Headphones

Can anyone recommend some headphones that are good to use in a helmet. My ipod ones tend to pop out when I put my helmet on & the in ear ones get really uncomfy after a while.

I've got a Shoei Qwest if it makes a difference.

http://www.klipsch.com/image-s4i-black-in-ear-headset
I have the above and then have some comply foam tips to seal them in my ears and block out as much noise as possible. Anything that doesn't do that just leads you to having the volume stupidly high and deafening yourself.
The above are excellent though as I can pause, skip tracks, answer calls (provided not at speed otherwise wind noise will mean no one can hear you on the hands free) and adjust volume whilst riding which I personally believe is very important if you want to stay alert to your surroundings. They also give brilliant sound and are very comfortable for people with small ear canals such as myself. I found other makes hurt or were uncomfortable as the buds were quite large!

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by HoL

Can anyone recommend some headphones that are good to use in a helmet. My ipod ones tend to pop out when I put my helmet on & the in ear ones get really uncomfy after a while.

I've got a Shoei Qwest if it makes a difference.

Skullcandy Smokin Budz

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Skullcandy Smokin Budz

I prefer the price of these ones . Do you find the same problem with sore ears / headphones popping out? I'm wondering if i've just got wierd ears that won't cope with any of them.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Reeder

http://www.klipsch.com/image-s4i-black-in-ear-headset
I have the above and then have some comply foam tips to seal them in my ears and block out as much noise as possible. Anything that doesn't do that just leads you to having the volume stupidly high and deafening yourself.
The above are excellent though as I can pause, skip tracks, answer calls (provided not at speed otherwise wind noise will mean no one can hear you on the hands free) and adjust volume whilst riding which I personally believe is very important if you want to stay alert to your surroundings. They also give brilliant sound and are very comfortable for people with small ear canals such as myself. I found other makes hurt or were uncomfortable as the buds were quite large!

How can you be alert to your surroundings while fiddling with the volume of your phone and splitting your concentration with riding and talking/listening to people?

Originally Posted by HoL

I prefer the price of these ones . Do you find the same problem with sore ears / headphones popping out? I'm wondering if i've just got wierd ears that won't cope with any of them.

They come with 3 sizes of rubber earbuds - find the one that fits best and use those - the only time they tend to fall out it puttin your lid on or off.

I also find if you wet them slightly (lick them) they seat better

I only said these ones as these are what I am wearing at the moment as they fit my needs - not too long, cable goes in very near the back of them (so not a lot sticks out the ear to catch when putting lid on - doesnt matter too much when taking off) and are cheap as I figure wear and tear on the wires is higher than if just used on the road.

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by Reeder

http://www.klipsch.com/image-s4i-black-in-ear-headset
I have the above and then have some comply foam tips to seal them in my ears and block out as much noise as possible. Anything that doesn't do that just leads you to having the volume stupidly high and deafening yourself.
The above are excellent though as I can pause, skip tracks, answer calls (provided not at speed otherwise wind noise will mean no one can hear you on the hands free) and adjust volume whilst riding which I personally believe is very important if you want to stay alert to your surroundings. They also give brilliant sound and are very comfortable for people with small ear canals such as myself. I found other makes hurt or were uncomfortable as the buds were quite large!

Just so you can listen to the Village People...

Originally Posted by HoL

I prefer the price of these ones . Do you find the same problem with sore ears / headphones popping out? I'm wondering if i've just got wierd ears that won't cope with any of them.

If you find in ear headphones sore or that they don't stay very well it could mean you also have small ear canals. Regardless of the size of the fittings you put on I doubt they'll be comfortable or stay properly as the actual speaker part may be too big like it was for me. Klipsch tend to have very small headphones and therefore are quite suitable for people like ourselves.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

How can you be alert to your surroundings while fiddling with the volume of your phone and splitting your concentration with riding and talking/listening to people?

Ok ok, let me rephrase. You need to be able to be alert to your surroundings (in my opinion). I would hate to not have control of the pause & volume controls whilst riding around town as it can really effect your concentration sometimes if you've set it just that bit too loud.

Originally Posted by Reeder

If you find in ear headphones sore or that they don't stay very well it could mean you also have small ear canals. Regardless of the size of the fittings you put on I doubt they'll be comfortable or stay properly as the actual speaker part may be too big like it was for me. Klipsch tend to have very small headphones and therefore are quite suitable for people like ourselves.



Ok ok, let me rephrase. You need to be able to be alert to your surroundings (in my opinion). I would hate to not have control of the pause & volume controls whilst riding around town as it can really effect your concentration sometimes if you've set it just that bit too loud.

I've ordered the skullcandy ones (with online volume) - at that price if they're no good i'll give them to the wife, she's always breaking hers.

I finally feel part of a gang!

Enjoy makes riding on your own so much more fun!