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RE: Helmet Speakers

Tom. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:12:47 GMT

I would never use helmet speakers. If you have any sense you'll be wearing earplugs, and the speakers would have to be very loud to be heard, and then the sound wopuld be sh*te.

Decent music earplugs are so much better. They block out the wind noise, and only need to play music at a much lower level. And the quality is so much better.

I've got the e4c's. They block out just the right amount of wind noise. Great sound too although one has packed up. Others have recommended the Westone M1 or something, which I've yet to try.

RE: Helmet Speakers

oldguy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:18:24 GMT

Experimented a fair bit earlier this year.

I came to the conclusion that the wind noise from my HJC CS12 helmet was so bad, I was flagellating a dead hippo

RE: Helmet Speakers

Kevsta — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:37:51 GMT

[quote][b]Benelli Boy (25/06/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]greasemonkey (25/06/2008)[/b][hr]is it legal to wear earphones and listen to music while you ride?[/quote]

Yes. (Like in a car). Although I suppose that if you were in an accident and someone could prove that you were listening to music and that it distracted you then maybe you were not driving with due care etc.[/quote]

Wonder how deaf people cope?

Personally I use Shure E4C headphones, expensive, but highly effective:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/review/2006/02/28/Shure-e4c-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/p1

Came with a multitude of different inserts so you can have the most comfortable listening.

RE: Helmet Speakers

Jetstream — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:53:13 GMT

Just listen to the wind and the sound of the road - it's what puts biking above driving a car:)

RE: Helmet Speakers

RedZ — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:41:19 GMT

[quote][b]steveCBR11XX (25/06/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]LOKI-JME (25/06/2008)[/b][hr]Built in iPod dock

[img]http://wiredblogs.typepad.com/cultofmac/megahelmet.jpg[/img]

Share the sounds[/quote]

kewl loki where can I get one ? :D[/quote]

Love it!! :cool: Built in mic is a great idea ' GET OFF YOUR PHONE AND GET OUT OF THE WAY YOU MUPPET!!!'

RE: Helmet Speakers

iank — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:32:20 GMT

I cant get on with direct headphones.. i dont like loud music around town, and then not being able to hear it on motorway!!

So got super pro avi Autocom at NEC bike show... AMAZING!! Half price and worth every penny even if it wasnt!

RE: Helmet Speakers

LOKI-JME — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:13:11 GMT

This is the karaoke version with built in mike. Now everyone can hear me crooning Matt Monroe numbers as I filter past.

Just spreading the lurve baby, spreading the lurve.

RE: Helmet Speakers

steveCBR11XX — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:07:18 GMT

[quote][b]LOKI-JME (25/06/2008)[/b][hr]Built in iPod dock

[img]http://wiredblogs.typepad.com/cultofmac/megahelmet.jpg[/img]

Share the sounds[/quote]

kewl loki where can I get one ? :D

RE: Helmet Speakers

LOKI-JME — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:28:32 GMT

Built in iPod dock

[img]http://wiredblogs.typepad.com/cultofmac/megahelmet.jpg[/img]

Share the sounds

RE: Helmet Speakers

Benelli Boy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:51:24 GMT

[quote][b]greasemonkey (25/06/2008)[/b][hr]is it legal to wear earphones and listen to music while you ride?[/quote]

Yes. (Like in a car). Although I suppose that if you were in an accident and someone could prove that you were listening to music and that it distracted you then maybe you were not driving with due care etc.

RE: Helmet Speakers

greasemonkey — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:38:06 GMT

is it legal to wear earphones and listen to music while you ride?

RE: Helmet Speakers

Hilton — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:29:30 GMT

[quote][b]bike_guy01 (23/06/2008)[/b][hr]I want to buy a good set of helmet speakers. My friend sugggested this one:
[url=http://www.nimaiit.co.uk/HelmetSpeakers.htm]http://www.nimaiit.co.uk/HelmetSpeakers.htm[/url]

Has anybody got this? Is it good?

Cheers
[/quote]

I had a similar speaker but with only 1 speaker and it was not really that great.

For mp3 it was not good at alland for my satnav with volume turned right up it was good up to about 40mph and then wind noise took over.

But then again, I did have a crappy helmet :P

RE: Helmet Speakers

jagsxr — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:13:57 GMT

hi yer i am the same but use koss £8 a pair http://www.amazon.co.uk/Koss-Spark-Plug-Ear-Headphones/dp/B00081A2DQ

RE: Helmet Speakers

Fooligan 55 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:30:26 GMT

I just use JVC marshmellow headphones, they mould like earplugs and block out wind noise so you don't need stereo too loud. I got mine from Peter Jones in sloane square for 14.99.

Do a good job and doesn't brake the bank when they eventually wear out.

RE: Helmet Speakers

suitsyousir — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:24 GMT

i got a pair from infinity motorcycles, for about 14 quid. no complaints.

Helmet Speakers

bike_guy01 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:24:29 GMT

I want to buy a good set of helmet speakers. My friend sugggested this one:
[url=http://www.nimaiit.co.uk/HelmetSpeakers.htm]http://www.nimaiit.co.uk/HelmetSpeakers.htm[/url]

Has anybody got this? Is it good?

Cheers