Buy Scala G4 or wait for G9?

[conundrum]

I'm currently looking into getting a comm unit for my helmet, and it seems (from reading) more people use Scalas than the competitors, therefore I'm essentially looking at getting either a Scala G4 or a new G9 when it comes out.

With that said, and the fact that Royal currently has a sale on the G4s (as does GP Bikes), would you wait for the G9, or just go buy a G4? As I'm looking at the powerset (2 units) to split with a friend, it seems the difference in cost might only be $50-60 more each (for the G9), so if it is a better unit I don't mind waiting and paying.

[insertcoins]

i have the g4 and it works pretty good. I wanna get the g9 cause i wanna hold more than 2 pairs at once.

sometimes pairing can be tempermental process with these scala's.

i would say wait for the g9.

[killerkeith]

If it's just for you and your buddy consider this:

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...t-and-Intercom

Excellent high quality product for $100 less than Scala. I'm not to concerned with talking with other riders in a group as I am with my passenger, but these units have a 1 mile range for bike to bike comm. I would persuade any new groups to get this unit anyway as it will communicate with up to 4 other units at the same time.

[kiwi]

Ditto - sena is the easiest to use by far

[conundrum]

If it's just for you and your buddy consider this:

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...t-and-Intercom

Excellent high quality product for $100 less than Scala. I'm not to concerned with talking with other riders in a group as I am with my passenger, but these units have a 1 mile range for bike to bike comm. I would persuade any new groups to get this unit anyway as it will communicate with up to 4 other units at the same time.

I've looked at the Sena, but I also want to be able to link up with others, so the Scala seems the better choice. The Scala also works with older units, which I liked as well.

Also, I'd be more tempted to wait if I knew the G9 had full voice control -- meaning I could say 'volume up', 'volume down', 'answer call', 'next track', etc...as anything that keeps hands on the handlebars is a good thing.

[UltrA_09]

I'd personally recommend the Sena SMH-10. I've been using it for a couple years now, absolutely zero complaints.

[JimmyJam]

SenaSMH-10 hands down. Best value out there

[djez]

Another one for Sena SMH-10

[OliverK]

Not sure about Scala, but the SMH-10 is firmware updatable.

Jog dial works great with the thickest of gloves.

Only quibble I've had is the mounting clamp for earbuds is rather flimsy and broke at the jack.

[rmemedic]

What about the SMH5? I think that's what I'll be picking up this summer.

[AF4iK]

What about the SMH5? I think that's what I'll be picking up this summer.

I've got a set clearing customs right now, should be any day. Can't wait to try it!

[fuzion]

Not sure about Scala, but the SMH-10 is firmware updatable. .

scala g4 is also upgradeable
and the large buttons are no problem to find with gloves on

[Face]

Another one for Sena SMH-10

Sena SMH-10 gets my vote. Couple years with no problems. Firmware upgrades are great, we just did a ride with 3 people linked. Durable, I had a slow speed lowside on cold tires in early March. The Sena took the hit saving my helmet. A few scratches on the jog dail, but nothing cracked and everything still works fine.

[Charlie-brm]

Scala just looks old. It's the safe bet and many retailers don't venture from what their customers are already ingrained to ask for.
I have a pair of original SMH-10's
One of the sets took a total hosing on the ground when I don't know how much water or for how long from a holding tank at a fishing tournament was running over my helmet and jacket. It worked for about an hour, then I shut it off and hours later the little phone button felt mushy and I couldn't power up.
A week later I was packing it for a warranty RMA back to Sena and I tried it just for kicks. Fired up and has been working fine ever since. Just needed to dry out I suppose. But geez did my helmet stink of fish on that ride home LOL.
I have a single SMH-10 version B still in the carton, not knowing if I should use it or lose it. Only have one head and ride alone 95% of the time.

[killerkeith]

Sena SMH-10 gets my vote. Couple years with no problems. Firmware upgrades are great, we just did a ride with 3 people linked. Durable, I had a slow speed lowside on cold tires in early March. The Sena took the hit saving my helmet. A few scratches on the jog dail, but nothing cracked and everything still works fine.

That's one tough piece of equipment.

[Poser]

SenaSMH-10 hands down. Best value out there

But do they have a video like this?

[killerkeith]

But do they have a video like this?

Wow...that's not even funny.

[kamikaze]

But do they have a video like this?

Welp, there's 3 minutes of my life i'll never get back.