I purchase this helmet video camera strictly for just the video. It also comes with many other features such as FM radio, the ability to connect via Bluetooth to your phone and play music and answer/reject calls. (Also has an auto answer call feature which you can turn off or on)
I was super impressed with the bass and sound quality when I did hook up the speakers. To be honest, it sounded clear & richer than a name brand Bluetooth intercom device that begins with S & has 4 letters. JS.
I'm hoping the uploaded video isn't compressed & does justice to the clarity of the video recording. At the time of my recording for the video, I did not have the mic or speakers connected therefore you will just hear wind.
My current helmet already has a Bluetooth connection but I wanted this device, as stated, just for the camera. I was able to connect it to the helmet without disturbing the helmet's Bluetooth control box. But that said, it can work independently as just a video recording device without all the wires. But once you connect everything, you can enjoy the full benefits of the FreedConn R3 which is 2nd to none. You can toggle between using it as a video camera or listening to your phone's music/radio. However, when I try to do both at the same time, my music skipped a lot though.
Overall, it's a powerful little unit that is capable of doing so much. Also, which makes it the best is that customer service is super responsive to your needs. I highly recommend this camera if you don't want to shell out hundreds for the GoPro.