Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort

dennisbailey · 09-28-2009, 09:10 PM

I have Vance and Hines pipes on the Nad so needless to say it is a little loud. I currently put earbuds in my ears to listen to my tunes on long rides but would like to transition to some good helmet speakers.

Looking for some good suggestions and I only want to make the purchase once. I want good quality and comfort.

**Jared** · 09-28-2009, 10:38 PM

My wife and I use the scala team set. I would give them a 8 out of 10 on communication and a 5 out of 10 on music quality.

Although they sound ok, I don't think you will find any helmet speakers that sound as good as the ear buds directly in your ears.

cactusjack · 09-29-2009, 12:04 AM

I tried the helmet speakers, unfortunately, the sound isn't good. Not that the speakers weren't good, but they are too far away from the ear. I pulled them out and went to some Skull Candy brand earbuds with clips that fit over the ear and don't fit as far into the ear as normal earbuds. Ear buds really bother me, and this was the next best thing I could come up with.

fish · 09-29-2009, 07:40 AM

I use the helmet speakers from the Scala multi set with the 3/4 lid when the wife is riding her bike. I use Koss buds that go into the ear canal when I'm alone the Koss really sound good.

**Top Cat** · 09-29-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis Bailey

I have Vance and Hines pipes on the Nad so needless to say it is a little loud. I currently put earbuds in my ears to listen to my tunes on long rides but would like to transition to some good helmet speakers.

Looking for some good suggestions and I only want to make the purchase once. I want good quality and comfort.

If the pipes are so loud you can't hear your music may I suggest quieter pipes

trevwales · 09-29-2009, 11:53 AM

Autocomm speakers, good quality.

Scott, they also supply foam pads with velcro both sides to bring the speakers closer to the ear?

Trev

dogdoc · 09-29-2009, 11:58 AM

Ive got V&H pipes with UB and i can still hear my tunes(Ipod with Bose earbuds). :-)

**Jared** · 09-29-2009, 11:59 AM

The scala set came with foam pads too, but it definitely doesn't have the sound quality of ear buds.

cactusjack · 09-29-2009, 04:50 PM

[quote=Top Cat (TC) ]

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Originally Posted by "Dennis Bailey":dpwdmri1

I have Vance and Hines pipes on the Nad so needless to say it is a little loud. I currently put earbuds in my ears to listen to my tunes on long rides but would like to transition to some good helmet speakers.

Looking for some good suggestions and I only want to make the purchase once. I want good quality and comfort.

If the pipes are so loud you can't hear your music may I suggest quieter pipes

[/quote:dpwdmri1]

No, he just needs a bigger amplifier.

jevans43 · 09-29-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis Bailey

I have Vance and Hines pipes on the Nad so needless to say it is a little loud. I currently put earbuds in my ears to listen to my tunes on long rides but would like to transition to some good helmet speakers.

Looking for some good suggestions and I only want to make the purchase once. I want good quality and comfort.

Here is what I have been using before I mounted my Cycle Sound speakers. I have used many different brands and have liked this set THE BEST!! I also have their volumn control with the metal knurled knob.

http://helmetaudio.com/khxc/index.ph...18vx20nheiw5kc

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09-28-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort My wife and I use the scala team set. I would give them a 8 out of 10 on communication and a 5 out of 10 on music quality. Although they sound ok, I don't think you will find any helmet speakers that sound as good as the ear buds directly in your ears. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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09-29-2009, 12:04 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort I tried the helmet speakers, unfortunately, the sound isn't good. Not that the speakers weren't good, but they are too far away from the ear. I pulled them out and went to some Skull Candy brand earbuds with clips that fit over the ear and don't fit as far into the ear as normal earbuds. Ear buds really bother me, and this was the next best thing I could come up with. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-29-2009, 07:40 AM	#4
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort I use the helmet speakers from the Scala multi set with the 3/4 lid when the wife is riding her bike. I use Koss buds that go into the ear canal when I'm alone the Koss really sound good. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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09-29-2009, 11:53 AM	#6
trevwales Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 214	Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort Autocomm speakers, good quality. Scott, they also supply foam pads with velcro both sides to bring the speakers closer to the ear? Trev
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09-29-2009, 11:58 AM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort Ive got V&H pipes with UB and i can still hear my tunes(Ipod with Bose earbuds). :-)
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09-29-2009, 11:59 AM	#8
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Helmet Speakers / Quality and Comfort The scala set came with foam pads too, but it definitely doesn't have the sound quality of ear buds. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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