SENA 5S REVIEW - All you need to know

Sena 5s Review - All you need to know
Born from the legendary SMH5, the Sena 5S is the next-generation of feature-rich and value-packed intercoms from Sena. With this easy to use and accessible unit, you get High Definition in-helmet speakers, High Definition two-way intercom, and integrated LCD screen; all the features you need at an amazing value. The sena 5s bluetooth headset keeps you connected to your riding companion or passenger with HD Sound quality, music sharing, and audio equalizer profiles built right in. With even more features packed in, it also lets you answer phone calls hands-free, listen to FM Radio, and hear your GPS prompts. The 5S features a Helmet Clamp Kit and Boom Microphone. The Jog Dial makes for an intuitive user interface that is much easier to control while riding, which means you'll ride safer. Pack contains sena 5s manual
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The newly redesigned in-helmet speakers are optimized for both physical comfort and impressive audio performance. These particular speakers have been designed with a beveled taper and easily fit in the speaker pockets of a helmet, giving the rider a comfortable experience. But exterior design is nothing if the audio output doesn’t meet expectations. With a marked increase in volume, bass boost, and clarity, these all-new HD speakers not only meet expectations but shatter them! Communicating on crystal-clear HD two-way Bluetooth intercom has never sounded so good.
The LCD screen enables you to quickly verify your connections and settings before you even put your helmet on. Conversely, manage device functions hands-free while riding using the voice commands supported across 8 languages. And the glove-friendly Jog Dial is perfect for changing volume or answering your phone calls while on the go. You can also take advantage of the Sena Utility app on your smartphone to configure your 5S Bluetooth headset the way you want at the touch of a button. The Utility App also gives access to four EQ presets of bass boost, balance, mid boost, or treble boost; listen to your beats how you want to!
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Ok, thanks a lot

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Excellent review in an interesting way! 👍

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Another great review Bobbymax. It looks like a fantastic Bluetooth headset

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[@cockapoocraziness4132]

Couldn't agree more

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Fantastic review. Subbed! You deserve more views!

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Thanks Maboshe, that very kind👍 What you riding?

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Great review Bobby I like the voice assistant idea

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Thanks the voice assistant makes life easier all round

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you won me over with the cutaway

[@jpchiles]

Great review! Greetings from México 👍🏻

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Hey JP, right back atcha👍 how's Mexico today and what you riding?

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@@RoadRashTV great fortunately, thx! And my ride is the baby BMW 310gs for the daily commute, great for the bumpy roads and heavy traffic (7 million cars 🤦‍♂️) in Mexico City

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[@Sertao2013]

I have the garmin 396 that has bluetooth can I pair it to the 5s along with my phone so I can Listen to music and hear the gps at the same time ?

[@Shadowgae]

Great Vid,, subscribed, I think you forgot to mention the Audio multitasking that this unit has , it's also a Much cheaper unit then the 10S and 50S your suggesting,

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Hey Geatan thanks for watchingand your comment. Yes this units around half the price of the others Ps thanks for the sub, keep on keepin on Geatan Bobbymax👍

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Ang ganda

[@Mike34000]

Just purchased one of these! Very little info out there for the Voice Command function for SENA. I can get Siri to work with the rear red button and voice activation but can’t figure out how to get SENA to respond. Any advice?

[@RoadRashTV]

HI Mike, thanks for watching and in answer to your question we found with most of the SENA units it's sometimes about how you pronounce the trigger word, try saying SEANA instead of SENA as apparently that's how it's pronounced and i would update the software if you haven't already done so. I hope this helps Mike let us know if this works. Ps thanks for your SUB👍 Tank soon Bobbymax.

[@hatersinc.]

I’ve had the 5S for a while don’t really need to upgrade to the newer models or more expensive ones unless you’re doing really big group rides it’s not needed

[@ablm1996]

Just bought a 5s, waiting for it's delivery. Great video! PS: Your mini helmet is hilarious, where do I get one?!

[@RoadRashTV]

Hey Abhishek thanks for watching and your kind comment, I got the mini me helmet from a trip to a helmet factory but you can prodably get them from Ebay. Ps have you had a look atmour YT channel we have lots of Rider tech reriews on it, link below. Cheers Bobbymax kzbin.info

[@ablm1996]

@@RoadRashTV I'll look for it, would be a cool thing to own. Thanks! Also, Yes. Checked out a few of your videos, and they are great. Best of luck :)

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Thanks Abhishek

[@akramarz]

Great review! I cannot find it anywhere - can it be connected to two devices at the same time (phone and motorcycle's TFT)?

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Hey Alek thanks for watching.... Unfortunately I don't have the unit anymore to test it for you 😕 Keep on kepin on Alek Bobbymax

[@a.s.5280]

great review! have you tested the Sena SFR-01?

[@RoadRashTV]

Hey Bob, thanks for your kind comment. We havent tested that one yet but we did review the 50S and the 10C EVO. You can find both reviews on our channel link below. kzbin.info Ill look into the SFR unit Bob and thanks for the tip👍

[@zanehuang4600]

I have my fm radio channels on presets. But how do I go about switching from 1 preset to another instead of going through all the unnecessary fm station? Thank you!

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Hi Zane first of all thanks for watching the review and i wish i coul help you with your questionim but i dont have the unit any more to test it and let you know Sorry😒 Kepp on keepin on Zane Bobbymax

[@adamMSGBIKE]

Will these compatible with the new Ucom Interphone range? Looking great!

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To honest wit you Adam im not sure

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

My 5s has an incredibly loud and ear-piercing "ding" at random times. One consistent time though is if you rotate volume to max, then it makes a very loud "ding" that ruins this unit for me. Anyone else have this issue? I tried to reset it, fiddle with settings with no change.

[@ciomio3703]

same here. that beep is so loud and i guess it is not changable

[@andyshawzy5321]

love that little helmet i need one haha

[@RoadRashTV]

Cheers Andy ill keep an eye out for one for you, Hope your getting the miles in on your Superlite?

[@andyshawzy5321]

to many buddy to many 🤣

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Look at it this way, the more miles you clock up the closer you are to your next bike😉

[@sahinkarra]

Hey! What about battery? On the Web site, the talking time is 7 hour. Is it the same listining the music time? İ think that listening time is like 9 hour. What dou you think? Thanks a lot.

[@RoadRashTV]

yes you usually get longer if your just listening and not broadcasting

[@GDurango11]

You can always replace the battery for one with more mAh! I just replaced my old SMH5 FM battery for a 500 mAh one, stock was 400 mAh. 😎

[@faturar-rahman1474]

Hey @Road Rash TV , is can sena 5s connect with Ejeas/Freedconn/Bts/ with another intercom ?

[@RoadRashTV]

Hey Fatur thanks for watching and thanks for commenting, although it's hard to give you a full list of units the 5S will connect to sena say it will connect to pretty much anything on the market today using Universal Intercom. This allows you to have two-way intercom conversations with users of non-Sena Bluetooth headsets. You can pair your headset with only one non-Sena headset at a time. The intercom distance depends on the performance of the Bluetooth headset to which it is connected. When a non-Sena Bluetooth headset is paired with the Sena headset, if another Bluetooth device is paired via Second Mobile Phone Pairing, it will be disconnected. Ps. We have loads of bluetooth reviews on our channel "Link Below" kzbin.info Thanks again for watching and keep on keepin on Fatur! Bobbymax

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@@RoadRashTV oke thanks a lot for your explain sir 👍🏻

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@@faturar-rahman1474 What are you riding?

[@seauryakumar]

How does this compare to the Cardo Freecom 1+/ 2+ ?

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Hey Shaurya, first of all thanks for watching and your question but unfortunatly i cant give you a honest answer as we havnt yet reviewed a Cardo Freecom however we are hoping to get our hands on the new packtalk black sometime soon to do a review on that. We do however have plenty of Bluetooth reviews on our channel link below. kzbin.info Keep on keepin on Shaurya👍 Bobbymax

[@A.G...]

I have 5S dual pack but i can not activate FM radio. Any version difference?

[@joshhill3052]

I got the single pack and mine doesn't work

[@joshhill3052]

Looks like a firmware update removed it in 2021

[@marinolionnet]

How to remove the beep sound

[@RizkiRamadhan-sk8ji]

Just bought one but when i have full charge of it and leave it for 2-3 days, the battery is dried out. Is this normal?

[@RoadRashTV]

Hey Rizki thanks for watching the review and your quastion. And i know this going to sound stupid but are you fully turning the unit off by holding down the power button until the unit says Goodby?

[@RizkiRamadhan-sk8ji]

@@RoadRashTV yes already make sure of it for several times, i even check it regularly in day 1 and 2 that the condition of batter is still full. In day 3 the battery is dried out. I try compare with my smh5fm, i left it for more than a week butbthe battery still there. I ask the seller about it and he said it is normal. I wonder if other user also experience same thing.

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Its not something that i have come across and doesn't sound like it should discharge itself like that but i wiil keep you informed if anyone else comments on it

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@@RoadRashTV thank you and really appreciate it!

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@@RizkiRamadhan-sk8ji Any time Rizki Your more than welcome. Bobbymax Ps have you checked out our Rider Tech Channel? Link Below kzbin.info

[@fergelcruz477]

Are you able to connect with someone who has a 20s and intercom with 4 people?

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Sorry but I don't have the unit anymore to test it ☹

[@azerimamaliyev8417]

Did you check it? Is it possible?

[@chrisgrilas682]

Great review. I have a hard time using “voice command”. Has anybody given it a try? It works 2 out of 10 attempts. Any tips? Thank you!!!

[@RoadRashTV]

HI Chris,Thanks for watching and your comment . Are you talking about the sena voice commands or Google & Siri voice assistants?

[@chrisgrilas682]

Thanks for responding. I am talking about the Sena voice commands

[@RoadRashTV]

@@chrisgrilas682 Hi Chris yes the sena voice commands can be a bit hit and mis, apparently some new update is on the way to help sort it out but i'm not sure when, but ill let you know if i get wind of it

[@chrisgrilas682]

Thanks again!!! I guess I’ll be using jog dial and buttons till then... so my wife and kids won’t have to watch me with my helmet on sweating and screaming to the ”Sena Lady” ...

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Don't worry Bobbymax we think your better than Revzilla

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So did l

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def better than revzilla, but not ryan f9.... yet

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🤣🤣🤣thanks another youtuder that is hi praise indeed and yes Ryan is the man!

[@ferdinandlim3061]

Hi , is the hd sound same quality in Thier 50s

[@RoadRashTV]

Hey Ferdinand thanks for watching, yes the sound quality is excellent. You dont get the MESH but if its just music you want then this is the unit for you. Ps have you checked out our channel we have a full rundown of all the new SENA units plus more and lots to come link below. kzbin.info Hope to see you onour next review. Cheers Bobbymax

[@ferdinandlim3061]

@@RoadRashTVwelcome and thank you so much sir for the information. May be this is close to Cardos JBL interms in sound quality.

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@@ferdinandlim3061 To be honest with you Ferdinand i haven't listened to the Cardo JBL yet as i'm waiting for them to release something new to review but as soon as they do i'll let you know. Bobbymax.

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@@RoadRashTV thank you so much sir , I like to know the sound quality HD sound by Sena Vs Cardo JBL.

[@ian916fun]

never heard of BMW and you do motorcycle reviews?

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lol

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[@maxjoey197]

Does it work well with gloves

[@RoadRashTV]

He Maxjoe first of all thanks for watching the review.. i guess nothing workes as well with gloves, but yes its ok as jog-dials tend to be with gloves but it sort of becomes irrelevant if you get used to using the voice functionalities. Ps. We have loads of rider and helmet tech reviews on our KZbin channel. I've left a link below if you fancy checking it out. j kzbin.info In the meantime stay upright Maxjoe Cheers Bobbymax

[@maxjoey197]

@@RoadRashTV thanks

[@Yamaha_Bolt]

At low volume I hear crackling in the speakers.

[@RoadRashTV]

Hi DM, does it happen all the time or only when your in the bike?

[@toltod]

Is it waterproof?

[@RoadRashTV]

yes

[@Warmax356]

This was more informational than revzilla, sadly my kit came with distored speakers will have to take em back after a purchaseing them friday night, i had good expections but man the distortion was irritating as hell also VOX seems to variate the volume and begun to annoy me

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Hello sams dad :)

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498 sub thank you !

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[@thomasbergmann1078]

For crying out loud, I don’t want to listen to this trivial yadiyadiya, I want to see how I can get started. Putting it together, what I need to do, how to connect it etc. absolute waste of audio garbage. Are you trying to sell these units??

[@sakke1481]

Used now 1 year for Sena 5S and those units is total garbage. Sound quality ia bad and constant connectivity issues. Avoid Sena 5S if you can.

[@ortegastix]

Not a good review