cr0ft
Living Legend
Yeah, whatever you use if you do, any tinkering with controls (volume, what song etc) should happen when stationary, not on the bike. I don't believe music is a distraction, but I know that fiddling with electronics is.
Earphones, earbuds, wind noise etc
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R3Tex
Living Legend
Don't try to save your iPod when it blows out of your pocket at 120 mph...definitely a distraction
cr0ft
Living Legend
Better yet, keep it in a zipped pocket, the pannier or on a reliable handlebar mount...
ksquared
"O Captain, My Captain"
If one is going to ride with earphones, I believe that these are the best available for under-the-helmet use:
http://www.audeoworld.com/
The sound is phenomenal - they have been "Editor's Choice" headphones for many publications. Since the earpiece chassis is vertical instead of protruding out from the ear, it fits flat along the ear and does not come into contact with the inside of the helmet. Using the Comply foam tips, they will deliver over 25dB of isolation - more than enough to hear the music clearly - but not so much as to drown out all other critical sounds. They are very reasonably priced and they are very long-lasting. The manufacturer, Phonak, is one of the preeminent hearing aid manufacturers in the world; they know something about audionics - and these headphones show it.
Could not recommend these more highly. That said - they probably are illegal* for motorcycle use in several states.
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http://www.audeoworld.com/
The sound is phenomenal - they have been "Editor's Choice" headphones for many publications. Since the earpiece chassis is vertical instead of protruding out from the ear, it fits flat along the ear and does not come into contact with the inside of the helmet. Using the Comply foam tips, they will deliver over 25dB of isolation - more than enough to hear the music clearly - but not so much as to drown out all other critical sounds. They are very reasonably priced and they are very long-lasting. The manufacturer, Phonak, is one of the preeminent hearing aid manufacturers in the world; they know something about audionics - and these headphones show it.
Could not recommend these more highly. That said - they probably are illegal* for motorcycle use in several states.
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*STANDARD OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER:
Any opinion or information set forth above does not constitute legal advice. It is posted for general informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is formed by the posting of this material and you have no right to rely on it. I am probably not licensed to practice as an attorney in the jurisdiction where you reside. If these issues affect you - you should seek competent legal counsel in the jurisdiction where you reside. The law varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and what is stated here may or may not constitute the law in your jurisdiction.
So there!
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mully95
Living Legend
It might have already been mentioned but you can use silly putty as ear protection. I bought two containers of silly putty (one for each ear) for two dollars at ToysRus in their dollar section. The silly putty will mold to your ears canal just like the high dollar silicone ear plugs. It can reused as well. I bet you can mold it around ear buds and still have your music. My cousin had ear problems when he was little and couldnt go swimming until his doctor said he could use silly putty in his ears and he could swim. Needless to say my cousin was happy to join us in the pool.
vanguard138
Living Legend
mully95
Living Legend
Oh I'm sure they have but I wouldn't recommend it. lol
This might sound strange but why pay $15 or more for silicone type ear plugs when you can get the same thing almost free.
I wear a full face helmet in which I still get wind noise. I like to use ear plugs especialy on long trips. Most ear plugs have a tab or a piece that sticks out beyond the ear canal. When I slide my helmet over my ears the helmet gets caught on the plugs and pulls them out. Not always but sometimes this happens. With the silly putty its flush with the ear.
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
If one is going to ride with earphones, I believe that these are the best available for under-the-helmet use:
http://www.audeoworld.com/
The sound is phenomenal - they have been "Editor's Choice" headphones for many publications. Since the earpiece chassis is vertical instead of protruding out from the ear, it fits flat along the ear and does not come into contact with the inside of the helmet. sing the Comply foam tips, they wil deliver over 25dB of isolation - more than enough to hear the music clearly - but not so much as to drown out all other critical sounds. They are very reasonably priced and they are very long-lasting. The manufacturer, Phonak, is one of the preeminent hearing aid manufacturers in the world; they know something about audionics - and these headphones show it.
Could not recommend these more highly. That said - they probably are illegal* for motorcycle use in several states.
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*STANDARD OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER:
Any opinion or information set forth above does not constitute legal advice. It is posted for general informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is formed by the posting of this material and you have no right to rely on it. I am probably not licensed to practice as an attorney in the jurisdiction where you reside. If these issues affect you - you should seek competent legal counsel in the jurisdiction where you reside. The law varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and what is stated here may or may not constitute the law in your jurisdiction.
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Good to see you posting again. These look to be awesome earbuds!
Had I known of them I may have foregone my Sena SMH10 set up.
I'm not a total blue tooth convert anyway.
BTW & FYI - I found them for less $$$ here:
http://www.amazon.com/Audéo-Perfect-Earphones-Microphone-Black/dp/B001LTZA7C
These look to be awesome! Had I heard about these sooner, I may have chosen them over my Sena SMH10.
1olbull
Riding Motor Since 1950
On long trips, I do use a Sena SMH10 that is for the obligatory welfare checks from my wife and GPS audio.
Bobs05
.060 Over
I've had very good results from EarFuze. Reasonably priced, molded to fit your ear and do-it-yourself. Good sound quality and blocks out ambient noise nicely. Check them out here.
http://earfuze.com/
http://earfuze.com/
