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PRESS REVIEWS
Autocom. Proven the best in every
test for over a decade.
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Thanks to Autocom for the
crystal clear communications at 180mph.
Jamie Wilkins - Blindfolded Land Speed Record |
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"The Autocom is well made
with robust connectors. The headset is the best and fits neatly, easily
and comfortably in our helmets, providing clear communication at 120mph.
Of the six intercoms tested the choice is easy and Autocom is the best
buy. There are no recommendations for any of the others because nothing
else performed well enough."
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"The Autocom systems come
out top, once fitted to the helmets they're fuss free to operate, the
quality is excellent and they are safe to use." |
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"Aural intercourse at over
140 mph. The Autocom Pro is new and the bottom line is that it's very
good indeed..."
"...The Autocom system gives a whole new dimension to two-up touring.
Behind the BMW's screen we could talk normally at any speed up to 120mph
which is as fast as she'd let me go!
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"The audio is superb. What
makes it special was the lack of amplified wind noise, coupled with
stereo audio. Conversation was possible up to 130mph. Recommended." |
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"The Bang & Olufsen of
intercoms... Autocom takes mobile communications seriously... After
using the others this was like giving your ears a Radox bath... Not
only are the speakers incredibly high quality, they are the slimmest of
the lot... CD quality full blown stereo, can be expanded for bike to
bike and be connected to a mobile phone. You won't be disappointed!"
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"Sound quality is crisp,
irrespective of speed. Price should be compared with a decent car
stereo and not £40.00 intercoms. The Best*****" |
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Way cool product. It is a
voice operated system (VOX) and the only thing we could hear through the
ear pieces was each other.
Wind noise was not amplified at all. We thought the Autocom made the
ride safer because there were now a second set of eyes on the road
looking for signs and even possible danger objects on 4 legs and 4
wheels.
Another safety aspect is that the rider can announce to the passenger
that they are setting up to pass a vehicle Do we recommend this product?
Absolutely, yes. |
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On the road the difference
in volume was immediately apparent. Without having to speak up I could
carry on a more relaxed conversation with my passenger, even at speeds
over 100mph. Wind noise is non-existent and intercom sound quality is
excellent. And, like the (Pro) M1, after a little adjustment the VOX
picked up immediately without cutting off words and without reacting to
wind noise. I think Tom (Autocom Founder and Chief Engineer) will be
happy to know that I continue to use cables I bought eight years ago -
theyıve held up against plenty of abuse and the coils are still tight. |
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Autocom Pro-7-Sport and
Active-7-Smart I have been using Autocom's range topping Pro-7-Sport on
the Sprint ST for well over a month now; the main unit and Kenwood
TK3101 radio fitted snugly under the seat. Power is taken directly from
the bike, although the system is just as happy running on its own
internal battery, enabling you to take this comms system with you if you
have a number of different bikes or if you hire a bike abroad.
Bike to bike or rider to pillion the Pro-7 gives crystal clear sound
quality thanks to Autocom's unique helmet-mounted microphone and speaker
system. Installing these is nice and simple, but expect to fiddle the
positioning of the headphones a little to get maximum performance. If in
doubt, call Autocom direct and they will go through it with you over the
phone, or visit their headquarters at Warwick, where the team will be
happy to iron out any niggles with you. I found the effective range with
the Kenwood radio to be an impressive 1.5 miles in built-up areas and
around 2 miles on open A-roads.
One neat feature of the Pro-7-Sport is that you can plug your phone, GPS
system and mini-disc player into the system at the same time. So now you
can listen to that favourite Led Zep track, safe in the knowledge that
you won't miss that important phone call. Speed rating a product like
this is always contentious, and I didn't find its limit, but at high
motorway speeds I was still able to maintain a clear conversation.
Meanwhile, the latest addition to the Autocom range is the Autocom
Active-7-Smart. It's a much smaller unit than the Pro-7-Sport, largely
due to the absence of an internal power supply, so it needs to be
plumbed in to the bike's electrics.
It's really easy to fit, with all the relevant bits supplied: find your
location under the seat, make sure the radio fits too, wire the power
lead in, route the phone and headset leads, and presto, your ready to go
- 30 minutes max. It works just as effectively as the Pro-7-Sport and is
a real bargain, being supplied with phone lead, music lead, headset and
mic.
Steve
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"Autocom has the most
explicit instruction, in fact the information we learned here proved
useful in setting up and testing all the other installations.
Once in place the sound quality was superb, no problems with discomfort
and the microphone is the slimmest.
This is the only system to have orientation flats on the connectors
which makes it quick and easier to use. They're big too so you don't
have to fiddle.
The optional PTT mounts below rather than on the handlebar, making it
much easier to use, with a positive action. But the best function is the
VOX. The only time it false triggered was when we were first setting it
up and learning how to use it. After that if was fine up to 150mph and
we didn't need the optional PTT. The system was still working at 150mph
but we didn't test any faster because we had no earplugs.
So on the basis that their systems were way ahead of their closest
competition Autocom have again scooped both best buy and only system
recommended. Best buy goes to Kit 6 because its both the best and
easiest to use. The quality of the VOX not only makes it hands free, but
brain free. Couple that with the ability to configure it exactly to your
needs and its the ONLY system with no limitation. Kit 21 gets
recommended. its nearly as good as the Kit 6 but the PTT function makes
it a bit more involved than the VOX.
(Tested against: NADY MRC11, Oxford bike 2 bike, Acumen KTX800, Tecstar
Starcom-1, Vixen, Chatterbox PMRX2.)" |
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"We get stacks of
correspondence on this - the quest for a decent bike audio
system. Autocom's Pro-7 Sport is the only one we can recommend
without hesitation. Its modular system means you buy only the
elements you need, adding components, such as a bike-to-bike intercom
later.
At its heart is a black box into which you plug your music and mobile
phone. The unit can be wired into your bike's switched live or a PP3
battery and the CD-quality stereo headset and microphone are a breeze to
fit and aren't just discreet - their wafer thin profile belies their
quality and clarity. Everything connects through robust connectors,
which you don't doubt will stand up to the rigours of daily use.
Receive a phone call and the system automatically cuts the music,
restoring it when the call ends and callers will be genuinely pushed to
know that you're riding, such is the clarity of comms. Conversation is
not only possible but of startling clarity, even at speeds over the ton.
If you carry a pillion, a second headset will enable you to converse
normally. You can hear your own voice through your speakers, which helps
you to speak at the correct volume, whatever your speed. It's difficult
to compare Autocom's systems to any other because, quite simply, nothing
else comes close." |
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"This British built
intercom system is among the best, if not the best available. Overall
sound quality is excellent. All in all its hard to fault this excellent
system"
"...What the device has taught me is that you dont need a car to listen
to high-quality music, chat to your passenger and even answer your
phone, even if youre doing 80mph on the motorway" |
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"The Pro system enables
driver and passenger to talk while travelling at high speeds thanks to
noise cancelling microphones which cut motorcycle and wind noise. We
tested the system, and yes, it was good at twice the motorway limit..." |
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"On a two mile runway at
Bruntingthorpe (England) Lee Parks of Motorcycle Consumer News and I
armed ourselves with two Honda Blackbirds in an attempt to discover the
limits of Autocom's Pro system. Amazingly, even though we could get
185mph on the clocks, the world's fastest production bikes were not fast
enough, and we could still communicate clearly. Even more amazingly the
price of Autocom gear is comparable to low end, fewer featured products
from other companies." |
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"If you need a cellular
phone on your bike, Autocom is the only way to do it." |
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"We went to the 1993
Motorcycle Show and witnessed a demonstration by Autocom. The stand was
so crowded that I didn't bother to buy one at the time, but now having
used one, do we think it's worth the money? Well, if you like quality
(and I presume that as you're riding a BMW, you do) you won't be
disappointed." |
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"Clear communication
regardless of speed - the best." |
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"Bike to Bike intercom
test: However all of the units became virtually useless above 60mph with
the notable exception of the Autocoms. Unbelievably, the Procom and
Eurocom allowed understandable communication at 160mph and 130mph
respectively! For talking over long distances - or at speeds over 60mph
- the Autocoms are the only viable choice. Autocom's speakers and
microphones were the slimmest of the lot." |
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"Autocom makes arguably the
best systems whick provide clear, crisp sound at triple-digit speeds
whether you have a fairing or not." |
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"I am writing on behalf of
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Services with regard to the communication
system you devised for the driving school. After about one year of use I
would like to commend Autocom for the unique system. It is extremely
good in performance, manufacture and quality; and gives good hearing
protection and communication for the instructor and candidates alike. We
can now converse quite normally in extreme noise without the need to
shout or be deafened." |
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"Tycoon Richard Branson
joined a different kind of jet set to promote his latest brainwave
yesterday. The taxibike is an alternative to the luxury limo Virgin
normally lay on for Upper Class passengers. Travellers will even be able
to tie up loose ends en route as they'll also have an Autocom mobile
phone linked to their crash helmets." |
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"When we first installed
the Autocom equipment I was staggered by the clarity compared to other
systems we'd tried. Believe me, when you're doing over 180mph an inch
away from a concrete wall, clear and reliable communication is vital:
Autocom delivers on both clarity and reliability. You won't get me out
in the race car now without it. There's no doubt in my mind: Autocom was
a significant contributor in winning the championship." |
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"If you want a seriously
good intercom, look no further than Autocom. Conversation is not only
possible but also amazingly clear at very illegal speeds. When
using a mobile callers often don't even know you're on a bike. Simple to
use and very versatile. I can't recommend it highly enough!" |
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Our high-performance
103-inch twin cam is not the quietest running mill. We found our
conversations are as easily spoken as heard at just about any legal road
speed. The great news is we can enjoy radio and CDs now like we never
could before, the fidelity of the headsets, and the sound-insulating
qualities of the helmet, makes for great sound. |
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