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Old 08-25-2010, 03:38 PM   #11
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What you're saying makes a lot of sense. And I agree with it. But I wouldn't wear ear buds to listen to music. I wear ear plugs now, but thats b/c wind noise gives me a massive headache. If I was going to listen to music I'd have an outboard stereo set up...I like to be able to hear what's going on around me.
The exhaust on most of these bikes doesn't allow for that anyway. So that point is moot. It hurts to be around most of these toolbags with their music so loud to be able to hear it over their obnoxiously loud straight pipes.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:39 PM   #12
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What's considered loud?
My opinion of loud (music anyway) is if somebody not in your vehicle being able to hear what you are listening to from over 10ft away.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:39 PM   #13
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FWIW my helmet speakers still allow me to hear somewhat...depends on the volume of course. I'd imagine the same holds true for an out board unit. As loud as some of these guys have them going, I doubt that they can hear anything else. If you are already wearing earplugs, I don't see how helmet speakers could make it worse...you could always buy a quieter helmet Suomy man...
It's not just this helmet...every helmet I've ever worn. I just prefer the ear plugs. I don't really care to listen to music while I ride. But if I was riding a land yacht I would reconsider.

But I understand your point...when shit is cranked they probly can't hear anyway.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:44 PM   #14
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It's not just this helmet...every helmet I've ever worn. I just prefer the ear plugs. I don't really care to listen to music while I ride. But if I was riding a land yacht I would reconsider.

But I understand your point...when shit is cranked they probly can't hear anyway.
I was teasing about the lid... BTW if you have a mp3 player, try listening to music while you ride. I used to say the same exact thing but now that I do it, I actually enjoy having music play.
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I was teasing about the lid... BTW if you have a mp3 player, try listening to music while you ride. I used to say the same exact thing but now that I do it, I actually enjoy having music play.
I did that once. I didn't like it. Coulda been the shitty ear buds though.
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Old 08-25-2010, 03:49 PM   #16
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I did that once. I didn't like it. Coulda been the shitty ear buds though.
Truth! I had trouble getting earbuds to stay in when I tried it and gave it up until I wanted to wire in my radar detector anyway. Helmet speakers can be had for $30 or less...
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Old 08-25-2010, 04:20 PM   #18
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Truth! I had trouble getting earbuds to stay in when I tried it and gave it up until I wanted to wire in my radar detector anyway. Helmet speakers can be had for $30 or less...
Skull candy's multiple sized inserts are the shit for this
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Old 08-25-2010, 05:21 PM   #19
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You guys should try these. $20 or so and they work great. They even come with three pairs of differently sized earbuds.



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Old 08-26-2010, 10:39 AM   #20
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No offense but loud stereos on bikes are the same as loud stereos in cars...they are all about "look at me" and have nothing to do with the driver/rider's enjoyment.
That's complete bullshit dude. I used to have a $9k stereo system in my fucking Dodge Neon (pimpest Neon you've ever seen ). Not only did I enjoy it immensely for many many years, I also turned it waaaaay down whenever anyone else was around. It eventually shook my car to pieces, but it was so worth it.
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