Just thought I would pass on our experience with the non-HD half helmet headsets. We have had three headsets fail in two years (~$240 down the drain). The failure mode is failure of the wires either at where they enter the earphone or at the plug that mates with the coiled plug. The internal wires are of such a small gauge that after flexing in the wind or during attachment, they brake and become intermittent or permanently failed.

These are of the type commonly sold by iMC Moto. I don't believe the HD ones will be any better. Immobilizing the wire from the headset may or may not be a solution.

We will not purchase another headset of this type until the manufacturer redesigns the wiring to prevent flex failure.

 

I think the HD ones are made by imc. Mine have held up so far.

 

zip tie the wire to the strap and it will not move, thus solving the problem.I had the same problem with one and they sent me a replacement. I did this to the new one and it has held up for 3 years.

 

What strap are you referring to?

 

I use a J&M headset on my HD Carbon Kevlar half helmet, and it works great.

 

Next round look at the Scala sets. We have used ours for 3 years - through blinding rain and they are still going strong. For half helmets we bought a couple of the ear pockets, removed the stuffing and inserted the speakers.

 

You have a strap on your helmet that comes from the top of the helmet. wire tie the wire to the strap of your helmet. This will stop it rrop having so much wear and tear on the wire and it will also keep it from flopping around at high speeds.

 

I use the standard headset on my half helmet. I have velcro sewn onto the straps for the ear pieces, tuck the wire and clip the mic on the left side. Works well. I use it often on chapter rides. Can put it on/take it off in a minute or two.

 

I too have the ear pockets. I have not had any problems in driving rain or on very windy days. Have had mine for over two years now.

 

I'm on my 2nd set of iMC half helmet headsets. I abuse them terribly (hang around my neck or on my vest when I have my helmet off for a quick stop or conversation). The first set finally broke- the injected molded plastic crossover- after a year and a half. I immediately bought a second set and it's going strong, after two more years. Not bad for under $50. bucks. I repaired the original set and carry it along as a standby. By-the-way, my stock HD headset for my Ultra, which goes at around 200 dinero, lasted 6 months before a wire broke. I'll go with iMC again, if necessary.