Thread: Cardo Scala Rider Q2 or Chatterbox XBi2?

Hey Bipbap, Great points. I am leaning toward the Q2 and just hard wire up my iPod or iPhone. I have the iPhone 3G. Did they add stereo bluetooth via the last software upgrade? I think this is a hardware issue but not sure. I really have to hear the stereo bluetooth before I make a decision. I have to say the price point of the Q2 multisets really makes them appealing units to buyers.

Here's more info on the Xbi2: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...highlight=xbi2 I use earplugs too, so I bought the adaptor cable. It's pricey, $40-50 something, I forget now, but it is absolutely plug-and-play and works well. The one thing I was never able to check on was the advertised range of the Xbi2.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hose91 Roonie, Does your Q2 set have the MP3 input jack on the back that they added as of late? And if so, do you still have the same music quality issues when playing music "hard wired" into that jack as opposed to BT? I suppose if that's the case, then the helmet speakers are to blame, which could be resolved with the earplug surgery found on this site, or even perhaps a better set of helmet...

I wear one on my Shoei Hornet. My only complaints with my Cardo Scala Q2 : 1.) Despite all my vents being closed & repositioning it a hundred ways, it beeps inscesently every 7-15 seconds with the slightest bit of wind noise thinking it hears me trying to activate either bluetooth intercom or voice dial (which my iPhone doesn't have). I will have to figure out a way to turn down the voice activate sensitivity. a side problem this...

first off Newenough has the Q2 on sale for $240 http://www.newenoughhp.com/accessories/intercom__communication_systems/cardo_systems/q2_multiset_bluetooth_rider_to_rider_intercom.html a couple of things about the Chatter vs. the Scala. The Scala clamps to the side of most helmets. I believe you must glue the Chatterbox to your helmet. My Scala Teamset stayed put for three years so the clamp holds. When it came to remove the unit it came right...

Quote: Originally Posted by bipbap Here's more info on the Xbi2: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...highlight=xbi2 I use earplugs too, so I bought the adaptor cable. It's pricey, $40-50 something, I forget now, but it is absolutely plug-and-play and works well. The one thing I was never able to check on was the advertised range of the Xbi2. So is there a plug and play cable for the Q2? That would seem like an ideal combination...

Roonie, Does your Q2 set have the MP3 input jack on the back that they added as of late? And if so, do you still have the same music quality issues when playing music "hard wired" into that jack as opposed to BT? I suppose if that's the case, then the helmet speakers are to blame, which could be resolved with the earplug surgery found on this site, or even perhaps a better set of helmet speakers, should there be such a thing on...