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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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I hooked up the Harley headsets for my new ultra. The speakers seem fairly bulky and I know that's going to bother my wife. Any recommendations for headsets with more comfortable (slim) speakers? I'm seen several different brands on the internet but I'd like some opinions.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Dig a little hole in the foam of your helmet where you want them. Doesn't take much and won't mess with the integrity that much.
 
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Dig a little hole in the foam of your helmet where you want them. Doesn't take much and won't mess with the integrity that much.
That's exactly what I did and you can't even tell they are there. I pulled/unsnapped liner to get to styrofoam and shaved it to fit speaker with an exacto knife and works perfect.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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That's exactly what I did and you can't even tell they are there. I pulled/unsnapped liner to get to styrofoam and shaved it to fit speaker with an exacto knife and works perfect.
Exactly what I did to my and the wife's helmet. Worked perfect. Takes 10 minutes.
 
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We tried the HD headsets and didn't like them. I just ordered 2 of the J&M Elites today. They offer the speakers in regular depth and ultra slims. I called J&M today and my Shoei helmet will need the slims, and my wife's HD helmet will take the standard ones.

Many helmets will require some trimming of the foam to fit perfectly. I'm expecting to do some trimming when I install them.
 
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