Better Motorcycle Headset Speakers | iAsus XSound 3

[@2WR]

Update: I tested these out on yesterday's ride and I'm still super-impressed.

[@kenbred46]

Yesterdays ride consisted of what speeds? I've tried several speakers and once you hit around 55+ mph, the road noise pretty much drown out the speakers.

[@cheeeseinacann]

It’s that way with any helmet speaker system

[@jake-mm8in]

Your reaction with the helmet on is spot on what everyone will say when they hear them first time, have mine 2 years and they still impress me

[@TimberTrainer]

I appreciate your review. I've been using Sena and Cardo units for years and would recommend sticking with that 10 just for listening to music. The Packtalk Edge is the best helmet intercom system I've ever used, but the XSound 3 speakers are a better investment for solo rides. The main benefits of Packtalk units is when you connect multiple helmets for communication. The older Sena units are great for tunes on the ride.

[@gnrands50]

The "leather foam piece" you describe at the 55 second mark is intended to slip into your helmet, after putting it on, and pushing your earlobes down flat. Kind of like a shoe-horn for your head. A neat idea if you're bothered by having your ears pinched over inside your helmet.

[@TheBoyers]

Your reaction says it all about the quality of the upgrade. Def going to have to check these out!

[@2WR]

Tyler was over yesterday and I showed him some new headsets I have to test. He commented how weak the speakers are on his Sena. I had him put on my helmet with the new speakers. When he took it off he said "I'm buying those. Where do I get them?"

[@JackF99]

I upgraded to these for my Sena 20. Definitely better bass response however had to add a volume booster app to my phone (where my music is) because they are definitely less loud than the Sena speakers. Note I have no windscreen and use earplugs to block wind noise and so have to max out the speaker volume to get through the ear plugs. Sounds crazy but it works. Those of you with a windscreen should have no issues with volume

[@finnbellFCB]

I ride alone, but I love to have music playing and the normal iPods just keep falling off my ears no matter what I do to them (plastic adapters, tape etc. ) These ones are really what I need. Thanks for the review!

[@pierreeversole265]

I've not yet entered into the Bluetooth communication community, but would definitely enjoy them for listening to music and/or my GPS's verbal directions. Thanks for the info. Continued safe travels.

[@2WR]

Been running one for years. Once you have one, you won't go back.

[@gerryclemonsii]

How are these vs the 45mm JBL?

[@BikingwithButterfly]

What mic do you use for your gopro/recording?

[@2WR]

This one amzn.to/3gvEelB

[@04azgoat]

I rock a Cardo with the upgraded 40mm, not the 45mm JBL. They get loud but still have tinny and crackling sounding when cranked. the JBL speakers Are $80 ($90msrp) not $50. The only reason I’d lean towards those is the integration with Cardo that they have in the Cardo App. Thanks for the review!

[@2WR]

My bad, I grabbed the price for the 40m instead of the JBL 45

[@TheAllytrash]

Thanks for the tip! Just ordered mine!

[@2WR]

No problem Ron. I think you're really going to enjoy them.

[@RileyMews]

thanks for the ideas... I would like to get something like this solely for Bluetoothing music from my phone. Are there any similar speaker units that connect wirelessly??

[@2WR]

Not that I'm aware of

[@chenry4fitness]

I just bought the 10s and am greatly disappointed in the volume. At anything over 45 mph I’m straining to hear music at 55 or over I can’t hear nothing at max volume. Does this upgrade actually benefit you at highway speeds (Texas has some 80+ roads). Also have you looked at connecting a small amp to them?

[@2WR]

Used to have to turn the factory speakers up nearly all the way on the interstate. Can hear these clearly at 80+. Can hear them fine with my ear plugs in. Some may come down to quality/type of helmet too. Didn’t look into any amps

[@chenry4fitness]

Thanks for the response. I installed mine on the icon airflite. I think I’ll position and try to get them up against my ears but I’m leaning toward this and I’ll try the iasus ear3 amp if that doesn’t worj

[@MrLundefaret]

Also important that you place the speakers correctly. Some millimeters off can make a big difference. First mounted my Sena 10s and was very disappointed. Then placed them better, and now they work really good. Will still consider this upgrade as even though volume is good, sound quality is not so good.

[@DFWM-C]

Can I use them with my Cardo +2 with a microphone?

[@Kabby450]

Hey Mario, I have a Schuberth helmet with the internal Sena set up made for the helmet. I get distortion when I turn up the volume due to the factory speakers not being able to handle the bass. I use normal foam earplugs so I need to turn up the volume to hear my music. How do they sound with the No Noise ear plugs.....

[@2WR]

While I don't pretend the exact science with the No Noise, they allow you to hear sounds like music and voice while deadening the wind noise. I really like them.

[@nautilus1753]

So how do you like them after all this time? Still doing good? ?

[@2WR]

Still as good as the day I installed it.

[@AudriusN]

the best on the market so far, the only annoying thing i find is angled mini jack.

[@johnhartman6371]

Hey, do they fit in the same space as the original Sena speakers? Or are they so big that you would have to "fit" them into the helmet foam?

[@2WR]

Deeper so may have to trim some foam (depends on the helmet)

[@Feza63]

Hi Mario, I have a Schubert C4 helmet. As you know, it has its own speakers. If I buy it, can I replace it with them, is it possible, can you please investigate and let me know... Thanks

[@2WR]

Need to have a 3.5mm jack to plug into.

[@nmbr11]

Hi Mario, I watched your KZbin video on speaker upgrades for motorcycle helmets. I bought LEXIN FT4 Pro and didn’t like the sound quality. So I bought some IASUS speakers which sound better but now I can’t use the microphone. I can’t find an adapter/splitter that accommodates the original LEXIN microphone and speakers and the upgraded IASUS speakers. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

[@2WR]

Steve, I don't have any familiarity with the Lexin units; only Sena and Cardo. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@shawntoronto7967]

Hey Mario - good review always. Question for you. I just got an Arai xd4 and I’m looking at comm and speaker options. It’s the first helmet I’ve had without speaker cut outs. Do these fit into the Arai check pads ok without mashing your ears? No pain putting the helmet on?

[@2WR]

You'll need to remove some of the foam from the cheek pads to get them to fit without rubbing

[@blehlast3639]

hey mario. did you listen to any TOOL?

[@kouvanos]

My question is... Do they produce same sound quality on a cheap intercom headset, with a more expensive intercom headset? Or i have to buy a 150€ intercom headset, in order to take the best sound quality of them? Does the cheap/expensive intercom headset makes any difference or i will get the best sound quality no matter what?

[@2WR]

Tough to say. I know on my older Sena, they definitely improved the sound quality. That said, when this comm unit came out, it was one of the best. I think the speakers can improve any unit, but the unit itself (overall quality) may or may not prove to be a better upgrade.

[@alwayslearningthefacts5881]

The kevlar wires will fail in no time. How do I know this ? I`ve had 2 pair, each lasted about a year. I emailed them, with NO response..

[@motomatata4781]

whaaat? No warranty? Do you think it's better to purchase through Amazon instead of their site?

[@PerryGreen_]

Do not buy these. They are trash 🗑

[@2WR]

8+ months later and still no issues...

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

Cardo now comes with jbl speakers

[@spacegreycoralred]

So just get a cheap Sena SF2, and upgrade the speakers?

[@2WR]

If you're just looking for good sound, yes. Can't comment on how well the SF2 does range wise with other comms but you'll get great quality sound with the speaker upgrade.

[@spacegreycoralred]

2 Wheeled Rider i would be enjoying it if their company wasnt so incompetent that they cant seem to get it shipped to me. Ordered it on Mar1, on Mar 9th i asked where it was, and the idiot said that their “fulfillment” company failed to ship it out. Then he asks me if i still want it.... What an idiot. Then when i request that it be overnighted, he tries to get ME to pay for the overnight.... So now i have to pay for their crappy employees.

[@IAmYourReflection]

@@2WR so sena sf2 is the best cheap unit for hust listening to music and making hands free calls?

[@stevelim5154]

They went up $20 to $119. Still worth it!

[@2WR]

Used them on a recent Iron Butt...worked great.

[@Max.527]

JBL 45mm vs IASUS 3? Who wins?

[@2WR]

That's a good question.

[@janekkatana8632]

Yeah, which one i should buy

[@nicholaschai4458]

another great video,i assume is Asus,they huge company in producing pc components such as gaming graphics card,gaming laptop,their high ends motherboard always comes with great audio chip,it's definitely a surprise to see them venture into helmet speakers,anyway im kinda of agree with you Mario bout earbud.

[@2WR]

Thanks Nicholas! And yep, that's the same company. It's my understanding they've been making quality speakers for other brands for years and are finally putting their name on some.

[@MrAce832]

You sound like a guy who would not lie in a review.

[@2WR]

Thanks (I think 🤔). Nothing to be gained by lying but plenty to lose.

[@PerryGreen_]

These are trash. So is he

[@2WR]

Thanks David Rogers! You seem like a really nice person.

[@0347kali]

How did I miss this video?....sorry Mario I haven't been a good subscriber

[@2WR]

LOL

[@frostyman2275]

Should be sweet on an electric bike. Now go test them on a straight pipe motorcycle on the highway then tell us what you think.

[@2WR]

I’m sure that was meant to be funny...try again. Just used them on an Iron Butt ride last week. Ever ride your “straight pipe” on one?