[Davicho]

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake /img/forum/go_quote.gif I totally understand your situation Davicho, I would try the Westone UM1...Very comfy and they isolate very well. And they do not stick out at all so wearing a helmet shouldnt be a problem. The price is not bad either.

Thank you, sir! That is what I have been looking for... Almost a 30DB attenuation of outside noise, that's great! Even it will take some saving but I think I am on the right track!

 

[hockeyb213]

I think it is a dangerous idea all it takes is one missed honk or something and ur rear end is toast. If anything use a speaker system

 

[not]

What you might want to try is something like musician earplugs like the er20's.

If I understand the principle - they are meant to block dangerously loud sound levels but allow you to hear normal sounds.

 

[hockeyb213]

Yes that is what I would think. You want to lower the noise to safe levels but completely cutting off sound is not only very hazardous it is also illegal in more then a few states.

 

[vedye]

Because of my parents job i've seen so many cases of road accidents. Some of them indeed has motorbikers with earphones involved. You will never know what ur instinct reaction would be when u were "startled", no matter how confident you are in normal situations. Trust me you won't want to wear the earphones anymore after seeing all those stories & pics.

Forgive me if i sound annoying. No bad intentions.

 

[booboohihi]

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Originally Posted by Argyle Shepard /img/forum/go_quote.gif As a fellow rider I would highly recommend against anything that would cancel any noise on the road.

absolutely

 

[not]

yeah I agree that it sounds like a bad idea not to have your ears available while riding.

 

[Solid Snake]

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Originally Posted by Davicho /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thank you, sir! That is what I have been looking for... Almost a 30DB attenuation of outside noise, that's great! Even it will take some saving but I think I am on the right track!

You are very welcome!

 

[nickdawg]

Great, more things to worry about.

Next time I'm on the road I'm gonna have to also think about some wanker not hearing my car(or that train, semi truck, or plane landing on the river

) because they have their ears stuffed up listening to music. Nice.

 

[Snake]

Tried it. As noted, "noise cancelling" on a motorcycle does absolute squat.

Go with the noise isolating as noted by others, or helmet speakers with earplugs (my next attempt). I think I'll be going with the J&M Bluetooth, because earbuds / IEM's with a helmet get old REAL fast.

Short hops around, no problem. 5000 miles and 12 days later, my ears were simply killing me from the pressure the helmet applied to the hard enclosures. I was thankful to give up the music just to be able to put nice, soft foam earplugs back in my ears. I hope I can get the J&M's under the liner so they give no pressure.

 

[Solid Snake]

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Originally Posted by nickdawg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great, more things to worry about. Next time I'm on the road I'm gonna have to also think about some wanker not hearing my car(or that train, semi truck, or plane landing on the river ) because they have their ears stuffed up listening to music. Nice.

You would be surprised how many bikers are currently using ear plugs or IEMs...

 

[hockeyb213]

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake /img/forum/go_quote.gif You would be surprised how many bikers are currently using ear plugs or IEMs...

does a lot of people doing it make it the right thing to do?

 

[Solid Snake]

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Originally Posted by hockeyb213 /img/forum/go_quote.gif does a lot of people doing it make it the right thing to do?

I am not trying to justify whether or not it is the right thing to do.

We do not know how high of a volume he listens to, we do not know if he will be using them for just cruises or in the city. It is simply his responsibility to know the law and to know how to use the IEM safely.

He had a problem, and I tried to provide a solution.

 

[nickdawg]

True, this is a headphone forum, and headphone advice was given. AFAIK, this isn't a legal/legislation forum, you'd have to check your local laws as far as rules for when you're on the road.

However, more times than not, this also is a headphone safety forum as well. Countless posts have come up over "safety" issues like loud volume and ear health/hygiene. I think this falls into the same category, as any small screw up on the road can lead to death, especially on a bike. I'm very dubious of idea that it is "safe" to wear earplugs/IEMS. The idea of these devices is to reduce sound, or reduce background sound in the case of IEMS. The last thing you want to do on the road is reduce sound. Especially in the city. And I wouldn't be so quick to write off back/country roads. The worst possible thing to do is to "let your guard down" and adding isolation or music to the picture only makes it worse.

Solid Snake-no offense to you, my comments are directed at the OP, since they brought up the subject and along with recommendations need safety advice.

 

[hockeyb213]

I will always say that on the road speakers are the way to go......though at high enough volumes those can also create a safety hazard. But if your looking to protect you ears from the noise get some custom ear plugs which are designed to let stage bleed (or ambient noise) in then use the filter you feel is is the best compromise between safety and performance and go with that. Also those will be flush with your ears so a helmet should not be a major deal.