Product Description
Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth Headset The Scala-500 is engineered to serve as the perfect complement 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 our 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: At only .58 oz (16.8 g), the sleek and stylish scala-500 is one of the smallest and lightest devices available and still offers up to 9 hours of talk time. We also added a speaker booster to provide substantially higher volume capacity than otherwise available. 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.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. |
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
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.
Customer Reviews:
WindGuard and the scala-500
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.
Good Headset.......2007-11-13
not so great.......2007-11-08
You Can Do Better Than This.......2007-09-18
Aside from that (which is a deal breaker in my book: if I had known that this would happen, I never would have bought this headset), the earpiece is fairly flimsy. I haven't broken it, but I've come close several times. I also noticed that the price on this headset has gone way up since I bought it at $29.99. Why? -- I couldn't tell you. But it's not worth it -- for $43, you can do a whole lot better.
Good Product for the Price.......2007-07-30
Negatives - call button stands out and is easily pressed accidentally. Max volume just about OK would appreciate more range. Callers say sounds a little hollow/tinny in use. The 'silicon cap' referred to instructions is not supplied you have to ask them for this (they sent me one on request).
Overall rating good for the price and value for money.
Good buy!.......2007-06-10
Average customer rating: |
Bluetooth Headset in Blue
Manufacturer: Cardo Systems ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B000NHUEEW ![]() |
Product Description
The scala-500 is engineered to serve as the perfect complement 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 our 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: At only .58 oz (16.8 g), the sleek and stylish scala-500 is one of the smallest and lightest devices available and still offers up to 9 hours of talk time. We also added a speaker booster to provide substantially higher volume capacity than otherwise available. 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. Talk time: up to 9 hours, Standby time: up to one week, Fits all BT Mobile Phones, Embedded Wind Blocking Technology, Exchangeable Ear-Loop and Eye/Sunglasses Attachment , Charging time: 2-4 hours
Average customer rating: |
Bluetooth Headset in Blue
Manufacturer: Cardo Systems ProductGroup: CE Product Features:
ASIN: B000LYUIFC ![]() |
Product Description
Talk time: up to 9 hours, Standby time: up to one week, Fits all BT Mobile Phones, Embedded Wind Blocking Technology, Exchangeable Ear-Loop and Eye/Sunglasses Attachment , Charging time: 2-4 hours
Average customer rating: |
Cardo Systems Scala500blue Bluetooth Headset In Blue
Manufacturer: Cardo Systems ProductGroup: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory Product Features:
ASIN: B000FA2HJM ![]() |
Product Description
The Scala-500 Is Engineered To Serve As The Perfect Complement 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 Our Windguard Solution: Cardos 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: At Only .58 Oz (16.8 G) The Sleek And Stylish Scala-500 Is One Of The Smallest And Lightest Devices Available And Still Offers Up To 9 Hours Of Talk Time. We Also Added A Speaker Booster To Provide Substantially Higher Volume Capacity Than Otherwise Available. 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.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. |
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
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.
Customer Reviews:
WindGuard and the scala-500
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.
Worth the money.......2007-10-29
Nearly perfect bluetooth headset........2007-05-02
Phones used: Palm Treo 650 and 700p
About 4 years ago I bought a Sony Ericsson cellphone which was too small for comfortable use and I bought my first bluetooth headset (a Jabra 250). Less than a year later and I upgraded to a Treo 650 which is notoriously finicky regarding bluetooth connection and stability and started looking for a replacement. After doing a lot of research I ended up buying my first Cardo Scala 500.
In comparison to the Jabra, it was smaller, had much better battery life, both for talk time and standby time. I never had any trouble with the phone connection, and from what my friends told me, the sound quality was far better than even using the phone itself. I was extremely happy with the purchase. After nearly 2 years of use, the headset suffered some significant damage (accidental crushing) though it still functioned normally for a while until it finally went under.
It just so happened that I switched phone carriers at around that time and the Verizon people had a deal on the Motorola HS-850 and the salesperson said it works great with his Treo 700w, so I thought I'd give it a try. Big mistake. The HS-850 would drop the BT connection (though not the phonecall) randomly during conversation, the sound quality was very tinny according to people I spoke with and the volume was very poor on my end.
I thought I'd look through Amazon and try to get another Scala 500. But at the time they were out of stock (except in pink), so I got the Scala 700. While the 700 is smaller and lighter than the 500, the sound quality is significantly worse (and worse than the HS-850 also). Additionally, the build quality is worse and the ear loop included in the package would not, no matter how I bent it, keep the speaker next to my ear (which is not oddly shaped in any way). Luckily I still had the ear loop from the old 500 and it fits perfectly and works without any problems. I will say there are times that the quality is decent/acceptible, and other times that it is abysmal. I cannot for the life of me figure out what makes one or the other occur.
So I've been using both the HS-850 and Scala 700 for about 5-8 months and the result is that neither is acceptible. The HS-850 is too problematic in the first place, and to top it off, it broke under what I would not consider to be excessive use nor was there any significant incident at all. One of the pivot points had a plastic failure and that's all it took to completely incapacitate the headset. The Scala 700 continues to have such spotty performance and my fiancée asked me to replace it.
So I bought another Scala 500. The sound quality is great (both ways), the price is great, and its light enough for extended use. More comfortable than the HS-850, BT250, and Scala 700 by far. The sound quality is such that I have used it in my convertible with better results than the built-in mic on the phone. That does NOT mean I would put somebody through a long conversation under those circumstances. But it is usable for brief conversations. Your mileage my vary, though. I am not impressed that the difference is reasonably represented by the sound clips provided above.
Way better than the Moto500 for Nokia.......2007-04-08
This Scala has excelletnt volume control, no static and works well with the Nokia 6301. It also comes with a belt clip, eye glass clip and laynard, all things you had to buy extra with Motorola.
As the person about said, much better fit when you bend the ear piece. On a side note, first day I the little pin that goes on the laynard fell off and is lost.
cardo systems scala -bluetooth headset -black.......2007-03-10
Works well.......2007-01-09
Customer Reviews:
Terrible terrible item.......2007-02-12
Very impressed w/Scala.......2007-01-16
Excellent Sound Isolation.......2006-11-03
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