Look Ma, no wires! - J&M Bluetooth

[Tapatio]

Being the early adopter that I am I decided to try J&M's new bluetooth headset. I also integrated it with the R1200RT stereo system via their bluetooth dongle. It works great! I can simultaneosly listen to music, get phone calls and talk to my passenger. The VOX between helmets requires a wire and overrides all other signals. There is also an adapter cord for GPS or radar detecter.

 

In order to connect the dongle to the stereo you will need a line level adapter. This will convert the speaker signal to a stereo RCA signal. I purchased a 2 channel converter from Pep Boys for about $25. The rear speaker outputs are ideal and allow you to fade between headset and speakers. I tapped the power from the fan. This provides switched power so all I have to do is turn on the stereo to start the bluetooth adapter.

 

I installed the dongle on the top of the stereo box. This provides a strong signal and does not intefere with the CD player.

[Ken H.]

The VOX between helmets requires a wire and overrides all other signals.

So there is still some wire coming off the helmet(s)?

[Tapatio]

Yes, only for passenger communications. I commute daily and only ride occasionally with passenger so it's not a big deal. If it was the other way around I might have considered a traditional Autocom/Baehr/J&M solution.

[mackerman]

Any chance you could pass along the part number for the 2 channel adapter you found at Pep Boys? I've been by my local shop and they just scratched their heads when I tried to describe it to them.

 

Thanks!

[Tapatio]

It is made by Metra and I found it in the stereo section of the store. I can't find it online however you can use just about any unit. The trick is to find one small enough to fit in the radio box. This one would also work.

 

Amazon - Scosche Line Level Converter