Chatterbox XBi Bluetooth Profile and Controls
How to tell the difference? The Chatterbox XBi2 (L) has a clear base.
Or, by using a compatible Bluetooth Adapter (BTA) such as the iCombi AP21 or AG12 from non-Bluetooth devices (review coming soon).Ī 3.5 mm stereo input jack is also available for wired connections. The XBi2, on the other hand, has Class 1 power, boosting its range up to 500 meters (1640 feet).Įquipped with A2DP technology, the Chatterbox XBi unit allows stereo audio to be streamed from any compatible Bluetooth source on a device-to-device basis. Intercom range is listed as 10 meters (33 feet), which equates to Bluetooth Class 2 transmission power. In addition, each module can be used by itself as a standalone system.Ĭhatterbox intercoms are sold as either an XBi or XBi2 module and then an open-face or full-face microphone/headset must be chosen, which provides flexibility when ordering (see Summary Table below). One feature exclusive to the XBi is its ability to stream music from one module to another paired module. The intercom is activated by the system automatically or manually by using the Intercom button.Įach system can be paired individually to two devices at the same time, but of course only one input or device can be used at a time. The intercom capability is key to such a system when the rider and passenger are each outfitted with an XBi system, full-duplex (two-way) communications are there, just waiting to be used.įeaturing CDMA technology, the intercom provides crystal clear audio, its only limitation being range. The XBi system is marketed as a premier rider-to-passenger communications system.