ipod?

beqwarrior · May 18th, 2011, 01:42 PM

Just curious does any body listen to their Ipods or any other music device while riding?

Liber · May 18th, 2011, 01:51 PM

I plan on setting up a mount above my speedometer for my android. I've already dropped quite a bit of money on the bike and I really need to focus on paying for other things right now, so I'm going to hold off until I can afford a nice set of speakers for my helmet.

thurt88 · May 18th, 2011, 01:56 PM

I use the pandora and the rock 98.9 apps on my iPhone. I just put the phone in my pocket. I wouldn't trust any mount for my iPhone on a bike.

bluepoof · May 18th, 2011, 02:11 PM

I keep my iPod in the clear map pouch of my tankbag and use Etymotic er6i earphones.

beqwarrior · May 18th, 2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluepoof

I keep my iPod in the clear map pouch of my tankbag and use Etymotic er6i earphones.

Groovy. My ear buds really kill me after a few minutes.

Linuss · May 18th, 2011, 03:34 PM

I bought some Sony earplug headphones to other week and ride with those in listening to music. The music doesn't even have to be loud, as the plugs keep out most of the wind noise, yet I can steal hear people talking to me at a stop light.

Just put my iPod on shuffle and go.

Alex · May 18th, 2011, 04:05 PM

Link to another recent music thread with some good pointers to further threads as well.

Kevin2109 · May 18th, 2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liber

I plan on setting up a mount above my speedometer for my android. I've already dropped quite a bit of money on the bike and I really need to focus on paying for other things right now, so I'm going to hold off until I can afford a nice set of speakers for my helmet.

Like this?

I have a power cable run to it and a headphone extension cable run so I can listen to music

Mizono · May 18th, 2011, 05:55 PM

I do at times. Just depends on my mood. I have a pocket thats on the inner part of my jacket so its easy to run the headphones up into my helmet. I use the stock ipod headphones and they work pretty good.

ladyrocket · May 18th, 2011, 08:07 PM

I listen to my ipod but only put the bud in one ear and play it just loud enought to hear but not too loud its distracting

slolane · May 18th, 2011, 08:17 PM

I have mine setup like this:

I have a 12 volt outlet for power and the headphone jack goes out to my Scala Q2 which has speakers in the helmet.

Great setup and works perfectly.

CZroe · May 19th, 2011, 06:45 AM

Parrot SK4000 helmet kit plus iPhone here. No wires and works well except that the iPhone 4's bluetooth SUCKS compared to the 3GS and 3G before it (can't stay connected). Because they didn't add AVRCP until after I had an iPhone 4, I didn't switch back to the 3GS right away.

For the best results, the original iPhone and iPhone 3G need Music Controls for AVRCP (jailbreak app) and the original iPhone also needs A2DP Enabler (another JB app).

The BT on the iPhone4 sucks so bad that I haven't had my Parrot kit installed since December.

I've swapped out the phone several times and my twin brother has the same problems with his. Even when it stays connected, you sometimes can't even use it in your pocket on the same side of your body without your voice becoming unintelligible and robotic sounding! I can't believe so few people complain.

kamikaze · May 19th, 2011, 02:34 PM

I use my iPhone 4 with some skullcandy earbuds. sometimes i'll just use the earbuds to block out the wind noise, but it's nice not having to blast the tunes to hear them and still be able to hear outside noises like traffic and stuff. I have a RAM mount with the iPhone 4 cradle and it's solid. no worries at all about it falling out. I only use it when I need the GPS, rest of the time I keep it in my inside jacket pocket.

I wish someone would come up with a standalone AVRCP remote that I could clip to the handlebars. Since I keep my iPhone in my jacket pocket it's impossible to pause the tunes or adjust the volume while riding.

CZroe · May 19th, 2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikaze

I use my iPhone 4 with some skullcandy earbuds. sometimes i'll just use the earbuds to block out the wind noise, but it's nice not having to blast the tunes to hear them and still be able to hear outside noises like traffic and stuff. I have a RAM mount with the iPhone 4 cradle and it's solid. no worries at all about it falling out. I only use it when I need the GPS, rest of the time I keep it in my inside jacket pocket.

I wish someone would come up with a standalone AVRCP remote that I could clip to the handlebars. Since I keep my iPhone in my jacket pocket it's impossible to pause the tunes or adjust the volume while riding.

In 2008 I saw a wireless remote that clipped to a bicycle handlebar at Target. The receiver plugged into the dock connector. I've heard about A2DP relay hub devices but never seen one. I think a dedicated AVRCP remote would need to relay A2DP to the receiving device. This would add too much delay for videos and games but those aren't relevant on a motorcycle anyway.

Cuongism · May 19th, 2011, 08:53 PM

I have the iPhone in-earphones that have the remote on the right side on the wire. It can start/stop and rewind/ff. Volume control is also on the remote. I believe skullcandy now makes an earphone version with compatible remote now as well.

May 18th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#1
beqwarrior ALRE all day Name: Rob Location: Charleston Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 107	ipod? Just curious does any body listen to their Ipods or any other music device while riding?

May 18th, 2011, 02:11 PM	#4
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	I keep my iPod in the clear map pouch of my tankbag and use Etymotic er6i earphones. __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

May 18th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#7
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May 18th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#10
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May 18th, 2011, 01:51 PM	#2
Liber ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Arkansas Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 511	I plan on setting up a mount above my speedometer for my android. I've already dropped quite a bit of money on the bike and I really need to focus on paying for other things right now, so I'm going to hold off until I can afford a nice set of speakers for my helmet.

May 18th, 2011, 01:56 PM	#3
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	I use the pandora and the rock 98.9 apps on my iPhone. I just put the phone in my pocket. I wouldn't trust any mount for my iPhone on a bike.

May 18th, 2011, 03:34 PM	#6
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	I bought some Sony earplug headphones to other week and ride with those in listening to music. The music doesn't even have to be loud, as the plugs keep out most of the wind noise, yet I can steal hear people talking to me at a stop light. Just put my iPod on shuffle and go.

May 18th, 2011, 05:55 PM	#9
Mizono ninjette.org member Name: David Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red Ninja 250R Posts: 167	I do at times. Just depends on my mood. I have a pocket thats on the inner part of my jacket so its easy to run the headphones up into my helmet. I use the stock ipod headphones and they work pretty good.

May 18th, 2011, 08:17 PM	#11
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	I have mine setup like this: I have a 12 volt outlet for power and the headphone jack goes out to my Scala Q2 which has speakers in the helmet. Great setup and works perfectly.

May 19th, 2011, 06:45 AM	#12
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Parrot SK4000 helmet kit plus iPhone here. No wires and works well except that the iPhone 4's bluetooth SUCKS compared to the 3GS and 3G before it (can't stay connected). Because they didn't add AVRCP until after I had an iPhone 4, I didn't switch back to the 3GS right away. For the best results, the original iPhone and iPhone 3G need Music Controls for AVRCP (jailbreak app) and the original iPhone also needs A2DP Enabler (another JB app). The BT on the iPhone4 sucks so bad that I haven't had my Parrot kit installed since December. I've swapped out the phone several times and my twin brother has the same problems with his. Even when it stays connected, you sometimes can't even use it in your pocket on the same side of your body without your voice becoming unintelligible and robotic sounding! I can't believe so few people complain.

May 19th, 2011, 02:34 PM	#13
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	I use my iPhone 4 with some skullcandy earbuds. sometimes i'll just use the earbuds to block out the wind noise, but it's nice not having to blast the tunes to hear them and still be able to hear outside noises like traffic and stuff. I have a RAM mount with the iPhone 4 cradle and it's solid. no worries at all about it falling out. I only use it when I need the GPS, rest of the time I keep it in my inside jacket pocket. I wish someone would come up with a standalone AVRCP remote that I could clip to the handlebars. Since I keep my iPhone in my jacket pocket it's impossible to pause the tunes or adjust the volume while riding.

May 19th, 2011, 08:53 PM	#15
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	I have the iPhone in-earphones that have the remote on the right side on the wire. It can start/stop and rewind/ff. Volume control is also on the remote. I believe skullcandy now makes an earphone version with compatible remote now as well.