Best headphone for motorcycling?

[SUPERSTARDJ01]

Hi all,

Need some good in-ear headphones for the satnav, was thinking of some Koss or philips marshmellows, but wanted to check if anyone has any other suggestions under £20.

:rave:

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Never had an issue with Sennheisers Link (http://www.askdirect.co.uk/Headphones-and-Mics/In-Ear-Headphones/sc1443/p6350.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=googlebase)

Obviously CX200 < CX300 < CX400, but, they get more expensive as you go up

[SoulKiss]

I am having good results with HMV Dots - about £10-£15 depending on whether in the sale or not - VERY tiny so dont interfere with getting lid on or off/being knocked out while doing that.

This is a review of the same thing - just not HMV branded

http://www.zath.co.uk/radiopaq-dots-earphones-review/

Heres a link to the HMV product

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=8427

I got them as a trial, at a tenner (and I had a £10 gift voucher) they were worth a punt, and worked out just fine.

[SUPERSTARDJ01]

I am having good results with HMV Dots - about £10-£15 depending on whether in the sale or not - VERY tiny so dont interfere with getting lid on or off/being knocked out while doing that.

This is a review of the same thing - just not HMV branded

http://www.zath.co.uk/radiopaq-dots-earphones-review/

Heres a link to the HMV product

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=8427

I got them as a trial, at a tenner (and I had a £10 gift voucher) they were worth a punt, and worked out just fine.

What do they sound like on the bike? do they cut out any wind/road/engine noise?

[kiggles]

you actually want to listen to its annoying voice instructions????

my dad fixs sat nav to his bike using a DIY mount and a piece of string attached just incase it falls off lol.

[SoulKiss]

What do they sound like on the bike? do they cut out any wind/road/engine noise?

They block out as much as then Seinheissers (sp) I had once - so the same as any in-ear canal silicone rubber headphones.

[tom-k6]

skullcandy from hmv, brilliant headphones

[HoL]

I got some sony ones from Asda for £10 which fit way better on me than the more expensive skull candy & others I tried

[Reeder]

Any headphone that is small enough not to be effected too much by your helmet going on and off and that you can buy comply foam ear pieces for will be good. The foam really helps seal the buds and blocks out a majority of the wind noise, much like ear plugs.

[speedplay]

I use earplugs when on the bike and have helmet speakers.
Job done :)

[tom-k6]

can you get helmet speakers that arent already built into the helmet?

[SoulKiss]

skullcandy from hmv, brilliant headphones

The dots are comparable with the Skullcandy ones - Ink'd Buds were my weapon of choice before the Dots

[timwilky]

can you get helmet speakers that arent already built into the helmet?

Yes, they come with my autocom

So that way I can listen to mp3, sat nav if I must. and even talk on the phone.

could be worse I could put a back seat and pegs on and listen to a wife.

On second thoughts earphones and the sat nav

[SUPERSTARDJ01]

can you get helmet speakers that arent already built into the helmet?

Yep, I have some but they're crap.

[NTECUK]

Never had an issue with Sennheisers Link (http://www.askdirect.co.uk/Headphones-and-Mics/In-Ear-Headphones/sc1443/p6350.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=googlebase)

Obviously CX200 < CX300 < CX400, but, they get more expensive as you go up
+ 1
Best for keeping the noise down.

[NTECUK]

Any headphone that is small enough not to be effected too much by your helmet going on and off and that you can buy comply foam ear pieces for will be good. The foam really helps seal the buds and blocks out a majority of the wind noise, much like ear plugs.

Erm, like what make do you recommend.

[Specialone]

I've had an autocom and the earphones were good but got on my nerves tbh, very difficult to get in the right place.

Im going to be getting some of these soon, heard good reviews on other forums and a fraction of the cost of uk custom ones.

http://www.earfuze.com/

[Reeder]

Erm, like what make do you recommend.

Erm, like whatever he prefers and fit him best from those with comply tips available. I have klichps or however the jazz It's spelt.

[mister c]

I've got a pair of these, they were really cheap from Tesco, but even at 95mph down the motorway I could hear my music & sat naff no problem at all.
http://direct.tesco.com/product/images/?R=212-7630

[SUPERSTARDJ01]

So choices are -

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9789/kossf.jpg

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.211-6732.aspx

OR

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1817/dotsw.jpg

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=8480

[-Ralph-]

I've had an autocom and the earphones were good but got on my nerves tbh, very difficult to get in the right place.

Im going to be getting some of these soon, heard good reviews on other forums and a fraction of the cost of uk custom ones.

http://www.earfuze.com/

I want - before France

[speedplay]

can you get helmet speakers that arent already built into the helmet?


http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/120760992066?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla

[speedplay]

Yep, I have some but they're crap.


Obviously depends on which ones you buy though.

I can hear mine at motorway speeds( ;) )over the race can etc no problem at all.
I even use the earplugs in first as ive got the comfy custom jobbies.

They take time to find the right location inside the lid but much comfier than any in the ear phones out there.

[HoL]

I found the ones I've got, these (http://direct.asda.com/Sony-MDREX10LP-In-Ear-Headphones---Blue/000509682,default,pd.html). Not in that colour I may add.

[NTECUK]

There is the built in Bluetooth expensive option
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHARK-RACE-R-KRISTO-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-HELMET-SHARKTOOTH-BLUETOOTH-OPTION-/220944452587?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&vti=Size%09Medium&hash=item79165fc64a

[Rob969]

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/120760992066?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla

Are these the same as the ones you have mate, tempted to get a pair but want to make sure i get some good ones

[SUPERSTARDJ01]

Are these the same as the ones you have mate, tempted to get a pair but want to make sure i get some good ones

I have them and they're not loud enough.

[Rob969]

Anyone know of any loud helmet speakers then?

[speedplay]

Rob, you have heard my bike, im deaf as f**k, wear earplugs and can still hear music and satnav fine with them.
All depends on your personal hearing i guess.

[Rob969]

might give them a go then and see what there like, think a lot depends on the music player you have

[speedplay]

Mine get used with an ipod shuffle clipped to the back of my glove so I can used the controls when on the go or an iphone 4s.

Neither have issues with clarity or volume.