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Kristy and I have purchased the Chatterbox XBi2 wireless Bluetooth intercoms. Neat little device. I already owned the FRSx2 intercom and loved it so it didn't seem like taking much of a chance. Yes there are better units out there, but I liked it. I believe I would like the XBi2 a little better if I'd never owned the FRSx2.
First the good:
Tiny -- It's very small and light
Waterproof -- I am yet to test this but that's the claim
Bluetooth -- You can wirelessly pair up to 2 devices in addition to the additional unit you wish to talk to.
Adequate range -- If you can see your target, you can talk to it.
Now the bad:
Fidelity -- not real good and not much volume. It's OK with plugs on but the volume sucks.
No VOX feature -- the helmet-to-helmet communication can only be achieved by pressing a button to open the channel. You then have to push a button to close the channel. BOOOO.
Two units required for pilot to pillion com -- With the FRSx2, you only need buy an additional headset to talk to your pillion. With the XBi2, you must have a unit for each helmet. Not real cost effective if you wanna take multiple chix for rides.
That's all I can think of for the moment. I am sure other positives and negatives will present themselves as I use them. I have decided to keep them just for the wireless ease of use. I might try to find a workaround for the lack of volume.
First the good:
Tiny -- It's very small and light
Waterproof -- I am yet to test this but that's the claim
Bluetooth -- You can wirelessly pair up to 2 devices in addition to the additional unit you wish to talk to.
Adequate range -- If you can see your target, you can talk to it.
Now the bad:
Fidelity -- not real good and not much volume. It's OK with plugs on but the volume sucks.
No VOX feature -- the helmet-to-helmet communication can only be achieved by pressing a button to open the channel. You then have to push a button to close the channel. BOOOO.
Two units required for pilot to pillion com -- With the FRSx2, you only need buy an additional headset to talk to your pillion. With the XBi2, you must have a unit for each helmet. Not real cost effective if you wanna take multiple chix for rides.
That's all I can think of for the moment. I am sure other positives and negatives will present themselves as I use them. I have decided to keep them just for the wireless ease of use. I might try to find a workaround for the lack of volume.
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