Cardo Scala Rider QZ Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset

Does the job well

I was after a good quality set of headphones for my motorbike when I came across these. Very sceptical about these and I didn't think they would be good quality, especially when you consider others which are similar are double the price - so I though thanks to Amazons excellent returns system, I'd at least try them.First off, its actually very good! - a bit of a pain though to install, but to be fair, this was probably my inexperience in removing the lining from inside my helmet. (to hide the cables)In my case, and as you can see from the photo's, I had to install the man unit outside the helmet - his is glued on the outside, then a clamp holds it at the base between the inside and outside of the helmet.The sticky pad supplied looks quite thin, but it's held up to outdoor life so far - I'd feel more comfortable though with a thicker one, but whenever this would make the adhesion any stronger, I don't know.The unit connected to my phone without any problem - and as my phone also allows me to connect two bluetooth devices at the same time, I can use my satnav on the bike at the same time.Sound quality is surprisingly good for small speakers, although I would have liked a more robust pair that can deliver better sound, but in all honesty, these do the job well.As others have stated, the unit will decrease the volume automatically when running at a slower speed, and raise it when you go faster.The microphone does not seem to pick up sound well - some cannot hear me when I am talking, but this could simly mean the microphone needs placing in a better position.I've yet to discover how long the battery lasts, but I've used it today constantly for 155 miles and its so far ok.The website offers a firmware update (not needed in my case) but the choice of user settings given on the website are few and far between. However, these are not really needed because the unit works out of the box, and works well.

Paired a treat with my phone (Moto G4+), and the navigation voice prompts are crystal-clear. I have yet to use it on a voice call, but am expecting it to be just as good.Installation was simple, although I had to busk slightly to fit the microphone on my Caberg flip-up helmet (it's held between the shell and padding by friction, as there's no fabric in the vicinity for the Velcro to grip). Operation has been trouble-free, though, despite numerous on/off cycles with the helmet and chin bar. The Caberg does suffer from wind noise, but this unit produced plenty of distortion-free volume at 70mph - my maximum speed while running-in a new bike.It took a couple of tries to get the speaker placement right. If one of them is off-axis it sounds like it isn't working, and it made the lower part of my ear sore after an hour or so. Pulling it off (it fits by Velcro to the helmet lining) and moving up a couple of millimetres solved both problems completely.This seems like quality kit at a good-value price, and if I was asked I would recommend it. It's not the right model, though, if you want to communicate with a pillion or other rider - which I don't particularly.

Item arrived very quickly, wrll packaged and in great condition. Product is well made and sound quality is super when listening to to music. The only issue I have is with phone calls. My phone will answer a call automatically but the caller will not hear the first few second so, he/she will not hear me say Hi or Hello. I have been told that the he in "hello"will not be heard just "llo". Has anyone else experienced this? Apart from that its a super product.

This is the for lone rider who enjoys riding on his/her own either on the commute to work or for leisure. This is one quality piece of kit with great sound, comfortable fit, easy use even with thick winter gloves and solid construction. Pairing up to me iPhone 6s was a doddle and the sound quality is amazing and far better than I hoped - Yes it is not the same as your sound system at home but since when did you sit in your living room with a helmet on with loads of wind noise going on... PRO's the sound modulation so it gets louder as you get fast is so cool, the software interface is simple and the controls easy to master. CON's Hmmm if I was really picky ...... nah can't think of anything.

Its sound is very good, works well but the VOX option still needs to be improved in this model, also de calls are very easy to reject, so be carefully haha apart from that, I am enjoying to use it every day on my Arai helmet!

Hooked it up to my 5 year old TomTom rider and it functions perfectly as did the old single earpiece model. I have not tried it with a mobile phone so would have probably given it 5 stars if I had with the same results and ease of use.

Its a good bit of kit though that could possibly do with modernising i.e. a separate battery to make the control unit smaller, but otherwise its OK.