Parani, a low-priced sub-brand designed by SENA, a major manufacturer of helmet bluetooth headphones in the United States, has recently launched new products! Parani A10 and A20 are the new products this time. Like the previous M10, they maintain an LCD high-contrast LCD screen, which can quickly read the status display of the Bluetooth headset, but the Parani A10 / A20 abandoned the Jog-Dial design and changed it to Traditional button control, and the biggest feature of the circuit design of A10/A20 this time is that it supports charging while using, and the charging terminal also follows the USB Type-C specification, which is more and more popular for USB Type-C users. You can bring one less charging cable. This time, the editor specially borrowed the A10 WIRED series products from Parani China's general agent, Jiemeng Innovation, so that everyone can see what new features are in the new low-cost entry series!

Parani A10 is divided into two versions this time, one is the WIRED version and the other is the BOOM version. The former is a soft-wire microphone version suitable for full-face helmets, and the latter is the same as the A10 using a rigid microphone version. Compared with Parani's previous product, the M10, the biggest feature of the A10 is that the control interface is changed to a three-button design, which simplifies the selection of some functions. In addition, the A10 series has a battery life of up to 16 The performance of more than one hour, plus the weight of the host is only 32g, it is the lightest host in Parani products, so it has less impact on the balance of wearing a full-face helmet. If you want to find a Bluetooth headset for your full-face helmet in the near future , but don't want to spend three to five thousand or even ten thousand, then Parani A10 WIRED is worth reference!

●Parani A10 WIRED unpacking and accessories introduction

boxed

back

out of the box

All accessories

The box size of Parani A10 is the same as the previous M10 series. The orange WIRED label can be seen on the front of the box, which means that the box is equipped with a soft-wire microphone, which is suitable for full-face helmet installation. If you want to install the A10 on the 3/4 helmet, you need to choose the A10 BOOM version, and then it will be equipped with a hard pole microphone suitable for the 3/4 helmet. The back of the box also has function descriptions and multi-language introductions, and you can see it after opening it. The general agent's Chinese quick manual and warranty card, as for all the accessories, are similar to the M10 period, but since this time it is the WIRED soft-line microphone version, the overall package is much lighter.

front of main unit

Back of the main unit

First of all, in the appearance of the host, the Parani A10 uses the same oval body, and has a built-in LCD high-contrast LCD screen, but the most obvious difference between the body and the M10 series is the control interface. The A10 series uses three buttons Type design, you can see the + and – buttons on the front, and there is a multi-function button on the top. Press and hold for different seconds to have different functions. Compared with the M10 series, which has no fool-proof design on the shell, the A10 should be easier to identify the direction of the headset set. There is a USB Type-C port on the back of the fuselage, which can be used for charging, charging and firmware update. There are two fixed pins and a model identification number sticker on the back, and there is a RESET hole in the corner. When the headset is completely shut down, you can use a sharp object such as a paper clip to poke it to restart the headset.

Next is the headphone and microphone group. As mentioned earlier, there are two versions of the A10. The WIRED version tested this time is equipped with a soft-wire microphone, so the headphone group and the microphone are both soft-wire design, which can be used in a full-face helmet. It is easier to route the cables inside. The diameter of the headphone body is 42mm and the thickness is 7mm. However, it should be noted that there is an extension microphone under the left ear headphone. Therefore, if some full-face helmets want to put the A10 headphone into the cap reserved The earphone slot may press the EPS itself of the helmet. The earphone and microphone are equipped with a devil felt group. The connection terminal is a terminal dedicated to Parani, and a fool-proof corner design is added to avoid reverse insertion. Of course, the original The arrow mark has not been canceled, so it can be regarded as a visual and fool-proof when inserting, so as to avoid damage to the terminal caused by reverse insertion.

The base of the host also maintains two different installation methods. One is to use the original strong back clip base, which increases the friction through the clamping force and the anti-slip glue pasted on the back to reduce the possibility of the host falling off. It is a sticky base with 3M adhesive backing. The base is pasted on the cap body by sticking, and through the curvature of the base itself, you can match the installation position of different cap bodies, but it should be noted that 3M The adhesive on the back is very sticky, so look at the position before installing it and then paste it.

This time, the A10 is equipped with a new headphone sponge. Compared with the M10 series using headphone sponge sleeves, the new headphone sponge is an adhesive method, which is easier to install, and the material is relatively difficult to powder. The original factory also provides two sets of 3M 300LSE adhesive-backed headphone devil felt, if the helmet lining and reserved holes are unable to stick the headset, you can choose the adhesive-backed devil felt to install the headphone set. In addition, because WIRED is a full-face helmet, it is equipped with a flexible cord Microphone, so there is also a set of devil felts for microphones, which can be used to paste flexible wire microphones.

charging/transfer line

manual

Finally, there is the USB cable and the instruction manual. This time Parani also attached a USB Type-A to USB Type-C USB charging and firmware update cable. The cable is about one meter long, and there is also a USB Type-C terminal. There is a 90-degree downward fold, which corresponds to the newly added function of charging while using the A10, which can hide the circuit better and reduce the impact on the rider's operation of the headset during riding. The manual has quick instructions and certification from the original factory , as well as the Chinese quick manual and warranty card from the Chinese general agent Jiemeng Innovation.

●Parani A10 WIRED operating instructions

In the past, the bluetooth headset without a screen used only the light signal to guess the operation status. Later, voice prompts and even Chinese voice prompts were added. However, the bluetooth headset with a screen can directly identify the headset by visual means. Function, Parani A10 has a high-contrast LCD dot matrix LCD screen, which can display function options at the same time when the headset broadcasts functions by voice, such as music control, intercom function, caller ID display, mobile phone or headset pairing, and even power display. As well as charging and using, etc., will be displayed on the screen, and the screen supports the timer-off function. When the headset is not operated for ten seconds, the screen will turn off automatically. Since the A10 series also maintains no indicator light design, the screen After the screen is closed, only the power consumption of Bluetooth and the headset itself is left, which can improve the use time.

The detailed function settings include second mobile phone pairing, speed dialing, voice prompts on and off, pairing deletion, and reset settings, etc. The second mobile phone pairing should be specially mentioned here, whether it is a bicycle running business Or run delivery, many people will take two mobile phones out, but usually one is only responsible for talking on the phone. At this time, you can use the second mobile phone pairing to connect to the mobile phone that only performs voice communication, because the second mobile phone pairing only The HFP protocol will be enabled, and it will be connected to the A2DP / AVRCP protocol that can be used to listen to and control music when paired with ordinary mobile phones. However, relatively speaking, as long as the device using the HFP protocol, it can also be connected through a second mobile phone pairing. A10, such as GARMIN's motorcycle GPS products, or NJSTAR's ADS8345E satellite radar speedometer equipped with Bluetooth function, etc. However, because Parani's product positioning is relatively introductory, there is no way to have music and warnings like SENA's mid-to-high-end products. Synchronized playback mix function.

Parani A10 uses a three-button design, so the power switch can be switched on by pressing + and – at the same time for one second, and the same is true for power off. As long as you search through the Bluetooth of your mobile phone, find "Parani A10" and confirm the connection, you can complete the pairing of the headset. The advantage of having a screen is that when the caller is displayed, the screen on the headset will also display the caller number synchronously, but After testing, only the caller number will be displayed, and the name set in the address book will not be displayed. In addition, if the currently more common LINE / Facebook Messenger call is made and the paired mobile phone is an iOS product, the answering method is actually the same as the normal incoming call answering. Press Just press the multi-function button, but if it is an Android phone, you have to press and hold the answer button for one second and hear a "beep" sound to pick up. This is a problem with the writing function of each system. After all, there are too many communication software. One-to-one compatibility requires writing the specification directly like iOS.

Due to the use of three-button design, the operation interface logic of A10 is very similar to that of SENA's SF2/SF4 or SRL/SRL2. Press and hold the multi-function button for one second to play music and pause music. Short press the volume + or – In order to adjust the volume and volume, long press + or – to select the preferred song up and down. This time, the A10 series has added the function of charging while using. The editor also uses the power bank to charge the headphones when playing music, except that the headphones are visible. In addition to the power displayed on the screen being turned into a charging symbol, the earphones do not have special prompts and popping sounds. For long-distance riding, or occasional forgetting to charge but want to continue to use, the A10 can be charged while charging. It is more practical after use. In addition, you can enter the function setting menu by pressing and holding the function button for ten seconds in standby mode. This part also has 11 kinds of voice prompts that Parani is proud of, but to change the language of the voice, you need to pass the computer's Parani Device. Manager performs voice package replacement.

In addition to talking on the phone and listening to music, the most common use of Bluetooth headsets by knights is the intercom function when traveling. The Parani A10 series provides front and rear intercom pairing up to a distance of one kilometer, so whether two knights each ride a car , or if there are front and rear seats in a car, you can pair the front and rear intercoms to pair two Parani products and conduct intercom. Parani's existing products M10/A10/A20 series all support four-person intercom function, so if you are traveling with multiple people, and they are all Parani products, you can connect each other's Bluetooth headsets through four-person intercom. The order is that A and B headsets are paired first, B and C headsets are paired, and C is then paired with D. Headphones are paired, so that you can establish a four-person intercom, but it should be noted that the connection method of Parani is set in series, so if the B headphone and C headphone serving as bridges leave the group, then the A headphone and the D headphone are the same. Unable to connect!

management software

Firmware update

Speed dial settings

Apply settings complete

The Parani Device Manager mentioned above has also been updated to recognize the A10/A20 series Bluetooth headsets, and can also perform the headset firmware upgrade, voice prompt language package replacement and speed dial three sets of phone numbers. Since the number of items to be reported has been reduced, I believe that you should use your headset to dial 110 more often, so you can set 110 as the first priority dial option through speed dialing. By the way, the way to use the speed dial on the A10 is to press and hold the volume + key for three seconds on the standby interface to enter the speed dial interface, and then use the + and – keys to select the three preset numbers in the speed dial interface. After selecting, press the multi-function key to dial.

●Parani A10 WIRED practical use

For full-face helmets, the previous M10 series had to be installed with a hard-rod microphone, which would be troublesome for riders with larger faces and smaller caps. Line microphone, so the installation becomes easier and simpler. The main unit is a return to the more common button design. The advantage is that it is durable and stable, but the appearance is a little less handsome, because the editor is already familiar with SENA's three-button operation. Interface, so the use of Parani A10 is very smooth and intuitive. As for the knights who have not experienced helmet Bluetooth headsets, it is recommended to read the manual carefully and remember several key points of operation, and remember the difference between short press and long press.

The installation method of Xiaobian this time is to fix the host on the left side of the hat through the base of the clamp. The headset is directly pasted on the inner earphone bag of the helmet using the devil felt on the back, and there is no additional sponge pad, microphone. It is placed directly in front of the mouth. First of all, in terms of the sound quality of music, the sound quality of the A10 is slightly improved compared to the M10 series, especially in terms of clarity and bass performance, which is better than the M10 series. Depth and easier to identify, but if the standard is raised to SENA level, it is about the sound performance of entry-level products close to mid-range products.

As for the performance of the front and rear intercom, Parani has the technical support of the parent company SENA, so the A10's ability to suppress wind shear and noise is still satisfactory, and the volume of the rider or passenger when speaking is clearly filtered, and it is almost difficult to hear. Wind cutting and the wearer's exhalation sound, and the connection response is very fast. As long as the headset is within the range, basically every second is connected in seconds. It will not be like many products. You may have to wait for a while after pressing the intercom. Three or five seconds or even ten seconds may not be enough.

In addition, in the past, the M10 series had a "bo" sound problem, which seems to be solved on the A10. This time I wore it and went out to ride for two or three days without hearing the "bo" sound, which is gratifying, but for the Users of the M10 series may only be able to upgrade the headphone host. As for the experience that can be further strengthened, the volume of the A10 series is divided into levels. The maximum volume of the A10 series can almost be used as a speaker. There are too few levels of separation, so it is difficult to find a suitable volume for the volume. Either it will feel too small, or it will feel a little loud. If you can cut the volume cutting range into more segments, it will be easier to find a suitable volume. the volume of the sound.

●Summary

The last Parani M10 allowed consumers to easily experience the blessing of SENA technology at a low price. This time, Parani is more considerate to distinguish between full-face and 3/4 helmet users, so that consumers can still use relatively low prices. At the same price, you can buy a new generation of bluetooth headsets for helmets that can correspond to your own helmets, and at the same time, it still has Parani's four-person intercom, and the function of charging and using for the first time in Parani products, whether it is short-distance riding. It is easier to set up the headset, so if you want to use it on your helmet in the near future Coupled with Bluetooth headphones, the Parani A10 series is not only derived from SENA, but also has many functions, and the price is relatively easy to get started. You may wish to experience it at the dealer!