★ FODSPORTS FX8 MOTORCYCLE INTERCOM REVIEW ★

Fodsports fx8 motorcycle intercom review
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[@tailtidy8185]

Great review, as always. Been totally lost as to which intercom to buy and not wanting to spend too much. Thanks for pointing me in the direction. Keep well

[@paulcollings5424]

Hi Mark , another great review. I actually bought my Zontes ZT125 U1 after watching your review of your mates bike. One year on and it's been brilliant , thanks ! Following that , watched this FX8 review and ordered one , arrived quickly from Amazon ad yesterday. Easy to fit to helmet but the WOW was when I tested it. Once switched on , the fm radio comes on with a 3 sec press of the + button and the quality is superb , clear and with a good bass. Keep pressing the + button once and it moves up a channel until you find one you like. It links to your phone easily and I then tested it making and receiving calls. Crystal clear again and because you hear in both earpieces , it's like the person is stood next to you. This was all done in my back garden with the helmet on. It's alright , nobody saw me. Ha ha. Will test the intercom bike-to-bike when next out with my mate on a ride and update comment. Thanks again , Paul in Eastleigh.

[@markpulling12]

Cheers Paul yes the zontes are great bikes and I have the exact same intercom..just used it for music like 30 mins ago !! Cheers mark

[@gerardrogers5533]

Hi mark. I was looking for a cheap and cheerful way to listen to music.I have just got one on the back of this review and I must say it’s perfect for what I need. Great job mate. Thanks loads

[@markpulling12]

Thanks gerard ...I use mine all the time ...they are brilliant .. thanks for the feedback regards mark

[@AJ-fo7rm]

Glad to see you back Mark. Excellent review, I may have to go out and buy myself one now, Thanks...A.J

[@markpulling12]

Yes I'm really impressed with it :)

[@mikebusby1471]

Me and three mates bought FX6 's to chat while riding we didn't want to spend big on something for occasional use. The sound quality and range are great and we are impressed.They are great fun and really make riding as a group great fun The only issue is pairing them which can be a bit hit and miss was hoping the FX8 might have Mesh?

[@garyburton6833]

Hi Mark, just watched your review of the Fodsports FX8 motorcycle intercom and just wanted to say its a great review. I have the Fodsports M1-S pro and it too has all the functions you mention but has no fm radio. I bought mine from amazon for around £75.00 and its well made and great value. Cheers Mark & ride safe.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Gary ...I'm still using mine all the time and it's brilliant All the best mark

[@jampotter11]

Fantastic review. Exactly what I was looking for. Great breakdown. Thank you

[@jampotter11]

Dam. Wanted to buy a set. Tried the link in the description and currently unavailable

[@markpulling12]

@@jampotter11 hi jam ....have a look on ebay Thanks for the feedback regards mark

[@gilliatrahn7118]

Thanks for this great review👍 Its within my budget. I just ordered one from McsBest. Looking forward to my new intercom :)

[@markpulling12]

good choice gilliat ! i really like mine all the best mark

[@MrSupercharger99]

Thanks for the review 👍

[@SteveW67]

Thanks for video we bought a pair and found them a bit hit and miss sometimes they connect sometimes not, also couldn’t get intercom and phone to work together so they’re going back. We will try a replacement incase we just got a bad set otherwise cheap and cheerful but not recommended 😔.

[@michaelgothenburg364]

Great review Mark, very good. One little thing. Each unit can pair to 3 (three) different devices/units. You'd normally pair your mobile, that takes one directly, an external GPS would take a second one. The rest are daisy chained.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Michael ☺️

[@Tenfx72]

Good to see you back making videos. Nice review.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks David :)

[@Tenfx72]

Out of interest, do you wear earplugs while riding? If so is the sound still loud enough?

[@markpulling12]

@@Tenfx72 hi David no I don't wear earplugs but the volume is loud on the max :)

[@johnmack887]

Great review, really useful. Will now order 3. Very grateful thanks.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks John .... mine is still going well :)

[@bringman23]

Cheers Mark, that was very helpful!

[@mavenfpv7843]

Great review! Do u know if this is the latest intercom from Fodsport? I see there’s heaps of other models out there.

[@markpulling12]

Hi maven yes I believe this is their latest / best selling version,....I'm very pleased with it . I shall be using it on my ride today :) all the best mark

[@technomad900]

One of mine has a faulty battery (presumably- as it dies after a few hours - compared to the days battery on the other ) . I cannot see how the batteries are replaced, bit disappointing , otherwise a good product .

[@slipinlizard9394]

Thanks for the review video! Do you if instead of using the included mic and speakers, can you just plug in a set of wired earphones and mic, similar to what people use with their phones?

[@markpulling12]

It comes with an optional wired mic you can use instead of the boom mic but I'm not sure about using the different earphones that you mentioned regards mark

[@Chris-gj4br]

Great review, I've been on the lookout for a decent 'budget' system as I'm not in the position to be able to spend out on the big name products, cheers Mark

[@markpulling12]

yes im very pleased with it ,i think its the best budget system out there :)

[@danforbes4513]

look up the FODSPORTS FX6 its around £45

[@XeonRc]

Great review, just wondering on speaker quailty and volume , this seams to be the biggest down fall with most setups ? cheers

[@markpulling12]

Hi well as it happens those are its best features ..its very loud and has great sound quality ..mine is still going great i use it all the time regards mark

[@Exray737]

Hey there, thanks for the review. It says up to 8 riders on the description but i’m sceptical about it. Do you have any solid info that this pairs up with 8 devices?

[@markpulling12]

Hi eray no sorry i dont,but it says group intercom so ive got no reason to doubt it wont connect to multiple devices all the best mark

[@Exray737]

mark pulling i mean apparently it does up to 6, after that some problems begin like no connection with some among group as i see from the other model m1-s pro

[@nabilerian5542]

2 Questions - Great review - Thank You. 1. Can this be used without a helmet as Incase you are hiking or running (of course would have to clip the device on clothing)? Also, can you use Bluetooth headsets with this device instead of the wired mic and speakers? Thanks

[@markpulling12]

Hi it bluetooth connects to phones for music and calls etc so I guess it would bluetooth connect to a headset but the wires for the speakers connect directly into the Base unit so I think it's going to be hard to do what you are trying to achieve here regards mark

[@SamiBayleyFilmMaker]

Thanks for the review! How is the audio quality? Can you hear it at motorway speeds and above? Have you found it uncomfortable to put your helmet on after the earphones are installed?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Sami the audio is LOUD AND CLEAR at motorway speeds and didn't effect the helmet Very good for the money Cheers mark

[@SamiBayleyFilmMaker]

Awesome! Thank you so much. One last question, can you listen to music and talk to someone at the same time?

[@markpulling12]

@@SamiBayleyFilmMaker no I haven't managed to find a way to do that yet ...as Intercoms they are very good

[@ronbatt756]

Any comments out there about the noise cancelling qualities of these units? Are earplugs still recommended ? Thanks from Canada.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Ron I don't use earplugs with these as my helmet is very quiet anyway and if I'm on the phone people can't hear any wind noise ....a very good unit for the money Cheers mark

[@christophkahne6342]

Hi mark, just one quick question. Is it possible to use it without the mic plugged in, just for listening to music and navigation announcements? Thanks!

[@markpulling12]

Hi christoph ...I've never tried that but I'm sure it would be fine as it just unplugs :) Regards mark

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Nice review Mark, must say it looks like a clone of my Sena 20S👍

[@RedlineRossi]

Nice review. I am looking for something like this that won't break the bank. Cheers 👍

[@markpulling12]

Yes I think they are great value,best sound I've experienced too Cheers mark

[@julianroldan8299]

Excellent review. I have a question. Can I share the music I hear on my intercom with the passenger's intercom?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Julian no the fx8;doesn't support music sharing but the m1 s plus does! See my review on that one Cheers mark

[@Wazim_s]

Great review 👍 I have sena intercom. Will that bluetooth contact with sena or any ? Thank you

[@markpulling12]

Hi it's supposed to pair to any other manufacturer I've paired it to a friend's cardo before Best wishes mark

[@tiagomoreira8742]

Nice review ! Thanks à lot! Looking to buy One for every day use to do Major highway speed, After 2 years still advise it Over recent ones ? Thanks again hope you well !

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes it's still performing well after two years...I used it yesterday:) Best wishes mark

[@danforbes4513]

great vid the fx8 does look better then the fx6 but hmm the cost i think i will go for the cheap fx6 as i will only use it now and then.

[@neilrudge5351]

Hi Mark, could you tell me if I'm using this with my phones sat nav could I also speak to other riders so I can tell them when we need to turn off? Thanks

[@markpulling12]

Hi Neil I'm sure you can you just press the intercom button to override the sat nav commands...it has group intercom function Cheers mark

[@HitMarkGod]

I do have one more question, while using the intercom between the headsets, can I be listening to music at the same time from my phone?

[@markpulling12]

Yes you can you have to press the intercom button to talk again :)

[@kingsbury26]

I have an old intercom that sometimes misses satnav instructions, it seems to wake up at the end. Does this one do that?

[@markpulling12]

Hi no it gave the instructions from beginning to end.... All the best mark

[@dirtbiker1227]

Hi. Do you need to have cellular service to use these? I dirt bike with a group of guys and most of the time in the woods we do not have cellular service. Do these headsets all connect directly to the other headsets or do they need cell phones to be able to connect them?

[@markpulling12]

Hi no cell service required...just pair and go :) cheers mark

[@paulvandijk5391]

Thanks a lot mark for this review, today I tried it for the first time and paired it to a senna of a friend of mine. Great quality but can you tell me what I have to do? I got a phone call and my friend was in on the call😅🤭. And how can I use it as a intercom and when nothing is spoken I can hear music (FM or music from my Bluetooth connected phone??) Hope you can help me out😊😊

[@markpulling12]

Hi paul...ive only used it as an intercom with a friends senna with nothing else going,ie no music etc and it works great...and when ever ive had a phone call ive been out on my own listening to music then the phone call rings in over the music..so sorry ive never yet been in your situation youve described ...i think a bit of trial and error is all you can do good luck regards mark

[@jordantorio5683]

Hi Mark just wondering, you mentioned you already own V6's how do they compare? IN australia the v6 is selling $130 for a pair vs $205 for the FX8 Im wondering if its worth spending the extra money? I just want it for me and my brother when we go riding

[@markpulling12]

Hi Jordan the V6 is fine as an intercom but the buttons are near impossible to use while you're riding and the music isn't very loud the fx8 is much better all round I'd say get the fodsports cheers mark

[@markmanning6773]

How is the Volume button a deal breaker if you like it?

[@markpulling12]

Lol I think I meant to say deal maker :)

[@danforbes4513]

im thinking of the FODSPORTS FX6 Motorcycle Helmet Intercom Bluetooth Headset HiFi Interphone 1000M as its half the cost. so if it did some how fly off its not that bad to just get a new one

[@markpulling12]

Yes good choice Dan ...I'm still very happy with my fx8 regards mark

[@jirivyvoda9544]

Hi Mark. Do you have any experience with voice commands with android device?

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes ,you simply push the "next" button twice and say your command ,works fine with my moto g6 play regards mark

[@xbrotkrieger557]

Nice Video! Do you Know How to listen to Music and Talking to the Friends ? I cant figer it out😢

[@markpulling12]

Music I use Spotify ,just pair it to your phone ,and intercom has to be paired up with your friends all the instructions for this are on KZbin or instructions you get with it ....good luck mark

[@rottie4life]

Geat review, you think the FX8 is better than a sena or cardo low level entry?

[@markpulling12]

Yes I do ...I'm still using mine and have been 100% impressed so far no issues at all :)

[@beardedpatriot0]

I have the Fx8 air. Works awesome. I have a question I could use some help with. So, while connected to my phone the device works awesome. I've even connected to face book messenger video call and it works great. However, when I want to document my ride or record video on my phone (while connected to fx8air) the volume/mic transfers to the phone. My goal is to record video on phone while using the mic from the fx8air . I don't understand why messenger video worked but recoding video alone didn't keep input on the mic instead of phone. I have a Samsung galaxy note 20 ultra5g.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Derrick ...I have quite a few questions like this about every intercom ...scala senna also etc etc ....it seems for the most part they all work ok but there is always something with EVERY intercom that doesn't quite work ...sorry I can't help with your problem....maybe try the fodsports Facebook Best regards mark

[@beardedpatriot0]

@@markpulling12 its ok! I appreciate the reply and will try that route.

[@HitMarkGod]

Could I purchase the cardo mix and JBL speaker replacements and plug them into this and they work? I mean they just use standard connections right?

[@markpulling12]

I'm sure that will work

[@HitMarkGod]

@@markpulling12 awesome! Thanks for the reply. Me and a buddy are looking at a 2 pack and we're unsure of the quality so if we do decide to buy these and they aren't up to the standard we're looking for, we might just do that!

[@gregpotten6353]

Do you have to have a cell phone paired to this to talk to other riders? Hard to believe, but one guy in our group doesn’t own a cell phone. Great review.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Greg no cell phone required :)

[@henrysholidays7007]

How do you pair the intercom with your fobsports satnav?

[@markpulling12]

Put the intercom in pairing mode then it finds the sat Nav blue tooth Cheers mark

[@mattburger1571]

Nice review,, rhank you. I've read the comments and not certain of the answer. If listening to music from your phone and someone tries to talks to you via the com, does it automatically switch from music to intercom?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Matt ...I'm unsure of the answer leave it with me and I'll physically try this ...I'll get back with an answer in a day or so cheers mark

[@markpulling12]

Hi again Matt well I've tried that and I'm afraid it's a no ....if you are listening to music the intercom is off and so if someone starts talking it doesn't come through ...I mainly ride on my own and just listen to music or if I am with someone then I'm not listening to music as I'm chatting on the intercom all the time Hope that helps Regards mark

[@mattburger1571]

@@markpulling12 thanks for checking! I do appreciate it.

[@glennmacfadyen7401]

@Matt Burger if you are listening to music and the other rider wishes to talk to you, they can just press their own intercom/function button and it will interrupt your music. You can do the same via your function and/or intercom button ( can't remember which one it was). You can't share the music with the other rider however across both. I have only just set ours up this afternoon, not used them on the bikes yet.

[@jongreen3027]

loved your review I bought a sena smh5 so I could connect to my sat nav but the sound was very tinny so I bought a sena smh10r its just as bad it gives me a headache the fodsport is probably better

[@markpulling12]

thanks jon ,interesting re the sound of senas,i was considering one ,but very pleased with the fodsports :) all the best mark

[@supportjp3865]

I'm interested in fodsport FX8 vs Lexin B4FM but haven't decided which one is good. There are 4 people in my group.

[@markpulling12]

Can't comment on the lexin but I'm very pleased with my fx8 Regards mark

[@supportjp3865]

@@markpulling12 Thank you for taking the time to answer. ^_^

[@paulthompson1675]

Thanks for great review😁before I take the plunge, how is the radio function?? My current cheapy constantly goes out tune, requiring constant station finding😬😬

[@markpulling12]

Hi Paul it's ok as long as you are in a good signal area ...I've used the radio on it a few times on a strong station and it was good cheers mark

[@paulthompson1675]

Thanks old chap, going to treat myself to one😁😁

[@markpulling12]

@@paulthompson1675 I'm really pleased with mine ...I listen to spotify when I'm riding and the intercom works well

[@paulthompson1675]

I bought one😁unfortunately no manual included😭and so far(for me) impossible to access on line manual/instructions. I had to watch you again to find out how to turn it on🙄🙄

[@markpulling12]

@@paulthompson1675 ill try and send you a link to the instructions later Paul

[@logicfirst7959]

"Chinglish" lol. Thanks for the review Mark. One problem with FX8 is the auto answer function. Whenever i get a call, the bluetooth simply answer automatically, how can i simply turn that off that auto answer and press the function button to answer it.

[@markpulling12]

Strange. . mine doesn't auto answer I have to push the function button ... I'll look into it and get back to you :)

[@markpulling12]

Try doing this ....long press intercom, previous and next buttons at the same time for 3s that should turn auto answer on/off

[@logicfirst7959]

@@markpulling12 thank you so much Mark, this worked just fine

[@kawamaniaczx7r]

Can it be paired to gopro 4 to record the sound on video?

[@markpulling12]

Sorry don't know the answer to that one ? Maybe ask on the forums etc Cheers mark

[@pavellvoo]

Can I ask you what helmet is behind you? Looks interesting.

[@markpulling12]

Hi it's a scorpion exo ...about three years old now ...good helmets and we'll priced Thanks mark

[@chadjohnston4129]

am I good to charge with a normal iphone cube or do I need to order a special cube 5v 1a

[@markpulling12]

Hi Chad I charge with a 2/3 amp cube for my android phone no probs Cheers mark

[@gregorbizjak4645]

Do you have to use a button to talk to different riders in the group? Or everyone in a group can talk at the same time to everyone? Thanks.

[@markpulling12]

All at the same time Gregor :)

[@gregorbizjak4645]

@@markpulling12 Thank you for the quick response!

[@djo921jovana]

One small question. When 2 rider are conected..they are conected up to ?? How many meters ? Tnx

[@markpulling12]

Hi it works on line of sight so about 1000 m but it will get a bit distorted if your buddy goes out of sight say round a corner but generally very impressive performance cheers mark

[@Hulious777]

Nice review

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Can this be connected to a sena 30k? I can't seem to do it

[@markpulling12]

Maybe put the fodsports into search mode Bluetooth for the senna if that doesn't work do the opposite search for the fodsports from the senna Sorry can't help you any more with that one cheers mark

[@teresaaskew7590]

Hi, I’m looking for an intercom for use when horse riding and this looks like it hits the spot (thanks for the review). We currently use V6/V4 but need something for more people to use. We can’t use the Velcro earphones as they won’t fasten to a horse riding hat. I see that there is a jack plug for the mic but would it work when plugging in a with a referee headset (one that loops over your ear and has a mic) in to the jack socket or is it purely just for mic use only?

[@markpulling12]

it should work teresa...but if you buy it from amazon if it doesnt work you could easily send it back for a refund all the best mark www.amazon.co.uk/Fodsports-Motorcycle-Interphone-Communication-Waterproof/dp/B07RDWF2H4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=RI81RB31ZCHU&dchild=1&keywords=fodsports+fx8&qid=1597038172&sprefix=fodsports+%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-3

[@muntahpuaka2677]

Hi boss . Can i know if this intercom can actually handle heavy rain .?

[@markpulling12]

Hi it seems very well waterproofed ....ive taken it out a couple of times in moderate rain and its still fine cheers mark

[@muntahpuaka2677]

Thank you for ur reply!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 im getting this soon .. have a great day ahead 🌈🤟🏼

[@johnrocker2986]

Quality review as normal.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks John :)

[@D1CANIBL]

Can you pair it with other models?

[@markpulling12]

Yes I've paired it with scala and Senna :)

[@dirkzelf]

whats the intercom button for?? Isn't the general idea of an intercom comms system to be open all the time?

[@markpulling12]

Hi agreed ..but I use it for music mainly ...if there are two of you you do just press the intercom button to be open all the time cheers mark

[@dirkzelf]

@@markpulling12 Right, so click once, intercom open all the time, click again intercom closed all the time?

[@dirkzelf]

@@markpulling12 is there a "Listen ONLY"- mode?

[@markpulling12]

@@dirkzelf sorry I'll look into that for you .....

[@markpulling12]

@@dirkzelf yes that's sounds right :)

[@paulademille2766]

Does this come in a pair or only one?

[@markpulling12]

you can buy them as a dual pack(two) paula

[@twowheelpilot]

Hi there, How is the Radio reception please?

[@markpulling12]

Hi it's good once locked into a channel the reception and sound quality is good . Even better for Spotify !! Cheers mark

[@twowheelpilot]

@@markpulling12 that is the issue I've had with most comes in the past. They struggle with reception. Even highend units like Cardo bold and interphone Avent etc. I've owned all the about. How is the sound quality?

[@markpulling12]

@@twowheelpilot very good and loud I listen to music all the time :)

[@twowheelpilot]

@@markpulling12 have you tried the M1S Plus from these guys?

[@BarbaryStudio]

Is it usb c or micro usb charing

[@markpulling12]

its micro usb

[@cashenjoe1]

Thinking about buying this, great review! Thank you for sharing your experience. Ride safe! Joe USA

[@markpulling12]

Ok Joseph my pleasure 😉

[@tonyhowe5133]

Some of the other more expensive sets MESH? does this one mesh automatically when you lose sight or when you turn it on again??

[@markpulling12]

Hi Tony if you loose sight then yes it pairs back again ....but Initially you'll always have to manually pair it to another same unit or another brand Even the likes of cardo you have pair it up before use Cheers mark

[@williamsnelling3544]

I've just had a boxed pair delivered for less than 130.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks William ...I'm still loving mine use it all the time cheers mark

[@tinybrian4317]

Hi Mark could you please put me in the right direction it's only me an wife on my bike just need to talk and maybe play music Whitch head set would you go for

[@markpulling12]

Hi Brian fx8 all the way I've still got mine after a year ....still going great:)

[@tinybrian4317]

Thanks Mark my head was all over the place ill be ordering a pair now Again thanks for the help

[@petersykes4711]

I am only getting 100m before it looses connection and it is not reconnecting automatically.

[@markpulling12]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4GrnIKgm5pkpLs Maybe try updating the software peter ...just a thought ,mine goes at least 500 m ... failing that return it as faulty cheers mark

[@petersykes4711]

@@markpulling12 it’s brand new, surely it should be up to date. Also, how do I do that 🤷‍♂️

[@markpulling12]

@@petersykes4711 I sent you the link on how to do that on the previous comment peter cheers mark

[@petersykes4711]

@@markpulling12 ok, thank you

[@chrisgemmell2742]

How loud is it for the music

[@markpulling12]

Very loud you have to turn it down :)

[@chrisgemmell2742]

@@markpulling12 so worth the money then do the headphones sit in nicely in the helmet

[@markpulling12]

@@chrisgemmell2742 yes mine is still working like new yes the speakers are slim ...most helmets have cut outs in the foam for the speakers Cheers mark

[@chrisgemmell2742]

@@markpulling12 cheers for the reply love your videos

[@user-vv9ou1db7z]

noise cancellation doesn't work at speed don't buy, we have 4 in our group all the same problem, good speakers for listening to music, but not good riding to talk on the phone or intercom, like the paid reviews say battery life good,

[@Sifinds]

Chinglish 😂

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

Got me good that

[@alanoswin8827]

Sena rip off, i had a previous model 2yrs ago and was a complete waste of time, looks like there getting clever 👍

[@CandleInTheEye]

Did you say it comes in CHINGLISH language ? Lmao

[@markpulling12]

Yes it's a new type of language gordon lol Regards mark

[@charlesreed6404]

These things are useless. Never used such a frustrating device....who the heck knows what button does what!!? The Engineer and design team need to be fired.

[@markpulling12]

Hmmm 🤔 sorry to hear that Charles....I've had mine for two years and it's still going great 👍

[@charlesreed6404]

Ours are only a couple years old. They worked good the first year. My two grandkids use them on their dirtbikes. Now, my granddaughter can hear my grandson, but my grandson can't hear her. Frustrating.