Cardo Freecom+ Bluetooth Headsets Review

Cardo Freecom+ Bluetooth Headsets Review
Cardo Freecom 1+ Bluetooth Headset
Cardo Freecom 2+ Bluetooth Headset
Cardo Freecom 4+ Bluetooth Headset

Looking to get some directions, listen to music, and talk to other riders? Consider Cardo’s Freecom+ series. The line includes three different units at three different price points based on their features. The Freecom 1+ is for pairing to your phone or talking to your passenger. (The 1+ cannot reach riders on other bikes.) The Freecom 2+ will connect you to your phone and one other rider on another bike. And the Freecom 4+ connects to your phone plus three other riders for a total of four on one channel. Upgrade to JBL speakers for better sound quality (included with the 4+).

[tonyc]

I have the 4+ and it works fantastic. I rode in 2 days of solid rain, and had zero issues. The voice commands work great. My only issue is when wearing a leather jacket, and head checking to the left, the knob gets turned on my jacket and the volume increases. Not a huge deal, but a little annoying. Would surely purchase again!

[adrunk]

I have been using the 1+ for about 6 months. Works great. To answer the phone you just scream "hey" it works most of the time. I can still hear my music while having my ear protection. The radio isn't really good. I use my spotify.

[SigSayer]

Thank you Cardo for making a more affordable "Pack Talk"... I wanted the JBL speakers but didn't want to spent that much cash. Now the Freedom 4 is the solution. . . Nice Job.

[lvll]

Great video, been looking to replace my old BT set, Only really use it for music and navigation while traveling! Really considering the 1+

[joevidya]

FYI the JBL speakers are slightly larger than the typical ones you get with other Cardo and Sena units. I had to "downgrade" to regular freecom speakers when I bought the freecom 4+. I do have another helmet that fits them fortunately.

[Procxlite]

My buddy and I just got the freecom 4+ duo last week. AMA folks. I’ll try to answer best I can though I’m still learning it.

[smaller_cathedrals]

My mind read the title as "Gordon Freeman bluetooth headsets". Wonder if those would be muted per default.

[OrenAfriat]

I've got the Freecom 4+, and the JBL 45mm speakers. The 40mm speakers work great, and the 45mm are even better.
The only downside and disappointment I got is that the the Freecom 4+ DOES NOT support the sound profiles that comes with the 45mm package.
The 45mm package comes with a code (as mentioned the video), but if you own a Freecom 4+ you don't have the option (and you don't need it as far as I know) to input this code in the Cardo application (Android).
I ride with a Bell MX9 helmet (no visor edition). And although its a really loud helmet, the sound is still pretty good.
You can get a whole lot more from the 45mm speakers if connected to a headphone amplifier with proper DAC. I suspect using the bass profile (only available for PACTALK models) could really bring the speakers to a whole new level for me, unfortunately I can't really know unless I upgrade.

Overall, good system in my opinion.

[Arthurmd]

On the fence about the 1+ or 2+ to buy, The user of it mostly rides alone but primarily will need to listen to music and answer the phone

[Speedytrip]

Good review. I'm happy with my Freecom 2+ but the music sharing feature is pretty bad. They've even replaced my units, same problem music lags when sharing, works fine when not sharing. Cardo customer service is pretty poor.

[petebusch]

Based on the comments of people who bought these gadgets its pretty clear there is more engineering to be done.

[DoctorDJ]

quality is ok
Today i had the time to mount it in my helmet, replacing the 35€ Chinese com, but as i tryed it out, well, no difference
I honestly thought that the Cardo name is one of the top products but i see that for this price it is not
My Chinese Mornystar M3 for 35€ is better
Even controles are more friendly to moto gloves
M3 has pause button, 2+ does not
M3 has easy Radio connection with one button only
M3 has shuffle option, 2+ just skips music....

Sadly, i can not recommend this over cheap Chinese coms

[Topper_Harley]

Is there much difference in sound quality on music between these two sets?

[thomasbrooksjr]

Why don't they just use a cellular signal then range won't matter for those prices.. and if you want more riders use a conference call type system? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[Craigspedding]

cant decide on the cardo freecom 4 or the sena sf4 and one tried both and which would you go for

[derekb]

Would the freecom 1 rider be able to pair with a rider using the card pack talks?

[lottumeb]

About the 4+, the natural voice command don't work "superb", it's crap.
I tried everything, but it mostly does not work

[Nobrainerist]

I was thinking about just getting the Cardo Freecom 1+ and use it on discord if riding with other riders that way you get any range you want

[hoforo]

My ridding buddy has a Sena 30k unit. Can I pair the Freecom 2+ and 4+ to his Sena unit for intercom between the two?

[bikrwave]

Can you link a 2+ and a 4+? Assuming yes but would like to be sure before I were to buy them.