Best earbuds/headphones under helmet

What’s the go to for headphones under my full face helmet ? I’m not going to wear them for more than an hour or so but the ole grom ride can get monotonous
Need some biggie ridin with me !

 

Likely two reasons you don't have any responses....
1) Use the search function, its been discussed a few times before
2) a lot of folks, even those who agree with you that music on a ride would be great, believe riding with headphones on dramatically increases your risk by taking away that input from that sense. Especially in high traffic rides.

2 cents

 

The best ones are cheap. Really really cheap...

 

Word. We are already at enough of a disadvantage.

 

Ear plugs and a Bluetooth system in the helmet. There are several different versions. No sense ever going back to ear buds and dealing with the pain of them falling out while you're riding.

 

Most important thing you can do is to replace the tips with these though:
https://www.complyfoam.com/

They are a game changer for removing wind noise.

 

I used buds for years but they always hurt after a while. I switched to a Sena SMH5FM. I don't use the intercom at all, but the system itself is great for music and you have the added feature of FM radio. Plus I can still hear everything going on around me. These are listing for over $150, but I found mine for around $100.

https://www.amazon.com/Sena-SMH5-FM-01-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Intercom/dp/B00B1W32ZG

Revzilla has it for $120

 

I use a Sena when I'm on longer trips, but it's crazy how distracting it is. We're all competent motorcyclists, so it's easy to say that we can handle it, but you definitely need to exhibit some discipline. I turn it off any time there's any traffic at all and never at night.

I sound like a damn safety Nazi. Time to quit wheelies and buy hi viz gear...

 

Hey...I've got hi viz gear!

 

But do you have a "Start seeing motorcycles" sticker on your Volvo and a "do not remove helmet" sticker on your lid?

 

Not yet, but now I know what to ask for Christmas!


I wouldn't say I'm dayglo...just looking to be seen a little better. If that little bit of yellow lets somebody see me, I'm OK with looking like a dork.


anonymous pictures website

 

At least you’re a dork with some dope gear...

 

The track ain't good enough for y'all no more you gotta go play in traffic, too?
If that ain't a revolver with a bullet in it...

 

Oh crap. I have a hi viz jacket AND a Volvo.

 

To actually reply to the OP for a change, the Klipsch Image S4 I have are very good and have proved bullet proof. I only use them for long rides on the highway with little traffic, for the reasons mentioned above.

 

I had a pair of the Klipsch Image s4s, but something was amiss with mine, always shocked me about 30 min after putting them in. Getting shocked in the inner ear no no fun so I ditched em.

 

I have had the Plug Up molded plugs with speakers, and now have the Klipsch. https://www.plugup.com/custom_made_earplug_speakers_stereo_earbudss_s/73.htm

For $250, plus the cost of the mold at the audiologist, they are "worth it" from a noise-reduction and performance level. Mine got stolen out of my truck, and I bought a pair of Klipsch from Amazon. The Klipsch sound really good, but after a couple hours they start to hurt. Also a bit difficult to take helmet on and off with them in, and if you pull the earbud out while putting your helmet on, it's a PITA.

On that note, for riding and any other noisy environment, a set of custom plugs is awesome. I have a set of silicone plugs which I wear all the time. They have better noise reduction than any foam or plunger plug and are all-day comfortable.

If you have the $, get the customs. If you are frugal, get the Klipsch.

 

I still run the etymotic er-6i. I have one new in the package, a back up pair and another pair that I run via my Cardo Scala QZ. They are the smallest, best sounding ear buds I've found. Their wires are a bit fragile, so eventually fail. I use mine on my commute and just about every street ride for the last 10 years now.


These guys are supposed to be pretty good: http://www.plugup.com/the_S_plug_stereo_earbuds_s/67.htm

 

http://earfuze.com/

These are what I use in the racecar and work really, really well inside a helmet. Super cheap also for the quality. Its a kit where you mold them to your ear and they fit perfectly.

 

Bose qc20. Nearly as good as ear plugs as far as noise reduction. Never ride without them. They are also awesome around the house, lawn mowers etc.