that's just the way you have it configured. you should be able to change your settings to allow for vox.

 

Now that you mention it, I think I tried that but there was always that white noise in the background. Been a while though, I'll give it a try again.

 

Cardo utilizes 1 app while Sena uses different apps for different models.

Cardo is way better due to its functionality and better speakers. Sena offerings are more convoluted and not simplified as Cardo.

I bet that Cardo integrates better in HD new infotainment than the previous version. We had to do hacks like a jumper in order to enable carplay and figured our that you can play music and utilize it better.

 

Yea, I've always been rather disappointed that the Sena units (under any name) aren't waterproof. But, they are sorta kinda water resistant. I've ridden mine in the rain, it didn't drown or die.

Trying to navigate either via the headset on the helmet seems to suck. The phone app is usually much better.

They all seem to suck when it comes to getting them to pair up with one another.

 

The JBLs are pretty damn good helmet speakers

 

The Cardo's are shipped with and included with the CVO's. I'm guessing it will be a seamless integration (like my buddy's BMW) to the new head unit. Doing away with the silly WHIM.

We use a couple of Cardo PackTalk Blacks. Waterproof, excellent sound with JBL, exceptional range (I've been riding with guys that have disappeared from sight but still crystal clear comm), fantastic battery life (I can ride all day listening to my music and using the comm), easy to use, etc. And yes, you can connect by either MESH or Bluetooth to other units. We love ours!

 

From my using of the sena vox vs my friends cardo vox hands down cardo has it figured out as the cardo actually will distinguish between wind noise and voice for the most part where the sena just stays keyed up all the time with wind noise.

 

I did some internet digging and I found this video from late last year from Cardo:

It seems they are already attempting to address connecting Cardo mesh to Sena mesh.

I posted a message to my HOG group this afternoon and a couple of members with Cardo units are going to meet with me and test the connectivity. Hopefully, we can get this documented for our chapter before people start buying the Cardo units and can't join the group chat on rides.

 

If you look on you tube, there are a whole series of Cardo videos showing various functions and pairing with other units. Lots of good info there! And yes, I have a Cardo NEO, and the other 3 guys have PackTalk Bold. They all work well and we have no issues.