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Post by vetteguy112233 on Feb 28, 2009 9:38:44 GMT -5
I searched the forum and couldn't find an answer, so sorry if this has already been done.
I'm sick and tired of my earbuds falling out of my ears when I put my helmet on, so I searched eBay and here is what I found. Has anyone used these? eBay item #'s 220364655557, 170300247580, 250377752674
They all just velcro insice the helmet, but I'm wondering how good they sound?
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Post by owenbrau on Feb 28, 2009 11:21:27 GMT -5
I bought a set on ebay, because I do not like earbuds under a helmet; I can't hear the ambient sounds with them. The little speakers are great, and I can still hear things around me quite well.
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Post by vetteguy112233 on Feb 28, 2009 13:01:18 GMT -5
Which ones did you buy? Any suggestions?
Most of these offer free shipping and a full money back guarantee if you are not happy, so I guess I really have nothing to lose.
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Post by owenbrau on Feb 28, 2009 16:27:52 GMT -5
I bought the kind in the first two auctions (only difference is volume control, I wound up never using it). I think the straight wires are more useful; I use an iPod Shuffle and keep it clipped to the wrist of my jacket, with the wire going up inside my sleeve.
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Post by pac1982 on Mar 1, 2009 1:58:20 GMT -5
I just got some of ebay i'll let you know what i think when they arrive
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Post by trailheadmike on Apr 1, 2011 11:09:23 GMT -5
Thought I'd tack onto this old thread rather than reinventing the wheel.
I wanted to listen to my sirius without installing a whole sound system. I just picked up a set of helmet speakers on ebay for a whopping $4, which includes an extension cable which itself would cost more than that at radioshack. They are perfect to listening without blocking out all ambient noise. I just power up my plug and play sirius receiver out of the power socket I can listen right out of the receiver's audio out. No wiring necessary. I recommend it to anyone with a plug and play sirius unit.
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Post by sprocket on Apr 1, 2011 11:15:59 GMT -5
They are illegal in many areas...
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Post by trailheadmike on Apr 1, 2011 11:27:24 GMT -5
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Post by gtbike on Apr 1, 2011 11:58:00 GMT -5
I have a set and really like them, I have the $7 type with the extra volume control.
Also, there are many people who (correctly IMHO) say that helmet mounted speakers are not headphones by definition because they are attached to a helmet not head.
It may be a narrow definition to some but it really isn't much different than speakers in a car. I can turn down the radio or ipod in a car or helmet and can immediately hear someone speaking. Using earbuds in either a car or under a helmet could still be noise blocking.
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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 1, 2011 22:07:57 GMT -5
Earbuds are definitely illegal in many (if not most) states. Ditto headphones. While the letter of the law might let you wiggle out for "helmet-speakers", do you really want to risk additional fees should the officer who pulled you over not look at your helmet-speakers the same way? To counter gt's argument, while the headphones might be attached to your helmet, the helmet is attached to your head you know....
Of course, if you're not driving in any way that attracts attention from the law, then I suppose you can ride with earbuds blaring full volume if you really feel like it.
Me, I prefer the music in my own head at stops, which leaves my ears completely free to hear the sounds of traffic.
>'Kat
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Post by bigggroovy on Apr 1, 2011 22:34:56 GMT -5
I use one ear bud. Works ok. Barely hear the music.
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Post by gtbike on Apr 1, 2011 23:23:27 GMT -5
Found this list about helmet speakers:
According to the digest of motorcycle laws by state in the BMW MOA "Anonymous" book, the following are the rules for helmet speakers by state.
Alabama - Legal
Alaska - Legal
Arizona - Legal
Arkansas - Legal
California - Legal, for one ear only
Colorado - Legal
Connecticut - Legal
Delaware - Legal
Florida - Helmet Speakers allowed, but not headphones
Georgia - Legal for communication purposes only
Hawaii - Legal
Idaho - Legal
Illinois - Legal for communication purposes only
Indiana - Legal
Iowa - Legal
Kansas - Legal
Kentucky - Legal
Louisiana - Legal
Maine - Legal
Maryland - Legal for one ear only
Massachusetts - ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
Michigan - Legal
Minnesota - Legal for one ear only
Mississippi - Legal
Missouri - Legal
Montana - Legal
Nebraska - Legal
Nevada - Legal
New Hampshire - Legal
New Jersey - Legal
New Mexico - Legal
New York - Legal for one ear only
North Carolina - Legal
North Dakota - Legal
Ohio - Legal
Oklahoma - Legal
Oregon - Some Cities have laws banning speakers of any kind
Pennsylvania - Legal for communication purposes only
Rhode Island - ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
South Carolina - Legal
South Dakota - Legal
Tennessee - Legal
Texas - Legal
Utah - Legal
Vermont - Legal
Virginia - ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
Washington - Legal
West Virginia - Legal
Wyoming - Legal
Washington DC - Legal
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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 2, 2011 8:11:25 GMT -5
I had to laugh at MO allowing helmet speakers, when they don't care if you even wear a helmet. I suppose you'd have to really crank up the volume. Ha.
Meanwhile, I hold by my opinion. Mr Officer can still declare those speakers are ticketable as illegal in moving vehicles. Then you have to go fight it at your courtdate. Hassle. Cops are people, they make mistakes, they don't know every single law or can interpret a law differently than intended (not maliciously, mind)
KS is about to pass the Dead-Red law, allowing motorcyclists to run a dead red light. How many times you think will a cop pull a rider over for doing this, if only to double-check they indeed had sat there a reasonable length of time?
I got a ticket once for going 35 in a 25 zone. I had never seen any speed limit sign, so per KS Handbook was going the legal 35. I informed the cop of this. He informed me it was indeed posted. When I circled around afterwards, there was the sign--RIGHT AT THE CURB AT THE VERY VERY ENTRANCE TO THE STREET, where I'd never looked for it 'cause 1) signs aren't posted at the cross-street's edge, and 2) there's too many parked cars and kids right there to be also looking around for an improperly-located sign. But who was right? The policeman. (although I'm please to add that my explanation DID get the sign moved to a proper distance from the street's entrance)
So just sayin'--laws and situations ARE interpretable.
>'Kat
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Post by likearaptor on Apr 4, 2011 21:16:10 GMT -5
I got the Parrot sk4000 for ~$50 at amazon. Its a bluetooth headset with stereo speakers, built in radio, has an analog audio input. Usually I listen to the radio in the mornings and then when I come home for lunch and go back to work and home I listen to songs on my phone through bluetooth. Like the previous post mentioned it is illegal in some states and some states only allow for one headphone. So by default the system is in mono mode with one speaker on. I have it set to stereo and it is very nice. The speakers have velcro so they stick very good anywhere inside the helmet. The coolest feature is the microphone cancels out the noise when you are on a call and also raise the volume automatically when it senses noise. I can only get my scooter up to 60 but people with motocycles going 90 say people hear them just fine when they are on a call. It also comes with a remote that hooks on the handle bar so you can change audio source, tracks, and volume without removing your hand from the handle bar. www.parrot.com/usa/products/motorcyclekits/parrotsk4000Best gadget I have bought this year  |
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Apr 4, 2011 22:49:56 GMT -5
They are illegal in many areas... yes and for good reasons, they contribute to folks getting killed. there is already a M.A.D.D. group- motorcyclist against dumb drivers hope the cages don't have to start a C. A. M. P.S. Cages Against Musical Peds. Swerving. I note that the states were illegal also are the most progressive places in the states. |
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Post by likearaptor on Apr 5, 2011 17:57:58 GMT -5
I got the Parrot sk4000 for ~$50 at amazon. Its a bluetooth headset with stereo speakers, built in radio, has an analog audio input. Usually I listen to the radio in the mornings and then when I come home for lunch and go back to work and home I listen to songs on my phone through bluetooth. Like the previous post mentioned it is illegal in some states and some states only allow for one headphone. So by default the system is in mono mode with one speaker on. I have it set to stereo and it is very nice. The speakers have velcro so they stick very good anywhere inside the helmet. The coolest feature is the microphone cancels out the noise when you are on a call and also raise the volume automatically when it senses noise. I can only get my scooter up to 60 but people with motocycles going 90 say people hear them just fine when they are on a call. It also comes with a remote that hooks on the handle bar so you can change audio source, tracks, and volume without removing your hand from the handle bar. www.parrot.com/usa/products/motorcyclekits/parrotsk4000Best gadget I have bought this year Does this only attach to the outside of the helmet? It attached to the outside of the helmet but the microphone can be moved inside your helmet if you have a full face one. The speakers are also inside. You can unclip the bluetooth device and charge it without taking everything off the helmet. You tighten the main device to the helmet with an allen wrench |
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Post by trailheadmike on Jul 9, 2011 11:53:32 GMT -5
I picked up some helmet speakers to plug directly into my sirius radio (since I did not want to install a stereo) and they weren't loud enough.
I wanted to post to recommend the Fiio E3 amp -- I picked it up for $8 on Dealextreme and it really pumps up the volume. A little box no bigger than the AAA battery that powers it. Good riding to all!!
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