How to keep headphones in after helmet on?

lanbrown · 03-29-2009, 2:55 PM

I use a custom pair from
Big Ear Inc

WyoJames · 03-29-2009, 3:02 PM

Skull candy are the way to go. I've had multiple other brands of ear buds and skull candy buds are relatively cheap, have many different styles (I have a pair for general use and a pair for working out/riding that are different styles) and they put out amazing sound and can handle quite a bit of bass if you want them to

vertical954rr · 03-29-2009, 4:22 PM

i use the sony ear buds but also wear a under armour skull/sweat cap under my helmet which also covers them and keeps them in place and helps seal any outside noise/wind out too.

ldavis · 03-30-2009, 2:31 AM

i've been through seriously $200 worth of headphones that i could not get to work with my huge noggin.. just recently bought a set of jvc marshmellows and am finally happy with some. memory foam works wonders.

shogunsan · 03-30-2009, 2:42 PM

Where did you get then from?

Syl

ldavis · 03-30-2009, 11:20 PM

walmart..

HondaBull929 · 04-11-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ldavis

walmart..

YEAH BABY!!!! Walmart's got everything.

I'm using a pair of pioneers right now I got from walmart. Over the ear style, but they still like to work their way out after a few miles. Was thinking of switching to the skull candy. Think i'll try those out.

repsol954rr · 04-11-2009, 11:34 AM

Yes the skull candy are great. Bought a pair from dicks and have no regrets, they sound great and haven't fell out ever. Great overall product

JSquier · 04-24-2009, 9:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ldavis

i've been through seriously $200 worth of headphones that i could not get to work with my huge noggin.. just recently bought a set of jvc marshmellows and am finally happy with some. memory foam works wonders.

I have those same ones and they do work great. I gotta shove em in there, but after that, no problems, good bass too.

I tried those helmet type headphones, but with an ipod, they dont get loud enough. Also with my Shoei helmet, my left ear kept getting caught on the left headphone no matter what i did

Brett Haven · 04-24-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lanbrown

I use a custom pair from
Big Ear Inc

I said Damn !!!!!

There is a pair or headphones on that website for $1799.99

..... yes thats right.

zero937 · 04-25-2009, 1:04 AM

i use skull candys in ear just have one in my ear

Knewz · 04-28-2009, 1:28 PM

behind the ear sony's. inexpensive, great sound, stays in putting helmet on and taking off.

WyoJames · 04-28-2009, 2:03 PM

Superglue

Brett Haven · 04-28-2009, 3:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Knewz

behind the ear sony's. inexpensive, great sound, stays in putting helmet on and taking off.

Which Model?

Serendipity · 05-09-2009, 6:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WyoJames

Skull candy are the way to go. I've had multiple other brands of ear buds and skull candy buds are relatively cheap, have many different styles (I have a pair for general use and a pair for working out/riding that are different styles) and they put out amazing sound and can handle quite a bit of bass if you want them to

Agree whole-heartedly. I am an audiophile, but I'm in the military now and can't drop 200+ on a set of headphones for the bike/gym. Bought the skullcandy's after a recommendation. Amazing comfort and sound quality for 30 dollars. Only complaint, volume control is very low on the cord.

Brett Haven · 05-09-2009, 10:58 PM

just got a set of Sony MDR-J10. Works great. Cost me a whole $10.

cbg_info · 05-14-2009, 1:53 PM

I use these connected to a MixIt2 - helmet speakers

Kool-aid_RED954 · 06-18-2009, 8:05 PM

I wear a nylon skull cap that's very cheap from wal-mart and never had any problems with anything

Bigtoe · 06-22-2009, 2:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WyoJames

Skull candy are the way to go. I've had multiple other brands of ear buds and skull candy buds are relatively cheap, have many different styles (I have a pair for general use and a pair for working out/riding that are different styles) and they put out amazing sound and can handle quite a bit of bass if you want them to

Kool-aid_RED954 · 06-22-2009, 4:34 PM

go to wal-mart and get a skull cap better know as wave cap not the string tie kind but the pull over kind. Once you insert your plugs of any kind pull this cap down over your ears and you will have no problem

PEM-954 · 06-22-2009, 5:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shogunsan

I use any head set, just put a silk Balacalva on, thats keeps the phones in place.

+1
I use a neck tube pulled up over my ears to stop the helmet pulling out my ear plugs.

alchemist117 · 06-28-2009, 12:40 PM

i use the skull candy but riding with head phones in is illegal here

BasetotheFACE · 07-14-2009, 4:05 PM

i just got the element oneal helmet with the blinc bluetooth that connects directly to my blackberry or u can sync it to your ipod. speakers are integrated into the helmet and actually very comfortable. i love the helmet can cruise listening to my tunes without worring bout the earphone falling out also u can use it as a walkie talkie between two bike or two helmets along with having the capablity to make phone calls while on your bike idk how safe you think that is so i dont answer the phone calls just use the helmet for cruising with some tunes and not having to worry bout those dam headphones falling out heres a link to the site for more info on the helmets.O'Neal i love mine got one for me and my girlie for we can talk to eachother while rolling down the freeway and my other friends that have this helmet
check it out its worth it for sure!

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Bad Karma · 07-14-2009, 10:47 PM

Skullcandys rock...best choice/value.

But as with any "in ear" the more you pulle em out by the cords, the quicker they are gonna take a **** on you.

Ive gone through 3 or 4 sets this past year, but at only 20 bucks a pop, I could care less.

I'd rather risk throwin 20 bines away than 40, 60 ,80 or more for buds that (in my opinion) don't sound any better.

Now, if I could find a way to put my Dr Dre Beats on under my lid, I'd be in business.

My two cents,
Ivan

Diamondback · 09-08-2009, 12:21 PM

My Bell Star has removable plugs for in helmet speakers. It's perfect.

Twincam · 09-09-2009, 9:51 AM

I recently bought a set of Sony headphones - MDR-EX33LP (MDREX33LP) : Accessories and headphones : Sony...

They fit snugly in my ear (enough so that you could so sleep with them in and forget you have them in) and the sound quality is second to none (esp what you pay for them).

I haven't tried them on with my helmet, but with a balaclava mask on and then you helmet I doubt they would come out.

Duff750 · 09-27-2009, 3:21 PM

Simplest solution I've found... with any kind of earbud or over ear headphone... I wear a bandana under my helmet. Keeps them in when you put the helmet on, and helps keep your helmet from ripping them out of your ears and ripping your ears off when you take your helmet off.

And as an added bonus, you don't get the ever so attractive reverse mohawk hair style that you get when you wear your helmet for an extended perioud of time

lol