Yeah, John, I do too. The thing is sometimes I wear ear buds for satellite radio and that's when the noise bothers me. When the shield is fully up it's as quiet as a library but I just don't like looking through it. I know I have more of a turbulence/buffeting problem which I'm currently trying to make better. I guess I was hoping for some "magic bullet" helmet that everyone would rave about. There's just so many variables it's hard to know where to start.John [ear plugs 100% of time]
BTDT, Mark. The solution is quality helmet speakers AND earplugs. Really.The thing is sometimes I wear ear buds for satellite radio and that's when the noise bothers me.
Huh. I'll admit that has never occurred to me. What are quality helmet speakers? This site never ceases to amaze me with its collective wisdom!BTDT, Mark. The solution is quality helmet speakers AND earplugs. Really.
John
Well Mark, the audiophiles can chime in here with their favorites, I'm sure, but as I'm most interested in spoken-word/speech clarity (CB, GPS, XM news channels) I'll mention motorcycle specific units from J&M and EdSets.Huh. I'll admit that has never occurred to me. What are quality helmet speakers? This site never ceases to amaze me with its collective wisdom!
Heh, heh... Hi Terry. Lotta truth to that; however, I do like a bit of road/wind noise to mask the damn crickets-under-a-powerline cacophony...do all helmets get quieter as you get older.....
#1 on that. Ear plugs, My J&M CB power amp (model 2003) and a good J&M headset, along with my Zumo 550 with SD card full of my favorite music, and I am good to go for the duration. My bikes do not know how to go with out the music. A lot of money? Yes, but in the long run, well worth the cost.BTDT, Mark. The solution is quality helmet speakers AND earplugs. Really.
John
Hah I did that with the ink'd ear buds. The silicone pc was in their pretty good. LOL.The deeper the ear plugs get pushed in the quieter the helmet. Just be sure to keep the tweezers handy.
Ah, that's why Harley riders have those non-windshield windshields.If one wants a quiet helmet, get rid of or severely shorten the bike's windshield.