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Anybody heard anything good or bad on this product? Seems a very reasonable price at Fortnine, especially with bluetooth built in?
The only thing I would suggest is waiting until closer to riding season
What earbuds do you have? I've wanted to try earbuds but not sure what will fit in the helmet.Prefer the option for earbuds for noise isolation
Anybody heard anything good or bad on this product? Seems a very reasonable price at Fortnine, especially with bluetooth built in?
This^^^Read the spec sheet, I have to a$$ume it uses in-helmet speakers?
I say that because no mention of earbuds, or capability, so therefore a deal-killer for me.
Prefer the option for earbuds for noise isolation. I've never had speakers provide the quiet of quality earbuds, and I always hear audio better without wind noise, at ANY level.
For that reason, I've never been able to appreciate a bike with on-bike stereo systems. Unless you just want a jam box for your your buddies, when ya stop at the campground.
Don't hate me.
Just *my* preference.
It is riding season ... 72°F a couple days ago, 58°F today with sunshine : )
I have a preference for Etymotics in-ear wired earbuds, but they are pricey. They are used by musicians and sound technicians / editors, for their fidelity.What earbuds do you have? I've wanted to try earbuds but not sure what will fit in the helmet.
Something similar, but not nearly so pricey are Plugfones, available on Amazon- I tried them on advice of others here, and they definitely rock my world. They take a bit to get inserted properly, ( there's a learning curve), but they seal up REALLY well, and I have found that I can turn my iPhone down to about 1/2 volume and still enjoy the music quite well. I use them mowing the lawn, weedwhacking, and for a lot of riding. With them in, I can just BARELY hear the mower engine running. For about 17 bux, you can't go wrongWhat earbuds do you have? I've wanted to try earbuds but not sure what will fit in the helmet.
I had a pair of these Koss-es, but the cord-to-speaker junction is delicate. I have big clumsy fingers, and destroyed their usability in short order. When I had them inserted enough to be effective on the bike, there's no good way to remove them (for me) other than pulling the cord itself. Not conducive to earbud longevity, no matter the brand.If you want to try the wired earbuds route and don't want to spend a lot of money, try these. I've used them for years. Might be the best bang for the buck out there.
Without having researched it, this seems like a good helmet at a great price. Every entry in to the field provides more options, competition, better pricing and further advances the technology to the benefit of us all in my opinion.It says that it supports rider to rider but doesn't say what models are compatible, I have Cardo on my other helmets, so guess this one could be for solo riding
As did I, got an email this week saying L was back in stock, seems to be the only size they have now.I looked at that helmet a few months ago. It wasn't in stock in large or I would have bought it.
Good point there, I see the charging cable seems to be near the quick release buckle incorporated under a cover on the strap.One other feature I would look in to, again depending on the type of riding that you do, is whether or not it can be charged while it is being used as a communicator. Not all communicators have this ability. I have had my Sena's battery deplete on me before the days ride was over. Being able to charge it while using it at the same time is a handy feature.
As did I, got an email this week saying L was back in stock, seems to be the only size they have now.
PS I bought it, for the price I'm not too worried if it's not the "best". Blue tooth to my GPS & phone will be all I really need.