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Review on πŸ“ž Cardo FRC1P001 - FREECOM 1+ Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System - Black, Single Pack by John Eaton

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Stop shopping and buy this one. I spent 3 months analyzing each option.

Excellent value for money. So far it has not been lacking in price. Installation was the hardest part as you have to plan out the wiring and if you're as meticulous as I am (often mistaken for a perfectionist) everything should look right, sound amazing and feel comfortable. The hardest part is positioning the speakers correctly in relation to your ears if your helmet doesn't have special cutouts. Also, the speakers are thick (make an amazing sound), so if there's no niche for them and your ears are already a little wrinkled when putting on a helmet, it's going to be a painful experience. Plan accordingly. The cardboard box goes back to the shape of a speaker, a razor and a lot of patience. Audio is clear and loud, calls are crisp depending on the opinion of who I'm calling (significantly clearer than normal phone use, which is what I'm told). The functionality is basic, but the shortcut keys to use the features require some memorization. FM radio is a nice addition when using the Cardo app. And if you have MP3 files stored on your phone, it has a "music player" feature that reads them. But I doubt it will be useful since I use a streaming service. The GPS is also easy to hear and has a nice fade in and out when you get a call. Overall very happy with the purchase. The only downside regarding the Cardo design is how the device attaches to the plate compared to others. This is a horizontal tab that holds the device in place. The release lever cannot be accidentally pressed, but if it is, the device will DISCONNECT and fly away. Other devices are placed on a vertical stand or slid onto the tab in such a way that they can "dangle there" for a second and let you know your audio interruption is due to the physical mute, keeping them from falling. Again, this is just an annoyance on my part as I have bought almost every other brand, big and small, make and model to end up buying this unit. Would definitely buy again if lost or damaged (or flown). And would make any rider happy if it was a gift.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Something is wrong