Building on the proven excellence of the purpose-built PHANTOM, the SPECTER sets a new high-end benchmark for long-distance touring helmets. Engineered with meticulous precision, it elevates the modular category with a premium blend of performance, comfort, and safety.
What's Included
SPECTER helmet
Helmet Pouch
USB-C charging cable
Microphone sponges x 2
Quick Start Guide
5 YEAR WARRANTY
Customer's Comments:
This is the most feature-laden helmet that I've ever had, period! Light weight, Kevlar shall, comfortable padding, modular, flipping tinted internal visor, LED rear lights (on/off selectable) and, of course, Bluetooth phone connection and mesh intercom. The sound clarity for the rider and the listener is amazing, with full spectrum built-in speakers and an excellent microphone (with a windsock, if you want). The joystick and two small buttons on the side take some time to get used to, so I have been using it primarily to receive calls and not for podcast browsing while riding (I want to be around to write the next review...)I have a wide head and a thick neck (XL) and my only complaint is that the lower part is a bit too tight for me, but I've been wearing it only a week and it may spread a bit. When not using the audio, the wind noise is reasonably low, but a bit more than a Shoei (for a comparison in a similar price range). So far, I have tested only the phone function, not the mesh communications (don't have a talk partner), but certainly expect the sound quality to be just as good. Overall, a comfortable feature-laden helmet that will take some practice to get used to operating all those features.
This is a quality built helmet. The wave system built in eliminates the need for extra devices outside of your phone when riding. Using the wave app allows for seamless connectivity with others even if they don't have wave because it still uses Bluetooth through the app. Chin strap fits well. Sound quality of the communication system is excellent. Overall this is a quality built helmet.
The Specter is an impressive helmet that combines comfort, safety, and technology in one package. The modular design is convenient for everyday riding, and the helmet feels solid and well-built thanks to the Kevlar shell construction. The integrated Mesh intercom seems easy to use but I have yet to really ride with other riders where I got the opportunity to use it. The Harman Kardon audio delivers clear sound quality for music, navigation, and calls. The fit is comfortable for long rides, ventilation is effective, and the gloss white finish looks great. Overall, this is a premium helmet with excellent features that make every ride more enjoyable.