Scala Q2 User Comments Needed
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From: NY
Cardo is also coming out with a new model in Sept (Scala G4) which will have improved range.
One of our members (HDUltraRider)who is also a sponsor sells the Scala and offers members a discount.
http://www.shop.techncyclegear.com/c...?categoryId=24
One of our members (HDUltraRider)who is also a sponsor sells the Scala and offers members a discount.
http://www.shop.techncyclegear.com/c...?categoryId=24
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Vancouver, British Columbia
Is the only inprovement on the G4 over the Q2 the improved range? I was planning on getting the Q2 multiset for my dad and me, but we are rarely too far from each other whicle riding, so I dont think it would be worth the wait.
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From: Lake Hartwell/Anderson, SC
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Florida
Mine will automatically answer the phone (I use it for phone only) and I have to be doing less than 40 MPH to have a conversation. I have a hearing loss on the right side (20,000 hours of helicopter time will do that to you) so I am going to try putting both speakers on the same side to see if I can hear at higher speeds.
The person on the other end of the call will comment on wind noise but that goes away if I put the visor down.
They have the best customer service I have ever encountered.
The person on the other end of the call will comment on wind noise but that goes away if I put the visor down.
They have the best customer service I have ever encountered.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Daytona, Fla.
Buddy and i took them on a trip and they were great bike to bike. We both ride with full-face helmets so wind wasnt an issue. They connect over a pretty long distance, several hundred yards in the flat desert. They hook up whenever they are in range.
Havent worked as well going through my zumo with the phone, but from what i'm reading, that's a zumo issue.
Havent worked as well going through my zumo with the phone, but from what i'm reading, that's a zumo issue.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Las Vegas
There is a newer one scala one (I think the G3?) that is compatible with the Q2's that has 1000' distance in lieu of 500'.
As far as the questions, battery life (while paired) is at least 8 hours on ours. I don't go 2up and use it rider to rider with a buddy. I have a half-helmet and it doesn't bother either of us. I also can hear the tunes of the other bike but it's mild and doesn't interfere with my own tunes. I guess it depends on how sensitive/irritable you are to background noise. Having kids, I am accustomed to tuning out background noise and the Scala Rider isn't even close to my little angels.
One other thing I have posted before on this subject that seemed to help someone was that remember the Scala Rider comes with 2 different wind socks for the microphone. One is flat on two sides (which I believe it comes outta the box with this one on), and one is more rounded. The Flat one is for full-face helmets, the rounded one is for open-faced. Make sure you put the proper one on your headset to get the maximum benefit.
The Scala Rider Q2 headset I consider to be one of the most valued purchases I have made as far as bike accessories go. Makes the trips way more fun and as someone said, you can verbally alert your pals to potential hazards.
As far as the questions, battery life (while paired) is at least 8 hours on ours. I don't go 2up and use it rider to rider with a buddy. I have a half-helmet and it doesn't bother either of us. I also can hear the tunes of the other bike but it's mild and doesn't interfere with my own tunes. I guess it depends on how sensitive/irritable you are to background noise. Having kids, I am accustomed to tuning out background noise and the Scala Rider isn't even close to my little angels.
One other thing I have posted before on this subject that seemed to help someone was that remember the Scala Rider comes with 2 different wind socks for the microphone. One is flat on two sides (which I believe it comes outta the box with this one on), and one is more rounded. The Flat one is for full-face helmets, the rounded one is for open-faced. Make sure you put the proper one on your headset to get the maximum benefit.
The Scala Rider Q2 headset I consider to be one of the most valued purchases I have made as far as bike accessories go. Makes the trips way more fun and as someone said, you can verbally alert your pals to potential hazards.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Western Wyoming
+1 on the customer service I'd bought a new 1/2 helmet this winter and needed another glue plate.Called the US head office to see where I could pick one up They sent me the complete unit boom mic and all for nothing.I've got mine paired up with a 550 Zumo and cell phone occasionally,when expecting an important call.Can't beat getting directions and not watching a screen.Volume's good for me at any speed over V&Hines Bigshot duals.Haven't paired it up with another Q2 yet.I've heard Scala's coming out with stereo so might want to shop around.
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From: NY
I'm not sure of all the improvements. I was talking to one of their employees at Americade and they all had some to use early in the year. They sent recomendations in for improvements and are waiting for the final product.