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Charlie, we have a pair of Sena SPH10 on-ear units which work very well, the only downside is that we still use earplugs so if your 7 is particularly noisy you might struggle with the maximum volume not being enough.

The other alternative is the Sena Tufftalk over-ear but I've no experience of these, I know other 7ers use them though.

Stu.

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I have a Sena Tufftalk, a Sena SPH10 and a pair of Sena SMH5 and a Sena SR10   

I started with the pair of SMH5, attached to a helmet, my car was aero at the time.   I still used earplug, but the volume was more than enough to listen to music, hold conversations between driver and passenger and talk on the PMR radio (via the SR10) with other blaters.   The only downside was the volume I was using because of the earplugs which meant your conversation was easily overheard by passers by, so you had to be careful of your comments ;-). 

When I switched to a windscreen I purchased the SPH10.  The SPH10 was the most disappointing, even with all the firmware updates it has a hiss noise during use, I actual think the unit is faulty given how good the rest of my Sena stuff is.  It almost prevented me from purchasing what in my opinion is the best unit, the Tufftalk.

I tried fitting an SMH5 to a Peltor Optime III, it does work, but the resulting unit was a bit cumbersome. 

The Tufftalk has all the advantages of the other units but also includes active and passive noise cancellation.  Now I can listen to music and hear real quality in the sound while driving (the boring bits) my 7.    

All the Sena units have batteries that last all day, but the Tufftalk comes with an interchangeable spare (and space for AAs in an emergency).      

The Tufftalk is expensive, so I only have one.  If I have a passenger I will use the SPH10, and I will give the passenger the Tufftalk, mainly because I know how to fit earplugs. 

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I know these are not fully Bluetooth but they might be worth your consideration. I've just fitted the Stilo DG-10 Digital Intercom along with the Stilo WRC Practice Headsets. This is not cheap but the digital noise cancellation is good. The installation procedure is not great as it which involves finding a switchable 12v power supply within a distance of the intercom box/control unit. Then you have to find a suitable place to position everything.

**Update**

Although the Stilo is better than the Starcom system, (much higher quality connections), the multiple wires are starting get on my nerves plus the sound quality for listening to music and phone calls is very poor.  These are clearly designed for an enclosed car i.e. rally car. Back to the JAL drawing board!

Doug

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You have two options for PMR, the simplest is a lead which plug into the Tufftalk and then into the PMR.  PMR support is built into the TuffTalk (unlike any other Sena).   Or you can use the SR10, which allows the PMR to be accessed by any Sena via Bluetooth.   I have a SR10 because I owned it before I purchased my TuffTalk. 

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Another *thumbs_up_thumb* for the Sena TuffTalk. Have them and a Sena SR10 for the PMR. Can listen to music, follow satnav (best from phone - myRoute App), take phone calls, use as intercom with passenger and talk to other cars via PMR all with bluetooth and no cables connected to the headset - much easier to live with than headsets with cables plugged in!?

Has anyone come across an App for the smartphone which works like a PMR but uses the mobile network? I am sure I read something about this last year but cannot remember where! Be interested to explore that more.

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"Has anyone come across an App for the smartphone which works like a PMR but uses the mobile network? I am sure I read something about this last year but cannot remember where! Be interested to explore that more"

Sena RideConnected App (scroll down the page).

It uses the data network though so be aware of charges particularly if used abroad.

Stu.

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Hi Garth,

I noticed from another thread that you also made a DIY headset with Bluetooth intercom. How does the TuffTalk compare with that? I can see two problems with the TuffTalk:

1. I can't find anywhere to buy them in the UK! The UK Sena website don't list them, Amazon is out of stock. Where did you get yours?

2. PTT is on the side of the head, right? How does that work in practice while driving, having to take your hand off the wheel?

More generally, I'd like to hear from someone with experience of using a boom mic in a Seven with an aeroscreen. Do they work at full-on blatting speed?

Jason.

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I have a DIY TuffTalk, it's ok and does the job.  The biggest problem is it's bulky and the boom mic likes to fall off ( a lot ), hence in the end I purchased a proper TuffTalk, and yes supply is a major problem.

As for the PTT, I am lucky or unlucky enough to have a few Sena product including the SR10, which means my PTT button can be almost anywhere I want it.   I tend to on mine on handbrake.   I have not used the TuffTalk built in PTT button. 

If I remember I will post a picture of the setup on Tuesday, I am using the setup while driving to an IVA so I will have other things on my mind. 

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following chats with Chris and Garth I would go for Tuff Talk but expensive from brillbikebitz 

Take advantage of this time-limited offer, Alan.

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Sena TuffTalk products have been removed from all European and UK markets.

I have a product that I am currently testing which may answer all the needs of the Caterham owner. Watch this space!

Doug

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