I’m 22 seconds in, and this is already my favorite episode of Letterkenny

The honesty in these reviews blows all the other bullshit fluff reviews on KZfaq out of the water. Fantastic.

You did not just do a letterkenny parody. Omfg! 😂

can we get an update to this vid for 2022 plz

FortNine has, consistently, some of the best / funniest review videos on KZfaq.

Happy Canada Day, eh. Also happy 4th of July... we have that day in Canada too! ~RF9

You're a honest fellow and that what I appreciates about you

This is an old gold, made me lol Need a 2019 update!

Great unbiased review, Ryan. Well shot too!

letterkenny, nice reference

Great video review! I use to be a hard core Sena guy but now I am a Cardo guy. I use comms almost every day with either my woman or with friends. Last I had from Sena was the 30k and also the older 20s but only because others also had Sena comm units. I thought the Sena worked rather well but then somebody told me to try out the new Cardo PackTalk Bold series. So my lady and I sold our 30k set after watching videos and reading reviews. Just an FYI, we honestly think the 20s were better then the 30k. Anyway, we bought the new Packtalk Bold duo set. All I can say is bravo to Cardo! For starters the two Cardo Packtalk bold comm units were already meshed together out of the box, so they were ready to use instantly and we did use them instantly with no changes or updates on the first day. I love the fact that they are completely silent if nobody is talking, like seriously just plain no road noise and nothing until someone speaks (at first thought they were broke, lol). The app is awesome too, but almost too many features and let's not get into all of the voice commands too, lol. I could rave about many other things but let's just say Cardo won my lady and I over to Cardo from Sena. Oh and Yes you can get a Cardo PackTalk bold to talk to a Sena 30k too. Cardo has been around a long time tons of Harley riders use them daily. Just an FYI, our local rider groups are mostly sport bike riders, so with any comm unit they can get noisy after 100mph, but for cruising the Cardo is super quiet.

Best comparison of the 2 leading comm units by far 👏. Now if they can only all play nice and create an "indiscriminate" mesh system that accepts all regardless of race, creed, motorcycle brand etc..then we'll all be winners! Hope you get a chance to review the upcoming 50s series from Sena this year (their answer to Cardos' Pactalk)

4:00 quuuuite the conversation 🤣

I am always blown away by how fantastic every single video from Fortnine is! No matter what the content they keep it funny, engaging, honest and informative! I hope they never stop!!! :)

I can't say enough about this review! Great job! One best of all reviews I have ever seen period. All of your reviews/videos are great! Fantastic job man! You even had my wife laughing who could care less about motorcycles. I'm sold on Cardo.

Excellent comprepensive, yet simple and humorous, review of these motorsports communication devices. Thanks as you made my decision in this regard so much more easier!

Most Canadian review ever. Figer it out bud!

Bro i just had surgery and your accent was just making me laugh in pain fml

The editor/director of this thing is a freaking genious!

Ryan...you bring reviews to a whole new level....funny, informative and flipp'n straight atch'a. Love it!

I want this character back for the 2019 update

Best KZfaq Motovlogger Ever - Thanks Again Ryan!

The Letterkenny homage just made me love this channel infinitely more!

Only one criticism! You put out this video the day after I ordered the Sena 20s evo! Now I have to return it. I ordered the Packtalk Slim!

LMAO This is the best thing on the internet. I have the 20S now (used to have the Sena SMH5) and honestly, I'm not that impressed. Sound quality is worse on the 20S (imo) than on their 1947 model, the SMH5. I was thinking about upgrading to the Evo thinking that it might be better but after seeing this video I think I will have to give Cardo a try. I didn''t even know about Cardo until this video, so THANK YOU! :D

I love my Packtalk. They recently simplifed the control scheme with an update which was nice. I couldn't live without the voice activation. Definitely my favourite purchase of 2016.

LOVED The Letterkenny style video. you've become my favorite motorbike talker hands down

This is the most fun review of yours I have watched; it's got tonnes of info and is hilarious too. Love it. Watching you from Kenya

So happy you did this. I think I’ve seen 90% of all of the KZfaq reviews and read just about all of the marketing fluff I could find on this. This video gives me the hours of research in just 8 minutes. Also only downside I found to the Cardo was its clunky two Bluetooth connections maximum

Another superb review! So glad I went with the packtalk, the DMC mode just dominates!

That was fantastic. You have a great way of making the mundane entertaining. And the Letterkenny opening style was a nice touch.

If the opening is a Letterkenny reference I love this channel even more.

You made my Google react when you said okay Google lol!

5:15 "and thirdly? " "and thirdeeeeeey... " ahahahhahahhaha

Not a single “figure it out..” but still my most fav video yet.

Still my favorite skit from this channel

I did buy the Cardo Packtalk Slim after seeing many videos, and especially this one, end of a August 2018. This unit worked more or less fine (although I had to factory reset it twice and the comm setup with others was a challenge ) for a month an a half, until it simply died. Drove to the office in the morning and had the thing turned on (so working fine), just to not be able to turn it back on for the way back home. Sent it back to the reseller and got a new one. Mounted it, set it up. Worked fine for the first 200km (it was pouring down), then its artificial intelligence came to life. Functions that weren't triggered did spontaneously activate (like the radio) unable to shut these down. Communication with the mobile phone, the TomTom and the other fellow riders, who I was leading fir a 1600km Tour continued to break up. Until I only heard the radio on which no station was neither selected nor selectable, so just some white noise. Did I mention that the Cardo did no longer respond to any keys commands and that I couldn't switch the unit off? Arrived at the very first hotel (after detaching the speakers because of the radio noise I couldn't turn off) I let the Cardo die of battery (because you cannot unplug the battery) before recharging it in order to do a factory reset. It kept working for yet another 2 hours before having again comm issues. Factory Reset. Not much of an improvement. So I decided to turn it off and let it turned off for the remaining 1000km. Arrived at home I unmounted everything and sent it straight back to the reseller for a refund. I will never buy Cardo again.

Ryan-"okay google" My Google assistant-"mmmyes?"

That was really cool man! You so experienced about to make this kind of videos for a years, its looks very natural! Good jokes, good review and good picture!!!!

i watch this at least once a year this is my fav way you have ever done a video.

My communication system 🖐️= Wave for letting me merge ✌️ = Low peace sign to my fellow riders 🖕 = To cars that don't pay attention & drive me off the road

Nice job as usual Ryan and as always.,,, entertaining. Don’t know if Cardo offered JBL speakers in 2018 but they do now in 2019 and I believe they still had a larger speaker than Sena even before adding the JBL option. Bought a Cardo Packtalk with the JBL option last month and I’m extremely pleased with the sound. Cheers

This is now my new favorite channel. You nailed, NAILED this!

love this channel... consistently the best around. every new release on videos gets me stoked to get home and check it out

+1 LetterKenny Love my Packtalk, period. Once you've experienced a unit that has no "noticeable" delay, Bluetooth is obsolete. Occasionally I've experienced a connection issue and the button sequences are insane, but once you get the hang of it, it just works. Cell call quality while riding I'm told is as good as any normal call. Winner in my book. Slim ups the ante.

You said "Hey Siri" and my Google Home woke up and said "I'm flattered you mistook me for Siri, but I'm not her. I did write her a poem though!" and proceeded to read me her poem lmao

I have just recently found this gem, I have watched most of Ryan's videos and as soon as this started it screamed Letterkenny. I had to watch it twice since I was laughing through the first run.

Dude, you are too funny. I love your reviews. Problem is--- I have to watch them several times cause I'm laughing so damn hard, I miss parts of it. Keep it up please. !!!!

I find it very interesting that of all the channels i watch they all rate sena comms over anything else, by some amazing coincidence they also receive shiny new boxes and take great pleasure unboxing them and waxing lyrical about how great they all work and its the best on the market blah, blah, blah. Only two channels (of the many) i follow rate cardo higher than sena...... welcome to the wonderful world of vloggers being given freebies and being (or forced into) giving them great reviews in exchange for free stuff, kinda says it all about youtube reviews really...

This is a next level production ... and btw Cardo all the way!

Waiting for that best of 2019 to drop. Holidays coming up!!

Your humor is always spot on, helpful vid as always, and class-act presentation. Nailed it on the mannerisms. I just bought the cardo-slim. Glad to see we're on the same page.

The Fortnine/Letterkenny cross over is the greatest anime cross over of..well ever

A fan of LetterKenny I see. I

Love this no bull straight to the point helpful video. Surprised one of these two companies don't snatch you up for commercials. Great Job.

Just saw this for the first time, and while the review is outdated, the video was awesome. I was laughing out loud. Keep it up Ryan and crew.

Subbed, you're worth it.

That's an enviable collection of flannel you got there, mister.

Thank you! This video was informative, funny, and produced in a very professional manner. Clap, clap, clap. Well done!

Again, a fantastic video, and a review that is entertaining to watch, helpful and unbiased. Great job, again.

sickest flow buddy Letterkenney and F9 is the best combo

I own a Cardo Freecom 2 and a Sena 20S (don't ask). The Freecom has easier to use buttons and a better app, the Sena is more reliable. For instance roughly 1 in 5 times when switched on the Freecom doesn't connect correctly via bluetooth, I have to reboot the freecom. I raised a support ticket with Cardo and they said it was a iOS bug and were generally very uninterested in helping. I've never had the same problem with the Sena (same phone). The killer feature for me is Parallel Audio Streaming but that no longer works and has been removed from the iOS app on the Freecom. It works perfectly on Sena, they call it Multitasking. I'd summarise by saying if you're an iPhone user avoid the Freecom, buy the Sena instead. Good point about the mount, my Freecom feel off while on the move and got crushed, Cardo couldn't care less so now I'm a Sena customer!

I LOVED this video. Very humorous and engaging man. Kept me interested all the way ASIDE from the review. Wish i saw this video before buying my Sena 30k 😭.

Ryan this has to be my favorite video you’ve made to date. 😂👍👍

After extensive research on Revzilla, other Amazon reviews, and various motorcycle forums I had dwindled my decision down to two products; the SENA 10S and the Cardo Packtalk BOLD. I decided to buy the 10S initially due to the overwhelming positive reviews available. Thus I will often reference Cardo since most interested buyers compare these two products and since I now own a Cardo Packtalk BOLD. SUMMARY IS 2ND LAST PARAGRAPH FOR YOU LAZY PEOPLE. Installation for this product is extremely easy and similar to other Bluetooth units. The build quality of the clamp and the Bluetooth unit are extremely durable for my riding conditions (although I have not ridden in rain). The section of the unit that mounts to the helmet won’t budge; additionally the Bluetooth unit’s locking mechanism is very secure. Jog dial has a nice feel with small resistance notches helping you indicate whether you’ve actually moved the dial. 5/5 stars for mechanical design. The ergonomics are too complex for me. It was difficult to use the jog dial while riding. There are too many order of operations to remember. Additionally it can be difficult to locate the jog dial while riding. I applaud SENA for providing all these options but I just found it too confusing. Of course my judgement is clouded by Cardo’s impeccable ergonomic design and this is primarily due to the voice command available in the Cardo Packtalk BOLD. Although there are more buttons on the Cardo, I never use them other than turning the device on and off because everything I need can be done through voice command which makes it a more efficient device that increases safety. Voice commands are so nice . 3/5 for ergonomics Rider to rider connection on the Sena 10S is garbage and a complete nightmare. My buddy and I rode to Yosemite and we disconnected around bends and mountains multiple times (which is expected). But I guess around one bend the 10S did not want to reconnect so we pulled over in a parking lot to try and manually reconnect (note my friends device was also a SENA product, I believe it was the SMH10). After about 15-20 minutes of trial and error, we gave up and continued with our trip. We went on our hike and came back to the same issue of a failure to connect devices. It turned out that the SENA application on my phone was causing the issue because after deleting it we were able to connect. However even connecting with my phone is a hassle sometimes, it doesn’t auto-connect with previously paired devices. I’ve never had this problem with the Cardo Packtalk BOLD. It instantly pairs with my phone as soon as I turn it on; additionally it seamlessly pairs with other Cardo devices even while I have the application on my phone, imagine that! My friend and I did a similar trip and we disconnected multiple times around bends and we connected back up every time. Thus Bluetooth/wireless connection technology is garbage on the SENA. This experience paired with another (which I’ll discuss below) was the reason I returned this product to Amazon. 1/5 for Bluetooth connectivity The audio from rider to rider is pretty clear and does a good job of cutting out wind and exhaust noise. Music audio is also clear and can be heard at 80+ mph, although not really with ear plugs. The audio is extremely tinny in the 10S, no bass whatsoever. The output of the speakers can best be described as if someone put on your music at one end of a speaking tube at your local park and blasted it to you while you listened on the other end. Additionally there was a lot of static/unwanted noise from my speakers. I couldn’t determine if it was from pinched wires that ran from the unit to my speakers, or if it was just a shitty electronic design where they decided to cheap out on some filters. All in all, it was extremely annoying to constantly listen to this buzz. Cardo’s speakers on the other hand are WAY better than the ones provided with the SENA unit, granted they are JBL. But trust me, there is a significant improvement is the crispness and bass quality. There is no clipping or distortion at maximum volume. I’m positive the speakers are rated for a higher wattage than what the unit can output. I wear earplugs on long commutes and average a speed between 75-85 mph and I can hear clear muffled music. I'm also able to place voice commands at those speeds, meaning the Cardo does a great job of discerning irrelevant noise, but the SENA did this just as well when I was on comms with my friend. Additionally the Cardo comes with a standard auxiliary plug allowing you to disconnect the speakers if you wish. SENA uses a hardline integrated connected meaning you can’t disconnect the speakers from the bluetooth unit, which I believe was the source of the constant crackling in my speakers. 1/5 for Audio Quality Basically what I found was, a lot of the functions are the same between the two products, but Cardo just one-ups SENA in each category. There are a couple added benefits in the Cardo such as voice command and sound quality. However what you are paying for is the ease of use. I’ve owned the Cardo for a few months now, and never fidget with it. I get on my bike, turn on my device and it starts to work flawlessly immediately. When I had the SENA, I was always messing around with it trying to readjust the volume, reconnect my phone, etc. I didn’t expect a big difference from the sound either in the Cardo but boy was I wrong, it’s a night and day difference. If you are on the fence about buying a SENA 10S or a Cardo Packtalk BOLD I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO BUY THE CARDO PALKTALK BOLD. Right now the 10S is listed for around $211, while the Cardo Packtalk BOLD JBL is listed at $248; a difference of $37. Hopefully you have friends because if you do, convince one of them to split the cost with you on the Packtalk BOLD JBL duo set (its cheaper). Or buy both, try both and bite the bullet when returning the other, I guarantee you’ll keep be the Packtalk BOLD. Overall 2/5 for 10S Comment if you want me to review anything else about these two products, I’ll do my best. Thanks for reading.

Are you gonna do a best communication system for 2019 ? Also what would u recommend for great music with occasional communication use?

The only review I’ve seen where I’ve been in stitches laughing. Great review 👍🏻😂

dude thank you, finally looking to get a sena or cardo and you just made sense of everything for me!

Bro you gonna do a 2019 best Bluetooth video or has much change since 2018?

That's a Texas-sized 10-4 good buddy!

I like your attitude/way of explaining and joking, makes the video a lot more enjoyable to watch. Nice 👍✌️

I just came here in late 2020 to enjoy the goldmine of a video RyanF9 makes :D :D What a guy, What a team...

Hiya Ryan that is probably the funniest comparison review I have ever seen, but just to clarify while I wipe away the tears... For someone who will be travelling around the world in all kinds of weather you are recommending Cardo?? 🤣

But the 20S does have voice command.... You just say 'Hello Sena' and off she goes...? Works on mine at least.... Most excellent Letterkenny references though, guys. Not at all soft.

By far the best motorcycle related videos on KZfaq!

Your videos always fill me with knowledge and smiles :)

1:18 made my google come out. 😂

What about audio quality from speakers and microphone? Riding down the highway with earplugs it's important with high volume AND clarity. When talking to your friend a good microphone improves the situation.

I have to give to fortnine, production and presentation of real info is above par, well done

I just love the way your brain works Guy! Another awesome production.

I love these videos but damn I miss the bike reviews :(

any chance to get an update of this since sena brought out the +Mesh this year?

As always, thanks for the laughs (and the content, of course).

Great review bud, thats whats I's appreciates abouts ya's. Someone get this guy a Puppers 🍻

I have no friends

I defiantly prefer the cardo over sena. I own both!

Bro…. Your videos save me so much money. Love the content

Thanks for this, i went with the slim and i LOVE IT.

I have a Chinese set for 3 years now. $70. Heavy rain, sun... you name it! Still works fine and I get 10hours per charge. Why would I pay extra for a sena or whatever?

Got a Cardo Slim JBL to replace my 20S :)

New to this channel and I thought it said FortNite n I was like OMG I can't escape it!!! Lol great vid man

Love your vlogging, humor and techy smart stuff combined, thnx. ;)

It feels like SENA has a bigger portion of the market under control. Do you think that's because all the motovloggers use it or because of the bigger buttons..

Had the smart pack and got the bold this year at Daytona. Another great part about Cardo is that they have firmware updates that make the smart pack into a pack talk. 15 rider MESH. Cardo all the way. Glad to see they are still supporting the older models as well.

Loved this video, comic relief very welcome!! Great information as I'm looking for a chat device for my group riding. Thanks Ryan!

I love watching these style of videos. Always a hoot haha.

Time for an update on communicators yet? Any major changes you would talk to at this point or is it essentially the same old for now?

Intro song?

Love your stuff, crazy but informative keep it up :0)

Bought a Packtalk couple seasons ago, blew my goddamn mind. Riding with buddies has never been better, anybody that rides with us goes out and buys one immediately.