Glad to hear there is a functional/affordable option outside of the higher end brands. Just looking for something that will allow me and the wife to talk (she only rides on the back) but supports mesh to be able to connect to others if needed down the road. Looks like these are going to check all the boxes for half the price of the SMH10R. Thanks for the review!
Very professional and thorough review Frank. It's nice to see a quality headset at a fair price. I like the dial on the side as well, trying to find buttons in gloves especially winter gloves not the easiest or safest thing. Thank You
Hello Dave, while I am not a fan of the plastic used, it does not look or feel premium, I cannot argue they do not work very well. Technology has come a long way, and fast for headsets. Cardo and Sena are really sticking it to consumers. - Frank
Great Review, these budget friendly units are not to be ignored, I started with a pair of V6 for me and the missus and it was great. Now if we had open source Mesh like we have Bluetooth all our prayers would be answered. The only problem of course is getting Enough riders to buy into a mesh network. We have 9 riders in our group, 4 riders on comms (plus three pillions) and it just covers us front to back. The rest is just resistance to change. I put a com unit on a mate who didn't have/want one, he talked so much I had to turn him down 🤣
I have watched a few videos. None of them show attaching the unit to the helmet. what holds it to the side of the helmet? I did see the sticky one, that I understand. what about the clip type.
Mesh-capable comms are most important to me. There are over 100 "Bluetooth Headsets" that work with two users. I don't ride in big groups. I ride with two or maybe three other riders. Cardo and Sena are top of the line for several reasons. They aren't perfect, considering how much you pay.
Help Scott, I have connected it via BT, which is not ideal. I do not see Cardo opening Mesh access to anyone soon. It took years to even get them to accept Sena! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thanks for the review. We currently have (3) of the non-mesh XGP units (the ones with the red coloring) and would like to get mesh setup instead so we ALL can talk. Did you happen to try doing (2) of these X10's in a 'mesh' with a 3rd unit (not the X10) added? Another review hinted that may work but would love if this could be confirmed. It would save me from having to buy (3) X10s which are currently on sale for about $80 each for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Thanks again, and ride safe!
Bluetooth to multiple headsets? Are you sure? I thought bluetooth was limited to 2 riders total + 1 phone. The most I've seen is pairing 3 units but only 2 can talk at a time. One would have to drop off and the other reconnect which is why the mesh exists to allow 3+ people. AKA difference between the X10 and the cheaper model that does NOT have mesh.
Hello Funcentric, my apologies for not being clear, I meant it will BT connect to multiple types of headsets I have available to me. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Us poor southern folks appreciate the budget friendly review of still well made products. Well done yankee!!
Hello Dave! I am passing your home on the way to the South on Wednesday, may want to get the raincoat out buddy! - Frank
As I have said, I might need one of these at some point and I'm a value proposition kind of guy. Thanks for the review
No headsets for Gixer Hooligans Rob! 😎 - Frank
Great review Frank! I need a cheap headset for my grandson!! This sounds perfect!!
Did you just admit to heaping out on the grandson? That goes against the "Grandpa Code!" 😭 - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding at a very destructive 6, once a week, yea, I’m admitting to cheating out!!😂
Glad to hear there is a functional/affordable option outside of the higher end brands. Just looking for something that will allow me and the wife to talk (she only rides on the back) but supports mesh to be able to connect to others if needed down the road. Looks like these are going to check all the boxes for half the price of the SMH10R. Thanks for the review!
Love it!! one for me and one for my buddy!!! Amazon?
Hello Tracey, these will be given away in November! - Frank
Very professional and thorough review Frank. It's nice to see a quality headset at a fair price. I like the dial on the side as well, trying to find buttons in gloves especially winter gloves not the easiest or safest thing. Thank You
Hello Dave, while I am not a fan of the plastic used, it does not look or feel premium, I cannot argue they do not work very well. Technology has come a long way, and fast for headsets. Cardo and Sena are really sticking it to consumers. - Frank
Good review thanks for the info
Hello Dirtbound. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Great Review, these budget friendly units are not to be ignored, I started with a pair of V6 for me and the missus and it was great. Now if we had open source Mesh like we have Bluetooth all our prayers would be answered.
The only problem of course is getting Enough riders to buy into a mesh network. We have 9 riders in our group, 4 riders on comms (plus three pillions) and it just covers us front to back. The rest is just resistance to change. I put a com unit on a mate who didn't have/want one, he talked so much I had to turn him down 🤣
I have watched a few videos. None of them show attaching the unit to the helmet. what holds it to the side of the helmet? I did see the sticky one, that I understand. what about the clip type.
My wife hates the fact I like ABBA! Good man Frank!
Someone over fifty that hates ABBA? 😲 - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding maybe because I sing along???
Mesh-capable comms are most important to me. There are over 100 "Bluetooth Headsets" that work with two users. I don't ride in big groups. I ride with two or maybe three other riders. Cardo and Sena are top of the line for several reasons. They aren't perfect, considering how much you pay.
Will this work with other brands like cardo with the mesh?
Hello Void, I was not able to get it connected the Cardo mesh. I am able to connect the ASMAX headsets to Cardo mesh. - Frank
Does it connect to other brand names? Thanks
Help Scott, I have connected it via BT, which is not ideal. I do not see Cardo opening Mesh access to anyone soon. It took years to even get them to accept Sena! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thanks. I ordered it yesterday. Was 20% off.
Do you know if these bluetooth with a 3rd party headset? I am looking at Sena Blue and shokz for soccer ref crew comms
Hello, they will. ADV Matt connected them to his Cardo, and I connected them to my Cardo as well. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thanks for the review. We currently have (3) of the non-mesh XGP units (the ones with the red coloring) and would like to get mesh setup instead so we ALL can talk.
Did you happen to try doing (2) of these X10's in a 'mesh' with a 3rd unit (not the X10) added? Another review hinted that may work but would love if this could be confirmed. It would save me from having to buy (3) X10s which are currently on sale for about $80 each for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Thanks again, and ride safe!
Hello, I reached out and was told they will not mesh with earlier, non mesh units I am afraid. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
This looks identical to the fodsports fx8 I just installed on my helmet
I looked on Amazon, but only see the Fodsport Pro. - Frank
Bluetooth to multiple headsets? Are you sure? I thought bluetooth was limited to 2 riders total + 1 phone. The most I've seen is pairing 3 units but only 2 can talk at a time. One would have to drop off and the other reconnect which is why the mesh exists to allow 3+ people. AKA difference between the X10 and the cheaper model that does NOT have mesh.
Hello Funcentric, my apologies for not being clear, I meant it will BT connect to multiple types of headsets I have available to me. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank