Best earbuds? - Page 2

Rangerscott · 04-06-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Not the best but you simply can't go wrong with skull candy.

+.1 TJMax $8.

anthonyk · 04-06-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Same here! I love mine!

Me three. I keep losing mine, though. Finally had to zip tie the case into my computer bag.

Mr Lefty · 04-07-2010, 05:34 AM

I use shure... have for a few years now... work fucking awesome... haven't tried any other brands... as I haven't needed to.

my ipod rarely sees above 50% volume at ANY speed on my bike.. at 25% volume it will silence the cabin of an airplane.

marko138 · 04-07-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I use shure... have for a few years now... work fucking awesome... haven't tried any other brands... as I haven't needed to.

my ipod rarely sees above 50% volume at ANY speed on my bike.. at 25% volume it will silence the cabin of an airplane.

How much are they and what model?

Looni2ns · 04-07-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

How many decibels do they reduce? I usually use 33db plugs, so if they let in a lot more noise than that, I'll just skip the whole idea and get some in-helmet speakers instead.

I have the Etymotics ER6i, and I don't have to increase the volume on my iPod when I'm riding. Good enuf? Have even used them just as earplugs, and they do great. I think the regular eytmotic ear plugs (no speakers) reduce by 25dB. It tells you on their website.

Homeslice · 04-07-2010, 01:20 PM

OK so it sounds like they all block enough sound, now which ones are the lowest profile under a helmet?

anthonyk · 04-07-2010, 01:33 PM

So far, the Etymotics ER6i are the lowest profile I've found, and I have no problem riding all day with them in. The others I've tried are from Koss and Sony, and they would hurt after a couple of hours. Never tried the Shure ones, though.

Sean · 04-07-2010, 01:56 PM

Those ER6s don't hold up in my experience. I don't abuse them but the cables get frayed just from the wind and movement on the bike.

anthonyk · 04-07-2010, 02:15 PM

Probably because I keep losing them before I wear them out.

Particle Man · 04-07-2010, 02:36 PM

I have a cheap set of radioshack foam earbuds that work fairly well.

04-07-2010, 02:36 PM	#20
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I have a cheap set of radioshack foam earbuds that work fairly well. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-07-2010, 05:34 AM	#13
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I use shure... have for a few years now... work fucking awesome... haven't tried any other brands... as I haven't needed to. my ipod rarely sees above 50% volume at ANY speed on my bike.. at 25% volume it will silence the cabin of an airplane.

04-07-2010, 01:20 PM	#16
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	OK so it sounds like they all block enough sound, now which ones are the lowest profile under a helmet?

04-07-2010, 01:33 PM	#17
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	So far, the Etymotics ER6i are the lowest profile I've found, and I have no problem riding all day with them in. The others I've tried are from Koss and Sony, and they would hurt after a couple of hours. Never tried the Shure ones, though.

04-07-2010, 01:56 PM	#18
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Those ER6s don't hold up in my experience. I don't abuse them but the cables get frayed just from the wind and movement on the bike.

04-07-2010, 02:15 PM	#19
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Probably because I keep losing them before I wear them out.