vabrzn
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I usaully just talk to myself these days, but would be interested in a Scala just in case :blink:
Scala Rider Q2 unit
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skifrik
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I found some info that says it is stereo. But it would be nice to confirm.
Cardo Systems Introduces the new scala-rider Q2™ Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones for Motorcycle Helmets
Jan 15 2008
Pittsburgh, PA (January 15th, 2008) Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader of Bluetooth® headsets for motorcycle helmets today announced the launch of its new scala-rider Q2® intercom enabled headset for bikers. The highly anticipated scala-rider Q2® helmet-mounted Bluetooth® headset provides safe and handsfree Bike-to-Bike communication for up to an impressive 1,600 ft. / 500 m * In the wake of the highly popular scala-rider® line of products, the new scala-rider Q2® now further expands the already feature-rich company offerings for bikers.
The scala-rider Q2® features Multiple Device Connection (MDC) technology, which allows bikers to connect to several audio sources in parallel including the following: Voice instructions from a GPS, mobile phone conversations with third parties, intercom conversations with passengers and with other bikers, and high-quality FM radio transmissions from the embedded FM module.
“The scala-rider Q2® incorporates everything we have learned from the more than 250,000 customers who have purchased a scala-rider® headset,” said Abraham Glezerman, Chairman and CEO of Cardo Systems. “The scala-rider biker community has been demanding a high-quality Bike-to-Bike intercom headset and we are happy to accommodate that request. The scala-rider Q2 shows that we continue to push the envelope in our commitment to provide bikers with superb communication products that excel in terms of safety, convenience, ruggedness and ease of use”
The Cardo scala-rider Q2® is fully backward-compatible with the entire line of earlier scala-rider models (solo, Combo, FM and TeamSet) . In addition to MDC technology and Bike-to-Bike intercom, it offers the same high-quality performance as in previous scala-rider models, including wind impact reduction, voice controlled receipt and rejection of incoming calls, automatic volume adjustment according to driving speed and ambient noise, full rain and snow protection and more.
The new multi-featured scala-rider Q2® is now available through select distributors, retail outlets, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at www.scalarider.com.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of innovative wireless Bluetooth® consumer electronic devices. Cardo products include the award winning scala-700™, scala-600™and scala-500™ Bluetooth® headsets; the scala-rider™ line of innovative Bluetooth® headsets for motorcycle helmets; and Bluetooth® adapters, which convert any standard mobile or cordless land-line phone into Bluetooth® capable devices.
Cardo Systems, Inc.
100 High Tower Blvd., Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: (412) 788-4533, Toll-Free 1-800 488-0363, Fax: (412) 788-0270
www.cardowireless.com
Press Contact:
Belinda Banks
S&S Public Relations
908 685 2300
[email protected]
Cardo Systems Introduces the new scala-rider Q2™ Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones for Motorcycle Helmets
Jan 15 2008
Pittsburgh, PA (January 15th, 2008) Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader of Bluetooth® headsets for motorcycle helmets today announced the launch of its new scala-rider Q2® intercom enabled headset for bikers. The highly anticipated scala-rider Q2® helmet-mounted Bluetooth® headset provides safe and handsfree Bike-to-Bike communication for up to an impressive 1,600 ft. / 500 m * In the wake of the highly popular scala-rider® line of products, the new scala-rider Q2® now further expands the already feature-rich company offerings for bikers.
The scala-rider Q2® features Multiple Device Connection (MDC) technology, which allows bikers to connect to several audio sources in parallel including the following: Voice instructions from a GPS, mobile phone conversations with third parties, intercom conversations with passengers and with other bikers, and high-quality FM radio transmissions from the embedded FM module.
“The scala-rider Q2® incorporates everything we have learned from the more than 250,000 customers who have purchased a scala-rider® headset,” said Abraham Glezerman, Chairman and CEO of Cardo Systems. “The scala-rider biker community has been demanding a high-quality Bike-to-Bike intercom headset and we are happy to accommodate that request. The scala-rider Q2 shows that we continue to push the envelope in our commitment to provide bikers with superb communication products that excel in terms of safety, convenience, ruggedness and ease of use”
The Cardo scala-rider Q2® is fully backward-compatible with the entire line of earlier scala-rider models (solo, Combo, FM and TeamSet) . In addition to MDC technology and Bike-to-Bike intercom, it offers the same high-quality performance as in previous scala-rider models, including wind impact reduction, voice controlled receipt and rejection of incoming calls, automatic volume adjustment according to driving speed and ambient noise, full rain and snow protection and more.
The new multi-featured scala-rider Q2® is now available through select distributors, retail outlets, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at www.scalarider.com.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of innovative wireless Bluetooth® consumer electronic devices. Cardo products include the award winning scala-700™, scala-600™and scala-500™ Bluetooth® headsets; the scala-rider™ line of innovative Bluetooth® headsets for motorcycle helmets; and Bluetooth® adapters, which convert any standard mobile or cordless land-line phone into Bluetooth® capable devices.
Cardo Systems, Inc.
100 High Tower Blvd., Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: (412) 788-4533, Toll-Free 1-800 488-0363, Fax: (412) 788-0270
www.cardowireless.com
Press Contact:
Belinda Banks
S&S Public Relations
908 685 2300
[email protected]
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pcrdude
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I called them about a month ago and the tech department confirmed two speaker mono configuration.
That said, I would be interested in a group buy.
RoadGlide
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I have a Q2 and really enjoy it. I use noise suppression in ear phones for my xm/gps/V1 thru a mixit-2 and can still hear the Q2 phone thru the external speakers just fine. Works very well!
vandy
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ok i looked it up and i am definately interested.. I really need someting for pillion and bike to bike would be a bonus... I dont want to talk on the phone while riding but sometime it might have to happen and putting a gps through it would be nice too
Capt. Bob
Bilge pump. A novel idea.
+1. I was (still am) amazed at just how good those sound even at speed.
Now, if they will just hold together.
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Matter? Absolutely.Are you sure?
Does it really matter? I love the way they work even with one speaker, having two should be even better.
If you listen to music, stereo is the bare minimum.
cougar8000
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Damn, I did not expected such a turn out. I will have to hassle and make a bigger request. I was originally talking to a guy in the range of 10 He will be pleasantly surprised. Stay tuned guys.
He will be pleasantly surprised. Stay tuned guys.OK, so what category are you in: "Beam me up" or "Keep the devil away" :yahoo:Matter? Absolutely.Are you sure?
Does it really matter? I love the way they work even with one speaker, having two should be even better.
If you listen to music, stereo is the bare minimum.
Knifemaker
Not me
Well, I for one would not give a plug-nickel for the Q2.
I have a Team-Set that just crapped out . (see my post here:
https://tinyurl.com/27x2a2 )
Not even a years use.
The phone/gps thing works Great on these, but I thinking adding the intercom was just a bit too much...so adding that , plus bike to bike AND an FM radio...you just have more stuff to go wrong.
On top of all this, the buttons are insanely hard to use..especialy if you wear gloves, the boom mike is a pain if you wear a full face helmet, as it won't stay in place, and the only way you can be sure the unit is working is to see the little blue flashing light--which is impossible to see on the side of your helmet and almost invisable in daylight. (you can't see it even if you turn your head in mirror)
Every one that I have talked to that has one (Teamset) has some issues with it, But I will say that those that only use it solo , or use the other units (Rider and FM units) have found them to work well.
So , intercom or bike to bike, I am going to go elsewhere for a system. As a nice solo phone/gps wireless headset..it is fine.
Now I know that the Team-Set is not the Q2, and it is possible that the units bugs have been fixed, but as another "new" system from Cardio, I'd wait awhile before putting any money down.
KM
I have a Team-Set that just crapped out . (see my post here:
https://tinyurl.com/27x2a2 )
Not even a years use.
The phone/gps thing works Great on these, but I thinking adding the intercom was just a bit too much...so adding that , plus bike to bike AND an FM radio...you just have more stuff to go wrong.
On top of all this, the buttons are insanely hard to use..especialy if you wear gloves, the boom mike is a pain if you wear a full face helmet, as it won't stay in place, and the only way you can be sure the unit is working is to see the little blue flashing light--which is impossible to see on the side of your helmet and almost invisable in daylight. (you can't see it even if you turn your head in mirror)
Every one that I have talked to that has one (Teamset) has some issues with it, But I will say that those that only use it solo , or use the other units (Rider and FM units) have found them to work well.
So , intercom or bike to bike, I am going to go elsewhere for a system. As a nice solo phone/gps wireless headset..it is fine.
Now I know that the Team-Set is not the Q2, and it is possible that the units bugs have been fixed, but as another "new" system from Cardio, I'd wait awhile before putting any money down.
KM
I abstained from the vote.
I really, really want to go wireless (blue tooth or whatever) to the helmet, but it has to be stereo and (if I'nm going to spend this kinda cash) it has to be as adaptable as an Autocom. Radar detector, GPS directions, Cell phone, 2-way GPRS Radio, full duplex intercom.
I'm waiting to see what Autocom's wireless solution will be. I can't believe it is taking them so long...
FJR1300A
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Chatterbox finally updated their site with some more info about the xbi. It's not what I thought it was. It doesn't sound much better than the nolan n-com (which is made by scala) from what I read here.
https://www.chatterboxusa.com/xbi.html
From the Site:
We value our customers suggestions and designed a model that is unlike any other on the market. Communicate rider to passenger via CDMA crystal clear technology, using either voice activation or push-to-talk. Both rider and passenger module is capable of pairing with up to two accessorydevices at the same time. (ex. iPod, Mp3, satellite radio, GPS, cell phone, radar detector) SMART technology will automatically prioritize the transmission of the paired devices. The XBi is so far advanced that it can even streammusic from one module to the other. Each module is also capable of being used by itself to pair accessories when riding alone.Other features include: Li-Pol battery (lithium polymer) rechargeable battery with 6-8 TRUE hours of power, 1 hour express charge, noise suppression
Hi-Fi headset, compact aerodynamic module design.Each kit sold individually will include: module, Li-Pol battery, wall charger, headset and mounting hardware
So far nothing completely meets all of the functionallity on my wish list. The collet sounds like it might be the closest so far though.
https://www.collett.mb.ca/
https://www.chatterboxusa.com/xbi.html
From the Site:
We value our customers suggestions and designed a model that is unlike any other on the market. Communicate rider to passenger via CDMA crystal clear technology, using either voice activation or push-to-talk. Both rider and passenger module is capable of pairing with up to two accessorydevices at the same time. (ex. iPod, Mp3, satellite radio, GPS, cell phone, radar detector) SMART technology will automatically prioritize the transmission of the paired devices. The XBi is so far advanced that it can even streammusic from one module to the other. Each module is also capable of being used by itself to pair accessories when riding alone.Other features include: Li-Pol battery (lithium polymer) rechargeable battery with 6-8 TRUE hours of power, 1 hour express charge, noise suppression
Hi-Fi headset, compact aerodynamic module design.Each kit sold individually will include: module, Li-Pol battery, wall charger, headset and mounting hardware
So far nothing completely meets all of the functionallity on my wish list. The collet sounds like it might be the closest so far though.
https://www.collett.mb.ca/
HaulinAshe
Well-known member
I have owned, used and tested:
Collett
Chatterbox X1 GMRS
Blue Ant
Starcomm Advance
Man!, did I ever try hard to go wireless to the helmet. Even if you don't care that much about sound quality, the inherit problem with Bluetooth is that the protocol is designed to pair two devices. It simply doesn't allow for multiple input sources to be paired to the same output device (helmet headset).
Collett makes a good unit and they stood by their 30-day unconditional guarantee and refunded my money. What I found with their unit was that by the time I finished connecting everything I wanted to connect, I had about five wires going to the helmet. Can't tell if their new unit Bluetooth pairs to many devices at once or not???
Personally, I've given up on Bluetooth as the wireless answer. We need a new, multi-device, stereo wireless standard. Let's call it FeejerTooth.
I won't spew any more useless comment in your thread. If there's something I can specifically answer for you guys about the units I've owned and tested, just PM me. Really hate to see anyone else spend as much money on comm units as I have in the past two years.
Collett
Chatterbox X1 GMRS
Blue Ant
Starcomm Advance
Man!, did I ever try hard to go wireless to the helmet. Even if you don't care that much about sound quality, the inherit problem with Bluetooth is that the protocol is designed to pair two devices. It simply doesn't allow for multiple input sources to be paired to the same output device (helmet headset).
Collett makes a good unit and they stood by their 30-day unconditional guarantee and refunded my money. What I found with their unit was that by the time I finished connecting everything I wanted to connect, I had about five wires going to the helmet. Can't tell if their new unit Bluetooth pairs to many devices at once or not???
Personally, I've given up on Bluetooth as the wireless answer. We need a new, multi-device, stereo wireless standard. Let's call it FeejerTooth.
I won't spew any more useless comment in your thread. If there's something I can specifically answer for you guys about the units I've owned and tested, just PM me. Really hate to see anyone else spend as much money on comm units as I have in the past two years.
Jeff,I have owned, used and tested:
Collett
Chatterbox X1 GMRS
Blue Ant
Starcomm Advance
Man!, did I ever try hard to go wireless to the helmet. Even if you don't care that much about sound quality, the inherit problem with Bluetooth is that the protocol is designed to pair two devices. It simply doesn't allow for multiple input sources to be paired to the same output device (helmet headset).
Collett makes a good unit and they stood by their 30-day unconditional guarantee and refunded my money. What I found with their unit was that by the time I finished connecting everything I wanted to connect, I had about five wires going to the helmet. Can't tell if their new unit Bluetooth pairs to many devices at once or not???
Personally, I've given up on Bluetooth as the wireless answer. We need a new, multi-device, stereo wireless standard. Let's call it FeejerTooth.
I won't spew any more useless comment in your thread. If there's something I can specifically answer for you guys about the units I've owned and tested, just PM me. Really hate to see anyone else spend as much money on comm units as I have in the past two years.
Exactly my fears. I'm thinking the Feejer tooth solution would be a single blue tooth connection from the "box" to the helmet headset. All the "brains" and connections and wires should be on the bike with the "box" and can be powered by the bike (reducing the big battery need). I'm really hoping that this is what Autocom has up their sleeves. Keeping my fingers crossed.
road runner
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I also like the new Collett blue tooth set. I liked the old Collett BT headset which I discuss here clicky. (never owned one)
The new one on there web site looks even nicer, with multiple BT pairing and BT between rider & pass (no more wire between the two)
If enough of us ordered them (6 or more) we could get our own FJR channel, as channel 2.
Jeff was yours a BT set or wired ? And was it there stereo or old mono set ?
A.C.
The new one on there web site looks even nicer, with multiple BT pairing and BT between rider & pass (no more wire between the two)
If enough of us ordered them (6 or more) we could get our own FJR channel, as channel 2.
Jeff was yours a BT set or wired ? And was it there stereo or old mono set ?
A.C.
HaulinAshe
Well-known member
I had the wired, mono unit with the full rider/passenger setup. Wires running everywhere!
Overall quality of the unit was good. Battery life was okay, sound quality was okay. But mono is definitely not for me.
The truly sad thing is that those of us with Zumo 550s are only a single audio input away from not needing a comm system at all. If Garmin would add a 3.5mm audio input to the 550, I could pipe my RD into it and Bluetooth to the helmet with a variety of headset offerings. A second bluetooth capability and the Zumo would be a full rider/passenger comm system.
It just seems that everyone stops one or two steps short of getting everything into one box.
I would not mind a helmet based unit if it had a belt pack battery option. 90% of the time the built-in battery works for me on most units. But for long trips and weekend excursions you need something that offers longer battery life. I would prefer to have a belt clip or jacket pocket extended life battery pack that would power the unit and bike2bike. Collett did that nicely with their unit that I tried. A single wire attached to me was not a problem. It's when you get multiple wires and/or wires running to the bike that bothers me most.
Right now I'm running the Starcomm Advance, Zumo 550, Escort 8500, Motorola-Q phone, and Motorola SX700 GMRS radio, all piped using Bluetooth and cables via a single cable to each helmet. The system works extremely well but OMG at the cables required!
Zipper
Active member
I'm going to abstain until after some reports come in regarding the new Collett unit. It certainly looks interesting.
Zipper
cougar8000
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So, you guys are still interested in this, right? Just checking.
pcrdude
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Yes. Please let me know if a group buy happens. My two riding friends would also be interested.
vandy
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And I'm in if it happens befor I end up buying something else.
But if I do I'll find this post and update it.
But if I do I'll find this post and update it.
cougar8000
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you are funny. It is happening. Looky here https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=101294Similar threads
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