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Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset

Cardo Systems SCALA 500 Bluetooth Headset
From Cardo Systems

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Product Description

FREE Car Charger Included!! A 19.99 Value. The Scala 500 is the perfect complement for your mobile phone, no matter where you are. Cardo's proprietary wind blocking technology overcomes wind interference significantly better than any other Bluetooth headset on the market. The Scala 500 comes equipped with all high-end features and functionalities you would expect from a leading headset. Only 16.5 grams (0.58 oz) , it's sleek and stylish and one of the smallest and lightest headsets available and still offers up to 9 hours of talk time. A booster int he earpiece provides substantially higher volume capacity than available with other headsets. What's in the Box: VersaClip, charging cradle, driver disk, padded ear loop, microphone, carrying sleeve, user's guide, warranty and registration card

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #11937 in Cell Phone Accessories
  • Color: Silver
  • Brand: Cardo Systems
  • Model: Scala 500
  • Released on: 2006-10-24

Features

  • Talk time - up to 9 hours per charge / Standby time - up to one week
  • Windguard technology mic to eliminates back ground noise
  • Easy to use controls for volume, mute and call answer/end
  • VersaClip attachment option for ear-loop and eye/sunglasses clip

Editorial Reviews

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 in 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.

From the Manufacturer
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 the WindGuard solution: Cardo's proprietary wind blocking technology overcomes wind interference significantly better than any other BT headset on the market.


Always ready when you need it: The carry-sleeve can be worn as a neckband or as a belt clip.
Naturally, the Scala 500 comes equipped with all the high-end features and functionalities you would expect from a leading headset. The headset supports the Handsfree and Headset Bluetooth profiles, meaning it is compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled phones that support the Bluetooth 1.1 specification. The unit also supports voice dialing, call rejection, and volume control directly from the headset. Meanwhile, an integrated speaker booster provides substantially higher volume capacity than you'll find from other headsets. Plus, you can easily toggle between the headset and handset. And at only 0.58 ounces (16.8 g), the sleek and stylish Scala 500 is one of the smallest and lightest devices available. It offers up to 9 hours of talk time and up to one week of standby time.

For more secure positioning on your ear, you can add the "VersaClip" ear-loop or eye/sunglasses attachments. 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.


  1. To achieve a good fit, squeeze the flexible loop inwards and then let it snap back.
  2. Place it on your ear and push the speaker slightly into the exterior cavity of your ear.
  3. Adjust the loop a bit more until it fits comfortably the contours of you ear.

What's in the Box
VersaClip, charging cradle, driver disk, padded ear loop, microphone, carrying sleeve, user's guide, warranty and registration card.

Customer Reviews

The best BlueTooth headset!!!!5
I was so lucky to find this headset

I use a Treo 650 ----- I have tried a variety of headsets, including all of the Moto's --- the Scala is clearly the BEST for the Treo 650, and likely, many others

1. The volume was very good --- louder than any other headset I used with the Treo 650

2. The connection times are usually very fast too ----- most headsets take awhile to establish a connection, but this one usually takes just a second or less, and of course, automatically picks up both outbound and inbound calls

3. 90% of the people I talk to say that they can hear me very loudly and clearly --- rarely do I get a 'barrel' effect going with this headset, as many others produce

4. The wind-noise-cancelling technology is for real --- I have talked a couple times outside, in blizzards with this thing on --- quality was loud and clear on both ends, despite the high winds!

However, it seems that I have to re-connect the pairing for this device, every now and then (maybe once every 3 weeks or so) ---- otherwise, I'm very happy

Pretty good talk time and battery, and of course, the volume is great!

Check it out in new colors ---- clear, blue, and red!

Lastly - the price cannot be beat!

highly recommended! - HAPPY TALKING!!!!!

I like the Scala 500 BT Headset from Cardo!4
This is available at a very good price on amazon, and is working quite well for me, with my Palm TREO 650. The TREO had no problem recognizing the BT headset and "pairing" up, and the headset fits nicely on my ear, comfortable and light. You could easily forget you're wearing it, and the little guy is packed with useful features. Overall sound quality, in and out, seems pretty darned good, especially considering the wireless advantage at your desk, in the car, etc.

Cardo has provided very good service by phone, for questions, installation assistance, etc. -- remarkably good by today's standards. So give this a try -- the price/value ratio seems very, very good to me, particularly factoring in the very good support from the company.

David in Telluride, CO

P.S. I like my TREO 650 too, despite the mixed reviews on amazon.com. For both devices, I found these reviews very, very helpful, for both pros and cons, during the process of researching and buying these items.

Nice and Loud5
I've been using this headset after trying out a myriad of others for my Treo 650.
It's loud. As loud as you need it to be. After trying out other units (Jabra, Motorola, etc.) I found them all to be lacking in volume.

Unit has been used for almost 3 months now and I haven't had any of the problems the others have written about (i.e. falling apart, etc.)

Battery life is exceptional.

Sound quality is very good as well. The other party has no problems hearing me. I ordered another unit for my wife who also complained about her motorola unit.