that the unit can be used for full-face, modular, or even open-face helmets.

The talk time for the 50S is 9 hours in Mesh Intercom and 14 hours in Bluetooth Intercom. The talk time for the 50R is 8 hours in Mesh Intercom and 13 hours in Bluetooth Intercom. After using both the Sena 50S and Sena 50R, I was convinced that Sena had made two world-class products that certainly lived up to the hype.

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All I had to do was detach the module and take it inside, leaving my helmet to dry outside. Jog dial control An adhesive mount is also supplied, though you’ll need to swap some parts over from the clamp to use it.

Bluetooth intercom is much improved with almost non-existent noise and far less interference overall. As often observed, rider to rider ranges are as good and often better than with Mesh; one road ride had a gap of close to 2.0km between riders without significant signal or audio degradation. Remember how I keep harping that it really (really) pays to keep your systems updated…well, this is the no-brainer example of why. No matter whether you use Mesh intercom, Bluetooth intercom, or a combination of both, upgrading to the latest firmware built for the respective devices provides unequaled community compatibility. Finally, the Sena Mesh 2.0 Highlights & Insights Any riding enthusiast knows how annoying it is to communicate with people in your vicinity with your helmet on. You either struggle to understand what they are saying and vice versa. A feature not found on the Sena 50S is another often-used capability, but one that a lot of users of Sena systems so equipped don’t even know is there or even know how to use it, particularly in situations where its function is so valuable. Headset pairs with multiple BT devices – mobile phone or other smart device, navigation devices, MP3 players, Sena SR10 two-way radio adapter, or other devices using the Mobile Phone Pairing, Second Mobile Phone Pairing or GPS Pairing proceduresThe Open Mesh channels need to be set individually by the users, although actioning this using the MIB and Jog Wheel or the Mesh management screen on the App, is simple and reliable. Perhaps down the road we will see more complex common channel or group management features?