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OK....it's shocking how much better these things work with ear plugs. Still not quite as good as my plugs with the bluetooth speakers inside, but definitely adequate. Also, as a pleasant surprise, the volume is automatically adjusted up and down depending on ambient noise. So, as you pull to a stop, the volume is dropped keeping the perceived level constant. I'll have to check out tj_gee's recommendation. There wasn't much in the way of instruction other than a cheat sheet that came inside the box with the unit, and I haven't explored the cardo website for more detailed instructions.
Finally, I also take back my complaints about how my BMW R1250GS pairs with the unit. Lack of instructions in the BMW riders manual didn't make things easy, but I managed to set it up so that control of the unit with the side wheel is intuitive. All in all, I went from unimpressed to very happy.... Thanks all for the suggestions.
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I have a Cardo Packtalk with the regular speakers and it works fine, comms from other riders is very clear. I wear disposable foamear plugs all the time which make the speech clearer. The systems biggest enemy is wind noise at Motorway speeds, perfectly usable at 70-80mph on my Tiger with its good wind management but no good on the CB at those speeds, too much general helmet noise. Not really an issue as I avoid motorways on the CB, it's a country bike at heart.
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(08-26-2021, 09:15 PM)tommymck_imp Wrote: OK....it's shocking how much better these things work with ear plugs. Still not quite as good as my plugs with the bluetooth speakers inside, but definitely adequate. Also, as a pleasant surprise, the volume is automatically adjusted up and down depending on ambient noise. So, as you pull to a stop, the volume is dropped keeping the perceived level constant. I'll have to check out tj_gee's recommendation. There wasn't much in the way of instruction other than a cheat sheet that came inside the box with the unit, and I haven't explored the cardo website for more detailed instructions.
Finally, I also take back my complaints about how my BMW R1250GS pairs with the unit. Lack of instructions in the BMW riders manual didn't make things easy, but I managed to set it up so that control of the unit with the side wheel is intuitive. All in all, I went from unimpressed to very happy.... Thanks all for the suggestions.
Technology is like that sometimes. Things are awful until everything clicks into place. I'm glad youre getting your money's worth.
