Sena 3S Bluetooth Headset Review at RevZilla.com

Sena 3S Bluetooth Headset Review

It’s the 21st Century. We like to be connected. The Sena 3S-W and Sena 3S-B Bluetooth Headsets are a great way to do just that for those who spend their time on two-wheels. Streamlined, easy to use, and well-functioning, the 3S communication units from Sena afford clear and crisp communicative features that allow for audio playback, intercom communication in full duplex, and hands-free phone calls. Sena also does a great job of offering options, with the 3S-W (wired microphone) and the 3S-B (boom microphone), each providing a segment of riders with their preferred setup.

[jvela]

Son of a momma! The guy at the dealership said I could pair 2 of 3 of these devices together! spent an hour trying to pair mine with my kids when I could have come to YouTube and learned in 2 minutes that it can't be done. I will be taking these back and looking for new ones that can pair 3 or 4 at the same time.

[nfinnigan]

Many thanks for the reply and info, great videos, keep it up, thanks

[tsnapshot]

Okay, just installed the 3S in my Shoei rf1200. Lets take 'er for a test ride.

[Fabmaszter]

Hi, is it possible to pair a, lets say, 20S with two 3S so that each of the 3S users can talk to the 20S user?

[ApostolosKaratzas]

Will it work if I connect it to my phone and then, use the Honda road sync app to accept calls, listen to navigation etc using my bike's hangle bar controls;

[baldandbiking]

I bought this unit to pair with the Sena GoPro Audiopack and still be able to talk with a passenger at the same time. They told me it would work, haven't tested it yet. (fingers crossed)

[Danielgr]

Compared to the Cardo Q solo, which one has the best sound quality?

[mrcolin]

I own both models, both of them works well and very easy to use and battery really lasts. the only problem i have or perhaps noticed is that the 3SB model has somewhat louder speakers and on a modular helmet it makes sense but on the 3SW the speakers are a bit low in volume, if you take a call you really have to slow down to be able to hear properly.... But i would recommend them anytime...

[gardnerhamilton]

It does have voice activation for phone commands

[moudzy]

Thank you Anthony for your detailed review. I noticed that the video shows the 3S-W installed on Shoei RF-1200. How did the Sena left speaker, with the microphone wire, fit in the speakers cut out of the helmet? Did the wires exit the cut out without any modification to the helmet? Please advise?

[harithasri]

Hi, thanks for a great review. May I know if i can fit it inside AGV K3 SV without any modifications?

[Charliano]

Horrible sound, you said it right. Can connect to my tiger 900 RP but only plays music. Calls are all sorts of horrible. Bought two of these. Recommendation on a Sena model that will work better with music, calls, intercom, etc.?

[rexx]

Can this be paired up to the Sena GoPro audio pack while talking to other riders?

[hessamkashani]

Hi, I have a pair of 3SWBs that I just bought for my girlfriend and I for our brand new Bell rev evo flip up helmets. She rides pillion on my bike, and we found we were having lots of trouble hearing each other speak, both volumes were full and the boom mics were right in front of our mouths. Only at a standstill could we hear each other talking, only barely. Is there anything we can do? Thanks, Sam

[lezgedidonn]

Hi, I'm a bit more concerned about the pressure points. how well does this fair with an AGV K5S? Also, how is the music quality on this little thing?

[dharmonic]

good value for the money, it works great but the range for the intercom is less than 200m. I would say 50m in best conditions.

[sooriyah]

Hi! Can the 3Sw be paired with the 3Swb? There are a few mixed answered online

[malliadan]

hi, just to be clear, i need a communicator to communicate with my pillion and listen to the GPS instruction both at the same time. Is that possible with the 3S

[michaelkatsanis]

Tried it for Rider to Rider intercom and after 10 meters quality is VERY VERY bad.... After 20 meters you cant talk...
Manual mentions 200meters!!

[garp]

Hey guys, great video and review, as usual but I've actually found the 3S-B a major PITA to use with a modular helmet (Nolan N91). The buttons on the boom are impossible to use with the helmet closed and you can't be expected to open it at full speed (or any speed, really). If the buttons had been facing the... well, face... it would have been easier perhaps, but facing up as they are, operating it gets extremely fiddly and annoying. I'd say that the 3S-B is much more suitable for an open face helmet. 
Sena must have also recognised this because if you look on their website, they've just added the 3S-WB model, which has a boom mic but external controls like the 3s-W. For me that's the perfect layout for a modular and can't wait to get one.