Product Description

The new Scala 700LX headset offers the best of all worlds: light-weight and stylish, yet feature rich and user friendly. It includes all of the advanced features one would expect in a Bluetooth headset, such as voice dial and re-dial, call waiting, conference calling, call reject, and wind and noise reduction, plus unique features that set it apart from other headsets. The exclusive swap technology function allows the user to switch the headset's connection between two connected mobile phones, all with the touch of a button on the headset. The call back function stores the last incoming call to enable you to automatically dial that number at the push of a button. Auto answer allows you to answer all incoming calls without the need to touch any buttons (can be enabled or disabled). Any time a call is missed or rejected, the headset flashes rapidly to let you know that you have missed an incoming call. As wireless headsets become smaller, the more comfortable and natural they are to wear. But small items often get lost among the clutter of an office, in a desk, or in clothing. So, we added a buzzing locator device. Users need only to press a button on their mobile phones to activate the locator, which initiates a series of audible tones from the headset until it has been found. The scala-700LX not only delivers a rich feature set, but offers extremely clear audio, even under noisy background conditions. The device's six-level volume range, speaker booster and echo-cancellation technology further enhance the headset's superb audio quality. Package includes headset, adjustable ear hook, 110/240v 50/60 Hz universal travel charger, quick-start quide, and mini-USB charging jack to charge headset from wall outlet or PC/Laptop.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4694 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Brand: Cardo
• Model: SCALA700LX
• Released on: 2007-06-06
• Dimensions: 2.10" h x 1.10" w x .50" l, .3 pounds

Features

• Includes a location buzzer allowing users to page the headset from mobile phone if headset is misplaced
• Six-level volume range, speaker booster and echo-cancellation technology further enhance the headset's superb audio quality
• Up to 10 hours talk time; 240 hours standby time when fully charged
• Battery Status LEDs: blue ¿ fully charged; blue and red ¿ half charged; red ¿ immediate need for recharge
• Bluetooth version 2.0

Customer Reviews

Best Scala yet
I've owned a Scala 500, a 700, and now the 700LX (in addition to a few models of Motorola headsets). The Scalas absolutely have the best sound clarity, and handle wind noise far better than any Motorola I've used. I only recently replaced my 500 (battery gave out after a couple years hard usage and it wouldn't hold a charge) with a 700, which I loved--until it made an unscheduled trip through the washing machine. The 700LX is nearly identical to the 700, with one added improvement. The earpiece on the 700LX, unlike the base 700, has a much stiffer wire for custom fit. This way when you get it to fit, it is more likely to fit AFTER you mash it around in your pocket. Another great feature is turning off the blue blinky LED, so you can be a bit more disreet when calling. It has a bunch of other features, too many to list but most are useful. I'm surprised this brand isn't more commonly availabe in stores--it works outside in the wind, it has great sound, and is tiny. What more can you ask for?

Can you buy a better headset? Yes, but not at this price.
My first bluetooth was a Motorola. I have not been happy with the Motorola fit as it feels like it is going to fall off...and on occasions it has. I am also replacing the motorola because I now have 2 cell phones I need to carry and want to use both simaltaneously. To replace it, I found a great deal on a Jabra BT5010. Great headset, so good, my wife stole it. Went to buy another and the price had gone back up. I tend to lose or damage things, so I have set a budget of no more than $30-$40. I then found a deal on a Jabra BT5020. I had received a bad unit and the exchange from another buy.ing website went bad and finally received my money back. Again, went to buy another and the price had gone up. This led me to the Cardo 700lx.

First off, the fit is by far the best of the 3 I have had. I can honestly say, I have forgotten it was on and it can startle you when a call comes in. After 5-10 minutes, you dont even notice it on at all. Extremely light weight. A 5 star in my book. Where as, the motorola is a 1 star, the BT5010 is a 3 star, and the BT5020 is a 3.5 star.

Next is ease of use. I like the placement of buttons. The main button on front has a definate click to it so you know you have pressed it and doesn't leave you guessing. The rocker volume dial on back is great for adjusting volume and can be reversed if placing on your left ear so rocking up is always louder and rocking down is quieter. Pressing the dial in also has function as well. Neat, simple design and easy to access with larger fingers. Again, 5 star.

Finally is funtionality. This is where I have to question my rating. I know this is not a $50 headset, $75 headset, or even a $100+ headset and wont rate it/compare it to such. I understand you get what you pay for. With that said, here is my humble opinion. The headset has great volume and sounds as good as using the phone itself. However, the range is not as good at the others I have used. The Headset operates best with the phone in sight. Static is noticed by the caller (not me) if the phone is on my body the opposite of each other. In the car, it is best to place in the right ear and the phone in the center console or passenger seat. If you want to use it in the left ear, the phone should be on that side. Same side line of sight distance is approximately 10-12 feet before static comes in for the caller. Call quality is always good on my end, however again, the caller definately knows you are on a headset as it does have a slight echo. Again, I know this is not an expensive headset and is not perfect. But, no caller has complained when asked. Some didn't even know I was on a headset. Background noise is an issue for the caller though. One does need to close the windows, turn down/off the radio, lower the HVAC fan for a quality business conversation.

Final note comes to the multiple bluetooth pairing function. The main feature I was looing for was having a headset that would work with 2 phones. Since I carry a personal phone and a work phone, I want to answer and use both without changing phones or settings. The Jabra's were good, but voice recognition, redialing, and funcions only worked with the last phone paired up. That means, if you wanted to use the 1st phone you connected, you had to find the phone and manually use it. Not bad if it is seldom used. As for me, I use each phone equally. This headset allows you to double tap the volume rocker to switch between each phone. Great feature that allows full function use of each phone. The only drawback is that only one phone is 'active' at a time on the headset. Meaning, if you are talking on phone 'A' and then hang up...minutes later phone 'B' rings, you do not hear it in your headset and must listen for the phones ringer/vibrate. Then, once you hear the other phone ring, you double tap the volume rocker to switch over to the phone 'B'. A drawback to be able to use full function of 2 phones. In the Jabra's, the headset would ring for each phone without doing anything (great), but voice dialing was only for the last phone paired.

Added benefits include not having to by accessories. It come in the box with a wall charger, car charger, usb charger, and a belt/carry pouch.

In conclusion, great headset for $30. In that price range (under $50??) it is a 5 star. Is there better out there. Certainly. But you have to double, if not, triple the price. For $30.00, I am extremely happy and would recommend it to others.

The Scala 500 is better than the 700LX
I had the Cardo 500 and gave it to my girlfriend and decided to upgrade to the Cardo 700LX. I loved the 500: the battery would last forever, the connection time was instant, and the sound quality was great. Before I purchased the 700, I called Scala and they said go with the 700LX for added advantage. I like the 700LX for several reasons, the headset is very light and charges very quickly, it has awesome features and the sound is very clear. The one draw back with the 700LX is the connection time. It takes longer for the headset to answer phone calls. I hear the person answering in the speaker of my Motorola Q and then 10-15 second later I hear the person in the 700LX! Other than it is a very good unit.