A cinder block?
The published weight of the Scala Q2 is 1.18 oz. I couldn't find the published weight for the Scala G4, but I don't think it's much more. You don't even know it's there. As far as being on the side of the helmet, you have to have some place for the volume, play/stop, and next/previous track control buttons. That way the phone/BT music source can stay stashed.

 

Im not talking about weight but size. I get that if you want to control those things without your phone you would need it. But I also use the gps on my phone which is mounted in a magnetic tank pouch. I can control all those things from my phone. I just dont get why theres not anything (that I can find) that you dont have to mount on the outside of your helmet.........just bluetooth speakers.

 

the only way I know is to get a FF helmet with the bluetooth system already built in, then just the control dial in on the left side of the helmet, the helmets are all over ebay and the internet. I would read reviews before buying anything.

 

Because there is really no such thing as "just BT speakers". A BT headset has to contain a BT receiver, amplifier, battery and speakers. At a minimum, the amp will have a volume control and you'll need an accessible power jack for recharging the battery, which should be big enough to handle pumping out audio for 8+ hours. (It takes more power to drive speakers than it does earbuds)

The whole BT specification(s) is designed around allowing the user to be separated from the source device by 15-50 feet depending on the BT rating class, and as such, BT headsets will typically incorporate device controls.

FYI - for those that care . While operating a motor vehicle while wearing earbuds and headphones is illegal in most states, helmet mounted speakers are legal in most. The last time I checked a year or so ago, they were legal in 43 states.

 

To the OP, if you want tunes on your scoot, go for it. I like to hear something other than exhaust every once in a while myself. Have you checked with mother Harley? I've heard the handlebar mounted Boom speakers, sound pretty good for what they are, however, I haven't heard them at speed. There are also a few on E-Bay, complete set up speakers and radio in one box that mounts to your windshield. If you don't want to have a windshield on your scoot, then I'd check out the "Boom" system from Harley.

 

 

I'm also in the Bluetooth camp. I use the Blinc M1 and I like it. It's loud enough to easily hear my music at highway speeds in my somewhat noisy modular helmet.

 

I'm personally not into listening to music while riding however my brother-in-law goes touring quite a bit and uses a schuberth helmet that has a bluetooth communication system which installs/replaces the neck padding of his full face; no ugly brick on the side of his helmet. According to him, you can use your phone, GPS, radio, etc. The only catch is that the bluetooth system only works on their line of FF helmets which are extremely expensive. It's actually quite cool if you're into that and the helmet was a lot lighter than I expected, in comparison to my Bell 500.

 

This is the silliest idea yet, speakers on a HARLEY Sportster!

Hey bud, FYI, the music comes from the big pipes at the bottom of the bike!! Stick your ear on the end and have your friend hit the gas!!

For god sake give me a break.

 

As I have said I love mine.
Attached thumbnail picture is the sporty (red mistress) with it on. The other picture is the deluxe (the vixen) with my speakers/ mp3 player/ radio moved over.
Again it is extreme cycle radio for anyone interested. It made the second half of my 4700 miles trip way more fun. And my last trip on the sporty from MD to manhattan and back in a day (when it was 40 foggy some and raining on return) totally fun.