Comments on: MD Product Review: Helmet Audio: Scala G4 Powerset (News) (Product Reviews)

By: Gerry

Gerry — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:48:31 +0000

All I want is a good intercom between myself and my passenger. I don’t want telephone or radio. We currently use an older stype Blueant Interphone that is barely adequate. Battery life is about 6 hours and sound quality above 60mph is dismal. Is there a Scala Rider model that has the good sound quality and battery life without the other bells and whistles for less money?

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By: Old town hick

Old town hick — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:45:12 +0000

“no effing way do I want to have you yammering in my ear!”

You wife and mine clearly know each other and share their thoughts about these things.

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By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:12:56 +0000

That is true but for 300 t0 500 dollars I’ll buy a set of Spec II expansion chambers for my RD400 Daytona which sound better than anything on the radio or a phone call. The great thing about riding is all the options we have today and while I personally don’t see the need for this product I can see how others do.

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By: GaryF

GaryF — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:51:31 +0000

I am fairly certain the device is fitted with an on/off switch. Perfect for shutting it on/off.

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By: E-Ticket

E-Ticket — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:39:26 +0000

+ 4,333

I like the isolation on the bike. Be it commuting, canyon-carving, or on a long trip. We are *too* connected with our modern-day world. And the alone time on the bike is the perfect solution. In fact, when I asked the wife if she wanted to try radios for long trips (she rides her own bike) – she quickly replied, “no effing way do I want to have you yammering in my ear!” So that answered that question. (grin)

Not to mention, that the quiet helps you focus on and avoid the various things on the road that are trying to kill you. You don’t want any distractions when you dodging cages, drunks, gravel, dogs, bambis, etc…

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By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:40:10 +0000

One option not mentioned is “custom” molded in-ear speakers. They used to be expensive but mine cost less than $50, and fit is perfect if done correctly. I can’t remember the company name but they advertise in Cycle World and other mags.

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By: brian

brian — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:34:51 +0000

Just look on Ebay, they have the matched pair selling for $320 free shipping everyday. $500 is just the MSRP, not what they sell for.

By: James

James — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:57:03 +0000

Gabe, when you say that the intercoms half mile range is no problem did you actually test the intercom range to a half mile yourself? I’ve read other reports that the range is actually a quarter mile max under ideal conditions (world peace,good economy?) I’ve been using intercoms for almost 30 years starting with rider/passenger wired systems and in the last decade rider/rider GMRS now that the wife has both dualsport and street rides of her own but want to move back to a duplex (no PPT button) system. I find being able to communicate with my partner invaluable especially when dualsporting through difficult terrain (ie: stay left coming out of mudhole to avoid log, or watch out for redneck in pickup on wrong side of road). I have no use for cell calling as I have a 911 only cell (but 8 bikes).

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By: falcodoug

falcodoug — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:43:59 +0000

Ditto to that.

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By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:17:07 +0000

My friend and I got these because we hate missing stops and turns. With these we can get each others attention, pass on information, crap in the road, fast car coming up, car pulling out, missed the turn, gotta go to the bathroom, and so on. When I commute I listen to the traffic reports, avoiding accidents, always looking for the alternate route. When riding by myself, I enjoy the silence and use ear plugs all the time. I feel like they were a great investment.

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