The Outdoor Tech Chips 2.0 Wireless Audio System [Review]

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Even my dad - at 68 - is jammin’ to tunes on the ski hill so I’m not really sure who’s not these days. If you’re like my Dad, you love cranking your favorite song while you glide down groomers. If you’re like me, it’s an absolute necessity to keep your mind from wandering towards what could happen if you totally case the booter in the park. No matter what kind of skiing you are in to, Outdoor Tech will have you jamming out all day long with the Chips 2.0. They are easy to use, wireless, and last all day long.
I love that the Chips 2.0 are simple yet they are extremely functional- they’re nothing fancy but they don’t have to be. They give out amazing sound quality but you’ll hardly notice they’re there. Even if the headphones battery should die on you (they’ve never died on me and I’ve ridden with them for a few consecutive days) you can wire in your media device and they’ll play forever when they’re wired in.
The charge port is easy to access while your Chips are mounted in your favorite helmet of choice so it’s not a big deal to charge them after a long day on the hill. The Chips will pretty much fit in any helmet that has access in the ear pads for audio - I have tried them in both a Bern Helmet and a Smith Helmet and they go in effortlessly.
Getting used to how the two buttons (one on each earpiece) work does take a little bit of time and a few uses. Once you have it down, they are so easy to navigate and work really well. I haven’t had an issue with Bluetooth connection because I usually have my phone in my chest pocket. If you happen to leave your backpack with your friend on the lift behind you, I’m not sure the Bluetooth would reach but if you keep your device close, you shouldn’t have an issue.
Not only can you listen to tunes while you ride, you can also use your phone without taking your mittens off. This is probably Tyson’s favorite feature about the Chips 2.0 system is that he can skip a song, turn the volume up, or pause all without removing his gloves. This is extremely nice for those bone-chilling days.
There is also a Walkie Talkie feature built into the Chips 2.0 however we have not really gotten the feature to work. We haven’t spent too much time with it, but from what we can find it won’t work for our application. You have to have cell service in order for it to work proficiently and often times skiing in CO we do not have service. We did not want the Chips 2.0 for this feature so it really doesn’t impact us at all. If you are strictly looking for the Walkie Talkie feature and that is your main reason for purchasing these, I would talk to someone with more experience on the topic to really steer you in a clear direction.
Overall, the Chips 2.0 system has made our lives of listening to tunes while cruising down the slopes easier. Not only is the sound quality amazing, they are extremely easy to use without taking your gloves off. If you’re looking for more rugged, durable and extremely functional Outdoor Tech gear, be sure to check out our reviews.
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[@Cinebon]

Thanks allot for making a review on these, I’ve had a pretty hard time finding a review on the chips.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonbressner5898]

Great review and spot on. Never tried the walkie talkie feature, but love the Chips 2.0 for music and telephone. They sound great and are truly a fabulous addition to my ski days.

[@AdventureRig]

So true. Thanks for watching Jon.

[@saucy6440]

are they like speakers where everyone can hear or is it only you can hear?

[@jbroccoli2]

@@saucy6440 Unless they are very loud only you can hear the program material.

[@xreysssrok8763]

Is the sound good?

[@ryanmcnamara2878]

Great review! just ordered!

[@AdventureRig]

Ryan McNamara Thanks for watching Ryan!

[@andrewlove1987]

Oh My God... I just realized..... Now people are going to be answering their phones with their helmet on chair lifts now. Say it ain’t so. Is nothing sacred? Being able to answer my phone while snowboarding sounds more like a nightmare. Days on the mountain need to be phone less for me.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Andrew.

[@ClaesN1973]

Totally agree!

[@danstewart42]

could just..... not answer your phone?? give it a try

[@trekkie23]

Appreciate the review. I was using my AirPods Pro recently, but with helmet and balaclava they were not a perfect fit and got pushed into my ears too much. With noise canceling activated, the helmet rubbing up against the buds caused distortion. Almost went with the wired since these are still a bit expensive but I Found a pair of 2.0s for $47 on eBay and my Giro helmet already has the compatibility. Looking forward to it!

[@AdventureRig]

Sounds like you scored!

[@mutantbaby1672]

Huge price differential between the wired and the bluetooth version. I'm not sure if I want to spend that much money just to get rid of the wire.

[@AdventureRig]

Nice to have options.

[@QmanProductions]

I don’t know if you’ve heard of Ruroc helmets but do you think it would work with those kind of snow helmets?

[@AdventureRig]

Q-man Productions I’ve not had one of those helmets so I honestly don’t know.

[@plibb21]

got these for christmas and was hoping to use them soon. the app has been discontinued and I cannot get them to connect without the app. going to try customer service but if I were you I would not buy these for the Bluetooth feature.

[@AdventureRig]

That’s very useful information but at the same time a huge bummer.

[@JT-te5tg]

Sure you are pairing them properly? I struggled, then realized they cannot be turned on to pair with your phone. With the headset shut off hold the right button.... continue to hold through the power on phase , then shortly after you will see the alternating lites and you can pair.

[@shanemilehi]

I’m just curious if they are loud enough. I have the wired ones and they are not

[@AdventureRig]

shanemilehi I’ve never felt like I couldn’t get them loud enough.

[@rad1ata]

this is a bit of a late comment, but I just got a new helmet (smith maze) and I was considering picking these up. would I have to keep the foam inside the earpieces or do I take them out?

[@AdventureRig]

You would take the foam out.

[@bharattaker]

Can they be used on motorbike full face helmet? Cheers

[@AdventureRig]

The ear cups are pretty big and would probably be pretty uncomfortable in a full face helmet unless you cut out some foam or have a ton of room. Thanks for watching.

[@LrobbPGA57]

Does anyone else have this issue, when I lower the volume it doesent play anything through my helmet when it’s on the volume 1 and 2. It only starts to play when it gets to volume 3

[@AdventureRig]

I've not heard of that issue.

[@medicman7122]

I wear a hoody and put my phone in the front pouch. These headphones keep on going “out of range” two freakin feet away from the helmet.... not sure what the deal is with that. Otherwise, I enjoy the ease of use.

[@AdventureRig]

Andrew Conley That doesn’t seem normal. I would make sure everything is updated to the latest versions.

[@kevineldracher9422]

How does the walkie talkie app work? I have the first generation and they are awesome. Just wondering if its worth the upgrade for solely the walking talkie feature. Thanks

[@kevineldracher9422]

lol I should have finished watching the video before posing my question. lol

[@AdventureRig]

@@kevineldracher9422 Yeah I hope they’ve improved it since we reviewed these.

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Could the walkie-talkie feature may be phone and carrier dependent? About 10 years ago I was a technical designer for a provider of cell towers & part of my role was the IMS centralized core. Other engineers were developing what we called "push to talk" for Verizon & AT&T so I would expect that feature (which would be needed for this to work) is now available for both of those carriers but if you are on any other less-complex carriers cell tower... it may not work. I just got mine so have not had any opportunity to try them out yet.

[@AdventureRig]

It's my understanding the bugs have been fixed but I'd love to hear from you when you have a chance to use them.

[@rounaks6519]

@@AdventureRig Have you been able to get an update to have it working? I'd like to buy these MAINLY for the walkie talkie feature

[@AdventureRig]

Rounak Shastri I actually haven’t tried and won’t be home for another week to see if they’ve updated things for this season.

[@Mooselook]

Is it worth being wireless? It’s almost triple the price of the wired ones

[@AdventureRig]

I think that's just personal preference. If you despise wires it may be worth the price. If you don't mind wires then I would save the money.

[@Mooselook]

Adventure Rig 👌

[@garretth5532]

Any luck on the walkie talkie feature or is it still not really working?

[@AdventureRig]

We have not used them since last winter so I honestly can't report back on that. It may be worth calling them and asking.

[@Climber2CD]

They created a new app that is working better according to the reviews!

[@AdventureRig]

@@Climber2CD Thanks for the info!

[@deathdog1644]

Bought these a couple years ago for snowboarding. Just got a motorcycle and put them in my helmet, do you think I’d be able to run a mic through the 3.5mm?

[@AdventureRig]

Deathdog That’s a good question. I’m sorry but I really don’t know if it’ll work or not.

[@Vallenium2]

i think they already have a mic built into them

[@crashdavis8922]

Anyone have an issue with the right side not working.. Have to plug in the headphones and take them out to reset them to work on bluetooth

[@AdventureRig]

Crash Davis Sounds like you got it taken care of with the left side.

[@GBC18]

hey, what is the actual sound quality like, can you hear bass? I like to listen to music with a lot of bass and so is important that it can provide this. At this cost I'm sure you can but good to know! thanks

[@AdventureRig]

It's not terrible but it's not going to blow your mind. I am trying out the Chips 3.0 version in a couple weeks and I'm guessing they will be better.

[@andrewheaton8351]

@@AdventureRig how was the sound quality and bass on the 3.0 compared to the 2.0?

[@AdventureRig]

@@andrewheaton8351 I didn't have a chance to try the 3.0. Our schedule filled up a bit quicker then I thought it would.

[@KlukePhoenix]

​@@AdventureRigwhat about now hows the 3.0?

[@AdventureRig]

@@KlukePhoenix Sorry I still have not had a chance to try the 3.0.

[@okaymister8139]

What would be beter? This system or the shockwave that goes with the ruroc helmet. Would love to know

[@AdventureRig]

I can't answer that because I'm not familiar with the shockwave system.

[@okaymister8139]

Adventure Rig Maybe hit up ruroc on ig. Their service is amazing so a ruroc revieuw with the shockwave would be cool.

[@AdventureRig]

@@okaymister8139 I'll definitely look into it. Thanks

[@georgeackert7809]

I also found walkie talkie does not work. 2 pair

[@AdventureRig]

George Ackert That’s disappointing.

[@Matt-Blackburn]

New ones out soon or not?

[@AdventureRig]

I'm pretty sure the 3.0 version came out this last winter.

[@alexrotaru6616]

can othrs hear your music?

[@AdventureRig]

No. Feel free to crank up the Taylor Swift.

[@denahout]

Have you had any trouble turning them off? I just got mine and they don't seem to turn off when I hold it for 3 seconds or even longer :/

[@AdventureRig]

Dena Hout Every once in awhile I have an issue with getting them on as well as off. I have to try two or three times before it happens.

[@albertrowe8022]

@@AdventureRig Try holding the left button down 3 seconds instead. I took a set back because they wouldn't shut off. The new set wouldn't either so I tried the left control and it works fine. The manual still says use the right button to turn on/off but it doesn't seem to work that way for the ones I tried. Good Luck.

[@AdventureRig]

@@albertrowe8022 Thanks Albert!

[@crashdavis8922]

Same issue.. Tried left side and it shut off.

[@AdventureRig]

Crash Davis I think their instructions need to be updated.

[@NQUINNT]

How’s the sound quality of music?

[@AdventureRig]

Nathaniel Thomas I think they sound better than Apple earbuds. I was really surprised.

[@tango12342]

I got the walkie talkie feature working.

[@AdventureRig]

Stay Frosty I love to hear that! Thank you for the update.

[@fivemandown]

How?

[@angiutv5897]

Can you say how?

[@angiutv5897]

Did anyone get the walkie talkie to work?

[@AdventureRig]

I’m also curious.

[@tvtvvtvt8017]

You could just charge them with a portable battery pack (worst case scenario)

[@AdventureRig]

For sure.

[@chappytv737]

Are you Mr. Beast's older brother?

[@AdventureRig]

Negative

[@John-sn6fz]

Can others hear my music coming from my helmet

[@AdventureRig]

No. You’re safe to turn up the Taylor swift and rock out.

[@John-sn6fz]

@@AdventureRig ok thank you