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Sep 5, 2015 at 6:50 PM Post #4,711 of 18,020
Is the x7 still scheduled to be released for Christmas this year?


Look at the third post from the top on the previous page. :rolleyes:
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 5:41 AM Post #4,714 of 18,020
Sep 7, 2015 at 3:17 PM Post #4,716 of 18,020
One would rather not when he's riding a motorbike to work.

 
Why would you be fiddling with a music player riding a motorbike let alone listening to music while riding?
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 3:24 PM Post #4,717 of 18,020
 
One would rather not when he's riding a motorbike to work.

 
Why would you be fiddling with a music player riding a motorbike let alone listening to music while riding?


I would have to agree. I have been riding for more than thirty years and I would never listen to music through IEM's or headphones while operating a motorcycle. It's undeniably dangerous regardless of the precautions taken and the care given. Riding in an urban environment is dangerous at the best of times with the most skilled of riders. You don't want to increase that risk in any way.
 
Back to the X7.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 3:50 PM Post #4,718 of 18,020
  I have been riding for more than thirty years and I would never listen to music through IEM's or headphones while operating a motorcycle. It's undeniably dangerous regardless of the precautions taken and the care given. Riding in an urban environment is dangerous at the best of times with the most skilled of riders. You don't want to increase that risk in any way.

Bravo, I was walking on a studio lot decades ago and a truck rounded a corner, almost ran me down.  Had I not been listening to a Walkman, I would have heard the engine.  There was a mandate eventually posted that wearing anything obstructing hearing was not allowed on the premises.  People talk about risking your hearing by listening to music at high volumes, but risking your life isn't debatable.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 5:10 PM Post #4,719 of 18,020
 
  I have been riding for more than thirty years and I would never listen to music through IEM's or headphones while operating a motorcycle. It's undeniably dangerous regardless of the precautions taken and the care given. Riding in an urban environment is dangerous at the best of times with the most skilled of riders. You don't want to increase that risk in any way.

Bravo, I was walking on a studio lot decades ago and a truck rounded a corner, almost ran me down.  Had I not been listening to a Walkman, I would have heard the engine.  There was a mandate eventually posted that wearing anything obstructing hearing was not allowed on the premises.  People talk about risking your hearing by listening to music at high volumes, but risking your life isn't debatable.


I understand your point, but having said that there is a huge difference between walking around with a portable music player and using one while operating a motorcycle. Not that the former cannot have it's own set of perils as well. I however, would look at it as the one, walking, while still dangerous is acceptable as long as the proper caution is practiced while the other, operating a motorcycle could not be made safe in any way and is not acceptable at any time.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 8:01 PM Post #4,720 of 18,020
   
Why would you be fiddling with a music player riding a motorbike let alone listening to music while riding?


 
Not exactly the fastest-moving traffic in the world, and the constant din of noise will drive you mad. I've lived here for 6+ years, and wearing headphones while I drive is an integral part of my mental health regimen.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 8:09 PM Post #4,721 of 18,020
 
I understand your point, but having said that there is a huge difference between walking around with a portable music player and using one while operating a motorcycle. Not that the former cannot have it's own set of perils as well. I however, would look at it as the one, walking, while still dangerous is acceptable as long as the proper caution is practiced while the other, operating a motorcycle could not be made safe in any way and is not acceptable at any time.

 
In my case, on a bustling studio lot, it was unwise since the streets don't have sidewalks and can resemble a thoroughfare with trucks and other vehicles sharing the path with pedestrians.  A studio environment isn't the same as a city street, so I learned my lesson.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 8:52 PM Post #4,722 of 18,020
 
   
Why would you be fiddling with a music player riding a motorbike let alone listening to music while riding?


 
Not exactly the fastest-moving traffic in the world, and the constant din of noise will drive you mad. I've lived here for 6+ years, and wearing headphones while I drive is an integral part of my mental health regimen.



I watched the video. That's insane! I have to admit that wearing IEM's while riding in that environment may not  actuality increase the already ridiculously high level of danger that already exists.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 8:54 PM Post #4,723 of 18,020
 
I watched the video. That's insane! I have to admit that wearing IEM's while riding in that environment may not  actuality increase the already ridiculously high level of danger that already exists.


It's not as though I can't hear what's around me - I can hear approaching bikes and cars just fine. It just blocks enough of it so that it's tolerable.
 
Sep 8, 2015 at 1:28 AM Post #4,725 of 18,020
  I wonder how this will compare to my Ipod Touch 5g/Oppo HA2. I use this combo for Tidal and if I got the X7 it would be for the same reason.

 
Same reason I'm waiting howdy. I was about to go with a idevice with an HA2 but feel this will be a better combo. Not sure yet but will see! How do you like the HA2 with the Touch?
 

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