Full Face & Music

Katafer · 08-29-2005

Hey Everyone!

I am going to be going to Phoenix for a few days in November-we're renting Harleys and touring Sedona, Grand Canyon, etc. Since it's going to be a bit chilly, I think I'll bring a full face helmet with me.

I've needed to buy a new one for awhile, but since I know that I'll want to be listening to music on my Ipod , I'd like to get a helmet that is comfortable with earphones.

Any suggestions-either on headphones or helmet or both? Keep in mind that they'll be in my ear for hours at a time, so it's gotta' be comfortable.

Thanks!
K

78_KZ750_Cafe · 08-29-2005

I have these Koss headphones plugged into my mp3 player under my full face and they work great. enough volume to hear the tunes well, but not enough to drown out traffic noise (gotta protect yourself from yourself). They are pretty darn comfy too and they never come off accidentally. the only rub is that they tear your ears off when you take the helmet off. other than that a great product. I'd suggest the sport clip style like these as a starting point, they tend to be more comfy because they don't use your ear canal to stay in, they use the cartilage.

http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/04ProductDetailCall?ReadForm&Portable+Stereophones ^KSC22

Katafer · 08-30-2005

Thanks! I'm going to order a couple different pair and see how I like 'em!

Cheers,
K

Ken · 08-30-2005

I've been using these ones from Radio Shack under a Shoei RF-1000 full face with my iPod. They work great. Small enough that it is not a problem to get helmet on and off without ripping them out of your ears. Sound great too. Good luck! Ride safe.

Katafer · 09-01-2005

hmm.. I haven't been crazy about the Ear Buds that came with my Ipod-do you think these are more comfortable?

I didn't even think to go look at Radio Shack...

Thanks for the suggestion!

Cheers,
K

*jukief* · 09-01-2005

I just got some of those custom molded earplugs--the kind where they inject the material into your ear canal with a big syringe.

I couldn't afford them right now, but the guy made me molds so that when I'm ready, he can put some Bose speakers in them. The earplugs are flat to your head and don't pull out (you have to kind of twist and pull to get them out). and they're really comfortable I'm going to ask for the speakers for Christmas. They're pretty pricey.

Katafer · 09-02-2005

I know the ones you're talking about-I saw them being fitted at a Bike Show. But, they are too pricey for me.

I can't wait to hear your report back once you get them w/the speakers!

**2WheelFun** · 09-02-2005

My wife and I both use over - the - ear...ear buds with external volume control and they work ok for us. Only $9.99 at Radio Shack and comfortable for long periods of time.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=33-1106

lcseds · 09-02-2005

To expand on Ken's post, here is the Sony Fontopia earbuds that are black. Hence, no white "iPod" price markup. Same thing though. These are excellent buds that push into the ear canal vs resting in the ear "cup" like the ones that come with the iPod or other MP3 players. They also make the 71 series that has a detachable cable.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846

Wow, that link may not work. Anyway, go to Amazon.com and look for Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones. Also sold in Best Buy stores.

BlueRidgeRider · 10-30-2005

I use some sony in-the-ear headphones I picked up for about $40. They don't use noise cancellation but they do act like earplugs. They came with 3 different sizes of rubber thingees? that help them fit into your ear. I like them because I don't have to blast my ears out with the volume to hear the music over the wind. On the downside it is hard to hear anything else except the motor. Mostly I feel the bike running. I can hear it and some traffic noises but everything is muted except the music. I think I can hear surrounding noises better than I've made it sound. I also have some deaf friends who ride and they literally can't hear anything. It's all feel.

tingboy · 10-31-2005

also, if you can, buy earplugs that have a volume adjuster on the wire so that you can adjust the volume while riding... this helped me out tons... instead of reaching in for the actual mp3 device and turning the volume up or down... just grab on the wire... just my .02 cents...

Ting

*ispeed77* · 11-01-2005

the helmet you should be all set with, as most new ones come set up for adding communication devices. for the headphones i will let the others do the recommending.

08-29-2005	#1 (permalink)
Katafer Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	Full Face & Music Hey Everyone! I am going to be going to Phoenix for a few days in November-we're renting Harleys and touring Sedona, Grand Canyon, etc. Since it's going to be a bit chilly, I think I'll bring a full face helmet with me. I've needed to buy a new one for awhile, but since I know that I'll want to be listening to music on my Ipod , I'd like to get a helmet that is comfortable with earphones. Any suggestions-either on headphones or helmet or both? Keep in mind that they'll be in my ear for hours at a time, so it's gotta' be comfortable. Thanks! K __________________ 2005 Drifter 1500 - Black & White Chrome Seat Rail, Indian Head Light, Custom Grips, etc

08-30-2005	#3 (permalink)
Katafer Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	Thanks! I'm going to order a couple different pair and see how I like 'em! Cheers, K __________________ 2005 Drifter 1500 - Black & White Chrome Seat Rail, Indian Head Light, Custom Grips, etc

08-30-2005	#4 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,552	I've been using these ones from Radio Shack under a Shoei RF-1000 full face with my iPod. They work great. Small enough that it is not a problem to get helmet on and off without ripping them out of your ears. Sound great too. Good luck! Ride safe. __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

09-01-2005	#5 (permalink)
Katafer Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	hmm.. I haven't been crazy about the Ear Buds that came with my Ipod-do you think these are more comfortable? I didn't even think to go look at Radio Shack... Thanks for the suggestion! Cheers, K __________________ 2005 Drifter 1500 - Black & White Chrome Seat Rail, Indian Head Light, Custom Grips, etc

09-01-2005	#6 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,611	I just got some of those custom molded earplugs--the kind where they inject the material into your ear canal with a big syringe. I couldn't afford them right now, but the guy made me molds so that when I'm ready, he can put some Bose speakers in them. The earplugs are flat to your head and don't pull out (you have to kind of twist and pull to get them out). and they're really comfortable I'm going to ask for the speakers for Christmas. They're pretty pricey. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

08-29-2005	#2 (permalink)
78_KZ750_Cafe Burt Munro Is My Hero BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Clawson, MI Posts: 659	I have these Koss headphones plugged into my mp3 player under my full face and they work great. enough volume to hear the tunes well, but not enough to drown out traffic noise (gotta protect yourself from yourself). They are pretty darn comfy too and they never come off accidentally. the only rub is that they tear your ears off when you take the helmet off. other than that a great product. I'd suggest the sport clip style like these as a starting point, they tend to be more comfy because they don't use your ear canal to stay in, they use the cartilage. http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/04ProductDetailCall?ReadForm&Portable+Stereophones ^KSC22

09-02-2005	#7 (permalink)
Katafer Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	I know the ones you're talking about-I saw them being fitted at a Bike Show. But, they are too pricey for me. I can't wait to hear your report back once you get them w/the speakers! __________________ 2005 Drifter 1500 - Black & White Chrome Seat Rail, Indian Head Light, Custom Grips, etc

09-02-2005	#8 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,739	My wife and I both use over - the - ear...ear buds with external volume control and they work ok for us. Only $9.99 at Radio Shack and comfortable for long periods of time. http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=33-1106 __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

09-02-2005	#9 (permalink)
lcseds Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 137	To expand on Ken's post, here is the Sony Fontopia earbuds that are black. Hence, no white "iPod" price markup. Same thing though. These are excellent buds that push into the ear canal vs resting in the ear "cup" like the ones that come with the iPod or other MP3 players. They also make the 71 series that has a detachable cable. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846 Wow, that link may not work. Anyway, go to Amazon.com and look for Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones. Also sold in Best Buy stores.

10-30-2005	#10 (permalink)
BlueRidgeRider Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 76	I use some sony in-the-ear headphones I picked up for about $40. They don't use noise cancellation but they do act like earplugs. They came with 3 different sizes of rubber thingees? that help them fit into your ear. I like them because I don't have to blast my ears out with the volume to hear the music over the wind. On the downside it is hard to hear anything else except the motor. Mostly I feel the bike running. I can hear it and some traffic noises but everything is muted except the music. I think I can hear surrounding noises better than I've made it sound. I also have some deaf friends who ride and they literally can't hear anything. It's all feel. __________________ Rule Number 1: Stay away from crazy people. Rule Number 2: Finish School!

10-31-2005	#11 (permalink)
tingboy Too hot to ride Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,289	also, if you can, buy earplugs that have a volume adjuster on the wire so that you can adjust the volume while riding... this helped me out tons... instead of reaching in for the actual mp3 device and turning the volume up or down... just grab on the wire... just my .02 cents... Ting __________________ My three babies. '90 Vulcan 500 '97 Supra '07 ZX-6R http://www.angelfire.com/la3/tingboy/

11-01-2005	#12 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,543	the helmet you should be all set with, as most new ones come set up for adding communication devices. for the headphones i will let the others do the recommending. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

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