Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset Comparison

Fodsports FX6 Bluetooth Headset for only $75.00! Is it better than the cheaper $45.00 one? In todays video I go over the features and test it out comparing it to the older Fodsports BTS2 and how it compares to other models. Is it worth the $30.00 from the BTS2?
Timecodes:
0:00 -Intro
0:31 -Unboxing
2:44 -Mounting System
4:40 -Pairing to phone
5:34 -Testing music and features
6:45 -Pairing to another com system
9:27 -Conclusion
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[@chrisfisch1210]

Use FX6 itself synonymous. Works very well. Also with app Honda Road Sync and Calimoto. But... you want to make the following connection. Intercom with 2 devices. Calimoto should also be audible for both devices from the cell phone. But the intercom should also work. Is the? Haven't made it until now. Does the 2nd device also have to be connected to the mobile phone where Calimoto is running?

[@kennethellison9713]

I bought mine a few months ago but, because of the long winter, I didn't set it up until today. I just paired it with my phone and I must say, the speaker quality for the music is really good. I'll have to wait for a ride with my g/f to see how well the talk function is.

[@Mudslidex1]

Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised how well this works for the price. Honestly I prefer the Fodsports over the more expensive units. I find they work better and you can't beat the price!

[@jordanblair5410]

Hey Joe, I really enjoyed your review and the "New Yawk" accent! What's your feeling about replacing the Fodsports ear phones and mic with in-ear phones & mic to reduce wind noise (save hearing) and improve sound quality? I've never used in helmet communicators, but I can tell you that wind noise above 55 mph gets annoying. I think that many riders use ear plugs with their bluetooth headsets, but it seems the plugs would dramatically reduce music sound quality because it's being filtered by the plugs and competing with wind noise. What's your experience?

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks for watching. I dont know if this helps, but I ride WITH earplugs in. I use the regular orange foam ones and I actually think the Fodsports sound better with the earplugs. Most of these headsets have such small speakers that they really provide little base and are very tinny sounding. I find with the earplugs it cuts out that high end and makes it sound perfect. Some units like the Cardo I had, just weren't loud enough with earplugs. I find the Fodsports have higher volume and you can still hear them fine with the plugs in. So you may want to try that first instead of replacing the speakers. You might be surprised how well it works.

[@Fodsports]

😀nice review，friend。Thank you！

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. Love your products. I've tried several bluetooth headsets and found Fodsports to not only be best price, but have best quality and features

[@Fodsports]

@@Mudslidex1 Thank you. Looking forward to more videos from you. By the way, can we send an email to chat with you?

[@Mudslidex1]

@@Fodsports sure. I can be reached at [e-mail]

[@Fodsports]

@@Mudslidex1 got it，Thank u

[@johankolver9272]

hey there, do you have to plug the microphone in , can it be used just at music playback?

[@Mudslidex1]

You can leave the mic off and music playback works just fine. I’ve actually done that before and confirm it works

[@martinwood76]

Great review thanks helped me decide to buy a pair for the wife and me, love the cat and get ya flag flying buddy ride free, ride safe.

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. Glad it helped. Oh and we do have the flag flying. That was the old one. Can’t bring myself to get rid of it. But yeah I should hang it somewhere else!

[@TheLeo6890]

Nice review , how can I do to listen music with my passenger and keep the chat at the same time is that possible?

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. I'm not sure if you can on this unit. I haven't been able to figure it out. I think you have to go for the FODSPORTS M1-S Plus, as that one does support sharing music. But I have to look more into it.

[@basics2802]

Nice instruction! Assume you do not have the Trident Connectivity Module?

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. No I don’t have the Bluetooth module. I was thinking of getting the upgrade after I bought the bike. But from what other people say, they don’t think it’s worth it. But to each their own

[@basics2802]

@@Mudslidex1 true! basically all functions (at least the most important) as the mobile/headset solution with much more detailed navigation display. Only the control with buttons at the handlebar is missing

[@Mudslidex1]

@@basics2802 Yeah, I know there's other brands that sell separate bluetooth buttons that you can mount on your bars to control volume and tracks etc. But that's just another thing I dont want to have mounted to the limited real estate on the bars already. Use of the factory buttons would probably be the main reason I would want the BT module for the Trident. But it's not bad using the helmet BT

[@basics2802]

@@Mudslidex1 Fully agree, yr. solution is completely sufficient, because when motorcycling i do not need music to enjoy and no need to be reachable for everybody on the mobile.....

[@Wazim_s]

Good video 📹 can i intercom Fx6 with sena 5S ?

[@t-rex4211]

I tried and gave up

[@nethanejohnantes9554]

Can this brand pair with sena or cardo

[@Mudslidex1]

Yes. It has universal pairing and can care up to both Sena and Cardo

[@mar4elo999]

What are these comparing to Sena and Cardo? You mentioned Cardo in the video? Is it really better as cardo is 3x more expensive

[@Mudslidex1]

Honestly, I don't think so. I've tried multiple Cardo's and I some of my friends have a combo of Cardo and Sena's, and although they are good, I do not think it justifies the price. Feature wise they are the same, sound quality the same...Unless you spend for the JBL speakers on the Cardo's. Those do sound better, but we're talking about helmet speakers here on a motorcycle with engine and wind noise. For me, spending that amount of money for a little bit better quality sound is not worth it for what I'm using these for

[@t-rex4211]

@@Mudslidex1Do you know if it’s better volume as well as the quality? I’ve got this fods6 but just bought a neotec lid and getting new comms but dunno whether to pay extra for cardo just for it to hopefully be louder with earplugs at speed etc

[@Mudslidex1]

@@t-rex4211 I now have a Cardo Packtalk edge and the sound and volume is better. But not by much. Without earplugs the Cardo sounds better. With earplugs they sound similar. Cardo is a little bit louder. But I don’t know if it justifies the price of the Cardo, unless you need all the features and rider groups that Cardo has. I still use my Fodsports fx6 on my other helmets and am still happy with it

[@t-rex4211]

@@Mudslidex1 ok cheers. A little bit louder may be all I need. Fod6 was £70. They do a fod10c now with mesh for £120 but tend to ride alone or 1 other…. But then only £30 more I’d have the cardo freecom x2. If I get that I’ll have to make sure I don’t make new friends as it hasn’t got mesh 😉

[@johankolver9272]

Hi There, any idea what the headphones audio port is called? Would like to use some JBL 45mm speakers but need to see if you can buy an adaptor

[@Mudslidex1]

It's a micro-usb port. Most of the new Fodsports have USB-C. But the FX6 is a micro-usb. Hope this helps

[@johankolver9272]

@@Mudslidex1 , thank you. I mean the connector that supplies the sound feed from fx6 unit the headphones. Not charging point for battery.

[@Mudslidex1]

@@johankolver9272 Yes, that is correct. It's a Micro USB for that too. The FX6 has 2 micro-usb ports. One is for charging, and the other is how it connects to the earpieces and microphone. The left and right earpieces and the microphone are all wired into one Micro-usb connection which then plugs into the FX6. I know some brands use the 1/8" mini audio jack, but many now are using either Micro-USB or USB-C for the audio connections

[@johankolver9272]

@@Mudslidex1 , thank you sir!

[@Mudslidex1]

@@johankolver9272 Any time! Safe travels brother!

[@IAmYourReflection]

Hows the music at hwy speeds?

[@Mudslidex1]

I just got a chance to test it yesterday on the highway. This will of course depend on your helmet and the wind noise it produces. The Fodsports definitely has the volume at higher speeds, but it does sound "tinny" at higher volumes. When I ride highway, I always were ear plugs which definitely makes the music sound better as it cuts down the high end frequencies. At lower speeds without much wind noise the Fodsports sounds good at a lower volume without ear plugs. So if you wear earplugs at highway riding, it should be fine as it does have the volume.

[@Fodsports]

@@Mudslidex1 Thank you for your feedback and comments on our behalf

[@cesarfernandez5112]

Hola a todos. Habéis podido conectar ambos intercom al Google maps del móvil para que ambos ocupantes escuchen las instrucciones del navegador?? Gracias!

[@cesarfernandez5112]

Y la música, ambos ocupantes escuchan la música?? Es la duda q tengo con estos intercom

[@mitchmolina9793]

Witch one was louder

[@Mudslidex1]

The FX6 is the loudest

[@mitchmolina9793]

@@Mudslidex1 cool thank you

[@MrCavemanMike]

Is the xgp or the fodsports fx6 better?

[@Mudslidex1]

I'm actually like the GPX a little better. In fact they just sent me another one that I'm in the middle of reviewing now and that video should be out either end of day today or tomorrow

[@MrCavemanMike]

I put gpx but it is xgp​@@Mudslidex1

[@Mudslidex1]

@@MrCavemanMike LOL. I did the same thing. I always get the letters mixed up!!

[@uptemposhoes6139]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqq4iHqnia-amtU is where I've seen the pairing made to look easy

[@Fodsports]

Hey Joe. I have sent an email to your email, I hope you can check it. Thank you！