new Sena upgrade Beta problems?

[mkurland]

I noticed the same thing, that some songs are too loud.

One suggestion that I have yet to try is to normalize the volume of my music library.  For iTunes I believe there is something called Sound Check that will normalize the playback volume.

[VirginiaJim]

I installed the beta and I agree you can definitely notice the increased volume. However, due to the overpowering of the speakers, you hear distortion when it is set to max. The only reason Sena increased the volume is because they are so good at listening to their customers. Although, I think I liked it better before, when I could set it to max and not worry about hearing the distortion of the speakers. Now, I find myself constantly adjusting the volume, depending on the song, until I find the perfect balance. I would have rather Sena offered an upgraded speaker set as an accessory. So, after some research, I ordered the Tork X-Pro speakers and the SMH-A0304. I was going to go the earbud route, but I noticed a lot of people complaining of painful ears after long rides. I also tried some earbuds for a short ride and they didn't seem to block out enough wind noise, at least not as much as my ear plugs do. Although, I didn't try the expensive custom molded earpieces. I'm hopeful that the new speakers will be better than the stock Sena speakers.

I had the variable volume problem before the upgrade.  I noticed it on a rental car as well with my MP3 player that I use with the Sena unit.  I kept constantly adjusting the volume of the radio depending on the songs.  It's the way it came off of Windows Media Player...

[scgoan]

One suggestion that I have yet to try is to normalize the volume of my music library.  For iTunes I believe there is something called Sound Check that will normalize the playback volume.

I've been meaning to do this. It is very simple to do, within iTunes select your playlist and click on iTunes then preferences. In preferences, check the box for "Sound Check" then click "Okay."
These instructions are for those that are using a Mac, however, the instructions may work with other operating systems.

Thanks for the reminder.

Shannon

[mkurland]

I've been meaning to do this. It is very simple to do, within iTunes select your playlist and click on iTunes then preferences. In preferences, check the box for "Sound Check" then click "Okay."
These instructions are for those that are using a Mac, however, the instructions may work with other operating systems.

Thanks for the reminder.

Shannon

I found it.  While there is a setting in iTunes, for the iPhone you need to check the Sound Check box in Settings --> Music

[Spikey01]

I love my Sena SMH10. It is the only one that sells an accessory mounting plate that allows you to plug in your headphones or earbuds of choice.
You want this:
http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/acc_SMH-A0303.php
Sena's Electronics modules are the same. This mounting clamp has a boom mic (which works in either a Full-face or 3/4 helmet) and a 3.5mm jack for your phones.
You can put in whatever phones you like the sound of that will fit. I am using Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones ($16 at Amazon). These puppies fit my Shoei and have amazing bass response. Take the earclips off, they just snap off. They're loud too. Heck, open your wallet and get some Sennheisers.
The trick is to mount them in your helmet with a small piece of foam cushioning, about 3/4" thick. Use Silicone glue to mount the foam to the helmet shell, and more glue to mount the phone to the foam. The foam acts as a spring. It retracts a bit when you put the helmet on, and the expands back so the phones just contact your outer ear. If headphones don't touch your ear, you will loose bass response rapidly. Not so tight that it's painful, just enough to touch. Takes some fiddling and cutting the foam to the right thickness for your ears. Much better than the crap headphones they sell, which are all-midrange intercom style phones. Leave the stock foam covers on the phones for cushioning comfort, or get some that are bigger for your particular ear.
The only downside to the Sena is the bike-to-bike intercom distance is very short. But I don't want to talk to anybody anyway. I use old fashioned hand signals.

[lablank]

I love my Sena SMH10. It is the only one that sells an accessory mounting plate that allows you to plug in your headphones or earbuds of choice.
You want this:
http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/acc_SMH-A0303.php
Sena's Electronics modules are the same. This mounting clamp has a boom mic (which works in either a Full-face or 3/4 helmet) and a 3.5mm jack for your phones.
You can put in whatever phones you like the sound of that will fit. I am using Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones ($16 at Amazon). These puppies fit my Shoei and have amazing bass response. Take the earclips off, they just snap off. They're loud too. Heck, open your wallet and get some Sennheisers.
The trick is to mount them in your helmet with a small piece of foam cushioning, about 3/4" thick. Use Silicone glue to mount the foam to the helmet shell, and more glue to mount the phone to the foam. The foam acts as a spring. It retracts a bit when you put the helmet on, and the expands back so the phones just contact your outer ear. If headphones don't touch your ear, you will loose bass response rapidly. Not so tight that it's painful, just enough to touch. Takes some fiddling and cutting the foam to the right thickness for your ears. Much better than the crap headphones they sell, which are all-midrange intercom style phones. Leave the stock foam covers on the phones for cushioning comfort, or get some that are bigger for your particular ear.
The only downside to the Sena is the bike-to-bike intercom distance is very short. But I don't want to talk to anybody anyway. I use old fashioned hand signals.

+1 on all counts, including "Heck, open your wallet and get some Sennheisers"!!  These rock.