Date: 19-04-24  Time: 22:08 pm

Author Topic: Earphones for use on the bike.  (Read 1667 times)

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #1 on: 24 May 2014, 07:39:04 am »
NO !! havent won the lottery yet :lol
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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #2 on: 24 May 2014, 08:05:02 am »
nah i just gaffa tape these to the outside of my helmet  :rollin :rollin :rollin

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #3 on: 24 May 2014, 09:07:41 am »
They look like they stick out a little too far to be comfy on the Bike. And just over 100 quid for the set too :eek.

I'll stick to my 10 quid set which I made with a pair of my old headphones and some mild your own ear plugs...perfect fit.

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #4 on: 24 May 2014, 11:52:20 am »
These look tremendous, anybody ordered some?


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hellobragi/the-dash-wireless-smart-in-ear-headphones?ref=discovery



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Signed up for an item that was supposed to be sent out pre xmas 2013. Still not gone into production, and looking at July, at best!


Also, consider custom made earplug style phones, made in the UK. Save your hearing while supplying your favourite sounds.


http://www.ultimateear.com/products/soundear-motorbike.php

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #5 on: 24 May 2014, 03:18:08 pm »


Also, consider custom made earplug style phones, made in the UK. Save your hearing while supplying your favourite sounds.


http://www.ultimateear.com/products/soundear-motorbike.php


mines essentially do the same thing for about £15-20 outlay...granted, probably not the same level of protection as a bespoke pair at £170, but not a million miles away i would wager so long as you dont crank the volume up full...

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #6 on: 24 May 2014, 03:20:24 pm »

mines essentially do the same thing for about £15-20 outlay...granted, probably not the same level of protection as a bespoke pair at £170, but not a million miles away i would wager so long as you dont crank the volume up full...


Yours are which ones? Got a link please? I also would like to NOT fork out 170 quid. Don't care about the music aspect, but a well fitting ear plug would be nice.

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #8 on: 24 May 2014, 03:37:38 pm »
I bought these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proguard-MYO-Mould-custom-earplugs/dp/B006ZLF9EU

and followed this guide to add headphones:

http://www.howtogeek.com/57481/how-to-make-custom-silicone-ear-molds-for-your-in-ear-monitors/

Work just fine for me :)



Looking at your amazon link and came across these.

They're on eBay for 7.99 for 2 pairs! Ordering them, one just ear plugs, one pair with earbuds!

Thanks!

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Re: Earphones for use on the bike.
« Reply #9 on: 24 May 2014, 03:40:45 pm »
yeah the MYO brand ones I posted a link to are a bit more pricey (and its probably the same stuff!), glad to help :)