[cholber1]

I'm looking at the rrp357 kit with headsets. Question is has anybody used an ipod with the 3.5mm jack if so what r your thoughts? If it's decent I would rather not install some huge stereo system cause this would be ideal for when I have the wife or a friend with me and we could talk without yelling. Also the helmets plug into back of intercom but can you put a panel mount to plug headsets into? In would be a cleaner set up instead of running cables out from behind dash and running them to headsets. Thanks guys

Chris H

 

[Megadesertdiesel]

the 3.5 jacks are made for ipods. you can get a small motorcycle amplifier to boost volume but its not needed.

the headsets and helmets use the same cord. The typical installation is at your right shoulder zip tied to your seat.

 

[cholber1]

I found the panel mount jacks I guess I should have not been so stupid and scrolled the page down on rugged radios and would have seen them. Lol

 

[cholber1]

the 3.5 jacks are made for ipods. you can get a small motorcycle amplifier to boost volume but its not needed.

the headsets and helmets use the same cord. The typical installation is at your right shoulder zip tied to your seat.

How does it sound with an ipod hooked up? Is it ok or crappy?

 

[Glamisfan]

The sound quality is so so with the helmet kit. With head sets it's probably good?

 

[cholber1]

Cool I think that's what I'm going to do then. Thanks glamisfan

 

[Megadesertdiesel]

How does it sound with an ipod hooked up? Is it ok or crappy?

yes the headsets you can hear better and the helmet kits kinda suck for quality.

 

[cholber1]

Ya I'm getting the headsets. As long as it's loud enough to hear it pretty good I'll be satisfied.

 

[CrazyCooter]

With the headsets and my 686 intercom, the quality was much better than expected and much louder than anyone would need. I have yet to do my full helmets, but bummed to read they may not be all that great......

 

[desertdog]

I have the 357 intercom and use an iPod for my music to my helmet kits. I think it works great. I also have a muzzy exhaust and I can still hear it fine.

 

[cholber1]

Cool thanks guys. I think that's the way I'm going to go.

 

[cholber1]

I have the 357 intercom and use an iPod for my music to my helmet kits. I think it works great. I also have a muzzy exhaust and I can still hear it fine.

Desertdog, where and how to you mount your intercom? I was thinking of using a faceplate and putting it in the panel just to the right of the steering wheel. I was also thinking just below that panel without the faceplate.

 

[Glamisfan]

here's where I put mine. I cut a hole in the dash, slid it in, and then it has four holes predrilled and I screwed it to the plastic dash. The race radio is mounted in the glovebox to the top of it. This is the 550 model.

 

[desertdog]

My radio & intercom are both mounted on the panel next to the steering wheel. I also used the rugged face plate for the Can-Am and it makes the mounting very clean.

 

[cholber1]

Cool that's exactly where I was going to mount mine. Sweet

 

[Rugged Radios]

Looking good guys!

 

[desertdog]

How does it sound with an ipod hooked up? Is it ok or crappy?

I have the exact system your enquiring about and use my Ipod. Works great. I can still hear my Muzzy exhaust but the volume will go louder than I want it to. So it's awesome!.