Cardo Systems FREECOM 2X Motorcycle 2-Way Helmet Bluetooth Communication System Headset Intercom, Universal Bluetooth Connectivity, Waterproof, 40mm Speakers - Single Pack

I'm writing this review after 2 years of owning it. This unit is fantastic! I don't often ride with other people so I knew I didn't need the mesh system. I mostly got it so my wife could call me when I'm on the bike and not worry that I didn't answer. I'm sure we've all been there "I'll only be out like 2 hours"....6 hours later you're still out riding and lost track of time. Sound quality is absolutely fantastic! I have this mounted in a shoei that's not loud but not quiet either, but this unit is more than loud enough for music, podcasts, gps lady, phone calls you name it over the wind/road noise. Super easy to set up, super easy to maintain. Battery life is amazing! 2 years of nearly every day using this thing and it's still going strong. I charge it about every 2 to 3 weeks depending on if I take any weekend rides or not. I usually don't run music in it the whole time if I'm on a long ride, but that's because my phone won't last, not to do with the unit not lasting. The unit is on the whole ride though incase i get a call. Radio works just as good as a car radio. You have to remember what each button does on the unit, so that's kind of a bummer if you don't have a phone mount, but it's really no big deal. Connects automatically to my phone. If you have a pan America, it connects easily to the bike as well. I took it off that though and just go through my phone because it's not my only bike, but the controls on the bike work well to control the unit. Just annoying to connect it to the phone again when switching bikes, so I just leave it connected to my phone. Oh and being water resistant is the main reason I picked Cardo. I've been in some gnarly weather, and didn't even have to think twice about the unit thankfully because I was more worried if I'd make it through the insanely deep water in the road. Had a day a couple months ago where the water was over my pegs on the Pan am. Couldn't believe it was that bad, but I didn't really have a choice as there was no where to pull over so I had to keep going. This thing didn't even bat an eyelash. Just kept me entertained till I got home. Called my wife to warn her without taking the helmet off too as I was soaked through all my clothes, even my waterproof jacket. Highly recommend this thing.

Update (9/17/23): some additional observations from using this for the past 6-weeks : 1) The FM reception has been much better than the cheaper units; I have five FM presets, and most work well; the ability to move FWD and BACK between the presets is very useful. 2) Certain apps do not work correctly, but that may be related to using a beta iOS version (17). 3) If you intend to connect to your phone, it's better to have BT enabled on your phone, and THEN powering on the Cardo; if you do it in a different order, sometimes the Cardo won't connect correctly. Changing rating to 5-stars, worth the extra cost. Summary: I tried the six (6) lower cost units below (most were Vine reviews), and they are all lacking for one reason or another (mainly FM reception and music controls). So after more research I decided to purchase this Cardo Freecom 2x. Use Case: I use this for daily community (solo rider), so I have no need for the intercom function. Primarily use it for FM radio, and secondary for bluetooth playback from my mobile phone (iPhone 12). So the first important feature is FM radio reception and station control, and second most important is playback control. My everyday helmet is an Arai Corsair-X, which is notoriously louder than other street helmets. I also we foam ear plugs, so the volume usually needs to be maxed out, and still sometimes isn't loud enough at highway cruising speeds. Observations: The one feature that sold me on the Cardo system is the over the air (OTA) software update. This is really important because those other lower cost models all had software bugs that would require a firmware/software upgrade to fix (a common problem is play back controls as the iPhone iOS changes). Recommendation: Different units have different benefits and features, best to spend some time researching the feature you need. Pros: Over the Air (OTA) software updates; FM radio presets; JBL speakers. Cons: Cost (but you get what you pay for). Conclusion: At $189, rating this 4-stars (cost). Related Products: Moman Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth Headset, H2【1 Pack】 ~ $50 4.0 out of 5 stars 555 ratings | 28 answered questions https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6DPVWDP MOMAN Motorcycle Helmet Intercom, Wireless Headsets H3 ~ $70 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 ratings https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B713X78P FODSPORTS FX8 AIR ~ $56 4.3 out of 5 stars 168 ratings | 15 answered questions https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DKFXRGS FreedConn Helmet Bluetooth Headset T-Max Pro ~ $62 3.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings | 3 answered questions https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V244BXZ FODSPORTS FX6S Helmet Intercom ~ $80 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,003 ratings | 122 answered questions https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MYYJQPV ILM Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset ~ $80 4.2 out of 5 stars 44 ratings | 9 answered questions https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7MD364T

I couldn’t be happier with this purchase! From unboxing to full setup, everything about this device has been smooth and hassle-free. Setup & Installation: Installation was a breeze—took just a few minutes to get everything securely in place without any issues. The instructions were clear, but honestly, the process was so straightforward that I barely needed them. Connectivity & Functionality: Pairing with my phone was completely seamless. The Bluetooth connection is rock solid, with no lag, drops, or frustrating reconnections. Calls come through crystal clear, and the controls are intuitive and responsive. Sound Quality: The sound is fantastic! Whether it's music, calls, or navigation prompts, everything comes through crisp and loud, even at highway speeds. The balance between bass and clarity is impressive, and I’ve had zero distortion or muffled audio. Final Thoughts: This product delivers exactly as promised—fast shipping, effortless setup, and high-quality performance. If you’re looking for a reliable, great-sounding system that integrates seamlessly with your phone, this is a no-brainer. Highly recommend!

Overall, it’s a great product. It’s comfortable without any irritation looks nice because you can’t actually see anything except for the cardo on the outside? AlsoConnected pretty easily.

First new headset in years and these are amazing! Updated software after charging, bench tested working and started install. These have to be exactly on your ears to get all the great sound. They're a concert in a shell. The wheel has a great feel and is easy to find but has a delayed response, I'd guess it's a software prompt. You can just Bluetooth these to your phone for calls/GPS/music or the Android app offers big, easy buttons like Android auto/car play and accommodates Pandora or any 3rd party music app as long as you open it first. The app has radio presets and honestly works very well. The JBL speakers offer great sound across the spectrum, even bass tones but no speaker rattling power thankfully. The only downside so far is the speakers are thick (and broad)! My modular flip helmet has no pockets for speakers so these caused incredibly awful pressure just in test fitting. It took several tries to make sure I had the speakers in the absolute best spots. Then I traced and dug pockets out of the foam very, very carefully a little at a time until perfect. I found a steep bit made a sharp edged speaker well losing as little foam as possible. Wiring and connectors tucked into the lining at the bottom and can't be felt at all. Not a tough install and no more pressure on the ears. Temple pressure headaches would have totally been a deal breaker. Some of the pics I'd seen made the controller look ginormous and I wasn't really looking forward to that. Thankfully, the size and depth is very reasonable and the jointed adhesive mount plate went on easily. I opted for the boom mic but kept it close to the cheek pad as I'll rarely use it and don't want it in the way of pulling the chin bar down. I hope this helps anyone in the same situation. Enjoy the ride!

Good quality, sound is great. My friend and I have one each and when riding we can chat with each other. Easy set up, it connects right away. Would definitely recommend

I bought this Cardo unit because of the endless marketing in motorcycle videos. I have never been so disappointed in an electronic product. First, I received a defective unit. Maybe everything can be blamed on that. The audio was terrible. No bass, even after using Spotify’s EQ to raise the bass all the way up and lower the treble completely. My unit constantly had sound glitches. Temporary audio dropouts. The volume would increase by itself until it was screaming in my ear. I contacted tech support. The first option I was given that “might work” was a factory reset. I did multiple factory resets with no success. The second option was disabling one of the best features. I turned off the automatic volume control, and that stopped the problem. So I had to disable a “feature” just to keep it from going crazy. Another design flaw: the volume wheel is on the bottom of the unit. Do you perform shoulder checks to avoid getting run over? I do. With every left shoulder check, the volume wheel dragged across my shoulder, turning the volume up until the JBL speakers were blasting pure treble in my ears to the point of potential hearing damage. There is nothing like panicked fumbling to turn down high-pitched music in heavy traffic at 70 mph. This design flaw is dangerous, especially for newer riders. At this point, I hated my Cardo, but I did not realize there was a higher-quality alternative. Then came the final issue. My Cardo entered “Rider Aid Mode” by itself. Apparently, this is the pairing mode for connecting with other Cardo units. The normal steps to exit this mode did not work. I contacted tech support again. A factory reset was the only solution offered. I performed multiple factory resets, and nothing worked. So I returned the unit. Then I searched “Cardo vs” and discovered Sena. As soon as my refund arrived, which took weeks, I purchased a Sena unit. The difference was night and day. My Sena unit with Harman Kardon speakers sounds dramatically better. Real bass. Clear audio. No extreme EQ adjustments required. It sounds incredible and has had zero issues so far.

Just took a 5,000 mile round trip with my husband. We opted for the dual pack so that we could have coms on our trip. We road on the same bike, 2-up so we didn't have disconnect issues when getting to far from one another. It gets hard to hear over 55 miles per hour. My battery lasted much longer as I didn't tend to listen to music on our trip. If you are wanting it just for coms then your battery will last a good long while, if you are using to play music you will get a few hours out of it before having to charge. We road through all types of weather with no issues. It held up during the rain, cold, and the hot desert. overall would absolutely recommend has been a great product for us if you are looking for something to stay in touch while riding on a single bike together.

Excellent product. Works well

Excellent

Au début j’avais un intercome de chez AliExpress mais en achetant celui là c’est le jour et la nuit le son est top car c’est JbL et mais le micro a du mal à detecter ma voix des fois sinon top

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As described. Solid built with clear sound.