Cardo FRC1P101 FREECOM 1 Plus Motorcycle 2-Way Bluetooth Communication System Headset, Black, Dual, Set of 2

I’ve been using the Cardo Freecom 2 for over 2 years now, both for solo rides and when out with my brother. It’s held up really well and still works just as smoothly as it did when I first installed it. The Bluetooth connectivity is solid—it pairs quickly with my phone (a Google Pixel) and lets me run Google Maps navigation and intercom at the same time. The best part is the functionality within the Cardo app, where you can balance the volumes of different audio sources. For example, I have it set so my brother’s voice gets quieter when the sat nav speaks, which is great for keeping directions clear. In terms of range, it’s decent. You won’t get the full 800 metres unless you’re out on an open road with no interference. In towns or built-up areas, the range drops a bit, but it still stays connected within a practical distance. Sound quality is excellent—the built-in speakers produce clear audio, whether it’s voice, music, or directions. Music actually sounds surprisingly good for something mounted in a helmet. The microphone quality is also very good, with clear intercom audio even at higher speeds. Ease of installation is another big plus. The included sticky pads are extremely strong—I prepped the helmet surface with Hexeal isopropyl alcohol beforehand to remove oils and grime, and nearly two years later, it was so well attached that I had to use dental floss to get it off when transferring it to a new helmet. The unit itself is small, low-profile, and doesn’t get in the way. Functionality overall is very good—it just works. The only annoyance is that if you push the volume button too quickly, it sometimes triggers your phone’s voice assistant or dials a random contact. It’s mildly annoying but avoidable—I just learned to change the volume more slowly. There’s probably a way to disable that in the app, but I haven’t looked into it. I haven’t used the voice command feature myself, so I can’t comment on that. Summary: A reliable, well-built intercom with excellent sound quality and useful app control. Easy to install and still working perfectly after two years of regular use. Great value for the money.

The unit came already paired which was good. Sound quality was good with volume control easy to adjust. Radio came on itself at times, not sure why. Worked well until had full day of rain in Scotland then intercom became intermittent. Ended up taking unit from base and drying up water. Seemed to work ok after that. Took an incoming phone call which was very clear with no issues. Haven’t sorted the radio or music yet. Overall a good piece of kit albeit nothing to compare it to.

I have had this headset for a week so have not tested it comprehensively but so far it has performed quite well. This is also my first bluetooth headset so I cannot say how it performs compared to other products. Setup was very easy using the Cardo App after pairing with the phone. I have been using it with Google music, Here we go mapping and GPS, and the radio. Music reproduction is very good but I have to select the album or playlist on the phone before setting off. The radio is a bit hit and miss but works well enough if the signal is good, but in poor reception areas the sensitivity of the headset seems weak. I have made two phone calls using the quick dial number and this worked quite well with the call going through first time. The device looks well made and clips firmly to the mount attached to the helmet. The main difficulty lies with the design of the push buttons which are a little difficult to locate with gloves, although with practice it does get a little easier. Also to utilize the different functions of the device you have to learn and remember the required key presses. Sound quality is a little difficult to judge but I would say it probably pretty good as judged when the motorbike is stopped, however external noise from wind and the engine drown out the sound from the speakers when on the move requiring the volume to be turned to the max on both phone and headset. The above sound issues probably apply to all bluetooth headsets so I wouldn't expect any other make to be significantly better with the helmet I am using. I have used the headset with and without earplugs with the volume being acceptable and wishing it to be louder to overcome the wind noise would likely initiate some hearing damage. Overall I am satisfied with this product but some compromises have to be accepted for a device of this type. For anyone who does not need rider to rider intercom features then it is a good option. Hopefully it will remain reliable over the coming months. I have given the product a 4 star rating based on the device performance but if sound fidelity is important to you then helmet choice will play a big part in the quality of the sound that you hear.

I bought the Duo version because the Madame and I were going on a tour of Scotland. It was the first time that we would be traveling on motorcycle for hours and days on end. So I figured we'd better have a way to communicate with each other, if nothing else for me to check if Madame was still awake or if she would like a comfort break. And the devices worked pretty much as advertised. Installation on my Schuberth E1 and her Givi something or other was easy enough. Easier on hers than mine. I was kind of too stupid to install it properly on my lid, which ended up with the gadget a little too far back. This meant that the Madame would occasionally bang into the rear-most button. And when she does that twice in quick succession, I'd end up with highly static FM playing in my ears, annoying the absolute crap out of me. The first time it happened, I couldn't figure out how to switch the radio off and had to stop at the first parking area we came up to, take my lid off and went pressing away until I gave up and switched it off and on again. A quick look at the manual showed how to switch it off when it happened again the next time. But well, best to not install it too far back, yeah. Apart from that ... stellar bit of kit.

Un trés bon article. Qualité sonore excellente, ergonomie de bonne qualité. Idéal pour pouvoir passer/recevoir des appels depuis le casque ou écouter un peu de musique. Les interlocuteurs n’entendent pas du tout qu'on est en moto et le système de volume sonore dynamique selon le bruit ambiant fonctionne à merveille.

Muy buenos intercomunicadores para ir con la pareja en la moto. No los he probado con amigos con otras motos

Não poderia ser diferente. Com falantes JBL o som é perfeito e nítido, mesmo acima dos 100 km/h. A qualidade do áudio nas ligações telefonicas também merece destaque. Com a viseira aberta, o ruído do vento e do motor não atrapalha a comunicação. Cuidado com o volume, pois com a música alta vc não ouve mais nada ao seu redor, o que pode ser perigoso Funciona perfeitamente integrado ao painel TFT da BMW. Dica: Faça o pareamento apenas do capacete do piloto, assim o garupa não perde as funcionalidades do próprio intercomunicador e tem liberdade para ouvir as músicas que quiser e utilizar o próprio celular para chamadas telefônicas.

Le son est d une qualité correcte, augmente quand on roule vite diminue quand on ralenti . Radio intercom gps music tout ça est disponible. Son clair et audible. Qualité vraiment au rendez-vous. Seul bémol la reconnaissance vocal c'est possible que c'est moi, mais j arrive pas à le faire fonctionner

Started out looking for a simple set of bluetooth speakers for my helmet but after some research, I found that they don't often come without a communicator of some nature. So I started researching communicators and came upon the Cardo FreeTalk models. They were inexpensive and had great reviews... I would have to agree. As others have stated, the instructions are rubbish but the Cardo/Scala guy with all the YouTube videos will tell you everything you need to know. The communicator was easy to instal and unlike others, I've found that the FM receiver works well. By far, my favorite part of the system is the ability to take phone calls while riding. I've had several calls while I am riding on the highway where I could barely hear the phone ring due to wind noise. In every case, once answered, the callers could not believe I was on the bike. They all stated that the connection was crystal clear and I too could hear them perfectly. For reference, I used the little wired mic and not the boom mic. As I understand it, some kits only come with the boom. The only negative comment I have is that I've found that the Bluetooth range can sometimes be lacking. It works well when my phone is in my front jacket pocket but somewhat dodgy when in my pants pocket. In any event, I'm a fan! If you are thinking of picking up a communication system for your helmet and are a solo rider like I am, I can't recommend the FreeTalk system high enough. Cruising with the tunes playing and being able to answer a call hands free is sweet!