May 27th, 2018, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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How do I not go deaf while riding?
I would like to be able to ride and listen to music/talk to another rider. I’ve tried ear buds but I have to play them way too loud to be able to hear the music, and I’d like to be able to hear when I’m older. So I guess what I’m asking is how do I block out all of the wind noise but be able to play music?
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May 27th, 2018, 11:58 AM | #2 |
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May 27th, 2018, 12:10 PM | #3 |
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^ Has anyone ever used these while riding? I’m not sure if I could justify spending that much on earbuds lol.
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May 27th, 2018, 12:11 PM | #4 |
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First off if this is on the 250/300, then you need a better helmet. My current one is the quietest helmet I've ever owned, most are very poorly designed for noise even VERY expensive ones. I wish the type approval tests had DB ratings for all helmets, I have been very disappointed in the past with some helmets I have owned or borrowed. You should be able to hear easily with good buds up to 80mph, above that even good acoustic helmets start to generate lots of noise.
Active noise cancelling is the next thing to take it to the next level, I use Boseir over ear units on planes & have been waiting for a helmet manufacturer to bring one out. Sena announced one a couple of years back with full noise cancelling & built in bluetooth comms etc, but its not arrived in the market yet YMMV |
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May 27th, 2018, 12:13 PM | #5 |
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I wear regular earplugs for protection in conjunction with using my Sena headset.
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May 27th, 2018, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the info, I could turn the earbuds that I’m using up but I just don’t want to damage my hearing.
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May 27th, 2018, 12:38 PM | #7 |
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May 27th, 2018, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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if you are that worried about it wear earplugs and leave out the music.
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May 27th, 2018, 12:55 PM | #9 |
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Earplugs + helmet speakers have always worked best for me, but have only taken the time to set them up on larger bikes. Music or not, seriously consider wearing earplugs.
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May 27th, 2018, 01:07 PM | #10 |
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Quiet helmet, ear plugs, I've used marshmallow earbuds with great success
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May 27th, 2018, 01:38 PM | #11 |
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See an audiologist, they can pour ear plugs to the shape of your ear. Then insert tiny speakers in them. That’s how the car racers do it.
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May 27th, 2018, 01:47 PM | #12 |
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I'm a fan of hearing the sounds around me when I ride. I take any advantage I can get to keep me informed of the vehicles that may run me over. Ear plugs don't mask those sounds, they just bring everything down to a safe level. Music on the other hand, would not be my friend.
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May 27th, 2018, 02:56 PM | #13 |
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May 27th, 2018, 03:55 PM | #14 |
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Those bose earbuds seem like they would work amazing. It’s just too bad they’re $250
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May 27th, 2018, 05:26 PM | #15 |
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You are from Maine. You only have two weeks of summer riding. Don't listen to music or any other distraction. Enjoy the sound of the bike and the view around you.
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May 27th, 2018, 06:39 PM | #16 |
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Try these. I've always like their home audio equipment better than Bose anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4VG1XS/ |
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May 28th, 2018, 12:59 PM | #17 |
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I've found that this design does a good job of blocking out loud noises while keeping quieter noises pretty hearable:
There was a name for the tech/reason why it works but I forget. I stopped using them and started using a more comfortable design and ditched the music: The distraction it provides isn't worth it to me. |
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May 28th, 2018, 05:44 PM | #18 |
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In many states, it's illegal to listen to music while riding. Weasel-worded in different ways.
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May 28th, 2018, 05:52 PM | #19 |
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In California, I think it's a single speaker in the helmet. I think my bluetooth has two, but I don't remember. My rear blinkers are also an eighth of an inch too close together.
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May 28th, 2018, 07:58 PM | #20 |
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I find good ear plugs make a huge difference.
The music from my sena sounds good but the low wind noise really makes the ride seem more stress free. |
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May 29th, 2018, 04:58 AM | #21 |
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Eh?
Somebody had to say it. This is a very personal thing. The concept that's worked for me is the same one the previously mentioned plugphones use: An earbud that fits completely inside your ear canal, thereby providing both noise isolation and access to music at a reasonably low volume. I've tried 'em and they're good. However, because of my particular anatomy (my ears aren't that large) the protruding part of the plugphones gets pressed on by the helmet and makes them a bit uncomfortable for me. What I use and highly recommend is the PlugUp S-plugs. These fit ENTIRELY in your ear canal so the only thing that sticks out is the wire. They give noise isolation easily as good as regular earplugs, which means I don't need to crank up the audio volume at all. They are absolutely awesome and I won't ride on the street without 'em. I listen to podcasts/NPR instead of music, but that's just personal preference. It's easier to get distracted and lost in music for me, and that's a bad thing when riding. The S-Plugs are relatively expensive for standard earbuds but they work so well that for me, they're worth it. So bottom line: Same concept as plugphones but different execution. The plugphones are cheap enough to take a risk on but if they don't work, you won't regret investing in the S-plugs. https://www.plugup.com/best_and_most...22-3.5-4.5.htm
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I use this, clipped to my backpack harness or jacket. Nothing unique about it... it's just a simple Bluetooth receiver. https://www.outdoortechnology.com/pr...nt=36887922958 iPhone is in a cradle on the top triple. For commuting I have podcasts running in the background, and Waze in the foreground. I have the Waze audio set for alerts only. When going on rides where I need directions, I prefer the display on the CoPilot app. So in those situations I'm running three things at once... CoPilot for nav (in the foreground), Waze for police warnings (background audio) and my podcast app. When just riding around, sometimes I just wear earplugs... or I'll just have podcast audio with no display. Copilot safety view....
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May 30th, 2018, 05:48 AM | #25 |
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Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I’ll have to pick what I like and try it.
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May 30th, 2018, 11:45 PM | #26 |
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Shure se425, but ditch the sh!++y plugs they come with and upgrade to something that looks more like this.. Obviously you'll need to find the right plugs which slip onto the SE425 and have a hole through the middle to translate the sound. It's all a matter of personal preference and testing out different things to see what works. The ultimate solution is custom-made ear-plugs which are molded specifically to fit the shape of your ear, but I haven't made it to that level yet. The cheap option is foam earplugs with a 21dB NRR which will still allow you to hear traffic noise.... and yeah, ditch the music.
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