A WIRELESS motorcycle HELMET SPEAKER?! [First Fit - Headwave TAG]

[@WALTERRIFIC]

Excellent review, Chase! MY TURN: I've had one of these Headwave TAGs for over a year, and it was an awesome experience at first. The ability to easily "install" a sound system to your helmet, and a very unique sound system at that, is wonderful, but even more incredible is the sound. Being able to feel the base, especially in dubstep music, and have your helmet beat to the music is amazing. It's also really easy to use with one button for play, pause, power and sync. Unfortunately, I found that I couldn't really hear very much if I ever went above 35mph. And the sound quality itself is not as good as what you'll get with ear muff speakers like Sena. The biggest con, and the thing that kills it for me, is the price. Like Chase said, you can get so much more for less with Sena; it doesn't make sense to buy this unless you hate money. The product is cool, the price isn't.

[@chaseontwowheels]

+WALTERRIFIC thanks for the info man! I really appreciate the longer term knowledge!

[@headwave4045]

Hey Walterrific - thanks for posting your experience. One suggestion - if you're not getting over 35 MPH I think it's very unlikely the device has a good connection with the surface of the helmet - you should try remounting it. There should be an extra adhesive behind the stickers in the packaging.

[@teonesterov9141]

Shit. Marry me. I'm subscribing to your channel too.

[@misc8932]

Yeah, and like 60 mph I am still in 1st gear...

[@dfgvegas]

I live in Las Vegas imagine the heat eventually shrinking the adhesives and this thing falling off on the 15 freeway.

[@coisnotpog]

I was expecting this to cost around $100, maybe $200 if they were feeling frisky, but $300!!!!!! Yeah, no thank you. My $25 Rockcandy bluetooth headphones work just fine.

[@mikeinnh9179]

Doug Bedo I was feeling the same way such a letdown when I heard the price...

[@Chrisx093]

Yeah now it's 900 to 600 it's ridiculous went up in price

[@sliccflip]

It's on sale now. 40 percent off

[@AustinF144]

If I didn't watch chace build his garage I would say he was using a green screen haha

[@vizzle89]

Thanks for the heads up Chase! Looks like an awesome product, but I have to agree with you on the no mic. Now I'm sure if this is just the 1st iteration of future devices that company will make, I'm sure they'll figure out how to get mic capabilities for us. Till then, I'll stick to my Sena 10S.

[@YazielOfRivendell19]

Am I the only one having my OCD senses on full blast seeing the headwave being unevenly placed on the helmet?

[@colormesarge]

Yoiarib Ochoa nope

[@Kelevelin]

same. my autism kicked in hard.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

Yeah, it's a motor off now that I look at it again after this comment. 😅✊🔥

[@RandomGuyDan]

The magnetic connector is just another cord you would have to carry with you on a long trip. Micro USB, which is used on tens of millions of cell phones, would have been a better choice.

[@SH-ry2xi]

D Palmer exactly

[@kevinankin]

Off topic comment. Ordered my first pair of Heatwave sunglasses. Got them this morning and I totally dig them. Thanks for the 10% off code.

[@oneshortgamer2540]

Sorry but is not worth 280£

[@Cle_M3]

ColdHeart air pods or even regular earbuds

[@colormesarge]

OneShortGamer I just mounted a Bluetooth speaker to my handlebars. At it's price point, I bet it's louder than this thing.

[@edm3184]

I wouldn't pay more than $50 for that.. thanks for the review!

[@ShadowRTSgbg]

Still going for the Sena tho. When you mention the Sena i instantly said for myself in my mind. Sena it is. xD

[@Mr9000and1]

So you can use this over priced speaker only on one helmet because its adhesive

[@ksquiggle4532]

Seems like a cool product for cruising around!!

[@BucketWheat]

I have to agree... I will stick with my SENA until it 'adds' phone operations. MOST of my riding is either at or above 60/70mph [ highways and Interstates ] or it is twisty roads in N GA and W NC, with the louder engine volume of hard acceleration... So no matter how "Hi-Tech" it is, it would not satisfy what I need...

[@justjimmy4171]

Crazy thought... what if you mounted it on the forehead instead of the back of the helmet? Ears are shaped for sounds coming from the front.

[@Tater_Lord]

Just Jimmy good luck riding with that thing on your fore head blocking your visor but interesting idea i think itd look kinda strange tho having a lump on thr front of your helmet

[@TrNdke]

You need to look up how sonic transduction works...

[@SweDownhill]

The attached bluetooth speaker was hilarious! =D Great video as always Chase!

[@GrizzAxxemann]

$655CAD? Nope. I'll stick to my tired old SMH-10.

[@John_Ridley]

USB cables that run power and data through and connect magnetically have been around for a few years. You can buy them on Amazon. They're not rare.

[@MrTakdown5]

The reason it probably doesnt work under 70 and above speeds is because it uses micro vibrations to send the audio, its just like another device i bought a while ago called the Sonic Quake, both devices basically just make hard surfaces or any surface into a speaker

[@JetMech100]

Just wondering if you tried it with earplugs in. I know without earplugs in I can't hear my Sena that well at highway speeds but with earplugs I can hear it perfectly.

[@chaseontwowheels]

To be honest, man I didn't. Next time I'll have to!

[@waterpolovin]

If I'm correct it even says that in the instructions. And it's just more comfortable riding with earplugs.

[@trig]

Yep, Im a new convert to ear plugs. Cuts down the wind noise but improves the sound from my headphones.

[@FirstLast-yj4kk]

Michael Tricker ... Dude idk about you, but by the time you crank your iPod loud enough to hear over road noise you're doing SERIOUS damage to your ears. I went to rejoin the military and got denied because of this. Only recently I realized I couldn't hear crickets. You don't notice it but when you take a hearing test it's obvious... Watch out

[@baetech1982]

First Last apparently nothing you did before wearing earplugs had an impact. Great advice btw.

[@submissions72]

I bought some ebay speakers for 15 bucks. Rewired it into my helmet. Oh and it's Bluetooth wireless. Works. Thanks!

[@Azlehria]

The reason nobody makes magnetic data connections is data integrity. If your power cable disconnects while charging (ever notice that mag cables are only put on devices with batteries?), nothing really happens other than charging stops. If your data cable disconnects during a transfer, you got corrupt data - not so nice if you're in the middle of a firmware upgrade, or transferring a very large video file over USB 2.0. They also really like to collect magnetic dust, which is what finally killed my stereo Bluetooth headset. Ironically shorting power pins is something many devices can survive, while shorting data pins can kill the ports on *both* sides of the connection.

[@falkenfluegel]

Chinese will build this for much cheaper very soon.

[@BuBBLeGiO]

Did they?

[@kevinsong712]

Haven't found one yet

[@robertmayle2504]

I know it’s 2 years since your comment, however, if COVID 19 does not influence your buying decisions.?

[@alanv3185]

Yup and very soon your left ear will enjoy the audio more than your right ear

[@Labios_Rotos]

They sent you the unit to see what you thought about it? In other words, they gave it to you for free in exchange for a video. You said the video it's not sponsored by them, but it is. That is what sponsoring means.

[@sonyxxx16]

I think it is a a good solution for helmets that do not have space to put speakers inside. It is waaay to expensive but a nice solution

[@azxp]

What is good for listening to music at 70MPH on the freeway on a naked bike?

[@mrrrrr1rob590]

I feel like I would like this product better if there was an option to mount it within the chin bar. Even if the shape had to be changed to accommodate. Plus I like to keep my music to myself mostly. I feel like it would help with that. Awesome that there are no external cords though. The other drawback is I wear multiple helmets, so adhesive mounting is a no-go. Especially at higher prices.

[@MotoStrikerUnit7]

may concern would be putting high-wave vibration on something this is going to protect my head from a fall, would this create small cracks or weaken helmet ? , i mean if you some much as tap a helmet the manufacture wents you to get rid of it. and no it is not the same vibration as a bike your body takes most of it , and wind vibration is more pushed away. its a cool idea though

[@garza241]

Standard micro USB would've been a better choice, break or lose this cord is gonna be a pain and big bucks to replace

[@kobayashimaru8114]

What a rip off. Jacked up price because it's "motorcycle-specific". You can buy a similar device for $20 minus the magnetic charging port. But as stated in the video, buy a Sena unit that has way more functionality and still costs less.

[@lazarofernandez598]

Good review ,in your opinion , is sena one of the best bluetooth for your helmet , i want a nice cleal ( loud ) sound , let me know or do a review on what you use , thanks man

[@hmishin843]

The only sound I like to hear while riding is my engine humming, and the sound of the environment around me, all through my HERO ear plugs.

[@Hoser03]

How would this go with a snowbaord helmet🤔

[@ericwarren0015]

Thank you for the honest review. Sena it is for me.

[@cooperdeshawn4234]

Do you hear in stereo or mono? They’d have to somehow direct different sound signals across to the left and to the right. I can’t imagine that working well. But, maybe they’ve solved this?

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Great review! This is a great idea but functionally useless to me. I struggle with getting enough volume on Scala Smartpack. But it is a great idea.

[@DexLoke]

You can charge your android phone with a "WSKEN Magnet Charger" and still transfer data with the same cable. Check it out online, I use it myself.

[@sliccflip]

Question: is it worth the buy?

[@Dragoninja833]

With newer samsung phones I knew you can Bluetooth 2 speakers simultaneously. Imagine heaphones AND this thing hooped up at the same time. That would be awesome.

[@justaguy4real]

I use the headphones with the book over eat with internal ear buds so they don't no be or come out , and not when I pull off helmet either. They're great and cheap

[@justaguy4real]

And I usually ride at triple digit speeds. No Winehouse interference.

[@tenderbeef0326]

Interesting. company on the right track, just needs to improve it and the future is bright.

[@skip4250]

Great video but I can't hear my sena 20s on my Victory Hammer at highway speeds either. Maybe you have some suggestions. I have the volume turned up on both phone and sena.

[@cedriqueg32]

My friend has the 20s and he has earbuds in apparently its a built in jack and there's also an adapter for it as well I believe

[@briankeith757]

This seems like an OK product with limited capabilities for a premium price ...may be I missed the part that allows you to take calls also. But if not I would just stick to the sena with all the features it has for a lower price

[@crazedcivilian7522]

That price is ridiculous for what is basically a Bluetooth speaker. I got 2 Sena smh5's for $189 on Amazon. Yes 2!!!

[@bilkosgte]

Sounds like the Domio Pro same concept?

[@DavidMorisset]

What if you have more than 1 helmet that you cycle through. Is there an adapter mount?

[@JoIs033]

Chase man, there are already some electronics that use the magnetic connection to transfer data, check the moto z and z play smartphones for the most simple example, great video by the way, seems like a fun device but still prefer hearing the engine, I mean on a motorcycle why would you want to hear something rather than the engine and the traffic of course, cheers.

[@lapdn24]

Imagine the sound with a sena and tagwave playing the game music at the same time

[@a207975]

Have you tried using it with the sena at the same time?

[@JonNelson90WBN]

What is the make and model of that helmet dude?

[@2163mrjeff]

Icon brozak

[@stuntkok1984]

How did they send you one, yess it’s not sponsored?

[@highlandriders9696]

An honest and informative vid. Price is way out there given limited capabilities. Cheers

[@aldoponto8831]

Which one is better.. cardo or sena?

[@rschris]

Oh man I had high hopes for it .

[@scott4826]

Hey chase, can you review the bts2 it's a cheaper version of the sena. I'd like to see a comparison video between the sena and the bts2.

[@joaquin698]

Just subscribed .... Tks for sharing your knowledge, looking for a reasonable good camera to install in my helmet. (LS2 WIth visor L size) which camera is the one installed in your helmet on this vid? Alright, "I'm a new rider" .... Zero expertise, some experience, just came back to ride world after 35 years, bought a 2013 Ninja 650 R.. I could really use your advise on the camera and any accessories to bring up to date the bike, matter of fact I also need advise on a camera for the bake like to record front and rear in case of accident or event of any nature... Tks again, sorry for the LONG LETTER... 😅; God bless.. 🙏🏻

[@kyfisher3662]

Can you hear it when in heavy rain?

[@bfforlife1880]

How easy is the uninstall process?

[@Smoovblizz]

+chaseontwowheels if you had to choose one right now which would you get the fzo7 fz09 or cbr600RR and why

[@shawnsmith1865]

Nice review. I think you covered everything I was looking for. Good work.

[@mikedorchak1623]

Will this work on ATV helmet for quat riding

[@justinsmith6700]

Honestly I just use the lg hbs tone pro Bluetooth headset it cost at most 80 bucks and you get music calling and voice command

[@nlta7497]

Where can I get that helmet bro? Same design

[@willgrange5841]

Does it deteriorate the shell of polycarbonate helmets? Certain adhesives do just wondering

[@headwave4045]

Hey Will - the adhesive doesn't cause any damage to the coating of helmets (which is critical to the structural integrity of the helmet). It comes off clean and doesn't leave any residue. Cheers!

[@shame103]

Thanks for the honest review

[@gregjordan5900]

what song was that you were playing in the end of the video

[@rose4ever405]

Ppreciate the honesty as always chase 👌

[@Space_Badger395]

That proprietary connector is crap just like the apple ones, there is almost no strain relief and if the cable breaks where will you get a new one if you are on the road and how much will it cost? They should have just used a standard micro-usb connector it would be cheaper and more easy to replace the cable if it breaks

[@SophieWillborn1]

not fully true. The cable is only 20 bugs and with a micro USB there would get dirt in it on the bike.

[@nialld4598]

What make is that helmet 😎😎

[@johnnysanchez9079]

Is there any chance you can review the Uclear Amp Pro?

[@mraihan7400]

I absolutely loved your vids but Where is the first ride/spec breakdown bruh?? I thought you did it once in every 2/3 weeks

[@chaseontwowheels]

Got an awesome one coming out next Friday actually. I went heavy with First Rides/Looks so I had to even the schedule out. ;)

[@mraihan7400]

chaseontwowheels woww i'll be waiting man. I appreciate it

[@shortys923]

There are magsafe connectors that transfer data

[@SquideeStreams]

why not use in ear buds instead? for 50 eu

[@PhildaMotoK]

Hello from Brazil. Love your vídeos

[@6point1hemi]

Can you review the Uclear AMP GO? Love your channel.

[@geraldelsbree9999]

Do this work as well with open face helmets or half helmets?

[@MikaelLewisify]

No, and why would you wear anything other than full face anyway?

[@emp29]

The magnetic thing with data is not that great. Look up Wsken magnetic cables. I use it and it keeps on popping off so it's very unreliable for data.

[@Heathen1312]

I have tried both Sena bluetooth systems on my helmet and my dual Two Brothers exhausts makes it impossible to hear them even on maximum volume, does anybody have any suggestions on whether I should keep trying a blue tooth system or start investing in a sort of speaker system to just put on my bike.

[@cedriqueg32]

I have a sena 10c and they have an adaptive headset jack so you can use earbuds if your state allows it. Just a heads up I didn't get mine from Revzilla its just the first thing that popped up when I typed it in the browser www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-10c-earbud-adapter-split-cable

[@freekjacobs6096]

You applied it out of center. Once you see it, you cannot unsee it.

[@88Cohiba88]

Great info thanks! Keep up the good work....

[@wormiestchicken]

Data trough cable would be a great idea for convenience, terrible for privacy and security ;)

[@JacobJonesy]

Are you bumping dat YT royalty free soundtrack?

[@patrykkrol6456]

This Helmet Is Beautiful

[@RafaelN132]

can you pair this to your Sena?

[@antiherocallofduty]

Have you tried to go into iTunes and change the sound up to 200% it is always defaulted to 100%

[@Tater_Lord]

blaine Lastgann i didnt know he ran ios for his phone i assumed it was an android, android genrally has higher quality and more flexible audio quality and volume

[@808Affliction]

My sena 20s if fine. It's loud and I can answer calls

[@subhrajyotipraharaj2807]

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[@filmcamera]

Chase with your 20S do you use the helmet speakers or do you have plug in earbuds? I find the volume with the helmet speakers really low so had to switch to earbuds in the 3.5mm port

[@Rickystakpants]

Water resistant?

[@goldenTym]

Bro... first thing I do when I get a phone is turn off sound on input as well as vibration.. I hate that ish.

[@Red2003stang]

I know it's illegal to operate a vehicle (at least in my state) with ear buds/phones/plugs in both ears. Technically this gets around that law for someone wanting to listen to music. But it would be hard to spot in the first place with a helmet on.

[@SophieWillborn1]

good point

[@meditationyourmindbody9300]

I loved your helmet

[@PetaBread27]

What helmet is in the thumbnail?

[@vickyking3]

Which helmet is that ??

[@jevegabuzz1446]

Is it Waterproof?

[@the_count7526]

extremely nice review...

[@RossMalagarie]

So $300 for a cruising speed only speaker? No thanks. I'll keep my Torc T28B modular helmet with Bluetooth speakers included. I can hear my music good at high way speeds, (80mph).

[@valdiviezo32]

Dude do you still have the skully helmet? Let buy it from you

[@redgc899]

I know it came out a year ago, but volta cables are magnetic and they can transfer data... your dreams are a reality :p

[@megasupernewbie]

what if I want to install my unit on a different helmet ?

[@Littlebird-m9x]

Buy another one