Sena 3S Bluetooth Headset Review at RevZilla.com
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- Sena 3S Bluetooth Headset Review
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It’s the 21st Century. We like to be connected. The Sena 3S-W and Sena 3S-B Bluetooth Headsets are a great way to do just that for those who spend their time on two-wheels. Streamlined, easy to use, and well-functioning, the 3S communication units from Sena afford clear and crisp communicative features that allow for audio playback, intercom communication in full duplex, and hands-free phone calls. Sena also does a great job of offering options, with the 3S-W (wired microphone) and the 3S-B (boom microphone), each providing a segment of riders with their preferred setup.
Son of a momma! The guy at the dealership said I could pair 2 of 3 of these devices together! spent an hour trying to pair mine with my kids when I could have come to TH-cam and learned in 2 minutes that it can't be done. I will be taking these back and looking for new ones that can pair 3 or 4 at the same time.
the smh10R can pair at least 4, pretty complicated but nice quality and battery life.
Okay, just installed the 3S in my Shoei rf1200. Lets take 'er for a test ride.
perfect for my needs. works with a Shoei Qwest, even tho it doesn't have a removable liner. then again, i always wear a light balaclava when i ride. ymmv.
Antny can you please talk faster
I was thinking the exact same thing!!
Not physically possible. He would break the sound barrier and we wouldn't hear anything.
Unfortunate...
No kidding. Talk fast to make a shorter vid but then watchers have to back up & listen 3 times to understand what he's saying. Fun.
I own both models, both of them works well and very easy to use and battery really lasts. the only problem i have or perhaps noticed is that the 3SB model has somewhat louder speakers and on a modular helmet it makes sense but on the 3SW the speakers are a bit low in volume, if you take a call you really have to slow down to be able to hear properly.... But i would recommend them anytime...
Is this true? Wouldn't they be the same speakers? I want to get both as well for 2 different types of helmets. But if the audio is better in the 3sb might as well go for that only
Yep...
I bought this unit to pair with the Sena GoPro Audiopack and still be able to talk with a passenger at the same time. They told me it would work, haven't tested it yet. (fingers crossed)
+Forza300Man The Sena 3S does not have the capability to do that. You would need at least the SMH10, SMH10R, 10S, 10R, or 20S. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh-10-bluetooth-stereo-headset
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh10r-bluetooth-headset
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-10s-bluetooth-headset
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-10r-low-profile-motorcycle-bluetooth-headset
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-bluetooth-headset
+RevZilla Unfortunately I realized this after getting it and setting it all up. All is not lost though, it just means we cannot record both of us onto the GoPro at the same time, which is not a big deal. Either I do a motovlog gopro vid, or I chat with my passenger. It's all good.
Many thanks for the reply and info, great videos, keep it up, thanks
Hi, is it possible to pair a ,lets say, 20S with two 3S so that each of the 3S users can talk to the 20S user?
Horrible sound, you said it right. Can connect to my tiger 900 RP but only plays music. Calls are all sorts of horrible. Bought two of these. Recommendation on a Sena model that will work better with music, calls, intercom, etc.?
Tried it for Rider to Rider intercom and after 10 meters quality is VERY VERY bad.... After 20 meters you cant talk...
Manual mentions 200meters!!
good value for the money, it works great but the range for the intercom is less than 200m. I would say 50m in best conditions.
Good value ??? bought it and sound trash is unbearable
Can this be paired up to the Sena GoPro audio pack while talking to other riders?
+Rex4x4 First, keep in mind that the 3S can only have an intercom conversation with one other communicator. Also know that the 3S has a limited range of 200m (and that's the maximum range in perfect conditions). The 3S is really designed as a rider-to-passenger intercom. As the 3S only has one intercom connection, it cannot be used with the Sena GoPro Audio Pack. You would need to use a 10-series or 20S communicator for that functionality. -DrewZilla
Hey guys, great video and review, as usual but I've actually found the 3S-B a major PITA to use with a modular helmet (Nolan N91). The buttons on the boom are impossible to use with the helmet closed and you can't be expected to open it at full speed (or any speed, really). If the buttons had been facing the... well, face... it would have been easier perhaps, but facing up as they are, operating it gets extremely fiddly and annoying. I'd say that the 3S-B is much more suitable for an open face helmet.
Sena must have also recognised this because if you look on their website, they've just added the 3S-WB model, which has a boom mic but external controls like the 3s-W. For me that's the perfect layout for a modular and can't wait to get one.
garp04 I totally agree and am definitely awaiting the 3S-WB release. No firm ETA from Sena yet, but it should be soon. -DrewZilla
garp04 So still no firm ETA, but we got all the details from Sena and have the product page up! -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-wb-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
They have now released a model that is a fine mixture of the two. It is a boomed mic but with the same controller as the 3S-W!
+The Perfect Strangers Yes, I've been using the 3S-WB model since last november when it came out here in Europe and it works beautifully with a modular helmet from an ergo point of view. Unobtrusive and super-easy to use (the 3S-B model is even less obtrusive, since nothing sticks out from the helmet but I found the controls unusable on a modular helmet with chinbar closed).
It's got limitations of course, as Anthony points out in the review, but for a solo rider, a commuter, or a rider+pillion scenario, it's awesome value for money. The quality of the audio during phone calls is incredible, very often people can't tell that I'm riding a bike (and I ride either a naked or a sport-touring bike, both with sport exhausts) and it just never drops the bluetooth connection, while pairing with the telephone takes just a second every time I turn it on. I use it mostly to get directions from the GPS on my phone, which is tucked in my pocket, to listen to the radio while commuting, and to pick up the occasional calls. It really cannot be faulted for these tasks: the audio is extremely clear and it can pump out more volume that you'll ever need.
It's true that for listening to music it's only adequate, at best. But when riding a naked bike with a sport exhaust without db killer, while wearing a noisy helmet and ear plugs... well, high-fidelity didn't stand much of a chance to begin with.
And to address some of the other comments I've read in this thread, it is absolutely waterproof. I live in a country where it rains literally all the time (ok, right now it's snowing, but still...) and I commute on my bike no matter what. Many times I've arrived at the office absolutely soaked from head to toes but I've never had any issue with the controls of the 3S-WB on my helmet.
Compared to the Cardo Q solo, which one has the best sound quality?
I was using these for about a month and suddenly the left speakers started getting static noises, even though the battery was at 80%. Does anyone know what might've caused this issue?
Which one it´s the best bluetooth head set for my money? RevZilla
If you do not need to talk to other riders, then the Sena 3S and the Cardo Q-Solo communicators are the best for the money. If you want a lot of features for the best price, then consider the Sena SMH10. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-wb-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cardo-q-solo
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh-10-bluetooth-stereo-headset
is it compatible with iphone comands? (siri to make calls)
Yes, you hold the (+) button for 3 seconds in standby mode to activate your iPhone's voice dialing/Siri. -DrewZilla
Can I pair it with 2 other riders only? Don't need to have it connected with my phone.
No, you can only pair it with one other, and the range is very short, so it's really just limited to using with a passenger. For a similar price and the ability to pair with two other riders over a longer distance, look at the SMH5. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
I'm thinking I could get away with only two devices (pillion headset and my phone,) if I use the phone for both GPS and music. Is that accurate?
NoBrakes23 Yes, that's correct. -DrewZilla
Dear RevZilla. I've been looking for a small BT Headset for my Schuberth sr1. This seems like a small enough to fit. Have you fitted it with SR1 by any chance? I am worried it will squeeze my ears a bit. Thanks in advance for your advice.
+Pawel Modrzejewski The Sena 3S has thicker speakers due to the integrated electronics, so they'll likely be too thick for the SR1. Instead, you may want to consider the wider but thinner speakers used with Sena 10R. The 10R controller is still low profile, so it won't hang off the side of the helmet. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-10r-low-profile-motorcycle-bluetooth-headset
+RevZilla Thank you for a quick replay. I looked at the 10R but I dont like the battery in the back. I also guess that the dedicated 10u for C3pro will not fit SR1. I guess I will have to try the 3s instore somewhere or just risk it and buy it :)
Can you talk to a pillion passenger and the two of use listen to music at the same time and if the phone rings, can I answer it ?
+A1 Pest Service The Sena 3S series does not support audio sharing, so each of you would need to be paired to your own phone/audio player. That means you'd each listen to your own music separately. If one of you initiates an intercom conversation, both users' music automatically pauses. When one of you ends the intercom conversation, the music resumes. If you're having an intercom conversation and your phone rings, you can accept the call (which ends the intercom conversation) or reject the call (which allows the intercom conversation to continue). If you and your passenger want to listen to the same music, I'd recommend stepping up to the Sena SMH5. If you both want to listen to music while simultaneously having an intercom conversation, you would need to step up to the top-of-the-line Sena 20S. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-bluetooth-headset-dual-pack
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-bluetooth-headset-dual-pack
Hi, I have a pair of 3SWBs that I just bought for my girlfriend and I for our brand new Bell rev evo flip up helmets. She rides pillion on my bike, and we found we were having lots of trouble hearing each other speak, both volumes were full and the boom mics were right in front of our mouths. Only at a standstill could we hear each other talking, only barely. Is there anything we can do? Thanks, Sam
Try using Velcro spacers to move the speakers closer to your ears, and try using earplugs if you don't currently wear them. Cutting wind noise with earplugs can actually help hear the speakers better. -DrewZilla
Thank you Anthony for your detailed review. I noticed that the video shows the 3S-W installed on Shoei RF-1200. How did the Sena left speaker, with the microphone wire, fit in the speakers cut out of the helmet? Did the wires exit the cut out without any modification to the helmet? Please advise?
Mahmoud Elaskary We recommend using the Velcro spacers in the speaker pocket to better mount the speakers if necessary. We did not have to modify the actual helmet at all. -DrewZilla
Hello, and set sena 3s-in can be combined with sena 20s? This will happen?
Yes, you can pair a 3S with the 20S. However, you are limited to the shorter range of the 3S, so it only works for rider-to-passenger use. -DrewZilla
hi, just to be clear, i need a communicator to communicate with my pillion and listen to the GPS instruction both at the same time. Is that possible with the 3S
+Daniel Mallia No, the 3S and most communicators do not allow you to have an intercom conversation and listen to GPS instructions simultaneously. For that, you need "Audio Multitasking" or "Parallel Audio Streaming", and currently, the only communicators that offer that are the Sena 20S and Cardo PackTalk. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-bluetooth-headset
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cardo-packtalk-headset
Hi, thanks for a great review. May I know if i can fit it inside AGV K3 SV without any modifications?
It will indeed! Great helmet choice as well. -TeamZilla Chris
Thanks!
No it won’t you need to carve the ear hole out to fit the speakers these come with
Is the speaker quality on these the same as the smh10?
Brandon Dickerson Speaker quality is about the same, but the speakers are thicker due to the electronics being integrated into the back of the speakers. -DrewZilla
RevZilla ok, thanks!
I just want blue tooth communications with my friends, does this really only allow me to pair one other rider?
+Shyam Dhruv That is correct. This only allows you to pair one rider with one passenger. The range is short, so it's not designed for bike to bike use. You may want to consider the more-capable SMH10 instead. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh-10-bluetooth-stereo-headset
Thanks revzilla, I've decided I want the 20s
so I have the 10s and the 3s, the 3s doesn't want to pair with the 10s. firmware already updated. whats my problem here?
+jorgeluissantos77 Without more information, it's hard to determine the issue. If you put both the 10S and 3S is pairing mode, then press the intercom button on the 10S and they still don't pair, I recommend contacting Sena for additional troubleshooting. -DrewZilla
Guessing the chances of this fitting a Biltwell gringo is not high ?
Actually, this easily fits the Gringo. A number of riders here who rock Gringos also have this 3S installed. Go for it! -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-w-bluetooth-headset-wired-microphone
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-wb-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
Hi, I'm a bit more concerned about the pressure points. how well does this fair with an AGV K5S? Also, how is the music quality on this little thing?
It seems to work just fine with the K5S. However, the speakers are pretty small, so the music quality isn't great honestly. -DrewZilla
RevZilla my priority is music quality. what would be the most affordable speaker with great audio?
I recommend you get a pair of Koss PortaPro headphones, remove the speakers from their housings, then plug them into the audio jack on the Cardo Freecom 2. Alternately, I recommend the UClear AMP communicator. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cardo-freecom-1
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/uclear-amp-bluetooth-communicator-single-pack
So, if I understand correctly, I can`t pair 2 of these units together and, at the same time, be paired to a phone to listen to music/take calls?
***** No, that is incorrect. You can pair two 3S units together while also being paired to a mobile phone and Bluetooth audio device (which could also be a phone if it's a smartphone). I think the confusion stems from the fact that you cannot be on a phone call, have an intercom conversation, and listen to music simultaneously. If you are listening to music and you or your partner starts an intercom conversation, your music pauses so you can use the intercom. When the intercom conversation is ended, the music resumes. If you're listening to music or having an intercom conversation and the phone rings, you answer or reject the call. If you answer the call, your music pauses if listening to music or your intercom is ended if on intercom. Hope this clears it up! -DrewZilla
+RevZilla just to clarify, I can be paired to another 3S unit, my iPhone, and 1 more Bluetooth device such as my GPS (Garmin)? Or do I have that wrong?
Hi! Can the 3Sw be paired with the 3Swb? There are a few mixed answered online
+sooriyah007 No need to worry, the answer is yes. The 3S-W can definitely be paired with the 3S-WB. In fact, it can be paired with any Sena Bluetooth communicator. Just keep in mind that the 3S series of communicators has a short range intended for rider-to-passenger use. -DrewZilla
can i connect with my smartphone?? or a intercom is needed?
Yes, you can connect with your smartphone via Bluetooth. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-wb-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
Can I be listening to music on my smartphone, and then give a voice command to Siri to make a phone call and it will do it? (I wear a Scorpion EXO 700)
+daren dirksen If you hold the "+" button for 3 seconds, that activates voice dial. In the case of your iPhone, it activates Siri. You have to be in standby mode in order to use voice dial, so if you're listening to music, you must first hold the "+" button for 1 second to pause the music. Then you can hold the "+" button for 3 seconds to activate voice dial/Siri. Hope this helps! -DrewZilla
Can you pair the Sena Prism camera to the 3s headset? Love the channel BTW very informative
+DMJazzy Yes, you can pair the Sena Prism with the 3S. -DrewZilla
I know it doesn't work with the app but does it work with the handlebar remote?
No, it does not work with the handlebar remote. The remote only works with the 20S, 10U, 10R, and 10C. -DrewZilla
+RevZilla thanks!
I just bought a Shoei RF 1200, I know it has speaker cutouts, but will they work out with this product?
+Ty H Yes, the speakers for the Sena 3S will fit the cutouts in the RF-1200. The speakers are slightly thicker than the depth of the speaker cutouts, but they don't interfere with the ears for most people. A few of the Gear Geeks here have RF-1200s with the Sena 3S installed just fine. -DrewZilla
+RevZilla whats the best system for RF-1200? I want it slim and with good quality. dont care about meters (
Hello,
I'm considering the 3s-w for my schuberth S2 (not the sport version), do you think it'll fit ?
Any alternatives (within a reasonnable price range)
Thank revzilla !
Yes, it fits. -DrewZilla
Has anyone tried installing this into a Simpson Street Bandit? I don't think they have cutouts for a speaker in the helmet.
There aren't any recesses for speakers, but you can still mount speakers in the space around your ears. -DrewZilla
does it fix well in a exo 900.? which one do you subject?
+Andres Forero Yes, it fits the Scorpion EXO-900. I recommend the 3S-WB. It combines a boom microphone with the controller from the wired version. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-wb-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
Hello, is the Sena 3S intercom compatible with the Linking Ride Pal?
Yes, it is compatible with the Ride Pal. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla Thank you! I can't understand the difference between Full Duplex and this type of comminication system. If using Sena 3S + Ride Pal 3, will we have to speak walkie talkie style, one of a time?
Do you recommend this for Shoei Neotec 1 ?
If you just need a basic communicator, then yes it's ok for the original Neotec. The speakers are thick and don't sound as nice as the next tier up. You might consider the Cardo Freecom 1+ for better sound quality. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cardo-freecom-1-plus-headset
Been researching this shit for the last 2 hours, will this let me take phonecalls while i ride, with my phone on the claw x grip RAM mount?
Yes, it will. -DrewZilla
Can this receive streaming music from a 10u?
No, the 3S does not support music sharing. You would need to step up to the SMH5 for that feature. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-fm-bluetooth-headset
Does it fits in my Arai rx7x?
Yes, it should fit your Arai. -DrewZilla
Does Wired boom stick fits?
I do not recommend the 3S-B, because the controls are on the microphone. Instead, I recommend the 3S-WB. Both microphones included with the 3S-WB will work with your Arai. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-wb-bluetooth-headset-universal-mic
Thanks :)
Has anyone attempted to fit the 3sw to an Icon alliance dark?
Yes, the 3S-W will fit an Icon Alliance Dark. -DrewZilla
Almost $150 in Canada.
hi, need advice aftwr using for 8 month, my wife S3 starts to stop working at less then 1hr of musoc play and stated no battery, i've charge it full before start. But mine lasted much longer. Can anyone haave any remedy?
It could be a number of things, but I recommend contacting Sena for more detailed troubleshooting. -DrewZilla
*www.sena.com/support
Will this fit into a Bell RS-1 helmet?
You should have no problem installing a Sena 3S on a Bell RS-1. I recommend using the wired mic option for a normal full face helmet (3S-W). -TeamZilla AJ
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-3s-w-bluetooth-headset-wired-microphone
Big help, thanks for the reply.
HEY I have 3s paired to a sr10 where i have a icom a-15 tranciever hooked up to,it all pairs well,but when i use the main ptt button I cant hear my voice through the headset,I have upgraded the firmware and tested the mic through my phone answering service,all works good,any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
That feature is known as sidetone, but the 3S does not offer that feature. It's only offered in the 10S/R/U Series and 20S communicators. -DrewZilla
Thanks for that,that really cleared things up.cheers.
anyone use these with an Arai corsair V. I'm tempted but not sure if it will be too tight on the ears?
+steve ricci The speakers will fit just fine in a Corsair V. You just have to remove the cheek pad covers and mount the speakers to the cheek pad hard EPS foam base, then put the fabric covers back over the cheek pads. -DrewZilla
Will it fit to a scorpion carbon 1400 exo perfect?
Yes, it will fit easily into an EXO-ST1400. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla And one more thing... will sena 20S fit it too?
Yes, the 20S fits it too. -DrewZilla
i don't think this is good idea. because you got the bluetooth stuff built right into the speakers. So it's going to RIGHT next to you head all that time. I usually go out and ride for fun for at least 45min but mot of the time for 1 hour easily. So having bluetooth signals come to head that close for a hour EVERYTIME you ride is probably not good for your brain. just my thoughts. I really liked this. but i don't think i will get it because of this reason
2cool0 Bluetooth is a very low-power signal, so I wouldn't be too concerned with frying your brain. :D -DrewZilla
RevZilla haha i still wouldn't want it that close for that long XD
You have no clue how ionizing radiation works.
so can i still intercom with this?
2cool0 Yes, but the range is very limited, as it's only designed for rider to passenger intercom. -DrewZilla
RevZilla ohhh ok kind of sucks. wish it would have a stronger intercom
2cool0 For a few bucks more, I definitely recommend the Sena SMH5-FM with its 700m intercom range! Boom or wired microphone options available as well as single and dual packs. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-fm-bluetooth-headset-boom-mic
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-fm-bluetooth-headset-wired-mic
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-fm-bluetooth-headset-boom-mic-dual-pack
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-smh5-fm-bluetooth-headset-wired-mic-dual-pack
RevZilla thanks I actually just bought the smh10r haha
2cool0 I guess you took two steps up from the 3S then! ;-) Great choice! -DrewZilla
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I bought it and it's not worth it, it is very high-pitched and uncomfortable! No match with the application but with the mobile phone yes! It is not worth the price the sound n is good!
always so excited and stringent. can't you speak like an adult?
Garbage for the price.. did return them and bought VNETPHONE V6... 30€ no brand and offers way more then this overpriced overcomplicated set.