Sena 50s - owners review - into the Trash! - Not Waterproof

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  • The Sena 50 S - We give a HONEST Review of this popular Motorcycle intercom and it has a Serious Problem. It is not Waterproof. We are not paid media for Sena and so we will give you a Honest Long term owners Review of the Sena 50 S. Long Story Short.... Avoid this intercom System if you live anywhere it rains! It is not waterproof and does not Carry a Waterproof IP67 Rating and so it s only good for the Trash.
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  • @craigporter337
    @craigporter337 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’ve never used sena, because like you, I did some research and saw some reviews that they weren’t water proof. Ive got two Cardo packtalk bolds and I ride everyday. Through all weathers, between 8-14 hours a day. I’ve ridden through some biblical rain 🌧️ and it has never failed me. I thoroughly recommend Cardo.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cardo is next for us in fact we have been using it since yesterday and impressed so far! I wish we did the reaserch many years ago before the many annoying moments with sena we had!

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You were smart to research them first! Not a cheap mistake to make!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@batotofhell your not wrong!

    • @garys4756
      @garys4756 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm sure these were being sold at a discount a few years back but all the reviews said they weren't up to scratch.

    • @ramonwongyau3114
      @ramonwongyau3114 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use the Sena in the same situation like you describe and it working amazing too.

  • @mizushobai3
    @mizushobai3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have used the Sena system for over 10 years, the 10's, 20's, 30's without any problems. I have used it in the rain, fog, dust and extremely rough terrains. I am now upgrading to the 50's and look forward to a quality product with the ease of firmware upgrades and upgraded sound. The battery life is phenomenal and the range is great. I don't understand the problems you are experiencing. Good luck.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had previous models which were never effected by the rain but the external fitted units on the 50 seem to suffer badly with water ingress. If you can get a unit built into the helmet, but Sena themselves dont claim there unit is waterproof and it carry's no waterproof rating

    • @martinjenkins6472
      @martinjenkins6472 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My experience with the 50S is the same as you...faultless...even in Belgium downpours! :)

  • @Freespeach123
    @Freespeach123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I would be fuming if I was you and also sorry for anyone else getting Sena without watching your video! LOL I had Cardo for many years and could not be happier. Maybe cardo next?

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have Cardo, I also had a much older sena that worked well but I heard the new ones were not so good

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly! Cardo is our replacement and we hope the experience will be much more positive and user friendly!

    • @Freespeach123
      @Freespeach123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just blows my mind how they sell so many of them! Feels like a daytime robbery

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Freespeach123 we have seen recent marketing of adventure bikes splashing through rivers with the senas. We commented but had no reply surprise surprise!

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s naughty and only going to lead to disappointed customers

  • @ApriliaRSV4F
    @ApriliaRSV4F 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got Sena 50S because my father and brother have Schuberth helmets and Sena is the proprietary system for that helmet. Will see what happens. We only got it for convenience. Why manufacturers don't have a standard infrastructure is just a PITA and honestly should be a requirement. What I don't understand is, why is comes such a crucial necessity for you?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seems to me a object designed to work on the outside of a motorcycle helmet needs to be waterproof as a basic standard, if it is not it’s simply not fit for purpose

  • @simonryder4857
    @simonryder4857 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Interphone and NComs. I use both and both have been through biblical storms on my tours without any problems whatsoever. The NComs with the Nolan N70X helmet which Bridge organised for me is an integrated neat solution which is brilliant

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’ve not heard of the NComs one, but we have seen that the interphone ones are becoming popular, how is the music sound quality? Bridge are having so many problems with the Senas they are stopping stocking them

    • @mrcintheuk4641
      @mrcintheuk4641 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I also have a Nolan helmet and was looking at their NComs as they are specific for Nolan and very streamlined, but it seems they use very old Bluetooth technology. If you just want to integrate your phone (android) and bike (Honda Road Sync) is the quality and reliability (not dropping out) good enough?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mrcintheuk4641 that’s right! We found singing the bike to the phone was interfering with the usage of sena but this could be better and different when using some other comms. Would be interesting to test this on the Honda now

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mine when paired caused all kinds of problems, none of it seemed to talk to each other correctly

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@batotofhell it didn’t work well with the twins either

  • @samanthachalk9898
    @samanthachalk9898 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don’t bother with Interphone they are awful!
    They randomly turn up to defenening levels. We aren’t the only ones to get rid of those.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you on sena now?

    • @samanthachalk9898
      @samanthachalk9898 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ontheroadadventure yes we have the 50s and so far they have been ok.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are great when they work! I hope they will stay that way for you 😃

  • @petercole9343
    @petercole9343 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, I had a Sena S21 never had any problems with it in the rain, but the sound quality was rubbish, fast forward to this year, I bought the all singing and dancing cardo Packtalk edge duo from sports bike shop around £478 pounds would never buy anything else but cardio, everything is quality.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing your experience! Sounds amazing! I hope we will be equally as happy with our packtalk Cardo! Do you think the music sounds better on Cardo? Sena was talking so much about their headset sound quality but I think Cardo beats it by far!

    • @petercole9343
      @petercole9343 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure the music is definitely better on the cardo

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@petercole9343 Excellent we do love to listen to the tunes to pass away long mileage days

  • @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm
    @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know a few people who’ve had problems with Sena which is disappointing… My 8 year old though does have the Sena 50s on his crash helmet but of course we avoid the rain so no problems so far. Personally I’ve not had any problems as mine is the SRL2 that’s of course the integrated version for the Shoei GTAir2.
    Keep up the good work guys..

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People seem to have no so much problems with the intergrated ones which is good news for you, but the 50s is definitely no good in the rain, don’t chance it as once it’s damaged it’s never right after even once dried out

    • @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm
      @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ontheroadadventure it’s ok… Wife won’t let me take out the little one unless dry roads are guaranteed. 😅
      The integrated one is great but then again I don’t have much choice if I want the GTAir2 🤷🏻

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your set on that lid?

    • @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm
      @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ontheroadadventure I already had the lid before the intercom… Love the lid and love the SRL2 but if I change helmets I won’t get Sena again.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm No we are finished with sena

  • @stuartparfrement8999
    @stuartparfrement8999 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just watched your review video for intercoms i've used cardo for the last few years i ride all year round i've got the freecom 4 and it is waterproof i've been out in really bad rain and it still works fine

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It seems the cardos have really good reviews from owners, we will be looking at the new ones from them I think

  • @rlw85
    @rlw85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had the sena built intercom for the GT2 air helmet and it was utter garbage never worked last time I used it I ended up ripping it out the helmet and throwing it down the drive.
    I’ve got a Cardo edge now and it’s much better not perfect but good enough.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is exactly how we felt with the senas! I wish we could see you ripping the sena out and throwing it! That got us laughing 😂😂 Sena was very frustrating to use and never again unless something changes dramatically

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What problems did you have? If it’s built in is it waterproof or no?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@batotofhell Our senas would repeatedly disconnect, turn themselves off, crackle and be distorted even when we were right next to each other at lights etc. Very frustrating. No idea how the built in ones are or what the issues are in those senas

    • @rlw85
      @rlw85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It never got chance to get wet, it kept loosing connection to my phone. Voice commands didn’t work, kept loosing connection too other intercom in the end it was completely useless. I contacted sena and they never responded

    • @rlw85
      @rlw85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure they bounce very well only thing it was good at.

  • @FxRiderST
    @FxRiderST 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went from Sena to Cardo. Love it.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one did you go for? Did you have trouble with sena too?

    • @FxRiderST
      @FxRiderST 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Sena was disconnecting every so often and in the middle of the conversation. Volume was way too low at highway speed, not possible to hear what they say.
      Got Cardo x2 and it works as supposed to. Talking to a passenger or other rider. Listen to music, talking on a phon... Never problem with volume. All clear..
      My other friends have x4 and also the one you can talk to many riders (Edge?) and happy with it too.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FxRiderST we wish we did this research before we bought Sena! Looks like everyone is happy with the Cardo and everyone had similar experiences with sena too

  • @aminbp
    @aminbp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    May I know which country makes Cardo and Sena?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No idea, check them out on Google 👍

  • @richandiben
    @richandiben 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cardo FTW

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cardo seems to come up trumps in this comments section! We will go with the majority on this

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just got a cheap one to listen to music and sat nav! I think you recommended it? Lexin B4FM it was on offer so very cheap

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ohh yes they are great at the price and also they are IP67 waterproof

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Excellent buy, has all things you need and no more and doesn’t cost £500!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A fair point made well!

  • @klausklaus144
    @klausklaus144 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    hi all, same thing with the Sena 50C, last big Tour it rains strong for 1hour - the Sena quit. Yes the dealer changed it by a new one, but this don‘t solve the Problem with driving in the rain. At this time i always put a new condom in my pocket so i can use it also over the Sena when it rains 😉

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We heard of someone else who carries gloves to cover their Senas too

  • @BMWgsrider905
    @BMWgsrider905 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I never knew that sena was not waterproof! It blows my mind as I had same trouble and always blamed myself for it due to sena being complicated and the endless updates! What’s the solution? What’s next?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      exactly same experience here! If anything we feel silly for not reading the small print that is in. fact not waterproof

    • @momo-go4pl
      @momo-go4pl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You shouldn’t blame yourself, shame on Sena. They will get left behind by the better brands if they don’t up their game

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@momo-go4pl we live and learn!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@momo-go4pl it looks that way already

  • @brighton1950
    @brighton1950 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had the same experience with Sena being not waterproof but like an idiot I stuck with them for years.I'm not vloggng like you guys I just wanted communications and music with navigation prompts.Like you say we assume they're waterproof because they are marketed to us bikers.The first one I had was the old SM10 and the first storm I was in it packed up.I saw the rep at Arizona bike week that year and he told me that they weren't waterproof just resistant.Anyway I've now gone with the Cardo packtalk edge and so far it's been great and like you say they're waterproof.So easy to use and great features and no connecting to my Macbook to update for which I had two apps....one for Sena and one for Harley Sena

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No problem with our Cardos either and we test them more than most 👍

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s criminal of sena and the price of them ? Unbelievable! Any how Merry Christmas to you both hope you both have a good one all the best xx

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely agree here with you, the price is not adequate to quality level provided by Sena. Merry Christmas to you too! What is your comms of choice?

    • @momo-go4pl
      @momo-go4pl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This does not look good on the sena brand

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@momo-go4pl It’s a shame really

  • @momo-go4pl
    @momo-go4pl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I feel that this were always and forever problems with Sena but I had no idea it is not waterproof at all! It’s shocking how it’s marketed as this durable motorcycle accessory

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How do the get away with selling it for outdoor sports and use if it’s not suitable for the rain?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@batotofhell That is exactly our question as there is clearly other waterproof products. You can not have not waterproof comms in the UK, just makes no sense

    • @mickemmett6828
      @mickemmett6828 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@batotofhell It's easy! They put on the box that it's only water resistant and rely on people not read the specs before buying. I've had a 10c Pro for about 8 years and it's never missed a beat, I've just ordered a 50C but will be looking in to ways of water proofing it, maybe a little none conductive Vaseline over any exposed contacts.

  • @Rinkydink73274
    @Rinkydink73274 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sounds like it's for dry summer use only at best..

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Which is ridiculous right? We tried out some LEXIN ones that were IP67 rated at £70 the pair, and sena cannot do that?!

  • @sukrutuz3718
    @sukrutuz3718 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It's a great work, I wish you success 🌹❤️

  • @davenzl123
    @davenzl123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Guys, some thoughts, IP67 is for dust protection, and water proof, 1m underwater for 30 minutes, I know it rains a lot in the UK, but you're not holding your breath that long. IP63 or IP64 would be enough to deal with rain or a splash from a river crossing. To be IPwhatever certified you have to actually send away a product to have it actually accredited, this costs time and money and it's not uncommon for companies to design a product to meet an IPwhatever requirement, but then never actually get it certified, because often, it's just not worth it. Hence why I suspect they specify "water resistant", it doesn't need to be water proof, you're not using it under water. It is common however, for very cheap brands, to claim they are IP10000 certified by NASA and the FBI, because that sells units, and the company will be dissolved and disappear long before anyone can prove otherwise.

    • @davenzl123
      @davenzl123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For the record, I have both cardo and sena, and they're both junk in my opinion, but not because of the IP67 thing

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well we are hoping are cardos out perform the sena as they failed us miserably in bad weather

  • @ant25ify
    @ant25ify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’ve had the Cardo edge for about a year with no issues, went through proper biblical rain on NC500 no problem at all. The group I ride with love their Sena’s and wouldn’t entertain anything else🤷🏼. However they put a nitrile rubber glove over them in the wet😂.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow, that’s unbelievable about the glove! Although I wish we knew this before parting with over £500 for our Senas! That’s just ridiculous

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How do you rate your Cardo? Have you tried the new voice recording feature?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      hahaha never seen anyone with a rubber glove over Sena! must look comical! Can you connect to your friends through mesh between cardo and sena?

    • @ant25ify
      @ant25ify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No I can’t say I’ve tried the new voice update. I’ve done the update just not used it but I’ve seen other TH-camrs rate it. I think it’s good. Activation using ‘hey Cardo’ is bit hit and miss but using Siri is good. The back ground noise reduction is brilliant, had telephone conversations and people can’t believe I’m riding the bike. So my experience so far has been excellent. Not sure how good Sena range is but Cardo is good twisty hilly areas it is reduced but expect most would be.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ant25ify we have been watching others review the new Cardo and we are definitely interested. We just need solid reliability especially when your at the premium price point

  • @nikkij1618
    @nikkij1618 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can highly recommend Cardo Freecom 4x absolutely brilliant . I ride all year all weathers including pouring rain no issues at all. Audio quality for music is great too.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What’s the difference between this one and the new edge ones we have seen?

    • @nikkij1618
      @nikkij1618 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ontheroadadventure I believe the biggest difference is the number of riders/units you can connect in a group - the 4x is up to 4 I think the Edge is up to 15.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok, we don’t like huge groups on the com’s so just me and ewa is fine

  • @thebeaconwanderer162
    @thebeaconwanderer162 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the heads up guys, I'll be getting one soon and it won't be a sena, for sure.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If this video saves one biker from the horrible user experience we had then we are happy to save you! 😂 what do you think you will chose as your next headset?

    • @thebeaconwanderer162
      @thebeaconwanderer162 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ontheroadadventure I'm not sure yet , I have some training to do in January then I'll be seriously looking for one.

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seems like a wise choice looking at all these comments

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thebeaconwanderer162 motorcycle training?

    • @thebeaconwanderer162
      @thebeaconwanderer162 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure yes

  • @neilwilliams9844
    @neilwilliams9844 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bought a Cardo spirit hd duo pack, 2 weeks ago, only wanted to comm with my partner, water proof,radio ,hd speakers, fitted in to my helmet easily, Bluetooth connection simple to pair, rrp £265,-- infinity motorcycles had a deal for £194.99 snapped it up works great. Have a great Christmas both ,and, roll on next year. 👏✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does yours do the voice control? That was also useless in the sena and never seemed to work properly!

    • @neilwilliams9844
      @neilwilliams9844 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure yes got the two microphones one for open face,& one for full face ,so an option of 2 types per helmet ,got to be honest it does what it says on the tin.im happy and had a great deal .

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@neilwilliams9844 That’s all we ask for as riders, we just want the product to work! Deliver on what was sold to us… Cardo is looking to be a top contender

    • @Blumen_adventures
      @Blumen_adventures 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      we bought the Cardo Spirit, works perfectly for what we need. Merry xmas guys!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Blumen_adventures Thanks Merry Xmas!

  • @inked-96
    @inked-96 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I need to pick a Sena up just for when i go on Casual rides out so looking at getting the ST1. I have a packtalk edge on my touring helmet so didnt think the 50S would warrant the additional £100 over the ST1?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t know anything about the older Senas to be honest I would be looking at only Cardo after our experiences with both companies

    • @inked-96
      @inked-96 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ontheroadadventure Yeah, I'd gladly stick to Cardo but for the life of me and others, can't figure out how to connect Sena and cardo..

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@inked-96 Yeah id bet they each make it difficult so as not to support the other brand

    • @inked-96
      @inked-96 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ontheroadadventure Absolutely. States on their website that they connect, but I've no luck, lol. Enjoy the rest of your evening 👊

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah it’s no accident

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller8980 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm getting old.
    I love the disconnect from modern life that riding my bike gives. No phone, music, or earache etc etc.
    Perhaps different because my better half rides pillion, not her own bike. Ironically she has a comms ( cardo, i think) to listen to music.
    Even when riding in groups i abstain from the group chat. Silence is golden.
    Ride safe and happy travels 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We love to use our coms, but we too have long periods where we do not talk to each other, we listen to music etc and not chat constantly. However it’s invaluable to us being on separate bikes when touring. We don’t like the group ride chats though so much, it’s too much going on

    • @Freespeach123
      @Freespeach123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly same for me, I like my comms to be there when needed but also enjoy riding in the good old silence

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Freespeach123 We hear ya!

  • @timothyupleger7007
    @timothyupleger7007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seven days on the road with my friend round the Lake Supior Circle Tour. Five of those days in cold artic downpours that penatrated my "waterproof" riding gear until I was soaked.
    Not once did our Sena 50s's give us a problem. Not once!
    The only thing we did before leaving was dismount them and spray silicone lube on the contacts. Then each day we made sure the flap over the charging port is secure.
    I've been riding with this 50s for three years now and it has performed flawlessly.
    Sorry your experience wasn't as good, but for me I really like my 50s.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Long may it continue for you, we didn’t have much luck but when they are working they are amazing bits of kit. We have the Cardo edge now and so far so good 👍

  • @momo-go4pl
    @momo-go4pl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What do you mean by this?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Too cool for us to understand too lol

  • @cherylclarke5322
    @cherylclarke5322 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We use the Interphone comms. Had them for 4 years and never had any problems. They’ve been used in all weathers and still work perfectly. Good clear signal and never any issues with connecting them.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing, we have seen this brand has some new ones but not sure of the features etc. How is the speaker quality for music on these?

    • @cherylclarke5322
      @cherylclarke5322 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure good speakers and great sound quality

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cherylclarke5322 Interesting, I wonder how the process compares to the cardos

  • @StephanCRF1100
    @StephanCRF1100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tnx for the advise. I use a cheep bluetooth set for connecting to the bike to use the android-auto system. But i am looking for an intercomm-system.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are also now looking for our new ones we will see what’s best voted here

  • @simonryder4857
    @simonryder4857 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I find the quality really good. It integrates with my Ducati and I can control everything from dashboard. If you want to try mine you’re welcome. It’s an adventure helmet with a fully legal detachable chin guard, sun visor and unlock. I’ve got the ladies one too

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You have senas built into the helmet?

  • @terrynicholson9273
    @terrynicholson9273 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sena is garbage. I bought the SRL when I bought my Shoei Neotec. You can barely hear it above 60mph even after doing all the resets etc. Sena are well aware of the issues and have produced upgraded speakers for other models but not the SRL. I have a cheap Cardo in another helmet and it is much better than the Sena.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We also upgraded our speakers but they have been constantly problematic

  • @dbharrold
    @dbharrold 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought a Sena ST4 because like you my mates had Sena units. It's great for music, often low quality sound as an intercom. Never tested it in pissing down rain. I am reading so many reviews of cheaper better units I will take a punt on one if I need to change the Sena. I usually ride alone so it isnt the end of the world at the moment. Like you I assumed waterproof but just checked my unit, it says 'water resistant' as you said. Load of crap, I am gutted

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, toilet paper is water resistant to a point! It’s completely unacceptable

  • @JohnG11000
    @JohnG11000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me and my wife use Interphone Tour for about six years in some absolute downpours,battery life is brilliant, I wouldn't use anything else.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We will look into their new range of coms 👍

  • @adamnunn9723
    @adamnunn9723 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Using Cardo Packtalk Bold for last 3 years… been faultless… so wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, bloody brilliant!!! 👍🏼👍🏼🤗

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Excellent thanks, allot of positive feedback on the cardos it seems

    • @adamnunn9723
      @adamnunn9723 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure… me and 5 mates bought them and the group consensus is that they’re quite remarkable… the clarity, the ease of use, battery life are just superb… witchcraft almost!!! 👍🏼👍🏼🤗🤗😁😁😁

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@adamnunn9723 Well as reviews go…. Can’t ask for more than that!

  • @wd502
    @wd502 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Inter phone was and is brilliant. Touring in Europe in three torrential storms they performed extremely well and the battery life is amazing.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We heard good things about the interphone but we went with the cardo now

  • @DaveDayve
    @DaveDayve 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Look in to Jess expensive. Unknown brands. Cardo and Sena are crap.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We tried some cheap LEXIN ones which were good for the money but not the sound quality of the more expensive ones

  • @Crossers76
    @Crossers76 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a couple of Fodsports M1-S Plus after I broke the charging port on my old set of cheap BT2s which I've had for years. The fodsports have been faultless in every weather conditions. Works perfectly when taking to my daughter when shes a pillion.. connects everytime to my phone/sat nav and other units. I dont believe you have to go with the big 'brands' all the time and this pair only cost £120 in the sale...

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like you got a good deal on those. Are they IP 67 rated?

    • @Crossers76
      @Crossers76 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ontheroadadventure they are IP65 so suitable for heavy rain and dust.. many thanks.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s better than Sena at £500 a pair!

  • @keithkeeble7483
    @keithkeeble7483 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a inter phone tour for about five years and have not had any problems wet or dry

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And that’s what we looking for, comms that we can trust especially when we are travelling and need to communicate with each other. Your interphone tour is waterproof from what I recall?

    • @keithkeeble7483
      @keithkeeble7483 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ontheroadadventure as far as I know it’s waterproof I have used it off-road green landing and with my mate on all our tours in rain not a problem it the only one l have owned so the new model may more features like mesh

    • @batotofhell
      @batotofhell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes the simple ones are best. What was ever wrong with Bluetooth anyway? Why did we need mesh?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We agree!

  • @ROODPalmdale661
    @ROODPalmdale661 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Had mines for 3 years still working great even had it when I got caught up in a heavy rain storm no issues so far ty God🙏🏾

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Excellent 👍 long may it continue

    • @ROODPalmdale661
      @ROODPalmdale661 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure 🙏🏽

  • @redwing1
    @redwing1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No problem with cardo

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one do you use?

    • @redwing1
      @redwing1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure packtalk bold duo

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@redwing1 we were looking at the new one, does yours use the app to record audio or is that only the newest version?

    • @redwing1
      @redwing1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ontheroadadventure I use Spotify from my android

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I meant the new audio recording feature built into the new Cardo?

  • @BPRReme
    @BPRReme 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Had the sena srl and the 50R which I was lucky enough to win. But the 50R started to give such a lot of crackling and static noise while out riding with my mate who also does a lot of recording. We decided to give cardo a try and it's been a game changer for us and never looked back.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep we had the same crackles etc and it just got worse and worse. Which Cardo did you go for?

    • @BPRReme
      @BPRReme 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We bought the cardo pactalk edge duo between us. There not cheap but streets ahead of Sena. They connect instantly as soon as we turn them on. No pressing any buttons at all. Sound and clarity is the dogs dangley bits wether just chatting or listening to music ECT.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BPRReme Thanks sounds like the Cardo seem to be top of the pile

  • @Gaby83
    @Gaby83 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a Sena SMH5, very old and cheap model, never failed me, rain or sunshine, must be how lucky you are, some might get issues some might not, keep in mind that they sell probably tens of thousands of those intercoms and you only get a few bad reviews and people tend to only leave reviews when things go wrong almost never when everything works ok.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Looking at the comments most people with the newer senas have had the same troubles. I think the weakness is in how it connects, I think the electrical pins are too exposed to water damage.

  • @casper-zb1pp
    @casper-zb1pp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was already looking at an intercom, but after your video I bought the cardo4X, without your video I would probably have bought the sena, so you saved me disappointment and a lot of money, thanks for that.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad we can help. We want our viewers to have faith we will only promote products we like and know to be good, and if we find fault we will tell you too!

  • @borderreiver8288
    @borderreiver8288 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good vid. I have always used Cardo, currently with the slightly older Packtalk Bold and it's never let me down. Every time I check out Sena u read about lots of problems. Unfortunately, the integrated systems on some high end helmets use a Sena system - don't know if they would be better in the rain bacuase they r built in. The problem with any integrated system Sena or Cardo (on AGV I think) is it seems u r always buying older technology for high expense! It makes more sense to me to buy the later tech on an independent system. I think wind noise is likely to be reduced if u do use the integrated versions though. All the best to you both.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I believe the integrated units fare better but you need to replace the unit when replacing your lid too

  • @sunnysideofthestreet39
    @sunnysideofthestreet39 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We use some FOD sports intercom and they have been surprisingly solid. We haven`t ridden in any biblical rain but we`ve been caught out a few time and had no issues.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We have not heard of this brand? Where did you find them for sale?

  • @gruff8491
    @gruff8491 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good crack , cheers ✌

  • @paulwrixon5843
    @paulwrixon5843 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cardo all the way

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you have the Sena experience previously? Cardo is looking like a clear winner

  • @darkbl000
    @darkbl000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Like you, I’ve been using Sena for several years. We needed mesh for group riding, and therefore everyone using the same systems. I just accepted that the inconsistency and unreliability was due to technical limitations. Sometimes they worked great, sometimes the sound quality or range was poor and, if it rained, they would stop working. We all know who’s fault this is 😉

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! We hear you! 😂😂
      Well know we now! It is just a basic product at a premium price that does not even meet the basic requirements of being able to be used in the rain. We have all been had! Cardo’s seem to have all the good reviews here so we will be doing that next

  • @bikingwithgrantygrant779
    @bikingwithgrantygrant779 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a motorbike instructor in newton abbot, I have had cardo freecom 4 plus for 3 years and as an instructor have used them pretty much everyday and they are brilliant and are still the same units I bought 3 years ago. The ubits i use are Bluetoothbut the packtalk bold is the one up from freecom4 plus. I believe the cardo edge is the new mesh version from cardo. Cardo all the way for me. I believe interphone and similar brands are actually under sena as they can hook up with them through Bluetooth. Cardo is not under sena.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, thanks for joining us on the channel. Another fantastic vote for Cardo, we wish we had done this before spending our on the latest sena’s! We will be getting the latest cardos. Never again will we buy a sena product.

  • @blitzer109
    @blitzer109 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me, my lad and most of the group I ride with have the older PackTalk Bold and they have performed flawlessly in all weathers over several years. I know the newer models have more features but whilst our PackTalks are still working I see no reason to upgrade but I would recommend the cardo brand wholeheartedly

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, we will be trying the new cardos 👍

  • @Sharpey76.
    @Sharpey76. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive been using a Cardo Packtalk Edge for about 6 months and its been faultless even through downpours, i had an early Sena and had trouble and like you did some research and found many people saying scrap it and move to Cardo

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you tried the new voice recording feature yet?

  • @sideshow101101
    @sideshow101101 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cardo, been using a cardo freecom for over 4years now all year round... torrential rain, sleet, snow, even sunshine occasionally as it's the uk and never had a problem. Also new cardos can link into sena headsets too now.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, the senas are for the bin we will be getting new cardos based on the comments here. This is a perfect example of us bikers helping each other out. Knowledge is power!

  • @raesewell4022
    @raesewell4022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I switched from Sena to the Cardo Packtalk Edge, it connects first time every time and I've had no problems. It has the facility to record audio which should suit your needs.

  • @BigMac25626
    @BigMac25626 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ive had the exact same experience, me and my partner have sena 30k and we started having loads off problems like the volume control would not work at the time i thought this was from wear and tear but i know now it was water damage. i didnt realize till you just said that no where do they say it is waterproof and i like you assumed it was. looking at getting Cardo's next, fingers crossed they are better.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shame on Sena. It really is not good enough

  • @frankmlchaelglasscock6539
    @frankmlchaelglasscock6539 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just use hand signals too much technology for me 🤣🤣 a great review as always 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol we have been practicing our hand signals over the last few weeks while the senas have been sent away but I don’t think it will catch on for our motovlogs?!

    • @frankmlchaelglasscock6539
      @frankmlchaelglasscock6539 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure 🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not worked! We gone for cardos 😂

  • @austinmatthews347
    @austinmatthews347 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the info i had ordered tbe 50s duo pack from infinity yesterday cancelled the order 5 mins after your useful video

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d definitely stick with Cardo bud

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ontheroadadventure i have cardo freecomm 2 think i will just buy the jbl speakers

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The speaker upgrade is well worth it