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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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i wear earbuds but only in one ear so i can still hear everything
 
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I cannot concentrate on riding (or driving) if there's music playing. It's too much of a distraction for me, even in a car.
 
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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I use a pair of ABS headphones, powered by a Sony Stereo with Iphone-Ipod Control.. Cool thing is my passenger can hear them to.. Even at 80 mph.
 
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Whether legal or not, I can not see putting something in my ear that makes noise. There is no way its safe. You are taking away one of yhe most important sense you have to survive and blasting some Pantera in it, instead of being able to hear some asshat getting ready to cream you.
 
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Ear buds all the way! Love em!
 
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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There are no restrictions in NJ. I use Klipsch S4i Rugged with my 1/2 helmet. Decent sound, but the large buttons on the remote are made to work with gloves and is the main reason I use these headphones.
 
Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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I own a DJ business and I absolutely love the comfort and sound out of these:

MEElectronics M9-BK Hi-Fi Sound-Isolating In-Ear Headphones (First Generation) - Black
Amazon Amazon
 
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by hincheec
I do it all the time. I used to use Skull Candy ear buds but now I use Ultimate Ears by Logitech. They are vastly superior to the Skull Candy. I have a RAM mount on my handlebars that holds my iPhone (in otterbox) and I stream my XM radio or iTunes.
Hi there. Which ones do you have? And are they blue-tooth capable? Thank you.
 

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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Any blue-tooth capable suggestions? Need something very secure for when I ride without a windshield and also excellent sound quality. Any advice appreciated!
 
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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They are restricted or illegal in some states.
http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/headsets/
 



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