AndrewElvisFan Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Being on a bike and enjoying twists and turns helps me forget: A roof when it's wet Heating when it's cold Air con when it's hot Bumpers 4 wheels when it's raining Vulnerability pretty much all the time What I really miss is not having a little music. I don't believe the use of earphones is safe as it completely removes a vital sense that keeps you safe. So I've been looking on eBay at small fm/mp3 type radios with a couple of small speakers. Nothing too loud just something to listen to at a sensible volume while I'm enjoying a ride. (Bearing in mind 50-60mph is my limit). Anybody's thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 once you've got your lid on this will reduce your hearing to some degree, there are speakers available that will fit inside the helmet (quite popular with people who use intercoms) one of my mates has an intercom which doubles as a hands free and a music player, will have to ask him what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've seen as well - I assumed that they would be as bad as using in earphones? I've seen the ones that look as though they stick inside the lid and resemble full headphones. Would you mind asking him if it blocks out much external noise? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 19, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 19, 2013 you may find yourself the target of a little ridicule.... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've ridden with ear phones in and to be honest it doesn't make you any less vulnerable than you already are, but now (once back on the road) I just listen to nothing but the engine as music and all the other mod cons you get in cages these days are too distracting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 you may find yourself the target of a little ridicule.... ! Lol- I wouldn't expect anything less on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 19, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 19, 2013 Lol- I wouldn't expect anything less on here! on here...., and every town centre traffic light in the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Haha! Hey - I am the proud owner a white Elvis jumpsuit onesie!! I can take ridicule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 WTF do you want speekers for! just sing your the king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 WTF do you want speekers for! just sing your the king Even the king had The Jordanaires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 whats jordan's ear's got to do with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I use this andrew , connected with my tom tom raider and my phone via bluetooth. I guess this kind of speakers is what you want. ofcourse you can find cheaper product or just wired speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Andrew, My lid has built in Bluetooth, phone/MP3 even has the ability to link to my Kindle so can listen to it as I ride. Only £60 odd quid and there are plenty of them out there, lot less annoying than external speakers and people don't think your a prat, unless you start to sink along of course, then they stay away cos they think your on something!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 20, 2013 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2013 wtf do you wqant speakers. did you not hear one of the goldwings with speakers on turn up at squires? the rider was blasting out Mullet rock from the 80's. he thought he was the mutts nutz but all I thought was what a knob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 skull candy in ear headphones , plugged into your iphone , job done , fuck everything else around you. or sing to yourself,? thems your two top choices... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I found exactly what you need: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Piz7J-bQk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 there you go andrew.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Lol! I think the leopard skin seat is a bit too far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I use earphones if im going to be doing lots of motorways and constant high-speed stuff, but for nipping in to town and back i dont bother, takes longer to sort them out and get the right playlist than it does for me to do a trip. its more-so an iusse for me when you come off the motorway and reach a roundabout or town where the road is much quieter but the music is still playing louder than i normally would have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I use earphones if im going to be doing lots of motorways and constant high-speed stuff, but for nipping in to town and back i dont bother, takes longer to sort them out and get the right playlist than it does for me to do a trip. its more-so an iusse for me when you come off the motorway and reach a roundabout or town where the road is much quieter but the music is still playing louder than i normally would have it. this is one of the good points on scala raider, automatically adjust the volume, depending of your speed also you can answer or reject the calls by voice, you still hear the comm if you use earplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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