Sound is what separates an intercom you enjoy from one you end up switching off. At
130 km/h, wind noise inside a helmet is far louder than normal conversation: weak
speakers get buried, you turn it up, distortion arrives and listening fatigue follows.
This selection gathers the FreedConn models fitted with
Hi-Res Audio certified speakers, the standard for reproduction beyond
CD quality, with present bass and voices that stay intelligible at speed.
The audio range
The control wheel, decisive in winter
The KY Pro, the KY V2 and above all the T-MAX S PRO with its oversized jog dial can
be operated blind, with thick winter gloves. It is a badly underrated criterion at
purchase and a decisive one in use: hunting for a small button on the side of your
helmet while riding is both annoying and dangerous.
Improving an intercom you already own
If the unit suits you but the sound disappoints, the
D7 Hi-Res Audio microphone and
speaker kit at €19.99 replaces the original drivers on FreedConn units. Often the
best gain-per-euro in the whole range.
Positioning your speakers
Half of all sound problems come from placement. Speakers belong in front of the ear
canal, not in front of your jaw, and as close to the ear as possible without pressing.
A centimetre of offset is enough to lose bass and speech clarity.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hi-Res Audio bring on a motorcycle?
It guarantees reproduction beyond CD quality. On the road the point is not audiophile detail but headroom: a finer-resolving speaker stays intelligible at speed, where a basic one distorts as soon as you turn it up to beat the wind.
Can the speakers on a FreedConn unit be replaced?
Yes, the D7 Hi-Res Audio kit at €19.99 is designed as a replacement or upgrade kit for the brand's units. It is the cheapest way to clearly improve the sound of an existing intercom.
Can two phones be connected at once?
The KY V2 handles two smartphones connected simultaneously, which lets you keep a work phone and a personal one, or a phone and a dedicated navigation device.
Can you share music with your pillion?
Yes, several models in the range including the T-MAX S PRO and the KY Pro support music sharing: the same source plays in both helmets.
Does music cut out during navigation prompts?
Music is automatically ducked during a prompt or a call, then resumes. That is standard behaviour across the range.