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Cardo Systems SCALA500 Bluetooth Headset (Grey) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Cardo
Category: Wireless
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 7354
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0.8 x 1.3 x 2.4
MPN: S500BL
Model: SCALA500
UPC: 701890621527
EAN: 0701890621527
ASIN: B000BKY99W
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| Features:
| | Compatible with all BT Mobile Phones | | | Embedded Wind Blocking Technology | | | Exchangeable Ear-Loop and Eye/Sunglasses Attachment | | | 9 Hours Talk-Time / One Week Standby | | | All advanced functions: Mute, Reject, Transfer, etc |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Take your Bluetooth headset experience to new heights with the thoughtfully designed scala-500. The unit comes equipped with all the high-end features and functionalities you would expect from a leading headset, with the addition of revolutionary technology that is designed to cut wind noise. 
Easy to wear around your neck or on your belt. Take a closer look. | 
An ear-clip and an exclusive eye/sunglasses clip come with the scala-500. Take a closer look. | Equipped with the WindGuard solution, the scala-500 overcomes wind interference significantly better than does any other Bluetooth headset on the market. Whether you're walking the sidewalks of a busy city, or biking or hiking on a windy day, you will appreciate this addition. Click on the demos below to listen to a comparison between headset performance without and with the WindGuard technology (at a wind speed of 9 mph): No WindGuard protection
WindGuard and the scala-500 At a hair more than half an ounce, the sleek and stylish scala-500 is one of the smallest and lightest devices available, but it still offers up to nine hours of talk time. An integrated speaker booster provides substantially higher volume capacity than is common with other headsets. Plus, echo-canceling technology alleviates those annoying voice feedback loops that are common with lesser headsets. An exchangeable ear-loop and eye/sunglasses attachment lets you place the headset where it's most convenient, while handy controls on the device allow you to voice dial, as well as to answer, mute, reject, and transfer calls. A charging cradle ships with the scala-500, offering fast recharging of the headset's internal battery. A carry sleeve is included as well, letting you carry the scala-500 on your belt or around your neck. And last but not least, the scala-500 is Bluetooth 1.2 compliant.
What's in the Box
scala-500 headset, carry sleeve, VersaClip ear/eyeglasses clip, charging cradle, carry lanyard, AC adapter, software, and user's manual.
Product Description
The scala-500 is engineered to serve as the perfect compliment for your mobile phone, no matter where you are. Whether you are walking the sidewalks of a busy city, or biking or hiking on a windy day, you will appreciate the WindGuard solution: Cardo's proprietary wind blocking technology overcomes wind interference significantly better than any other BT headset on the market.Naturally, the scala-500 comes equipped with all high end features and functionalities you would expect from a leading headset, the sleek and stylish scala-500 is one of the smallest and lightest devices available.A speaker booster is designed for providing substantially higher volume capacity. Give the scala-500 a try and you will see why more than any other wireless headset, this is the perfect complement for your mobile phone.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Excellent Volume, Great buy for the price September 21, 2006
Digital Nomad IL (IL USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I've had a chance to purchase and try 5 different blue-tooth headsets for my Motorolla V710. This list includes the Motorola HS805, Plantonics Explorer 120. Tandystar G2, SOYO BTWLHS01; so far the Scala 500 has beat them all and is inexpensive too. Bought the siver one
Realistically 4.5 stars
My number one complaint of most headsets is amplified volume, the Scala is extremely loud and adjustable which is a great benefit. Most other headsets you have to strain over background noise to hear which annoys me to no end. You won't have that problem with the Scala 500
Durability, the Scala is light and durable which is a great benefit to me. I'm hard on equipment and so far after two months of service, it's as good as new yet dropped many a time. But the nice feature of being inexpensive is, it can be replaced for little cost. Even with plactic pieces it's flexible yet durable and still light weight. The control buttons flex, recoil and work without sticking, breaking or falling apart. Kudos to Scala
Charging Time, darn fast with no fear of overcharging. After the initial charge, subsequent charges take less than an hour and I have talked for upwards of 2.5 hours non-stop without issue. Have gone a week before recharging
Extras; Hey this things got a clip with lanyard as well as an eyeglass retainer which is better than what you get with most budgie bluetooth sets. More Kudos for Scala
A couple of small annoyances, the ear retainer is somewhat inflexible and prevents the mic end from aligning with your mouth to gain the advantages of noise cancellation as well as eliminate the bathroom echo effect. It'd be nice to have a more scuptable retainer...used a bit of coat hanger for mine because I've got oddly set ears but it may be ok for you.
The unit goes into standby mode relatively quickly to conserve energy, personally I'd love the option to disable it. It takes 2 seconds to reconnect to the phone but so far no missed calls on its' account.
Overall this is a great product for the price and if your considering any of the other mentioned products, buy this one because the others are crap in comparison.
The BEST BT Headset Ever March 18, 2006
S. Ramos
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have tried several BT Headsets, Motorola, and Jabra just to name two and they both did not work nearly as well as the Scala. I work for a Wireless Company and everyone in our office uses the Scala because it works the best. The sound quality is awesome, the battery life is outstanding and I can carry it in the clip or on the lanyard so it is not always on my ear, which is nice. I will say that the eyeglass clip is useless....they need to redesign that.
By and large the best BT Headset I have used...just wish it had a vibrating feature....oh well!
Best headset I've bought January 11, 2007
Cheryl L. Melendez
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've bought several motorola headsets before and found that I still couldn't hear very well with my Treo phone. This headset is comfortable, I can hear very well, has easy to use features (volume level knob that is easy to get to), and was half of the price I paid for the others.
I really like this one and would buy another one without question (the handy clip may help me not lose this one also).
Satisfied with this product January 12, 2007
G. Newman (Alaska)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First headset I've tried, but after researching all those available, thought this was the best. I'm satisfied with it. There is background noise to the far end person when driving, but thus far only my 87 year old mom, who is hard of hearing, has trouble with the background noise. I've not heard how it sounds to others.
I was concerned that, wearing glasses, this would get in the way, but found that the standard over the ear clip works just fine. The eye glass retainer wasn't all that useful.
The general idea of a wireless headset is very attractive to me when driving. I can dial or voice call from the phone. Hang up or answer a call from the headset. I don't wear it all day long, so as to not risk having my head slapped by friends who think I have a bug on my ear.
I think the price is quite reasonable.
Excellent value January 17, 2007
Tal Givoly
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very good headset - audio, fit, and battery life.
Overall, very good value for money.
I recommended it to many friends so much that I even bought 3 sets for close friends...
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