Wasted my $$ on Cardo Packtalk Bold - just wanted decent sounding Music, but it sounds like ****!

[troop]

Have just updated from Pack talk bold to Pro, the increase to 45mm speakers does improve the sound quality bur they are all pricey.

Al in Kazoo

I bought two sets of the 45mm's to put in two helmets that have larger speaker pockets. Although not much louder, they do provide a fuller, richer sound. Many Cardo stuff is on sale now. They do have sales several times a year.

 

[djh3]

I've tried a few different types of ear buds and haven't found a set yet that blocks out enough windnoise to allow me to hear. I've tried multiple helmets as well with no luck. Having small ear holes isn't a great thing neither, fat head with small earholes is not a good combo LOL.
I like the look of those djh3, brand?


Do you find they protrude too far into the helmet pressing into the ear?

The monitors also come with several different silicone/rubber ends. Also I used to work at race tracks a bunch, and for our radios we had custom molded ear pieces for the radio. So I looked up on you tube and sure enough there were video's on how to make these also custom fit. I don't find them to stick out as far as traditional ear buds, and certainly not as far as the foam type in-ear buds. As for brand, I have no idea, I think I did go with something with Bass Boost. ZSN-Pro I just went out and looked. $25 bucks. I have thought about maybe upgrading.

 

[Mrmikey]

Thanks djh3, I just ordered a pair, I'll report back when they arrive on how they work.

 

[Chebber]

When I'm wearing my half helmet, I use wired ear buds. Great sound.

 

[Mrmikey]

It's no so much the sound (I'm not an audiophile by any stretch LOL) it's blocking the windnoise so I can hear the music that I'm after. I was contemplating a higher windshield but I've heard people say there's a chance of breaking the mounts and as a second, I don't really like the look of a higher one.
My Voyager, I would just use a skid lid and foam earplugs and could hear the actual radio without problem. I'd listen to the news on the radio on the way to work in the mornings (when I was still working).

 

[JonShadow]

Do you find they protrude too far into the helmet pressing into the ear?

No, not at all. They have different sized earpieces, too, so you can hopefully find a fit that works.

 

[Rdrnr]

I am so upset I wasted $400 on the Cardo Packtalk Bold. I really just wanted decent sounding music. Sounds like crap. Zero bass, sounds like none. Tried a bunch of things and nothing seems to play nice with Sirius Satellite radio as well as Apple Music. Total waste of money.

I’m Almost embarrassed to admit this, but I bought a new helmet and the guy put my Cardo in it. I was looking thru the box and found the Velcro speaker mounts that bring the speakers closer to your ears. HOLY CRAP! Total game changer! Had to turn that treble up and the bass down. My bad. Sounds incredible!

 

[RogerC60]

I’m Almost embarrassed to admit this. Bought a new helmet and the guy put my Cardo in it. I was looking thru the box and found the Velcro speaker mounts that bring the speaker closer to your ears. HOLY CRAP. Total game changer. Had to turn that treble up and the bass down. My bad. Sounds incredible

That's what I was talking about Glad you found them and that they do the job for you!

 

[Mrmikey]

Thanks djh3, I just ordered a pair, I'll report back when they arrive on how they work.

These:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Q2PC166?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

arrived today so I went for a short ride, hour or so. So far I like them, loads of volume, very comfortable, at least for the hour I had them in. They don't block the wind noise as much as I'd like, but I did notice that if I push slightly on the outside of my helmet over my ear, the wind noise pretty much disappears. I'm going to try some soft foam in the speaker pocket and see if the slight additional pressure will help.
Having a set of buds with the cord takes getting used to I will say. I thought I saw somewhere where they made a similar set that were bluetooth, but I've had no luck finding them.

 

[honsfun]

I purchased these after many other more expensive options. They're cheap, work great, and easy to use. They take the place of my ear plugs.

https://www.amazon.com/Plugfones-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earplug-Earbuds/dp/B07Y3XPPL7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=29GCXTSB9E773&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O6fazFwFfbCX1vZEM-dxOU20lqa1WfhyWxapPgqZxet2N7DDxFTZyTCWgKPuQOn0ZfnIffO-sCJ51ZADsuhTJQxVIWWp4xHc2cD_LbBtBftolyJn3pd8zhxLJ9C_ldWIVLQRTic3F3FhfEhYexk2bqwj71zNTu8fPGEJvIkqT2oD4ZTvY9QxAfHX-tKC3lqhHDma0QWngmGUaQjJibsQgGlvWYUrno7O_F6y7gFP1Qw.O5J0vxRDHcP7nLSFRiXkd1PSyjPu060HnpnMgRnScmg&dib_tag=se&keywords=plugfones&qid=1757462898&sprefix=plug+phones,aps,127&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[Mrmikey]

JonShadow had mentioned them previously. I was considering them also but was concerned about the ends hitting the helmet, he says not, still considering. LOL