Best Buy/Performance in Communication?

I need some advice, some real life experience about good helmet to helmet communications... there are many options it seems, but I want something that is really dependable... and works at highway speeds Suggestions?

chatter box or check out the helmets by Nolan

[lanbrown]

What is the budget?

I want to spend around $125- $150 to completely equip two people on the bike.

Wait a minute, are we talking two people on one bike, or two people on two bikes?

If we're talking two people on one bike, then yes, chatterbox's system (can't remember the name) should do the job. The module retails for about 75 bucks, and the headsets to go with it for about 35 to 40 bucks each, so that would be right around your budget there. The headsets are sold separately because they make different ones for full-face helmets vs. open-face helmets.


Now, if we're talking two people on two bikes, that's gonna be a little trickier. Unfortunately, for that amount of cash, I think the only way you're gonna be able to get the job done will be to buy a set of cobra/bell/motorola/otherbrand handheld FRS radios/walkie-talkies and equip each of them with a helmet headset. I've seen handheld radio sets going for anywhere from $30 to $100 depending on the brand and features. Then the headsets go for anywhere from $40 to $60 from what I've seen so far. So, depending on where you buy them, you should be able to come in under $150 bucks still.

[lanbrown]

Out of the price range but a very good system:
Autocom America | Motorcycle Communication Systems Guaranteed To Perform

chatter box on both accounts

Scala-rider Q2 lets you talk to other Q2 riders, over. - Engadget
These are great ones, have been reviewed by lots of people and almost always get good marks, but a little out of the price range ~$300 for 2 sets on ebay. Might want to check out ebay for some cheaper ones.