Cardo FRC2P001 - FREECOM 2 Plus Motorcycle 2-Way Bluetooth Communication System Headset - Black, Single Pack

This is my initial impression. After shopping and considering Sena and other lower cost Chinese units, I decided that the Cardo Freecom 2+ was the best option for me. It had the best balance of features, price and is a nice tidy and slim unit. I had read a lot of reviews that said sound quality was not that great, but when I first tried it I was amazed at how good the unit actually sounded. Of course, this is sitting on my couch with no background noise.I installed this in a Scorpion AT-950 helmet. It was a really simple installation, but it took me longer than it really needed to because I tried many different variations of how to rout the wires and tuck the connectors out of the way. Since my helmet is a modular, I needed to use the boom mic. One word of caution if you need to use the boom mic, the velcro is stronger than the adhesive on the mic mounts. Make sure you put in the correct place the first time or be very careful when trying to move it.The unit paired right up with my Pixel and seems to work well with Android Auto for music at least. Looking forward to getting it out on the road and running it through all the paces.

I've been using this Cardo Freecom 2+ for about six months and really like it. I have it BT connected to my android phone and to a Garmin GPS. I primarily use it to listen to music and occasionally answer a phone call. I have not used it to communicate with a riding buddy.It replaced a no-name BT headset, and it is better in every regard. It is nice to have spoken status announcements. The buttons are easy to find and work fine for simple actions. For things I don't do often, I can use the app on the phone, and some things are controlled from the GPS, like answering a call. Battery duration is great, and there is ample warning when the battery gets low. The FM radio works well also.I wear earplugs for hearing protection. The speakers took a bit of effort to position them just right where they are close to my ear, but not applying any pressure. I end up listening to music in the second to the loudest setting. So for me, the audio volume is plenty despite wearing earplugs.I am using it in a modular dual-sport helmet and used the clamp to attach it. Installation was easy.

In preparation for a 1 month, 4000 mile motorcycle trip I thought I would try a Bluetooth system in conjunction with my new iPhone 13. Without a doubt, this combination has greatly changed - for the good - my motorcycling experience; it’s also made my wife happy since I am now accessible to her while I’m driving.I recall reading a few reviews stating the installation took them maybe 30 minutes. That was not my experience at all, I would say it took me at least two hours. Perhaps I’m more anal than some, but I wanted to get it right.The audio is exceptional, as long as you enjoy treble more than bass (the treble brought clarity to whatever I listened to). In my experience, I was able to make & receive phone calls easily as well as listen to my Sirius XM radio stations or my portfolio of music. As others have mentioned, the 4 buttons which require various combinations of actuation are a bit confusing, but only because the process is new. A couple more weeks of this process and I will have them down pat.As for the battery, not only does it charge very fast, I have yet to run out of battery power although I have had days in excess of eight or nine hours of use.BTW, for those of you who are wondering, and it should be many of you, how bad was the wind noise? I personally wear a full shell, HJC helmet, which is on the low end of price points of helmets. Though the wind noise usually seems fairly loud, I was shocked at the clarity of the audio the first time I received a phone call. I inquired of my caller and was told they could hear me perfectly, almost like I was just calling from the backseat of their car. As for talk shows and music, almost always I could hear in such a way as to have full understanding of what was being said or sung.Prior to my purchase of the Cardo Bluetooth, I studied and studied and studied other Bluetooth systems. Thus far, with over two weeks and nearly 2500 miles of driving, I am 100% satisfied with the Cardo system

This thing works well. Has all the hallmarks of a Cardo unit. However, a couple of things.First, I moved from a Cardo Packtalk Bold. This unit doesn't have the bass the Packtalk Bold did. It's got solid sound, and you'll be able to hear everything while riding, but a direct sound comparison (using the same speakers that came with the Packtalk Bold) reveals a distinct lack of bass.Second thing, the skip or next track button is the rear most button. It's super weird since realistically it should be the front most button, which is what you instinctively go for while riding. Then you have to stop yourself and remember it's the rear button. Very distracting while riding.Voice recognition on this is the same as on the Packtalk Bold. It doesn't ever respond if I'm going over 30mph... Cardo needs some work on this feature overall.Battery life on this thing is awesome. Easily get around 3hrs.Overall, you can't find a better unit at this price point. It may have a couple of drawbacks, but they're minor, and liveable. Buy this, and you'll be happy.

I wish I could give a complete review on the Bluetooth communication capabilities, but I ride solo. However, despite this, the speakers are incredible, and the mic works great for phone calls. It's mounted inside my helmet and there's no wind noise while on the phone. Or so the person on the other end tells me. In either case, I'd buy this again if I needed to. It's such a cool device, I really can't imagine riding without now. 5 stars for Cardo!