Cardo45mm Audio Set, Works with Most Helmet Communicators (Single Pack)

I'm conflicted about this review. First, i own a Cardo Spirit HD headset (two of them actually) which comes with JBL speakers. They're 40mm, so a bit smaller than these.Cardo has an app to download firmware and control your headset.Like all motorcycle comms, the price was outrageous. I will never know why they're so expensive. It's bluetooth. And 2 speakers. You can do all that and more for 20 bucks. Want it in a helmet?Five thousand dollars.Anyway, the Cardo app has sound profiles that you can switch between like "bass boost" or "high volume".Except they don't work. They're THERE, but they're greyed out.How do you get access to them?Buy these speakers of course!99 dollar pay wall for audio access.With that said, these ARE an upgrade. Bigger drivers means better sound. It always has, and always will.Yes, paying another hundred bucks to get what you should've already got kinda sucks, but a helmet and comms will run you 6 million dollars nowadays, so what's another hundred right?TL;DR-Should be standard, but it's not. Absolutely worth the price. Better sound, higher volume, EQ controls unlocked.

UPDATE: I upraded helmets from the Bell Qualifier DLX which has a mesh/fabric flap that covers the speakers, to a Shoei RF-SR that places the speaker directly on your ear without it being covered. The speakers sound AMAZING, very clear and bassy, and I don't have to turn the volume up as much now. Definitely make sure it's not your helmet or the positioning first.I have the Cardo Spirit HD with 40mm speakers, and decided I'd upgrade to these for better sound quality and hopefully volume. If you already have the Spirit HD speakers, these are not an upgrade. They're quieter, the sound profiles are somehow worse (less bass,) and the price just isn't worth it. They do have slightly crisper sound at lower volumes, but I would recommend just keeping the HD speakers, they're about the best you're gonna get from Cardo.If you're upgrading from other speakers, these ARE good, they aren't low quality at all, and the sound is clear. It gets muddy at high volume, but most other speakers probably do that. I think the price would be worth it if I was upgrading from lower quality speakers.

Sound is really good and fits inside the helmets nicely. The speakers don't stick out to far for me and rub on my ears which is nice. If you are looking for an upgrade, these JBL speakers will do the trick.

They sound decent. They fit fine. They are comfortable. I purchased to upgrade from the JBL 40mm speakers. I compared the two speakers and didn’t notice that much difference in sound quality or volume. So I returned these and stayed with the original 40mm ones. Disappointed because it was supposed to be an upgrade. Apparently more an upgrade from a non JBL speaker.

These earphones have significantly better sound than the smaller 35mm ones that came with my Cardo BlueTooth helmet system. They are a direct replacement for the smaller speakers. My helmet is an AGV TourModular. The speakers are loud, have good full range sound and do not seem to distort. I listen to Hard Rock Heavy Metal when riding and these larger speakers are a significant improvement over the tinny - plastic sound of the smaller drivers. I am certain you will be happy with this product - I just wish they included them with the original AGV Insyde system.

Solid speakers. Can be used on anything with a headphone jack, but sounds best with a FIIO BTR5. I first tried with a cheap Bluetooth receiver (see pic) and it sounded thin and barely loud enough to hear over my bike, more annoying than enjoyable. Then I added a cheap inline headphone amp (see pic) based on a review for these speakers.. it increased the volume but still sounded like a tin can and would distort at the desired volume. No bueno. I then semi-splurged on the BTR5 and lemme tell ya….. it’s the real deal. Doesn’t have the full thump of high-end over ear headphones that create a seal around your ears, but it definitely sounds amazing. Maybe better than my Beats Fit Pro earbuds. The EQ settings are nice. Speaker placement directly over the ears is important. These speakers can sound really good but you need a quality BT receiver/amplifier to drive them. I dunno how the Cardo unit compares, it could be awesome too, but I’be heard varying reviews and I didn’t want to deal with the intercom stuff.

Sold as new but definitely used... the velcro/tape in the box was obviously ripped off an old helmet and unusable. As for the speakers I do think the sound quality was slightly better than the stock cardo spirit speakers and slightly more clarity at top volume, for that they are great, but for those looking for higher volume than stock then no they are the same. Both the stock and jbl's are loud it's just a matter of reducing wind noise.

A good step above the 40 mm using Cardo edge more bass and powerful sound. Seem to be worth the upgrade. Just make sure to position them right against your ear to get the best benefit! Installed in a shoei RF 1400.