RidersDiscount Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Cardo Scala Rider G9 Bluetooth Communicator Powerset (Pair) - $299.00 (Retails for $499.95) Cardo Systems is one of the biggest names in Bluetooth communicators thanks to its highly successful Scala Rider line, and the newest member of the family is the G9. While it may look similar to the older G4, the G9 isn’t merely a rebadged device with a new name. The Cardo Scala Rider G9 has a number of excellent features that make it one of the best communicators out there. At its core, the Cardo Scala Rider G9 is an intercom system that performs this base functionality extremely well. The G9 can be paired with up to eight other Scala Rider units (including older models) to create a buddy list of fellow riders and passengers that can be easily reached with simple voice commands. Within this “8 + 1” pairing system, you can simultaneously converse with up to three others at a maximum range of a mile in good conditions. Cardo’s Flash Pairing literally makes pairing two units together as easy as bumping them together. All you need to do is have both in the default “standby” mode and physically bump them together - no need to navigate menus or follow complicated pairing procedures with the G9! The Bluetooth capabilities of the Cardo Scala Rider G9 are what make it more than just a basic intercom system. Pairing it with a Bluetooth capable phone unit allows you to make, answer, or reject phone calls on the fly with a simple set of voice commands, while a GPS unit or smartphone app can transmit turn-by-turn instructions right to your helmet. The G9 also has a full set of features for listening to your music - both Bluetooth and wired. A2DP technology lets you stream music from your smartphone in stereo and an auxiliary port allows for a wired connection to any audio source. In case you thought there weren’t enough audio inputs on the G9 already, it also has a built-in FM radio. All of the aforementioned features are very impressive on their own, but Cardo Systems backed all of it up by giving the Scala Rider G9 excellent audio and top-notch overall build quality. The speakers provide a crisp, clear sound and they are capable of putting out plenty of volume. We found that they could clearly be heard through earplugs while riding. Voice quality with the noise-canceling microphone is very clear as well, and doesn’t come across as muffled or broken up on the other end. The G9 unit itself is both waterproof and dustproof so that it can withstand just about anything it encounters out on the road. Like just about everything else on the Scala Rider G9, installation is simple and easy to accomplish. Cardo made sure that every unit is ready to go right out of the box by providing everything necessary for installation and use. For the Scala Rider G9 Powerset that we are featuring here, that means TWO of everything - G9 units, audio kits (with speakers/boom mic), corded microphones, wall chargers, USB cables, auxiliary MP3 cables, and installation parts/tools. The Cardo Scala Rider G9 is one of the best communicators out there, and nothing else comes close at this price. If you are interested in the G9 Powerset (Pair), you can contact Nathan through this forum, or by calling 866.931.6644 ext 809. Is email more convenient? Feel free to send those to FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM and we’ll get back to you right away! Cardo Scala Rider G9 Bluetooth Communicator Powerset (Pair) - $299.00 (Retails for $499.95) Edited December 4, 2013 by RidersDiscount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 We went ahead and unpacked one of the Cardo Scala Rider G9 Powersets to give you a closer look at what you’ll get if you take advantage of this sale. Each G9 Powerset comes with a pair of G9’s, so you will receive two of everything. The Scala Rider G9 easily connects to your helmet in a way that gives you access to the buttons. The six rubberized buttons are large and defined enough for gloved hands to operate without needing to see them. From this angle you can see the weather-proof latch covering the USB port at the back. The built-in antenna can be deployed for extra range when needed. The max is roughly a mile in good conditions. The G9 system is actually a combination of two parts - the G9 unit itself and the G9 Audio Kit. The G9 Audio Kit is the base that is installed on the helmet along with the speakers and microphone. The G9 unit is detachable and easily fits in a pocket so that you can bring it anywhere to charge or connect it to your computer. The boom microphone and speakers come attached to each G9 Audio Kit by default. Each provides clear audio on both ends of the conversation. The speakers can also put out enough volume to be heard through earplugs while riding. An optional wired microphone is included with the kit. Playing music from an MP3 player, or any other non-Bluetooth audio source is not a problem with the auxiliary input. The cable is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 That looks really nice. How long does this price last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Al z heimer, NinjaDoc, myself and a friend used scalas for the ride down to the gap and back earlier this year. It rained all day every day but the scalas worked great for the conditions we were in. We would lose someone every once in awhile but they would always reconnect, I was surprised it didnt happen more often for the amount of rain we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted December 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Message sent Chris! Thanks for the feedback Jester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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