Chatter box

[GSXFJim]

I'm considering purchasing a set for the wife and I when she starts riding.. I have never used one and was looking for some input on why you like and dislike them.

Thanks all!

[VifferJim]

me and a buddy picked up the entry level Chatterbox FRS used.

Likes: Could plug in MP3 and wired headset for pillion. Sound quality better than expected. Even with earplugs in, music and two-way communication was very clear. Fairly light weight. 2 mile distance supposedly. Unit itself is pretty rugged.

Dislikes: Two channels and no subchannels. PTT was pretty flimsy set up. Wind noise over 70 mph creates problems, especially using VOX. VOX takes some time to adjust properly.

If I were to do it again, I might consider something with blue tooth and full duplexing communication.

[steves]

Bike to bike, or rider to passenger, or both?

[krayman]

We have these & they work good. The buttons on the side take some getting used to but that's all. I can take a phone call, listen to music or talk to Mark if I need to. It's small, wire free & we can ride for most of the day before the charge dies.

[VifferJim]

We have these & they work good. The buttons on the side take some getting used to but that's all. I can take a phone call, listen to music or talk to Mark if I need to. It's small, wire free & we can ride for most of the day before the charge dies.

THAT'S the direction I'm leaning right now.

[GSXFJim]

Bike to bike, or rider to passenger, or both?

Both..

Krayman.. I like those.. that might be a winner...

[steves]

We're using the Scala Q2 and I like it very much.

[Astro4x4]

+1 for the Scala headsets

[steves]

If you are just doing rider to passenger, there are several cheaper options than the Q2.

[soulpatch]

I am a BIG fan of my new G4 powerset I just picked up. Only downside is the price as the powerset (with two headsets) came in at 379....

I am coming from the XBi and do like it a bit more. Only thing XBi won out on was the speakers were louder.

[krayman]

We got ours on ebay nib for about $200 a piece w/free shipping. I love that they're wireless & Mark & I can listen to our own music.

[WickedKatweazle]

i like this option.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/17571/ITEM/Element-Fastrack-Bluetooth-Solid-Helmet.aspx

[soulpatch]

i like this option.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...id-Helmet.aspx

Just note that there is a single speaker in there and not two for stereo sound. I do believe they have an extra speaker you can buy though...

[Astro4x4]

I am a BIG fan of my new G4 powerset I just picked up. Only downside is the price as the powerset (with two headsets) came in at 379....

I am coming from the XBi and do like it a bit more. Only thing XBi won out on was the speakers were louder.

How's the sound from the G4 ? Would it be comparable to decent ear buds, for half decent sound reproduction? I'm so wanting to pull the trigger and get myself one, but if I wait and save a bit more cash, I would do better to buy the set = cheaper per unit price than buying singly, single units are going for $250 ish. Then I'd have one for my kid or another rider to borrow during a group ride.

[soulpatch]

The sound is decent but by no means is it great for music as it lacks the lows and such with the speaker. For speech and such they are just fine.