While I use the same stretch of straight, flat road, with no traffic, the weather can make a massive difference, with cloud cover significantly increasing range. You can also change the audio settings if you want, including boosting volume if you find it isn’t high enough for the bike and conditions you are riding in. However, this is another area where the Freecom 4X scores very highly.

For the purpose I bought them, comms with my riding mate on longer trips and sat nav stuff they work very well. They feel well made with quality materials FM Radio Built-in FM Radio with RDS for automatic selection of the strongest signal – whether you are in town, or in the middle of nowhere. Or, just pair your phone then open a WeTransfer call, or Discord, or the new Chain app from Ruroc to talk to any number of other riders regardless of where they are in the world, let alone on the same road. As long as they have a data connection, it doesn’t matter what intercom they use.

In many ways, the Cardo Spirit HD is my perfect intercom, being very competitively priced yet with outstanding audio quality. My only reservations are that the sat-nav instructions can be too quiet, and it’s a bit of a faff to pause music. Both of these issues would likely be cured through a firmware update, though I doubt the controls would be changed. Please consider it Cardo! JBL Sound Quality – Powerful 40mm high-definition speakers engineered to perfection by JBL experts, with an improved music processor and three audio profiles. Like other high-end systems in the Cardo range, it comes with 40mm JBL speakers which give it excellent sound quality, particularly for music.

Most likely, if you’re in the market for a motorcycle headset, you already know the device has the ability to completely revolutionize your ride. These cutting-edge cruise companions ensure clear communication between you and your passenger or fellow riders while simultaneously giving you easy access to your phone, music and navigation system. But, with so many choices and features available, how do you know how to find the best motorcycle headset for your needs ? Motocross Full range of off-road motorcycle clothing, dirt bike gear and accessories such as shirts, jerseys, pants as well helmets, gloves and goggles. Everything you need to look great, be comfortable and protected for motocross or adventure biking. The Cardo Freecom 4X is a 2-way wideband Bluetooth communication system with powerful 40mm HD speakers engineered to perfection by JBL experts, with specially tuned music processors and three distinctive audio profiles, making your riding experience exceptional. Operation is easy with the always-on Natural Voice, just say "hey Cardo" and tell it what you want to do, your Freecom 4X does the rest. Live Bluetooth gives exceptional quality along with an Auto-Reconnect facility for two riders up to a range of 1.2km / 0.75mi. Being waterproof and dust-proof, no matter what you throw at it, the Freecom 4X will take the beating and keep you connected - rain, shine, mud, dust or snow. Universal connectivity allows connection to any other major brand Bluetooth headset. Do You Want Voice Operation Functionality? — You shouldn’t have to manually reset your device every time you want to talk to your friends or look at the GPS. It’s important to keep your hands on the bars at all times. That’s why most riders prefer to use a hands-free headset. You can communicate with the device using just your voice.At first sight, it may seem that the controls are on the small side and may be difficult to use with a gloved hand. However, the buttons are easy to find and use and the thumb wheel, while small, is also fairly straightforward to use, particularly for changing the volume. Powerful, 40mm-wide, high-definition speakers and specially-tuned audio processor deliver a sound experience like no other. PHONE Does Your Preferred Device Suit Your Helmet? — You won’t be able to use your headset unless it’s compatible with your motorcycle helmet. The device should come with a secure mount that keeps it in place throughout your trip. All Cardo communication devices are universally compatible with the vast majority of modern helmets. It will also automatically re-connect if riders drop out, for example get separated by more than the maximum range or around a bend – Bluetooth intercoms tend to work on line-of-sight and when they can’t see each other, they often drop their connection.

Up to 1600 meters (1Mi) in perfect condition, but will get you close to 1000 meters in real life conditions, About twice as much as the competition FM RADIO What we love about these buttons is that they are easy to operate with several types of gloves, even with winter gloves! NEW ARRIVALS At P&H we’re dedicated to bringing you all the best motorcycle gear from the worlds best brands. Here you’ll find our latest arrivals all in one place – from Alpinestars & Dainese, Knox, RST & more!The setting up of the Bluetooth and mesh is also very easy. It's waterproof and I've used it already in many heavy downpours. It comes with the most modern intercom communication technology, with both Bluetooth 4.1 and Dynamic Mesh tech support. We can’t deny that the maximum range won’t be attained at most times, but only a select few rival the accessibility brought to the table. Because I tend to ride on my own, then the real functionality of the Freecom 4X is as a Bluetooth headset for – primarily – my smartphone, as like many people, I tend to use it for everything; calls, music and navigation. And for that role, it is exceptionally good. Updating couldn’t be easier – if the app shows the need for an update, just accept it and everything is done wirelessly; no need to plug into the computer anymore. This helpful guide from Cardo Systems can help you determine which motorcycle headset is the best for you. From jamming out during a solo ride to communicating with your ride group, we have the perfect product for you.

Answer calls, make calls and control your mobile devices with a touch of a finger or the sound of your voice. No one will ever guess you are talking from your ride. LONGEST REAL RANGE Some actions are spoken by the device, for instance “94.5” when starting the radio, but more usefully it’s the settings like “phone pairing” that really help.The Interphone is great, works well over a long range, and lasts all day on tours but can't connect to units from other manufacturers, when it drops out it has to be manually reconnected, and must be plugged into a computer to receive software updates. Other than the range itself, the Dynamic Mesh tech is a revolutionary factor in intercom communication, as it improves most connectivity issues. First of all, when riders come into range, they will automatically join the intercom group. It’s practically the same when riders get out of range – they will automatically leave the intercom group. This opens up possibilities to merge smaller groups into one larger group automatically. With the Bluetooth mode, you can talk with up to 4 other riders. On the other hand, Dynamic Mesh allows you to speak with up to 15 riders in one group intercom – which is a fantastic upgrade! Waterproof No matter what you throw at it, your waterproof SPIRIT will take the beating and keep you connected. Rain, shine, mud, dust or snow.