Sena Cavalry Helmet Review at RevZilla.com
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Sena Cavalry Helmet Review
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For the half helmet aficionado in search of the creature comforts often only afforded to those in full-face lids, the Sena Cavalry Helmet has been created to fill the void. Constructed of a fiberglass composite shell, the helmet portion of the Sena Cavalry Helmet is aerodynamic and provides a low-profile footprint. Most notably, however, is the inclusion of Sena Bluetooth. Coming with Bluetooth 4.1 capabilities, advanced audio distribution, noise control, and wind-noise reduction, the functionality of the Sena Cavalry Helmet takes the half-helmet Bluetooth game to the next level. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I'm seriously looking forward to getting this helmet. In the video, you mention how you think it would be good for them to integrate a drop down visor, but consider that by adding that drop down visor, it would most likely effect the noise-canceling microphone. One of the difficulties I have found is that I have prescription eyeglasses, and I have impact rated eye protection that has prescription inserts. It makes it really difficult to shop for helmets in stores because most bike dealerships carry a lot of helmets that have the drop down visors. Luckily, I was able to get in and try a Sena Calvary helmet on in a local shop before they stopped carrying them.
Beware...1st off this helmet sounds great as far as the Bluetooth
functions go. The bigger issue is build quality. I own one and literally
from day one, the ear pads (which are supposed to slide in, click and
stay in place) do not. It's incredibly annoying to have to reassemble
them every time I remove and replace my helmet. The other complaint I
have is the cheap double D ring...Come on Sena, a helmet in this price
range without ratcheting connector is just plain silly and takes away
from the whole concept. The other annoying fact of dealing with Sena is
the non-English speaking reps when you try to get help. I have nothing
against Hindu people. But I don't speak their broken English. Any
company that chooses to woo American Consumers should have Americans
handling the customer service. This is worse than Chinese
directions....
You are 100% correct The earpieces have absolutely zero ability to stay in place and every time you take your helmet off they will fall out with the potential to the lose them being 100%! What a piece of trash
A drop down visor would be sweet.
The helmet fit me about 99% perfect but I have two complaints: 1) the chin strap sits so far forward I am constantly worried it will slip up over my mouth. 2) I ride an open bike and the wind noise is just too much to hear anything over 25mph. My wife can hear me perfectly at any speed so the microphone is great. However, I can't hear her. I have tried the ear flaps and agree with another reviewer, they don't stay in place. But, even when they do the wind noise is terrible. I've bought another helmet with a full neck curtain and it works much better.
Did they make a large size for this helmet? I can’t find one to save my life
Anthony, is there a 3/4 helmet with builtin Bluetooth speakers?
We don't have a 3/4 with only Bluetooth speakers built in. We have the Schuberth M1, which has speakers installed, but it requires purchasing the M1 SRC controller in order to use them. The controller fits into the back of the helmet. There are plenty of 3/4 helmets that will accept universal Bluetooth communicators and their speakers though. If you want help narrowing the selection, I recommend getting in touch with a Gear Geek at 877-792-9455 or at cs@revzilla.com. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schuberth-m1-helmet
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schuberth-m1-src-system-single-pack
what was that intro? i can't understand what was said
"Hey, this is Anthony with RevZilla, where you can watch, decide, and ride." -DrewZilla
These are $175 now and still a great helmet.
I like the fact that you give honest feedback about the use and usage of the helmet and about its limitations.
I ride a 2017 Victory with no fairing, but I mostly ride alone so I think this will be great for me. In your honest opinion, would you recommend external speakers or the blue tooth headset?
In our testing, we had a hard time hearing the speakers above 45 mph. If you have no fairing or windscreen then I am sure you will find the same to be true, unfortunately. -TeamZilla Chris
Thanks.
I'll look for external speakers for the bike.
Are there any more of these helmets in medium for sale coming soon?
Not at the moment. Sena discontinued this helmet but we are still waiting to hear about a replacement in their line. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or CS@revzilla.com. Ride safe, -Pat
I have a scorpion modular fitted with a sena 20s. My girl is claustrophobic in a full face, will it connect with my 20s when she rides on the back? If so, what mode?
Yes, you can connect it to the 20S using the standard intercom pairing mode. -DrewZilla
Can I just use my smh10r and buy the ear speakers and mic separate? dont really need a new helmet just bought 2 and already have a smh10r I never used
No, everything is built into the helmet, and nothing is removable. -DrewZilla
What's your opinion on the fit? I'm a medium and it was entirely too big on me when I tried it on in the store.
We find it has a bit more room front to back than other half helmets, so it's possible you could need a different size. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla Noted. Thanks!
Brandon Williams Both me and my wife wear mediums.......we bought the Harley branded ones and we both needed smalls. These helmets run big!
How does this audio get into a GoPro? I thought audio had to be wired in?
To get the audio into a GoPro, you would pair the Cavalry Helmet via Bluetooth to a Sena Audio Back for GoPro. The Audio Back needs to be attached to a GoPro Hero3 or Hero4. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-cavalry-helmet
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-bluetooth-audio-back-for-gopro-with-waterproof-housing
OK, gotcha. I have the Hero 5, so this wouldn't work for me.
this halmet can be used on horse riding and on bikes too?
It's DOT safety rated for the United States, but it does not meet any equestrian safety ratings. -DrewZilla
I have owned a number of communication headsets but this one I’m not a big fan of unless you’re only riding around town. Seems if you go anything over 50-55 the other people can hear you but not very good and once you get 65 or more it’s a pain in the ass. Nice concept like I said works in town nice but would I invest $500+ helmet and controller no not again.
How are you integrating the audio into the recording?
It was being recorded to an older (due to the date the video was shot) GoPro that had the Sena audio backpack.
You would think for a "premium" half helmet you would get a Dvd like a Bell Pit Boss.
the speakers are deceptively loud. when I first heard them (helmet not on my head) I was like .."sounds like crap" but when I put it on my head I was like "wtf! this shit is to way loud..."
it this helmet compatible to connect to someone with a Sena 10 or Sena 20?
Absolutely, it will pair with any Sena communicator. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-cavalry-helmet
Will this Sena Calvary helmet pair with the built in blue tooth in my 2018 H-D CVO Limited?
No, you would need to use a Sena Freewire to make the connection. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-freewire-bluetooth-transmitter-for-harley
It SHOULD: I believe the CVO bikes came with the WHIM standard. I wouldn't guarantee stereo audio though; HD has made it so that only the Boom branded Sena 20S Evo headset has full stereo (aptx protocol built in), and the 20S is stereo though not as high quality. I have to guess this helmet will fall into the same catagory: not Boom, so mono audio for music.
Does that visor come off? if so, what does it look like?
Yes, the visor is removable, but we don't have a photo of the helmet with the visor removed. However, it looks pretty much like most half helmets that don't have a visor. This Street & Steel Rebel looks pretty similar. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/street-steel-rebel-open-road-helmet
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-cavalry-helmet
question is this the same as the smh10r or is it better?
It is the same as the new 10R, which replaced the SMH10R. This latest version uses Bluetooth 4.1 instead of Bluetooth 3.0, which means the Cavalry Helmet supports Sena's handlebar remotes and is more power efficient. -DrewZilla
Can this be connected with Harley Davidson bike?
Plus I think this should of had a drop-down visor
In order to connect to a Harley, you would also need to use a Sena Freewire. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-cavalry-helmet
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-freewire-bluetooth-transmitter-for-harley
Or add the Boom WHIM module to your Boombox GT. Though that option is pricey, it makes the bluetooth headset functionality integrated so you don't have anything hanging off your bars (and having to connect to the bike for power and comms). Bear in mind: anything NON-HD Boom branded (as far as bluetooth headsets) will only get MONO audio through the WHIM though. HD did just release their own branded version of this helmet...not sure if they had Sena customize the firmware to work fully with the WHIM (which is what they did with the Boom version of the 20S Evo headsets).
Can this be paired with the sena freewire??
Yes, the Cavalry can be paired with the Freewire with the latest firmware. -DrewZilla
Will the Sena pair with other makes ie: unclear etc
Yes, it has universal intercom pairing, so you can pair it to a UCLEAR or other. -DrewZilla
Does This pair with all the Sena devices?
Yes
can you put a face guard on it? if so any recommendations can you link one for me
No, it does not accept any face shields. -DrewZilla
It's a half helmet...Was this question a joke???
Cannot get this helmet to pair with my Torc T14B Bluetooth Integrated Mako Full Face Helmet for the life of me. Are they unable to be paired together ?
Are you using universal intercom pairing mode? -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla Only pairing mode. Couldnt get it to say "universal pairing mode". What should I do to activate the universal setting ?
I still have no bloody idea how the (most likely) dinky sized mic is able to pick up any noticeable sound from your mouth at that position on the helmet. What is this? Sorcery?
Clarke's third law: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -DrewZilla
AEC (Automatic Echo Canceling) algorithms as well as Auto Gating and Auto Gain Control and other Digital Signal Processing. all software that's been used for years in phones and Bluetooth devices. Basically the helmet's built-in Bluetooth is smart enough to try and remove any noise that is not a voice from the sound that is picked up by the mic. :)
Technology
Does it work with a Garmin sumo 665 GPS unit?
It won't work with a _SUMO_, but it will work with a _ZUMO_ haha. You can easily "pair" the Cavalry Helmet to the Zumo 665. Hope this helps! -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-cavalry-helmet
so i have to buy the sena helmet they dont make a separate unit
Correct. -DrewZilla
Is there any news and/or updates on a Version 2 of the Cavalry helmet? Please advise ASAP.
No, there are no updates or news on a version 2. -DrewZilla
Is this helmet legal in the U.K. 🇬🇧?
No, this helmet is only DOT-rated for safety, which is not valid in the UK. -DrewZilla
Does this 10R have sidetone?
Yes, you can enable/disable sidetone. -DrewZilla
can this link up with a gopro?
Only if using the older GoPro Hero3 or Hero4 models along with Sena's Audio Back for GoPro. It cannot connect to a GoPro on its own. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-bluetooth-audio-back-for-gopro-with-waterproof-housing
How do you insert the pressure mounted cup
The ear plates just slide up between the shell and the EPS hard foam by your ears. -DrewZilla
RevZilla I got it now, my speaker cage piece didn’t want to move but all set now, thanks!
@@jaydentohm5023 No, it does NOT want to move - I'll try a bigger hammer I guess.
Really don't need another helmet! Why would they put it IN the helmet. Great if you are buying your first helmet aka beginner riders.
Anthony is the kind of guy that sings Hemorrhage from Fuel and pronounce every word.
It waterproof ? Realy waterproof ?
Surprisingly, it is. You won't have any trouble with rain. That said, I wouldn't go swimming in one. -TeamZilla Chris
merci
Battery cant be replaced then it stops taking a charge.
I see the visor is removable... do they sell a full size visor (longer out front) that can work to block the sun.. That visor is useless in my opinion. I bought a helmet with that type visor once . unwearable on a sunny day ! why to helmet makers use a visor that useless??
This Helmet doesnt do anything they say it does. To much buffering. Can't hear music thur speakers . Gotta be next to the other bike to hear them. Total waste of money
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