Cardo 45mm Audio Set, Works with Most Helmet Communicators (Single Pack), Black

Must have upgrade over the cheaper speakers. Loud and very clear even on the highway

UPDATE: I upraded helmets from the Bell Qualifier DLX which has a mesh/fabric flap that covers the speakers, to a Shoei RF-SR that places the speaker directly on your ear without it being covered. The speakers sound AMAZING, very clear and bassy, and I don't have to turn the volume up as much now. Definitely make sure it's not your helmet or the positioning first.I have the Cardo Spirit HD with 40mm speakers, and decided I'd upgrade to these for better sound quality and hopefully volume. If you already have the Spirit HD speakers, these are not an upgrade. They're quieter, the sound profiles are somehow worse (less bass,) and the price just isn't worth it. They do have slightly crisper sound at lower volumes, but I would recommend just keeping the HD speakers, they're about the best you're gonna get from Cardo.If you're upgrading from other speakers, these ARE good, they aren't low quality at all, and the sound is clear. It gets muddy at high volume, but most other speakers probably do that. I think the price would be worth it if I was upgrading from lower quality speakers.

Solid speakers. Can be used on anything with a headphone jack, but sounds best with a FIIO BTR5. I first tried with a cheap Bluetooth receiver (see pic) and it sounded thin and barely loud enough to hear over my bike, more annoying than enjoyable. Then I added a cheap inline headphone amp (see pic) based on a review for these speakers.. it increased the volume but still sounded like a tin can and would distort at the desired volume. No bueno. I then semi-splurged on the BTR5 and lemme tell ya….. it’s the real deal. Doesn’t have the full thump of high-end over ear headphones that create a seal around your ears, but it definitely sounds amazing. Maybe better than my Beats Fit Pro earbuds. The EQ settings are nice. Speaker placement directly over the ears is important. These speakers can sound really good but you need a quality BT receiver/amplifier to drive them. I dunno how the Cardo unit compares, it could be awesome too, but I’be heard varying reviews and I didn’t want to deal with the intercom stuff.

I bought a set of these 45mm JBL/Cardo speakers to try in a new LS2 helmet. I already have the Cardo Freecom 4x comm device that is equipped with the 40mm JBL speakers. The LS2 Drifter helmet comes with large speaker pockets that allowed these speakers to fit without modification. Compared to the 40mm JBL's, the 45mm's are a bit fuller and richer in sound, and that certainly makes a difference inside a helmet. The bass is also a touch heavier. They also play a touch louder at equal volume levels. Are they worth the extra cost? I bought a set of Used-Like New for $74, so I'm satisfied with the purchase and results.

Installed these speakers in my Simpson helmet and compared to the other speakers I’ve tried, this one has the best quality I’ve ever experienced. Especially important for me being as my bike is too loud so it easier to hear the music.

These sound really awesome, big upgrade to your cruising.

the sound quality and extra volume are what makes these speakers amazing. worth the money. easy install, 99% helmet speakers are garbage. these are of the 1%

I bought these because I already had the Packtalk Neo. I purchased a second helmet kit and figured, why not buy the 45mm speakers vs the 40mm ones that come with the packtalks. Compared to the 40mm JBL HD speakers that come with the packtalks, there is no noticeable difference. Sitting completely still in a quiet room the quality of the 45mm is MAYBE 3-5% better than the 40mm. However the 40mm has better bass and is a bit louder. To anyone out there wanting to upgrade, if you already have the JBL 40mm HD speakers that come with a lot of the newer cardos, save your $90 they are not worth it. If you’re purchasing these as an upgrade for any other speakers, older ones or just purchasing them as a standalone, I would say they’re good speakers. Just not worth the money for the upgrade if you already have the 40mm ones. That being said the 40mm JBLs are only $50 so if you want to save a couple bucks, go with those and you will get 97% the same headphone as these.