Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 403688)

What you're saying makes a lot of sense. And I agree with it. But I wouldn't wear ear buds to listen to music. I wear ear plugs now, but thats b/c wind noise gives me a massive headache. If I was going to listen to music I'd have an outboard stereo set up...I like to be able to hear what's going on around me.

Originally Posted by Gas Man (Post 403582)

What's considered loud?

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 403691)

FWIW my helmet speakers still allow me to hear somewhat...depends on the volume of course. I'd imagine the same holds true for an out board unit. As loud as some of these guys have them going, I doubt that they can hear anything else.:idk: If you are already wearing earplugs, I don't see how helmet speakers could make it worse...you could always buy a quieter helmet Suomy man...:wink:

Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 403694)

It's not just this helmet...every helmet I've ever worn. I just prefer the ear plugs. I don't really care to listen to music while I ride. But if I was riding a land yacht I would reconsider.

But I understand your point...when shit is cranked they probly can't hear anyway.

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 403696)

I was teasing about the lid... BTW if you have a mp3 player, try listening to music while you ride. I used to say the same exact thing but now that I do it, I actually enjoy having music play.:idk:

Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 403697)

I did that once. I didn't like it. Coulda been the shitty ear buds though.

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 403700)

Truth! I had trouble getting earbuds to stay in when I tried it and gave it up until I wanted to wire in my radar detector anyway. Helmet speakers can be had for $30 or less...

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps (Post 403555)

No offense but loud stereos on bikes are the same as loud stereos in cars...they are all about "look at me" and have nothing to do with the driver/rider's enjoyment.