Helmet speaker installation
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Helmet speaker installation
I have a scala rider packtalk on the way, but have a question about installing the speakers. I wear a HJC RPHA ST full face helmet. This helmet does not have speaker cutouts in the eps liner. Question for those of you who have installed these in the past; do you install the speakers behind the comfort liner in the ear pockets, or do you install them on the liner such that the speakers will be between my ears and the liner?
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When I first tried to put speakers in my modular helmet, the recesses were too high and too far back. The Sena speakers are maybe 5/16" thick, and even in the recesses, they pressed against my skull and pinched the tops of my ears. It would hurt after a while. Plus it was hard to hear.
My Arai helmet has the recesses perfectly placed. Because they are right over my ears, the sound is much better and they don't press against my head.
Under the liner is where I put 'em too.
If your helmet doesn't have recesses, I hope it's got enough padding that the earphones can sit inside. Lots of differences in the helmets I have. You'll just have to experiment with placement.
My Arai helmet has the recesses perfectly placed. Because they are right over my ears, the sound is much better and they don't press against my head.
Under the liner is where I put 'em too.
If your helmet doesn't have recesses, I hope it's got enough padding that the earphones can sit inside. Lots of differences in the helmets I have. You'll just have to experiment with placement.
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