Ears,INC Anyone have any Experience
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Ears,INC Anyone have any Experience
Hi all,
Yes its winter and I'm back trying to figure a way out for getting music while riding my Road King. I can use ear buds under my hat but that only works till about 60 mph. I normally wear some ear plugs as the wind noise gets to me at hwy speeds. here's a link to the ones I'm looking at
http://earinc.com/shop/type/custom-f...orts-monitors/
Any one have some experience with these. Thanks......goldie
Yes its winter and I'm back trying to figure a way out for getting music while riding my Road King. I can use ear buds under my hat but that only works till about 60 mph. I normally wear some ear plugs as the wind noise gets to me at hwy speeds. here's a link to the ones I'm looking at
http://earinc.com/shop/type/custom-f...orts-monitors/
Any one have some experience with these. Thanks......goldie
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From: Grand Prairie, TX
Check around for some regular earphones with different size ear inserts before you drop $200+ on a custom pair. One of the downsides to the custom route is once a wire brakes you're out a good chunk of change.
I found some with a deal that goes over the back of the ear and it came with three different size inserts for a close fit (sorry I don't remember the brand). While they aren't as quiet as proper ear plugs they do a pretty good job and I have no problem hearing the music at 75+
I found some with a deal that goes over the back of the ear and it came with three different size inserts for a close fit (sorry I don't remember the brand). While they aren't as quiet as proper ear plugs they do a pretty good job and I have no problem hearing the music at 75+
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I wear a half helmet most of the time so I use this http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/earphones/hf5.html. It cuts out almost all of the road noise, has great sound, and works for me.
For a FF helmet, my Schuberth has a Bluetooth setup, so I use that.
For a FF helmet, my Schuberth has a Bluetooth setup, so I use that.
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I work in music- I tour with rock bands and we've been using earbuds for onstage monitoring for 30 years.
there are all kinds of products available- multiple drivers, molds etc.
I find ( and so do some of my Pals) that customs molds are uncomfortable to wear for long periods- they may also couple/uncouple ( seal/unseal) with movements of the jaw. custom molds can hold sweat in and contribute to ear infections, they can be slow to get in and out- you almost have to screw them in.
I find a generic works best for me- Shure 535's the past 5 or 6 years.
these are pretty low profile - but I don;t wear a FF helmet, and you'd have to check clearance inside whatever you wear.
Most premium earbuds will have replacement wiring sets- check the cost on replacements.
The Shures use a swiveling plug at the ear bud which helps for wire management ( routing) and they have a heavy clear cable and a lighter black cable with iphone controls inline. the lighter cable transfers less mechanical noise from wind/vibration.
this can be a real concern.
here's a link- but shop around!
other brands we use might be Ultimate Ears ( although this brand was sold to a consumer electronics company), JH audio, Futuresonics, Westone Labs for molds...
Usually these companies will use an audiologist near to you to take impressions
Mike
there are all kinds of products available- multiple drivers, molds etc.
I find ( and so do some of my Pals) that customs molds are uncomfortable to wear for long periods- they may also couple/uncouple ( seal/unseal) with movements of the jaw. custom molds can hold sweat in and contribute to ear infections, they can be slow to get in and out- you almost have to screw them in.
I find a generic works best for me- Shure 535's the past 5 or 6 years.
these are pretty low profile - but I don;t wear a FF helmet, and you'd have to check clearance inside whatever you wear.
Most premium earbuds will have replacement wiring sets- check the cost on replacements.
The Shures use a swiveling plug at the ear bud which helps for wire management ( routing) and they have a heavy clear cable and a lighter black cable with iphone controls inline. the lighter cable transfers less mechanical noise from wind/vibration.
this can be a real concern.
here's a link- but shop around!
other brands we use might be Ultimate Ears ( although this brand was sold to a consumer electronics company), JH audio, Futuresonics, Westone Labs for molds...
Usually these companies will use an audiologist near to you to take impressions
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Dec 15, 2015 at 04:02 PM.
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I find the custom molded WAY more comfortable than over the counter foam or silicone earplugs (plus they dont come loose/ out while riding). Maybe try making your own buds with the custom molded kits from Radians?
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From: Olive & Oak
Shure SE535's are what I have been using for several years. I wear them under all kinds of helmets and have had no problem with clearance or comfort. The wire, on mine, is Kevlar reinforced and replaceable and has help up very well. Yes they are expensive but they work for me.
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EARS Inc?
Have not heard of them...
Seriously, I don't do wires. Bluetooth is my route.
Noise isolation is one thing, but noise cancellation is mighty big too.
Choose wisely, grasshopper...
Have not heard of them...
Seriously, I don't do wires. Bluetooth is my route.
Noise isolation is one thing, but noise cancellation is mighty big too.
Choose wisely, grasshopper...
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If you happen to attend one of the larger rallies, you can usually find a hearing protection company there. I've had the custom molded earplugs made for me and I like them. Two companies that I've seen at the rallies are:
http://www.fit-ear.com/
http://www.bigearinc.com/
http://www.head-fi.org/t/681260/fit-...age-or-at-home
http://www.fit-ear.com/
http://www.bigearinc.com/
http://www.head-fi.org/t/681260/fit-...age-or-at-home
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