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Cardo Packtalk Black JBL Headset Item # 768148
Description
Whats the difference between the Packtalk Bold and the new Packtalk Black?
Packtalk Black offers new upgrades that make this special edition truly superior: 45 mm speakers with Sound by JBL (vs 40 mm that is offered with the Packtalk Bold) and the sleek,premium black design.
Enjoy the best sound experience in the market with 45 mm speakers and Sound by JBL. Powered by DMC, experience intercom the way it should be! Connect to up to 15 riders. No matter what you throw at it, your waterproof Packtalk Black will take the beating and keep you connected.
Sound
- 45 mm speakers with Sound by JBL: Music and motorcycling are both great passions.
- Automatic Volume: Automatically adjusts your sound volume based on the outside ambient noise. Enjoy Vivaldi at full throttle. Don't get deaf by AC/DC waiting for the lights turn.
- Smart Audio Mixing: Sophisticated algorithms make sure that all your audio sources – FM radio, music, mobile calls and intercom work together in parallel.
Connectivity
- One Killer App: Get full control through one simple and intuitive app, but don't take our word for it, just download Cardo Connect and find out for yourself.
- Phone: Answer calls, make calls and control your mobile devices with a touch of a finger or the sound of your voice. No one will ever guess you are talking from your ride.
- Universal Connectivity: Connect your unit to any Bluetooth headset of any substantial brand.
- FM Radio: Built-in FM Radio with RDS for automatic selection of the strongest signal – whether you are in town, or in the middle of nowhere.
- Merge any Bluetooth intercom with your mesh group conversation. Switch unit from DMC to Bluetooth mode to act as any high-end Bluetooth system.
- Audio Sharing: Share your play list or favorite radio station with your passenger. Enjoy the vibe together.
- Mesh 5.1
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Headset Profile (HSP)
- Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
- Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Intercom
- Up to 15 riders: Stay connected whether you are riding in duo, a group of four or a pack of fifteen.
- Call to intercom: Merge any incoming phone call into the intercom conversation. With call to intercom no friend is ever out of range.
- Longest Real Range: Up to 1600 meters (1Mi) in perfect condition, but will get you close to 1000 meters in real life conditions, About twice as much as the competition
- Private Chat: Tired of the chatter? Choose just one member of the group and enjoy an intimate conversation.
Battery
- 13 hours Talk Time: Long lasting battery ensures your unit is available when you need it.
- Charge while you ride: Just plug your unit to a battery pack or your 12V charger and turn your unit on. It will charge while you ride.
- Capacity: 850 mAh
- Talk time: 13 hours
- Standby time: 1 week
- Charging time: 4 hours
What's in the box
- Packtalk Black
- 45mm JBL Audio Set
- Packtalk audio kit
- Packtalk glue plate
- Corded microphone
- Hybrid microphone
- Rectangular velcro pads
- Square velcro pads
- Speaker relocators (boosters)
- USB cable
Part Numbers for Cardo Packtalk Black JBL Headset
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gene from
Hands down winner over Sena
I also own a Sena30k. Not even the same league as the Cardo.
JBL speakers are much louder and sound less tinny. The larger speakers fit in my narrow Arai XD4 as well as My Shoei GT air.
Battery lasts all day (15 hours of riding at full volume) or a solid week of commuting.
I never touch the unit. The voice commands are very intuitive compared to Sena.
The mount is a little more finiky/lower quality than the Sena but still adequate.
Cardo waterproof vs Sena water resistant.
Noise cancelation works very well. Chat on the phone frequently with customers and they have no idea I'm riding a motorcycle.
The black does not come in a 2 pack.
These differences may be less if you compare the newest version of Sean. I bet their firmware hasn't changed.
Date published: 2021-05-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JonnyD from
can't go without.
Absolutely love this product. I've been using a pack talk bold for 2 years already but unfortunately broke it in an accident. When I saw the black edition was out and with the better speakers to boot, I didn't hesitate to get one again. The connection is effortless as all you need to do is turn it on and you are connected. Even the first connection is simple using the app from cardo. By the time our buddies with there senna are connected we have already had a full conversation and are bored waiting. Just spend the money and buy quality
Date published: 2021-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
bnombe from
Cardo is indeed very good!
I have been using another helmet bluetooth comm system from the other main player (i.e. Sena) in the market for several years. I finally switched to Cardo to go on my new helmet. Albeit my previous Sena is their middle-tier product (also few years old model), so it is probably not a fair direct comparison to this top-tier model from Cardo. Nonetheless, the Cardo is indeed as excellent as all my rider pals with Cardo have been telling me! Sound quality aside (which can be subjective and highly inaccurate assessment), I like how Cardo's speakers use standard stereo plugs instead of hardwired to the control unit. The iPhone app to make set up changes to the unit is also simple and easy to use.
Date published: 2021-10-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
McEwaan from
New riding experience
Discreet and aesthetically pleasing on a black helmet. First coms system, easy to connect on the phone. Great sound! It is a whole new experience.
Still need to adjust the placement of the speaker so it does not add as much pressure on the head.
Date published: 2021-05-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
xanman from
Great Noise cansallation
Connected the device to my Goldwing, and I've made phone calls, Facetime audio calls, and even Whatsapp calls. I asked, if they could hear wind, or the bike, and they all said no, just my voice crystal clear. Music sounds great as well
Date published: 2021-04-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
chet77 from
Poor customer service
Bought a Cardo Black paying the extra money for the larger JBL speakers. The volume on this unit is very low. I updated the firmware and did a factory reset and still no solution to the low volume issue. Checked over the phone app to make sure the audio setting were maxed out. Sent a email to customer support on the Cardo website and received a confirmation they received my complaint. It’s been 4 business days now and no response from Cardo. Poor customer service.
Date published: 2022-05-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Kaylinator from
Fit great in my HJC i10. Install was super quick and easy. Sound quality is excellent as expected, and the few phone calls I've had, I'm told I sound just fine. I have yet to get any of the voice activation to work, but I haven't needed to use it much. I haven't yet used the mesh features. I have used Bluetooth to talk to a friend on a Sena, the pairing of which was a test of patience.
Date published: 2021-05-29
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mart59 from
Useless
My girlfriend uses a freecom 2X and it’s almost impossible to connect with it.No wifi connection , you have to connect it to a computer to get updates like you use to do 10 years ago…freecom 2X makes it’s own update via wifi with no need for a computer connection…I ‘m actually going to get rid of it and buy a 2X or other Cardo that are up to 2023 technology. Very desapointed , it is on clearance sale and it’for a good reason . I do not recommend.
Date published: 2023-05-15
Questions
Hello guys. I want it for my snowmobile riding. Any knows about battery life in very cold conditions?
The product is designed to work in temperatures between -20°C and 55°C. Anything outside of that could affect the battery operation and battery life.
Date published: 2022-02-21
Will the 45 mm speakers fit into a Shoei x14
Just use a 5 inch hole saw. Then plug it up with silicone and duct tape.
Use 3 inch drywall screws to anchor the wires to the shell.
Best cleaner for your visor after construction is 20 grit sand paper and acid.
Date published: 2023-11-03