
Video: Arai Tour-X5 helmet review
It's been a long wait, but the fifth incarnation of Arai's Tour-X range lives up to the hype
23 Dec 2023
Reasonably straightforward experience installing in my Quantic helmet. Extremely discreet once fitted.
Contrary to the many online reviews stating that the speakers lack volume, this was absolutely not my experience. Connected via Bluetooth to my Samsung phone, I was able to set the volume to uncomfortably high levels - far above what most people with reasonable hearing would consider adequate.
Likewise, sound quality was much better than expected. You aren't getting an audiophile experience by any means, and the speakers clearly have their limitations, but music remains an enjoyable (if not life-changing) experience and voice/talk radio is fantastic.
My single biggest complaint about this intercom is that it still features a Micro-USB charging port. It's a shame that in 2025 we're still receiving products with a functionally obsolete charging interface. I understand the costs involved in design revision however, and I'm sure the Micro-USB port will last as long as the rest of the intercom does, so it's not a deal breaker.
Very happy overall with the purchase, and fantastic service from SportsBikeShop as always.
Great comfort and safety live the graphics
Would have been great to have integral sun visor
I have been wearing Arai, helmets for about 30 years as they fit my head shape and have always been excellent quality, and this concept-XE is no exception. And great price
Does what it says on the tin. Brow vents are the same as on the crash helmet i.e. fiddly, but if you have a Quantic you know that already.