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Old 03-24-2016 | 08:15 PM
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And how much did they cost and who has the best deal? Prefer four unit wireless set. Mic has to work in a direct wind blast. This one looks nice but is almost $1,600:
http://www.sampsonracing.com/Wireles...four-place.htm
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Old 03-24-2016 | 08:42 PM
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Have tried two systems, none of them work very well in open boat if your face is in the wind.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 06:48 AM
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Then maybe plain ear muffs like at the shooting range would be better?
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Old 03-25-2016 | 07:31 AM
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Someone was offering an Intercom with a throat mic but I can't remember who it was. Always thought that might be a good answer to the wind noise.

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Rugged Radios with their digital noise cancelling chip. Clear as day at 100 MPH+! They sample the ambient noise and cancel it out so all you get in clear voice and or music thru the headsets.
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Originally Posted by Taboma
Rugged Radios with their digital noise cancelling chip. Clear as day at 100 MPH+! They sample the ambient noise and cancel it out so all you get in clear voice and or music thru the headsets.
Wow, they are very expensive! Don't know if I can justify that right now ...
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Old 03-25-2016 | 11:29 AM
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Anybody else have an opinion on headsets? I need some, my boat already has a Radio Labs intercom system, I just need good headsets.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
Wow, they are very expensive! Don't know if I can justify that right now ...
Watch for sales. They have them often.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 12:43 PM
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I don't know how much wind you get or if the Sampson units would work for you although I suspect they would but I wish I had got an Intercom set years ago. My wife always wanted them but I resisted due to the price. After using them for 1/2 1 season I can't imagine not having an intercom. Besides the social aspect I feel there is a safety factor. Nothing like communication in snotty conditions, a congested area filled with lake lice or a poker run with many hot boats running fast.

I already have high frequency hearing loss from playing with loud weapons in Vietnam Nam I don't need more loss and an Intercom is much better then the ear plugs I used to wear. We don't hardly blink when spending money on engine upgrades but hesitate on something that protects our hearing and provides safety by offering better communication.

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Old 03-26-2016 | 07:47 PM
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4 person panel or surface mount intercom = $750
• *4 H/S Cables Built To Cust. Specs Included
• *Audio-In Cable (iPod) Included
• *Power Cable Included
• *Barrel or Panel Mount Jacks Included
4 x Over The Head Headset = $716 ($179 per)
• *Gel Ear Seals Included
• *Cloth Ear Covers Included
• *Headset Cable Hardwired Included
• *Mic Muff Included
• *2 Headset Bags Included ($30 Value)
Sub Total = $1466 - $220 (discount) = $1246 + $30 S/H
Grand Total = $1276


I have no issues with wind noise btw, it`s a good quality system.

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I also had em put in a switch to turn off the rear headsets so I wouldn`t have to hear my kids babbling
.. they could still hear each other thou.

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