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REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« on: September 06, 2017, 12:42:32 PM »

To FLSTFI Dave and those who have the new, H-D wireless headsets, how is the sound quality compared to what you've used? (I'm spoiled by the quality of my J$M Headset). Ease of use? I have a couple of guys interested in the new bikes. Our LEO club uses CB's during rides so how is that interface if you can comment... 

Thanks in advance! 
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2017, 07:04:24 PM »

To FLSTFI Dave and those who have the new, H-D wireless headsets, how is the sound quality compared to what you've used? (I'm spoiled by the quality of my J$M Headset). Ease of use? I have a couple of guys interested in the new bikes. Our LEO club uses CB's during rides so how is that interface if you can comment... 

Thanks in advance! 

I know Dave is using his H-D wireless headset so maybe he'll chime in and give some feedback. On another note CBs require the additional wiring harness that is listed for 14 - 17 WHIM upgrade and although it doesn't say in the description the 18 CVO SG and RG need it as well if you add a CB. Non CB bikes use the harness that comes with the WHIM.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2017, 07:26:48 AM »

I can not speak to the speakers yet in the wireless head set.  I have not used them yet, so I do not know about sound quality.  Nice thing is Sena makes a couple speakers for the headset and they just plug into it. 

Right now my headset speakers are unplug and am using the headset on a half helmet.  One the software in headset is up to date it pairs easily with the bike.  The mic works very well for GPS voice commands and for phone calls.  Cant test the CB yet as I have the additional wiring harness that is listed for 14 - 17 WHIM upgrade.  It is required for the CB to be able to transmit.

This is going to be so much better than the old wired headsets.

From Sena I just ordered another helmet mount and mic.  79.00 dollars, the bluetooth part can snap on an off quickly.  This will allow my full face and my 1/2 helmet with the same bluetooth module, no repeated pairings.

This is just a harley branded Sena 20s.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2017, 10:44:35 AM »

On the bluetoothI was curious if on my 2015 ltd cvo, I install the interface is there a download or software update the dealer has to install? ie; Harleys wireless sena20.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2017, 11:56:42 AM »

Yes the dealer has to flash to enable.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2017, 12:17:16 PM »

Since you have figured out that the Harley unit is just rebranded Sena, my question is will the Sena units that are built into different brand helmets work with the infotainment system?
I just thought maybe it might be nice to just grab a helmet with the system built in so I wouldn't clumsily hit the add on and knock it off the helmet.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2017, 01:14:16 PM »

The Harley system is compatible with other Bluetooth brands, so you can use a Sena headset with the Harley system if you have a Sena system currently.  We have the Sena Calvary bluetooth helmets with mic and speakers built in, and they WILL mate with the Harley wireless interface module (bluetooth).  We don't have the wireless module added to the bike yet as our riding season is winding down, but I did pair my helmet with a 2018 CVO at the dealer and it worked great.     
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2017, 07:29:58 PM »

Once the WHIM is installed on a 2016 Streetglide can you still use the wired headsets or is it wireless only?

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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2017, 08:24:06 PM »

Has anyone paired the sc1 system built in to the schuberth c4 and r2 helmets to the WHIM. I believe the system is built by sena. If so how is the sound quality and functionality.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2017, 09:23:13 PM »

The Harley system is compatible with other Bluetooth brands, so you can use a Sena headset with the Harley system if you have a Sena system currently.  We have the Sena Calvary bluetooth helmets with mic and speakers built in, and they WILL mate with the Harley wireless interface module (bluetooth).  We don't have the wireless module added to the bike yet as our riding season is winding down, but I did pair my helmet with a 2018 CVO at the dealer and it worked great.   

With Calvary Helmet did you test sound quality? I was thinking of grabbing that Helmet but my other non Harley Sena units plays in bad mono sound quality with WHIM. Current WHIM firmware only allows good sound quality with HD branded Sena units. The WHIM will pair with a "standard" SENA 20S EVO headset, but it will be mono music and lower quality audio. If you buy the Harley-Davidson SENA 20S EVO headset, then you get stereo music and high quality audio.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2017, 06:52:30 PM »

I know Dave is using his H-D wireless headset so maybe he'll chime in and give some feedback. On another note CBs require the additional wiring harness that is listed for 14 - 17 WHIM upgrade and although it doesn't say in the description the 18 CVO SG and RG need it as well if you add a CB. Non CB bikes use the harness that comes with the WHIM.
Update on the additional harness that is listed. If you install a cb on an 18 model CVO Street Glide or CVO Road Glide the cb module just gets plugged into the original harness. You do not need the additional harness. The additional harness is only required when installing the WHIM on a 14 - 17 model touring that has a cb or you're installing a cb.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2017, 08:36:57 PM »

To FLSTFI Dave and those who have the new, H-D wireless headsets, how is the sound quality compared to what you've used? (I'm spoiled by the quality of my J$M Headset). Ease of use? I have a couple of guys interested in the new bikes. Our LEO club uses CB's during rides so how is that interface if you can comment... 

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I installed the BT headset in my full face helmet. It's not too bad. You have to use the headset toggle to set the initial volume for music,communication and prompts. Then you can use the bike volume control to raise and lower volume.
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2017, 07:07:58 AM »

The HD boom wireless headset speakers sound better than the wired head set that came with my 15 CVO Road Glide Ultra. 

I listened to them while doing my SS100 and the BB1500 Monday and Tuesday.  The did sound good, not great.  I have not heard better in helmet speakers though.  I am happy with them.

Battery life on the bluetooth module I am not so happy with.  On the way west low battery warning at 6 hours and dead at 7 hours.  On the way back low battery warning at 6 hours but lasted 9 hours.

Then yesterday low battery at 3 hours.

Everything I read says a minimum of 12 hours constant use battery life.  Will contact HD about this.  I have heard some Sena 20 came with bad batteries.  May have to contact them.

I do love not having the helmet cord
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2017, 08:34:34 PM »

What do you use or what is compatible for passenger use?

I found it odd that the bike comes with a single head set. The description makes it sound like a pair.

Is this head set something that can be used on a half helmet?
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Re: REQUEST FOR REVIEWS OF 2018 H-D WIRELESS HEADSETS
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2017, 09:28:40 PM »

You have to buy a second headset for the passenger and pair both to the infotainment system.

For a half helmet I’ve heard the Sena half helmet is the best option, music played through the bikes speakers and communications through the helmet. However, that means two half helmets and one more 20s, $900 for the ‘18s and $1500 for ‘14 thru ‘17s

Makes my question if it’s worth that not having to plug up.
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