I've taken my first two rides with the Cardo Edge and discovered a few things.
Sound quality is definitely better than the Sena 50S. I've run it up to 80 MPH while talking to DM on the phone, and also while riding her bike, which has less wind protection for me. Sound quality excellent and volume a non-issue.
Natural voice, or "hey Cardo" is amazing, and a challenge to learn. I've put DM into the speed dial. At any time, I can say, "hey cardo, speed dial." The phone dials DM and I never took a hand off the bars. If someone calls, all I need to say is "answer," and the phone picks up.
I never listen to music while riding. It has always made me uneasy and distracted. I think a large part of that has been my lack of confidence in the ability to control the music. Hey Cardo inspired me to reconsider that hard/fast rule. Today, for the fist time ever, I tried to ride with music. Controlled by Hey Cardo music on; music off, volume up, volume down. When I used the correct words it worked perfectly. But 'Hey Cardo, stop music' is useless. As are all other incorrect words.
After a day of listening to music I'm not sure if I'll continue or not. I was pretty good at ignoring it a lot of the time. But I also found when riding an undulating twisty road hearing about having a "knock down, drag out, rock N roll party in the street" it can increase my aggression level. Considering what I'm riding, that's saying something. Similar results when Iron Maiden told me to Run to the Hills. I actually said a quiet "unbelievable" when My Osborne told me about Flying High, and was relieved when Uncle Ted ended the ride telling me to release the Stranglehold I had on the throttle. I'm not sure adding aggression to my riding is a good idea. Music is possible now, but an open question.
The magnetic attachment is awesome!! It seems trivial, but it really impressed me. Leaving the store today I pulled the unit out of my pocket, got it near the helmet and it jumped out of my hand and attached itself to the helmet. OMG, that was fantastic.
Still need to try the intercom features, but so far I have no reason to believe it will be a problem.
The unit is small but not too small. Overall, I'm pleased. I also know I need to study the correct terms to use for Hey, Cardo!
I still have not tried the intercom feature yet, but I'm looking forward to it.