Bose QC II Earbuds
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Bose QC II Earbuds
I know some of us use earbuds for music and GPS when riding. Been using Bose QC earbuds for a couple years and thought Id try the new and updated version, Bose QC II earbuds. Same battery life (6 hours
), new case (not QI chargeable), but much smaller and better ear fittings (dont go deeply into your ear canal). The old version is the best noise cancelling earbuds Ive worn
these are supposed to be even better. Ill let you know
I use Airpods pro. Great for blocking wind noise on the highway, and since I'm close to deaf and prefer them to my regular $3000 hearing aids anyway, they work really well to enhance surrounding sounds while lowering the volume of the bike / exhaust in town. Until I got them, I had NO idea my clutch lever squeaks every time I pull it in. 
Hopefully the QCII's will be great for riding!
Edit: - Want to add that people are probably going to question the legality of wearing noise cancelling earbuds while riding. Yes, in many states (including mine), they are illegal. That said, I've never been bothered by police while wearing them and they are bright white - quite visible. Since they seal tightly to the ear canal, and ALL sound is blocked, then digitally reproduced by the circuitry, loud noises such as exhaust and wind noise are reduced, while quiet sounds like birds and distant sirens are enhanced. I maintain they are safer than riding without, but a judge would likely disagree.
For people wearing a helmet of course, this is irrelevent.
Hopefully the QCII's will be great for riding!
Edit: - Want to add that people are probably going to question the legality of wearing noise cancelling earbuds while riding. Yes, in many states (including mine), they are illegal. That said, I've never been bothered by police while wearing them and they are bright white - quite visible. Since they seal tightly to the ear canal, and ALL sound is blocked, then digitally reproduced by the circuitry, loud noises such as exhaust and wind noise are reduced, while quiet sounds like birds and distant sirens are enhanced. I maintain they are safer than riding without, but a judge would likely disagree.
For people wearing a helmet of course, this is irrelevent.
Last edited by Ultra103; Sep 20, 2022 at 09:05 AM.
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Problem with this style of ear bud is that when I take my helmet off (full face), they fall out of my ears and onto the ground.
I've been using the Elgin Rumble
They don't have ANC but keep a LOT of noise out. Music quality is good and fit nicely under helmet. When not in use they just hand around my neck. No need to dig out a case. I've tried a bunch of options. This is best I've found so far.
I've been using the Elgin Rumble
They don't have ANC but keep a LOT of noise out. Music quality is good and fit nicely under helmet. When not in use they just hand around my neck. No need to dig out a case. I've tried a bunch of options. This is best I've found so far.
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I've had a pair of JLab earbuds for a little over a year. They are the type that hook over your ear so it helps with keeping them in place while getting a FF helmet on and off. No ANC but they came with foam tips that help block out some sound.
Interested to see how the Bose work out. I have a pair of Bose headphones with ANC that I use while I'm working and the sound (and lack there of) is great.
Interested to see how the Bose work out. I have a pair of Bose headphones with ANC that I use while I'm working and the sound (and lack there of) is great.
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While I would LOVE to have a nice set of ANC BT Earbuds, I would be waaaay to afraid to send one bouncing down the interstate after it blew out of my ear wearing only 1/2 helmets. While I've not had it happen to me yet, it's happened to my wife a multitude of times. Luckily, it's tethered with it's wire, so she just picks up off her chest and plugs it back in again, lol! We've used the LG Tones for year and quite happy with them......
https://www.lg.com/us/headphones/lg-HBS-1120-Black-tone
https://www.lg.com/us/headphones/lg-HBS-1120-Black-tone
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Originally Posted by Ultra103
I've been fully expecting this with the Airpods, but they have proven reliable to 100MPH and 200+ miles at a time so far.
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I got snugphones and they have really strong cord, battery last 8hrs and have security clip to keep them on when not in use. Love it but I believe they discontinued these but cool item. If not with music I use them as ear plugs
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While I would LOVE to have a nice set of ANC BT Earbuds, I would be waaaay to afraid to send one bouncing down the interstate after it blew out of my ear wearing only 1/2 helmets. While I've not had it happen to me yet, it's happened to my wife a multitude of times. Luckily, it's tethered with it's wire, so she just picks up off her chest and plugs it back in again, lol! We've used the LG Tones for year and quite happy with them......
https://www.lg.com/us/headphones/lg-HBS-1120-Black-tone
https://www.lg.com/us/headphones/lg-HBS-1120-Black-tone
Might give those you posted with a half helmet.
I finally just dropped a bunch on a stereo upgrade, I want to hear some tunes on long runs.