Listening to Tunes while you ride!

[ltnuke]

Ok, I know its not legal in most states.  I still do it and I'm kind of addicted to it.  I use Shure SE210 inner-ear headphones -- they act as both ear plugs and headphones and totally kick ass.  The seal it creates in your ears isolates the sound and the bass.  Best sounding headphones that I have ever used and totally worth the ~$150.  I've head a number of headphones from Shure in the past and would highly recommend.

Maybe we should discuss the dangers in using headphones while riding and also maybe some people can say what they use.

I actually don't feel any more in danger with them in because I can't hear SHAT anyway due to wind noise and my loud ass termis.  For long rides -- my headphones are a must! wt:

[caffeinejunkee]

I use my iPod a pair of $15 Skull Candy buds. They block out the wind noise and stay in while putting on my lid. wt:

I think any type of ear plug requires getting use to them. After a while it's more distracting not blocking the wind noise.

Song of choice while cruising: "I am the Highway," Audioslave

[ltnuke]

"I am the Highway" is a badass song, I agree.

I've been jamming out to the new Tom Petty / Mudcrutch album.  So good! 

[El Matador]

"I am the Highway" is a badass song, I agree.

I've been jamming out to the new Tom Petty / Mudcrutch album.  So good! 

+1 I use V-moda headphones, Totally worth 110$

I've been rocking me some Black Rebel Motorcycle Club lately, nothing beats Whatever Happened to our Rock and Roll!

[Razzo Bolognese]

I don't do it and I don't like it.  Then again I'm severely ADD and would t-bone a Hyundai by the second verse of the first song.  I've only known one person to do it and he rides safe.  I like to sing my a$$ off into my helmet!


-Dan

[raulduke]

I want to do it...already own the shure headphones...but it doesn't feel safe to me, personally.

I do wear ear protection while I ride but they allow in a fair amount of sound and don't feel overly isolating.

Just my 2 cents.

[748s]

If you think it's not safe don't do it.
It's not a distraction for me, so I listen to my iPod while riding.

I struggle to understand what is so different to being in a car with music playing.
Some people should not drive with music but every car etc comes with a radio and/or cd player.

Long term riding without earplugs will cause hearing loss.
Long term use of an iPod (anywhere) at excessive volume, will cause hearing loss.

An iPod at moderate level works for me, cuts wind noise and doesn't distract me.

Whatever works for you :wine

[MuscovyDuc]

I like to sing my a$$ off into my helmet!

It's so loud even when you hum. And I will always have the most beautiful voice in my helmet wt:

[the_Journeyman]

I sing in my helmet.  Some are actual songs, some are songs made up about things I see as I ride or what's I would like to do to the inattentive driver that just made an asshat move in front of me ~

JM

[echelon]

I sometimes play music if my ride is long and I am organized enough to  power up the MP3 player.  Before I get rolling I select the playlist to my mood and purpose. Its sweet when you got the right song, for the right mood, and the right road.

I've tried several different types of headphones to get the right comfort fit and it stays in place.  Right now I am using low cost  Sony headphones that I also use while I run.  The ear piece  loops around the ear and is sits very flat against my head.  This makes it easy to fit the helmet over and it never pops out while I am riding.

I also only hook up my left ear and keep the volume adjusted so that when I am idling I can hear the music and can carry a conversation without distraction.

I am considering switching out my standard MP3 player and using my blackberry.  I've read some reviews on the new generation of wireless stereo speakers that are compatible with the blackberry and this would get rid of the wire and reduce the number of devices I carry (and need to power up).

[wbeck257]

I sing in my helmet.  Some are actual songs, some are songs made up about things I see as I ride or what's I would like to do to the inattentive driver that just made an asshat move in front of me ~

JM

Wow. Just wow.

I thought I was crazy, but... you know what, maybe we both are crazy - I do the same thing.

[raulduke]

I sing pretty much everywhere...car, shower, helmet, on stage, to the kids at  night...singing pretty much cannot be stopped.  There are time I am sounding so good in my helmet I wish I had my guitar 

[Mduc]

I was thinking of using my Ipod while riding. I have sony earphones that I bought and they are great. But I tried riding with ear plugs the other day and had to take them off. They were comfortable but it just did not feel right. I couldn't even hear the pipes (stock at the moment). I will give it another shot and hopefully get used to them.

How long did it take some of you to get used to riding with earplugs?

[baadaaboo]

Is there any bluetooth stereo headphone that fits inside a helmet?   co::

[Flipside725]

anyone listen to music who runs just the udder? i'm not sure if i could do it because the damn thing is so loud, but so damn sexy...if not, i'll attempt it this weekend and let you guys know how it goes...if i don't loose my hearing first.