Be careful with the installation of each part of the harness, e.g. it's best to plug the mic socket into the speaker socket BEFORE plugging the speaker into its recess else you may break the tiny socket when it's already in the narrow and shallow channel. Also, the two antenna triangles don't just "snap into place", they have to be slid up from below the helmet else the two retaining tabs could break if you try to snap it in from the side.
Had this exact combo about a year now (after my friend bought it) and thoroughly recommend it. Clearer and louder than the cardo unit I had previously. Battery lasts all day too. 👍
Really enjoyed this. I have got a GT air 2 and I love it, looking to get some bluetooth connectivity for GPS etc and wasn't quite sure about this unit until now! Has made up my mind. Thank you.
Another excellent presentation! Only my second one to listen to so far same sitting. Thank you! Now, I don't want to pay anywhere close to $150 & up for a very reasonable blue tooth, so what can you recommend for a very budgeted USN Veteran?!?
Very good review as always, I love the GT Air 2 great helmet, best review on the sena on RU-vid I’ve seen, think I am having to get one now. Good stuff 👍
I do like your helmet reviews Tony. They're always clear and as unsubjective as can be made. Nice one - carry on the great work fella. You're one of the few YTers I'd consider Patreoning if you ever go for that.
Thanks Nigel, glad you like the reviews. I did set up a patreon account a while ago, but I’m not sure how i feel about it, so havent pushed or promoted it. People can always www.buymeacoffee.com/xH38lFEmu if they like the content :)
Dude. I have a question. When you wear the helmet for a long time, the padding gets used to the shape of your head. My question is this. Have you felt a weirdness in the padding, after you let someone(say your friend) wear your helmet? Thanks.
Never let anyone else wear your helmet! 😂 I can honestly say that i haven’t encountered that problem, mainly because I’ve never had anyone wear my helmet, other than maybe a quick try on. Makes sense that it could happen
Great helmet so far! I just baught it after my schuberth c3pro. Of course they are in different categories but shoei make me feel much much more comfy!
Hi there, wheats the sound quality like? Also how do you charge/ change the batteries please? It almost looks like you have to disassemble the whole thing to charge it.
Sound quality isn’t too bad, pretty decent. To charge you just plug a lead into the port on the battery compartment of the helmet, no need to take anything apart 👍
Hi mate , do you wear earplugs ? Just wondered about sound quality if wearing them ? I just bought GT air 2 but have custom earplugs which plug in to current intercom ... cheers
Hi. Thank you for the review but I want to learn how is the operation on riding time ? Is it easy or do we need to take care more than others like 30K ?
They are custom moulded silicone plugs. I have a pair that are rated at 30db attenuation and a filtered pair at 23db (which I tend to use with helmet comms) I also have a pair which plug into my Sena 30k and have great sound along with blocking the nasty frequencies
How would you say is the audio quality music-wise I muy admit I am a little spoiled with the audio quality of the Bose qc20 which are noise cancelling but not expecting that in the helmet though, but still is listening to music loud enough and pleasant?
I have a problem. I wish to update the software on my Sena SRL2 using the USB cable connected to one of the main USB ports on my iMac. When I connect it, the SRL won't switch on so the system isn't recognised. Do you have a solution for me? Thanks very much 👍
Ok, thats weird nornally when plugged in the Sena Device manager software normally picks it up and connects. Have you tried reinstalling the device manager?
It’s fixed! Did you reshoot it or was it a different issue? Either way, thanks for the review. I’m coming up for a new lid next year. How was the wind noise?
Yep, it sounded fine in Final Cut Pro, but something odd was happening when I exported it. I changed some audio settings and re rendered it (3 times!) and although its a little quiet in that section at least I don’t sound like a Dalek now. Wind noise is pretty good, not the quietest helmet view tried, but pretty good
Another kind of question here. If i ride mainly with the same person how do i connect to that person? And also, do i need to push a button before speaking or do i just speak and the set senses me talking and swithing on/connecting to other person?
Good questions. When connectign to another rider you both put your comms in pairing mode and they connect. You can set up a number of linkd devices with the app, so that connection is almost automatic going forward. Once you have an active connection you can just speak with the other person as you would do normally. Just like being on a constantly open phone call.
Ok,…. that was weird. I see no comment about the massive audio drop out recording to the GoPro from around the 5:15 mark in this video. This is not a good advert for the system. Am I missing something here, or does my own audio just keep dropping out at the same time everytime I reply this review?
There is a small change in the audio at that point. The Bluetooth connection with the old GP-10 system never produced particularly good audio with any set up really. It was convenient but never allowed for satisfactory audio In reality. It was also not good at demonstrating the quality of the audio over comms. As far as your comment about your own audio dropping out, I don’t see what your getting at, have you commented before?
Hi and thanks for making this video. Why does this Sena unit need a battery pack unit? I have a Sena 10S unit which obviously needs charging but it has no battery pack so I’m wondering what the difference is? Thanks in advance...
Its because of the form of the unit, the control in the SRL needs to be small to fit in the side housing, so they move the battery pack to an external location. The 10s is a bigger unit so the battery pack can stay in the main unit of the device.
@@mancavemoto Thank you! The penny dropped for me after I posted this so I feel a bit stupid for asking (doh!) but thanks for taking time out to reply.
@@mancavemoto The placement of the battery at the rear is also to keep the addition of the comms unit balanced in terms of weight. One could consider that a nice side effect of needing compact components, but I've also heard, the Shoei and Sena engineers wanted to keep the weight balanced.
so you can’t pair up with other riders with this setup? i just bought both the helmet and this SLR snd its not capable of communicating with other riders? this sucks
10’or 9 as they both fit the same media mod. That’s set up on my RYD helmet and I plug in a Rode Lavalier mic straight into the media mod. I don’t use the GT air II for filming
Not that I’m aware of. Sena used to make a ‘bluetooth’ back for the GoPro Hero 3 which meant you could record audio from your Comms straight to the GoPro, but i think that option disappeared as the gopros advanced. That’s not to say there isn’t a solution out there, I just haven’t found it
The system looks easy to fit but I'd be concerned about the lack of adjustability on the speaker position. I usually find I have to move speakers further forward and a bit lower to accurately centre on my ear canal, which makes a huge difference to the volume and sound quality.
You never touched on what's involved in recharging? Now I would have to bring my whole helmet along to recharge? Nice helmet but as the owner of a GT Air 1 with a Sena S20 it would mean having to spend 1200.00 to replace what I have. The fact you can't plug headphones in is another issue.
thx very much for the detailed review. could you say anything concerning wet stability / usability and duration of the battery / unit while using (standby & use e.g. radio)
Just got mine and I’m surprised that battery pack has no solod click position in the helmet. Not sure if this was designed like that, but yes im very disappointed.. I expected solid mechanism that will hold the bat pack in the helmet, not just some rubber in the back part..
I just bought the Shoei........ pricey, but a quality lid, so worth it. However, the sena unit is waaaaaaaaay overpriced, you are paying a *very* hefty premium for it's custom fit for that lid, but Sena seems to come a distant 2nd to Cardo in most reviews and, as you say...not even a jog dial. First rate lid with a nice fitting, but 2nd rate comms. You can buy exactly the same internal electronics in a chinese comm unit on Amazon for less than £50......with jog wheel, too. You are paying over £200 simply for the custom fitting. The Sena needs to be £100 cheaper, and even then they would be making a tasty profit!
hello i hope you don't mind a question? have you managed to fit other bluetooth units to this helmet? i like my gt air but it's time to replace - i only occasionally use bluetooth comms (which i borrow) - i'm just about to purchase the gt air 2, wondering if other bluetooth units will fit. thanks!
I have custom made earplugs, and planning buying ones with integrated earphones, however these comms don't have a headphone jack which is a real shame... I just bought this helmet because it was on offer and I know its good, however I can't buy these comms if I want to do the set up I'm talking about. I've always found the sound of my current comms (cardo scala) to be very low when wearing my custom earplugs. Not sure what you think. I'll most likely end up buying the Sena SF4-01 which has a headphone jack, however I'll miss out on the integration... Nice videos BTW, subscribed
Yes that is a drawback of the integrated system. I have set of custom moulded monitor earplugs and used them with my Sena 30k, the benefit is still getting rid of the harsh external noise, but also being able to turn the comms down to a very low level and still getting clear audio. I also have a pair of 'ported' moulded plugs that cut noise levels at 30db instead of 35db. They work well with comms speakers too, although I've never had an issue with the SRL2 and my earplugs tbh
Pity that one cannot upgrade the speakers short of cutting wires and soldering in new speakers. At least Cardo has a 3.5MM jack one can plug better speakers into. Or ear buds.
I have the Neotec 2 with the Sena 1 intercom and I (personally) find it wanting. The jog dial is far superior to the crappy buttons, which I can never seem to get right and have difficulty finding with gloves on! I know you know what I mean. The Neotec 2 is also quite a noisy helmet which is a shame. I want to consider the GT-AIR 2 but fear my time is up with Shoei after hearing mixed reports on the GT2’s noise levels. And why are there two comms units (sena 1&2)? Grrrrrrr! Thank for the vid!
The drawback was that it was connected to an old GoPro Hero 3 via a GP10 bluetooth unit. The audio quality on calls and with other riders is crystal clear
All is great on this combo, as far as your review went, but you didn't play music, these speakers have 0 base, I mostly listen to country and I still find I would like a little more base, if you listen to hip hop or any music with any sort of base I think you will be really upset with the music quality at that price. With modern speakers as they are they really could have done better here.
To be honest it wasn't a priority for me. Whilst i do occassionsally listen to music when I ride, I don't expect to get the same experience I would with the kind of headphones I'd wear ro enjoy music. These are plenty good enough I think. Deep base generally requires bigger and therefor thicker drivers, which all takes up space. Riding in traffic with 'thumping bass' is I don't think a great idea.
I purchased the helmet, which was fantastic, However the SENA SRL2, was terrible. i also own the SENA 30 and it is far superior to this unit. The static in the speakers was horrible, and the speaker system sucks. when on my bike i can barely hear my music, and i cant even hear my phone ring at all.
That’s not good to hear (no pun intended) I’ve not had any of those problems in the time I’ve been using it. The unit still performs well. Might be worth checking the unit out and getting in touch with Sena, as it could be faulty?
The product its nicely done but sena it self its crap useless mine its stuck i cant even reset wont turn off i would not recommend this product sena its the worse company out there this is the second one i replaced from warranty look like another one now
The installation process has a big mistake or a few seconds of video are missing. After clicking in the side parts and inserting the cheek pieces, suddenly all cables are gone. Why don't you explain this exactly? The cables have to go around the plastic rails between lining and helmet. But how does nobody explain. Thumbs down
Nope no mistake, you'll notice that I mention tucking the wires away before putting the cheek pads in. I showed it on one side, and to save some time didn't show the other side, which is exactly the same. I gave people watching the credit that they'd be smart enough to work that out. But thanks for the thumbs down anyway.
This is a terrible review ... not thought out at all, and/or too favourable/biased. This combo is the maybe not the worst of both worlds, but it IS (at best) second-rate and overpriced on both fronts ...
When you say combo, i am assuming you meant the helmet as well? This helmet is the best i have used mate, nothing comes close to it at all,,yes...what helmet do you use if you dont mind me asking?
So a review is only helpful if you criticise or slag off a product? Well that’s not my style, I give honest unbiased balanced feedback in all my reviews. No subscribe, no problem...
