Member Contributer JHKolb Posted October 10, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted October 10, 2008 OK, so I have had the Zumo up and running for a couple months, everything works great but now I want a better sound|mic option. I had dissected an old pair of PC gaming headphones and put the speakers in my helmet and that worked great right up until I ripped the wire out of 1 of the speakers. So now I am looking for a better option that also has a boom mic. I looked at some stand alone helmet speakers but than I still need to add a mic and having multiple wire running from my helmet to the Zumo would get old fast. So far I have pretty much ruled out the Cardo system as it does not seem to play stereo MP3's. Looked at the J&M system tonite and though it seems to do all I want it costs close to $500. Anyone have any better store bought options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I use custom molded stereo plugs for sound with my Zumo. I however don't usually use a mic, but do have an Autocom system I can run the Zumo through if I want to. I've heard of others just buying the Autocom mic and putting a 2.5 mm plug on it and plugging it directly into the Zumo (back to your concern about having multiple wires coming from your helmet though). Big Ear Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hondalover Posted October 11, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm not sure if you're looking for a plug and play deal or if you don't mind a little tinkering. I did a little tinkering with this cable by adding a mic connection and then plug that into the HJC Chatterbox headset that I already had installed in my helmet. This way I have only a 3-4 inch pig tail sticking out of my helmet if I don't have the sound/mic hooked up and it is only one plug to get completely connected. Let me know if this was too confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JHKolb Posted October 11, 2008 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm not sure if you're looking for a plug and play deal or if you don't mind a little tinkering. I did a little tinkering with this cable by adding a mic connection and then plug that into the HJC Chatterbox headset that I already had installed in my helmet. This way I have only a 3-4 inch pig tail sticking out of my helmet if I don't have the sound/mic hooked up and it is only one plug to get completely connected. Let me know if this was too confusing. That is kind of what I am looking for, how did you add a Mic connection to that cable? It would be perfect if they already made a cable that had both the stereo and Mic plugs in a single coiled cable to connect the Headset to the Zumo. I am not good at soldering together small wires/plugs but might give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hondalover Posted October 11, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2008 I took a chance that the wires were already there, just not being used and I was right. I have a full chatterbox system so I took it apart to determine what connectors needed to be hooked up to which wire and went from there. I like the set-up because in my Aria the speakers fit inside of the removable check/ear pad so there is no trying to get the helmet on without pulling the ear buds out. I ride with ear plug and have to have the volume up all the way, but I can still hear my XM into triple digit speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JHKolb Posted October 13, 2008 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well, after looking at a bunch of options posted here and at a local Honda dealer, I ordered a headset and Zumo specific cable from EdSets. I noticed in a post on either the Zumo of Adventure Forum (from BonusVFR I believe) about the EdSets and their stuff looks to be of very good quality and pretty flexible to use. I almost bought the J&M package, but with the EdSets stuff I don't have any batteries to worry about, just plug and go. The stuff shipped today so i hope to have it this week and installed for this weekend, I'll pass on any information once I get and use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted October 14, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2008 Well, after looking at a bunch of options posted here and at a local Honda dealer, I ordered a headset and Zumo specific cable from EdSets. I noticed in a post on either the Zumo of Adventure Forum (from BonusVFR I believe) about the EdSets and their stuff looks to be of very good quality and pretty flexible to use. I almost bought the J&M package, but with the EdSets stuff I don't have any batteries to worry about, just plug and go.The stuff shipped today so i hope to have it this week and installed for this weekend, I'll pass on any information once I get and use it. Just got back from another ZUmo aided ride to the Sierras. Based on my research Edsets is what I would buy now! Give us a report, when you can. Edsets get great reviews from the Wingers. I don't need more stinking batteries either. :offtopic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googus Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I use a Starcom1 speakers and mic with a Zume Plug work great for 62bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.