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  • #1

    Blinc Bluetooth

    I just got a helmet with Bluetooth and I've been fooling around with it. I can hear music fine and voice dial works...........kinda, and I can hear the phone ring just fine, the issue is I can barely hear the callers voice for some reason.

    Volume on the helmet is maxed and so is the in call volume on the phone.

    Anyone else experience this and is there a fix?
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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    Greg- That'll fall in the category of "u get what u pay for". Torc helmets, etc. have that fault. Look into Sena headsets for flawless BT connections.
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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    • #3
      The headset seems fine as far as music, and as I said the ringer for the phone, but I can barely hear the caller voice on the headset.

      That doesn't make sense.
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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      • #4
        You may have to up the volume on the phone. My android has a volume for the ring, and a second one for the voice.
        Ray Matteis
        KE6NHG
        XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
        XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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        • #5
          The "in call volume" is the voice volume.

          That's what is confusing me.
          Greg

          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

          ― Albert Einstein

          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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          • #6
            Send it back! Ur not dumb, if it confuses u, it's a defect or poor design.
            1979 XS1100F
            2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by BA80 View Post
              The "in call volume" is the voice volume.

              That's what is confusing me.
              My phone has 2 different volumes, one for bluetooth calls and one for the regular hold the phone to your ear type.
              Nathan
              KD9ARL

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              1978 XS1100E
              K&N Filter
              #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
              OEM Exhaust
              ATK Fork Brace
              LED Dash lights
              Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
              Green Monster Coils
              SS Brake Lines
              Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

              In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

              Theodore Roosevelt

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              • #8
                As-soon as you connect to a bluetooth device, the bluetooth volume supercedes all volume, since the volume output is going to the bt device.
                1979 XS1100F
                2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                • #9
                  That is true Ian. Just making the point. When mine connects to a Bluetooth device it defaults to 50% volume no matter what.
                  Nathan
                  KD9ARL

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                  1978 XS1100E
                  K&N Filter
                  #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                  OEM Exhaust
                  ATK Fork Brace
                  LED Dash lights
                  Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                  Green Monster Coils
                  SS Brake Lines
                  Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                  In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                  Theodore Roosevelt

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                    Send it back! Ur not dumb, if it confuses u, it's a defect or poor design.
                    Thanks for the vote of confidence Ian but when it comes to electronic devices I'm almost a cave man. Not quite but almost.
                    Greg

                    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                    ― Albert Einstein

                    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                    • #11
                      Greg,
                      Does Blinc use in-helmet speakers?
                      If so, the usual main cause for low volume level is speaker placement.
                      I used to think Scala's had low volume. Then I discovered how critical the speaker placement is!

                      Not just making sure it lines up with the ear canal, but how far away from the ear it is also makes a huge difference.

                      The farther away it is, the lower the volume, and the tinnier it sounds...little bass. I usually solve this by adding velcro between the helmet and the back side of the speaker, until I get it as close as I can comfortably stand it. Also helps cut down on the outside noise. For these reasons, I switched to a G9X, and now use ear buds. Volume is awesome, music rocks with full bass response.

                      The other reason some have low audio is simply inferior speakers and their size.
                      As expected...size does matter. Lol...
                      '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                      '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                      2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                      In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                      "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                      • #12
                        I actually figured it out Bob. The in call volume can only be turned up DURING a call and only on the Bluetooth unit itself. I can hear now.

                        I think this can be paired with your Scala for intercom too.
                        Greg

                        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                        ― Albert Einstein

                        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                        The list changes.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                          I actually figured it out Bob. The in call volume can only be turned up DURING a call and only on the Bluetooth unit itself. I can hear now.

                          I think this can be paired with your Scala for intercom too.
                          Cool! That will make it nice on trips!
                          '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                          '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                          2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                          In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                          "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                          • #14
                            some bright light decreed that the volume on the android phone was too loud so they now come with an app called "acoustic warning " that lowers the volume on your phone so you don't hurt your ears although to my severely damaged hearing is a pain and i cant get enough volume if you can disable "acoustic warning " it might help although your music is ok it might not
                            Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
                            Niimi Moozhwaagan

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by hamjam View Post
                              some bright light decreed that the volume on the android phone was too loud so they now come with an app called "acoustic warning " that lowers the volume on your phone so you don't hurt your ears although to my severely damaged hearing is a pain and i cant get enough volume if you can disable "acoustic warning " it might help although your music is ok it might not
                              Mine just warns me that damage could occur, but still let's me go past the limiter.
                              Nathan
                              KD9ARL

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                              1978 XS1100E
                              K&N Filter
                              #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                              OEM Exhaust
                              ATK Fork Brace
                              LED Dash lights
                              Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                              Green Monster Coils
                              SS Brake Lines
                              Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                              In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                              Theodore Roosevelt

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