Cardo PackTalk Edge HONEST REVIEW : Motorcycle Helmet Communications

[@ShutterUp]

I've had a Cardo Black since 2021, through rain, hail, 100 degrees, works like the day I purchased it.

[@sgs_fanatic3244]

I love the Packtalk Edge. I never ride without it. Mine is two years old and still rocking along perrfectly!

[@hardcore88]

I had a PacTalk Black that gave up the ghost after returning from Sturgis. It was only 18 months old, but got a super deal on it from Revzilla. Cardo customer service was outstanding & after ruling out the microphone & cradle, they sent me a new PacTalk Edge at no charge. I did have to send them my old unit that cost me $6.00 to ship. The unit is a step up from the PacTalk Black & I love the magnetic attachment. Very quick & secure. I know many commentators enjoy music & the intercom functions, but my favorite is for safety. When riding in inclement weather, it’s so reassuring to hear turn by turn instructions in you helmet rather than looking at your phone or a map in a tank bag. As mentioned, really enjoying this unit & thanks to Cardo for their customer support.👍👌👏 0:06

[@adamsandoval]

Now that’s what I call good customer service! And I agree on the safety factor 💯

[@EddieFresh3]

I've had my PT Edge for a year now, and it has never let me down. Absolutely my favorite comm unit.

[@StopDeportingVeterans]

I just upgraded from the Cardo Q1 (yes it still works!) to the Spirit HD. I thought the Q1s were really good until I got the Spirit HDs. It’s like going from a Kraco stereo to a Kenwood. You do great things for us Veterans, thank you. ✌️

[@Yamobethere]

The way you kept calling a "Talkpack".... 😵‍💫😄

[@2147crew]

Agreed. I’ve only used Cardo for my helmet coms and they have never failed me. Definitely a good product.

[@shawnharper3440]

I love my Cardo Spirit! Lowest price model, great battery life, make calls and receive calls. Glad I purchased it. Music sounds good with the JBL speakers

[@thomcombes4689]

I have been rocking the same device ever since I got my new bike and love it. Previously I wasn’t able to communicate with other riders as effectively as I have been able to after I made the purchase. A lot of great features.

[@SoDakTwisties]

I've owned a few Sena units: 20S, 50S, SRL and SRL-Mesh. I stopped bothering with Sena due to very poor after-sale support and them making me pay to ship a defective unit back to get a replacement under warranty. Now that Sena uses the same overall company for their speakers (Harman Kardon vs JBL) as Cardo, I'm sure that they're very comparable in terms of hardware and sound quality. However, I still won't purchase Sena units again because of poor customer service because it sure felt like their support folks DGAF. Sena = poor software and even worse customer service. I even switched from Shoei to Arai because of Shoei's partnership with Sena for helmet-specific units. I've owned a Cardo PackTalk Black and PackTalk Edge and have never had any issues. The firmware updates via the mobile app are so damn nice, too. I'm sold on Cardo at this point.

[@Dread58]

Comms while riding changes the whole experience. Great vid.

[@groundzero.]

im running the Cardo Neo. works great, love the sound, and being ably to talk to other riders is great.

[@ArmyChief75]

Cardo is the bomb! Especially since I ride road king. Thanks for the ride through Big Sky MT.

[@FreewheelerLover]

I love my Cardo Packtalk Edge. Works great. Love having tunes in my helmet and can take phone calls if need be. Great product.

[@williammurphy1592]

Thanks Adam for the great review. Our club uses them. I have purchased a set after being the only one without it on our trip to Nova Scotia.

[@chrisclark7273]

TalkPac? Lysdexics of the world UNTIE!! lol..just funnin..really enjoy your videos brother..keep it up.

[@adamsandoval]

🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ladyriderlinda7065]

Thank you! We've been tossing the idea back and forth about a communication system for our half helmets. This gives us more to chew on. Thank you again!

[@adamsandoval]

This might help you even further kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4KsmKeEZ9Zof5Isi=jveIvhJ5gbgSPkfS

[@ladyriderlinda7065]

@@adamsandoval Thank you!

[@zavlo72]

I'm running this on a Scorpion Covert FX helmet. I endorse this product!

[@adamsandoval]

👊🏼😎

[@all8849]

Got on the Cardo bandwagon after a year of hits ans misses (well mostly misses) with sena 50R. Both are over priced and under perform in my opinion. Had less issues with Cardo but still not reliable enough given the price. When I pay that kind of money for a piece of equipment, I expect top quality and performance. I purchased Cardo pack talk edge units in spring this year and had to exchange one given the number of disconnect issues I was having. The replacement unit worked better all summer but lately started having issues again with connection. Now it will no longer pair with any phone. Battery life is way shorter then the advertised 13 hours. It's more like 3 to 4 max and that's when using coms only. It gets shorter if I listen to music. And speaking of music, slapping JBL on the box is not saving these. If you think they sound good, you need to get your ears checked. As far as unit to unit max distance, the only way i'll get close to the 1 mile advertised distance is if there is nothing but air beteween me and my riding buddy.

[@breezetelemaster1368]

Thank you Adam! Be Safe!

[@1AXMRDR]

I agree, it's the best at this time. Pairing is super easy and when you set up a group it remembers forever, until you delete it. Day after day it will pair with the group when in range. Great for phone calls and music sounds much better with this than the radio speakers on the bike. And you don't annoy everyone else with your choice of music.

[@adamsandoval]

I’ve had other units where pairing was a pain… but the Cardo is amazing with that

[@yamahaxs6501]

My two cardo units are a complete pain to pair everytime we fire them up. We both have to open up the app and fiddle with it so we can talk. I don't understand why when we turn them on, they don't connect automatically. Anyone?

[@1AXMRDR]

@@yamahaxs6501 set up a 'group' or whatever it is called. Lots of videos on YT for that. Mine will reconnect themselves if the group spreads out too far and then comes back in range. Edge model.

[@G-Man01]

Talkpack, lol. I just bought the Edge for an excellent price from Amazon (Australia). Recommend checking Amazon before other retail stores.

[@damerkman]

Worth every penny.

[@richpuller1348]

HD finally got onboard with Cardo. About damn time.

[@Weout77]

How’s the speaker quality? I’m mostly concerned for music.

[@Junior-z1r5h]

Where did you mount the speakers in your Simpson modular helmet? As I have the exact same one.

[@adamsandoval]

There are ear speaker pockets on both sides

[@elrey_de_roma]

Can you please show how you installed the microphone?!? I couldn’t figure out how to Not overlap the end of the mic with the speaker… I have the same helmet and H-D Cardo!

[@TimBrooks-ou8iw]

Technology at its finest, where was that when I was younger?

[@adamsandoval]

Tell me about it! 🤣

[@TimBrooks-ou8iw]

Made it very hard and dangerous to ride side by side and holler back and forth to hear what each other was saying and watching where you were going at the same time, that technology would have made it a lot safer. I remember someone having one that was helmet to helmet if someone was on the back. And then add the radio to it, I just wonder if you could possibly get in trouble if you got pulled over by and obnoxious officer who was just looking to write a ticket and realized that your phone was attached to it, seeing that in Virginia it is against the law to use your phone while in the operation of a vehicle. You got to worry about everything!

[@PeteyPablo408]

How is this with a Loud harley davidson? With the current set up I have, I can barely hear my passenger?

[@adamsandoval]

I have an aftermarket exhaust and no issues with hearing 💯

[@rickburney6108]

We love ours , bro they work great

[@adamsandoval]

💯

[@kangaroo4144]

I prefer Cardo. But I gotta tell you. The absolute BS you go through. To connect to another brand headset. Makes me not even use these anymore. The button bashing procedures are BS. These companies should make a seperate. One button press to search for other headsets. Paying 5-$600 for these things. They should be a lot better.

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

I resisted a cardo for many years, but after 5 min with it - I was like - I’ll never ride without one again. I even put one on my dirt helmet

[@slottedpig2253]

What is wild to me is you said TalkPack so much but the title still says PackTalk lol Started making me believe I didn't know the correct name.

[@360chris88]

Thanks Adam

[@josephgalligher1058]

Nice! I have been contemplating…. How about a giveaway? 😂

[@richardlindsey7112]

Love my pack talk 4

[@thomcombes4689]

😮 Adam, you ride that fast on the road…. Lmao 🤣 as I do the same 😬…

[@edwinbrown3303]

Good stuff

[@sarge29477]

My wife and I enjoy ours entirely. Just wish the battery lasted more than 3 hours.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

K so you have there a base plate or something that it attaches to the helmet? Comes with the helmet? Or with the cardo unit? You didn’t explain that

[@adamsandoval]

This should better help explain 👉🏼www.google.com/search?q=install+cardo+packtalk+edge&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS936US936&oq=install+cardo+pactk&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgBEAAYDRiABDIGCAAQRRg5MgkIARAAGA0YgAQyCAgCEAAYDRgeMggIAxAAGA0YHjIKCAQQABgFGA0YHjIKCAUQABgFGA0YHjIKCAYQABgFGA0YHjIKCAcQABgIGA0YHjIKCAgQABgIGA0YHjINCAkQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBCDUwMzRqMGo0qAICsAIB4gMEGAIgXw&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#

[@kendallanderson2149]

Good review

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks!

[@toddingram2314]

I don't use my phone for music - will this pair up with my CVO's music system??

[@adamsandoval]

I’m not sure about that

[@cbarner3]

Louder than the Sena? I have the D&D exhaust and can’t make out people talking through my Sena

[@adamsandoval]

Absolutely 💯

[@STIFFRIDES]

I am looking to get one of these when I get a helmet

[@adamsandoval]

I love mine - wouldn’t even consider switching

[@STIFFRIDES]

@@adamsandoval 👊🏻Thanks Adam👊🏻

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

I wonder if it’s like Harley’s first wireless that were Harley specific and wouldn’t work a on Harley ones? And I’m talking the ones for Harley’s Bluetooth wireless headsets. Still haven’t heard much positive from anyone 😎😎😊

[@Simlife101]

What helmet is that you use please brother ❤

[@adamsandoval]

A Simpson and I’m loving it

[@metalsgarage]

its branded not made with HD , its the same one as normal just with the logo

[@twodogs2076]

Didn’t you used to say the same thing when Sena provided you with comms?

[@adamsandoval]

That was until I used a superior product. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I can only speak on ones that I have experience with and at that time I had not had a chance to use a Cardo system

[@dugbucky3298]

Yep, don't waste your money. Buy the best one the first time.

[@adamsandoval]

I’d much rather buy once 💯

[@chuckFlynn-z9o]

Will it work in a half helmet ?

[@adamsandoval]

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[@chuckFlynn-z9o]

Thank you

[@gregashalintubbi2929]

Wondering if anyone has used these for snowmobiling

[@adamsandoval]

I’d like to know too 🤔

[@arthurbatti9854]

Can this be used with plug in ear buds?

[@adamsandoval]

I’m not sure about that.

[@marco-tiopet4020]

👍🎤🎧✌️

[@threelakes4life]

Battery life?

[@adamsandoval]

I ride 8-10 hrs and charge it at night. I’d say it probably would die around 12-14hrs

[@threelakes4life]

@@adamsandoval thanks very helpful info!

[@MrMurphc13]

​@adamsandoval how long would it last playing music at max volume NOT talking to other riders?Any idea?

[@gregwelch2459]

Who needs instructions ? 😂😂😂

[@adamsandoval]

Not me🤣

[@gregwelch2459]

last resort 🤣

[@josephlardino3250]

Too bad no one can hear you on the other end of a call. I can hear incoming calls but the person on other end days im whispering. Cardo... Crapo

[@MarlonJoseGE]

You didn't mention battery life.

[@adamsandoval]

I’ve ridden 8-10 hour days and didn’t run out.

[@owensparrow62]

I’ve had my Cardo pack talk Edge for 14 months, it’s total rubbish, had it working fully about 6 times. “ Connection failed “ get used to hearing that! As for clicking on to your helmet, quick thumbs up to your mates then hit the road? TOTAL FICTION, the reality is a bunch of you standing in a circle fiddling with your phones for about 10 mins then going off without it. It’s good for listening to the phone, and the satnav, and the battery is OK , but £300 to listen to your phone? I hate it and I’m bitterly disappointed after listening to reviews like this.

[@adamsandoval]

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I am totally impressed with mine and haven’t had any issues 🤷🏼‍♂️ perhaps it’s defective…?

[@jenkins1979]

$389 each or a pair

[@jal187]

Each

[@JerryGarnett]

It’s cheaper if you by the duo (2)pack and they offer 20% off for military, first responders, and teachers etc. a few KZbin folks have coupon codes too.

[@BorisZX6R]

Another useless review, without actual demonstration with other riders or even more important *other brand intercoms*

[@Junior-z1r5h]

Where did you mount the speakers in your Simpson modular helmet? As I have the exact same one.

[@adamsandoval]

Their are ear speaker pockets on both sides