Blacktopper and I just finished a run to Denver a week or so back tried out the Scala system (g4?)..we both wear molded earplugs, but were able to communicate ok., Which surprised me. We tour a lot and are not 'tech guys'..by that I mean we don't naturally wanna listen to Megadeth, Mr. Garmin, Howard Stern and Social media (phones, wives, etc) while touring on the 'Dogs, so it's doubtful that we'll ever use full capabilities, but....it was sure handy to point out an directions, stupid drivers, an upcoming turn or missed sign, decide on breaks, etc.
We tend to run about 80 or so, and with helmets, earplugs ,wind, engine, etc. it made phone usage out of the question, but discovered if we slowed down to 60 or 65 it was definitely workable. I had synced my phone and actually got a call but could not hear...(I'm kinda deaf anyhow).
After reading this thread, it seems playing with placement of the speakers is worth experimenting with. On the Denver trip. We just kinda slapped everything together and made sure it connected, and away we went.
I haven't tried them as an intercom on the Harley with wifey yet. I'm pretty sure that next trip will result in her highly endorsing them for conversational entertainment as well
