Best earbuds? - Page 2

G-Rex · 04-06-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveP

I use the etymotics and they work fantastic.

Same here! I love mine!

Looni2ns · 04-07-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

How many decibels do they reduce? I usually use 33db plugs, so if they let in a lot more noise than that, I'll just skip the whole idea and get some in-helmet speakers instead.

I have the Etymotics ER6i, and I don't have to increase the volume on my iPod when I'm riding. Good enuf? Have even used them just as earplugs, and they do great. I think the regular eytmotic ear plugs (no speakers) reduce by 25dB. It tells you on their website.

Mr Lefty · 04-07-2010, 04:34 AM

I use shure... have for a few years now... work fucking awesome... haven't tried any other brands... as I haven't needed to.

my ipod rarely sees above 50% volume at ANY speed on my bike.. at 25% volume it will silence the cabin of an airplane.

marko138 · 04-07-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I use shure... have for a few years now... work fucking awesome... haven't tried any other brands... as I haven't needed to.

my ipod rarely sees above 50% volume at ANY speed on my bike.. at 25% volume it will silence the cabin of an airplane.

How much are they and what model?

Mr Lefty · 04-07-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

How much are they and what model?

the E2C's were my first pair I paid $110 or so... now they'er $69... lost them when I left my iPod in a rental car just before going to Korea... yeah that 16 hr flight SUCKED!
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my current pair are the E3C-n's they're $149 or so...
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they fit better for long trips than the previous ones... the E2C's didn't have the white inserts like the E3C's do...

Homeslice · 04-07-2010, 12:20 PM

OK so it sounds like they all block enough sound, now which ones are the lowest profile under a helmet?

anthonyk · 04-07-2010, 12:33 PM

So far, the Etymotics ER6i are the lowest profile I've found, and I have no problem riding all day with them in. The others I've tried are from Koss and Sony, and they would hurt after a couple of hours. Never tried the Shure ones, though.

Sean · 04-07-2010, 12:56 PM

Those ER6s don't hold up in my experience. I don't abuse them but the cables get frayed just from the wind and movement on the bike.

Mr Lefty · 04-07-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Those ER6s don't hold up in my experience. I don't abuse them but the cables get frayed just from the wind and movement on the bike.

My E2C's I never got a chance to use much on the bike.... but the E3c's have been going strong since 08.... they have probably 15000 miles of riding on them... 2 16hr flights... 15-20 hiking trips... and about 300 miles of running with them...

I run mine inside my jacket... never have any issues... just make sure I can move my head side to side... and look through corners while leaned off (on the RR)

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Originally Posted by Trip

For that price I would buy custom molded earphones

I've thought about it... but I got the current set for $85 on sale from amazon

anthonyk · 04-07-2010, 01:15 PM

Probably because I keep losing them before I wear them out.

04-07-2010, 04:34 AM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I use shure... have for a few years now... work fucking awesome... haven't tried any other brands... as I haven't needed to. my ipod rarely sees above 50% volume at ANY speed on my bike.. at 25% volume it will silence the cabin of an airplane.

04-07-2010, 12:20 PM	#6
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	OK so it sounds like they all block enough sound, now which ones are the lowest profile under a helmet?

04-07-2010, 12:33 PM	#7
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	So far, the Etymotics ER6i are the lowest profile I've found, and I have no problem riding all day with them in. The others I've tried are from Koss and Sony, and they would hurt after a couple of hours. Never tried the Shure ones, though.

04-07-2010, 12:56 PM	#8
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Those ER6s don't hold up in my experience. I don't abuse them but the cables get frayed just from the wind and movement on the bike.

04-07-2010, 01:15 PM	#10
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Probably because I keep losing them before I wear them out.