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Old 04-20-2007, 1:14 AM
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whats your favorite ear phone?

i just wanna rock my mp3s. and of course block out wind noise. what should it be

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Old 04-20-2007, 1:26 AM
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

i hear people talk about ear buds. does that mean any type of "in the ear" earphone or is there a certain brand that makes these "ear buds". im lookin for the most comfortable, wind noise protective, good helmet earphones. also where to get them?
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Old 04-20-2007, 1:31 AM
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

I've just switched to a pair of Shure EC2s, they're simply the best. I use them when I'm studying and biking, so I'm sure they would fine while riding. Check them out.

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Pretty much the best ear buds you can by. I use mine for running, skiing, just about anything. In your ear, even without any music playing, the function just like ear plugs. Pick yourself up a pair. You'll be glad you did!
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Old 04-20-2007, 1:57 AM
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

looks like i'll need to try a pair of these ec2's. $110 seems a little steep for some little earphones, but i did say the best didn't i. thanks guys
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Old 04-20-2007, 12:12 PM
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looks like i'll need to try a pair of these ec2's. $110 seems a little steep for some little earphones, but i did say the best didn't i. thanks guys
I thought the same when I bought my pair. But trust me, it is DEFINITELY worth it. They also come with about 15 different pairs of ear inserts so you can accurately fit them to your ear canal, which was a huge plus for me. Trust us, it's worth the $100.
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

I personally rock the JVC Marshmello ear buds. Half the price and they sound great. I use them at the rugby field during warm up to sretch and tune people in the crowd out, while riding and while working out and I love them

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Old 05-21-2007, 7:56 PM
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

hi guys, i can't get the std ear phones that came with with my mp3 player to stay in my ear when putting my helmet on, has anyone else had this problem? and if so how have you resolved it?
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

Don't feel like breaking the bank for ear buds that stay in your ears inside a full-faced helmet? I bought a set of Skull Candy Ear Buds and they rock. They're also very comfortable and compare in sound to a set of Etymotic ER6 that I used to have.

The best thing, they're only $29.95 USD

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Don't feel like breaking the bank for ear buds that stay in your ears inside a full-faced helmet? I bought a set of Skull Candy Ear Buds and they rock. They're also very comfortable and compare in sound to a set of Etymotic ER6 that I used to have.

The best thing, they're only $29.95 USD

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What he said. Also, the er-6's are very low profile, so they won't interfere with the helmet liner or get pushed out of place. I've used mine for 3 years, love them.
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

thanks guys i will try to find them in Aus, if not i will get them shipped down here.
and to the org, -zd
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Old 05-21-2007, 11:36 PM
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thanks guys i will try to find them in Aus, if not i will get them shipped down here.
and to the org, -zd

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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

my favorite is my bose q2s but are hard to get under my helmet
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

i got a pair of sony's that wrap around your ear, they work great. the regular ones fall out of my ear constantly
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

I love my E2c's. Do a Google "product" search and you can find them for $53 and up.
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

My vote is for the KOSS in the ear phones. Block alot of the wind, great bass and treble performance and are very comfortable(I know comfort is subjective but....). All this with a great price. I actually found mine at a local retailer. But here's the URL for you of the same ones I purchased.

Aerostitch KOSS earphones
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I use the Bose ear buds. Love em
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

I have been using the Shure E5c
for a few years now
I wear them for several hours 3-4 times a week
when I 1st got them I was traveling & would wear them for 6-8hrs everyday
some days for 12-16hrs straight
never hurt the ears
I had planned on getting the ear mold thing
but never did

you get what you pay for
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I personally rock the JVC Marshmello ear buds. Half the price and they sound great. I use them at the rugby field during warm up to sretch and tune people in the crowd out, while riding and while working out and I love them
Ditto. I picked up a pair recently and love 'em. They have foam, just like shooters' or musicians' plugs, are fairly streamlined, and so far haven't come loose...even when running. My wife has had a pair for a year or so and uses hers for ultra-endurance mountainbike races. No complaints from her either. I got mine at CompUSA for around $20.

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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

I've been using Sony's in-ear plugs. They were expensive as ear plugs go, but I absolutely love them. They're comfortable, block out wind noise, give great quality play back and never cause trouble with the helmet.
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I have had several different brands over the years and currently have these. So far I really like them. They have different models that can block out a higher db is you like. These are also custom molded to your ears. I’ve never used non-custom plugs. The ones from Big Ear Inc. are the most low profile ones I’ve had.

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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

I just got rid of my Sony MDR-EX71SL earphones. I liked them quite a bit. I could block out a lot of road noise, even when the the ipod stopped.
The only thing I didn't like was that I would lose some dynamics once I put my helmet on.
Does anyone else have that problem? I wonder if its just the phones or something else.

I'm gonna try the JVC Marshmallows. I'll let you know how they compare.
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I absolutely love SHURE e4c... they have been the best yet. sound isolating and crystal clear quality
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etymotic research ER4

shures are okay. but they don't have the clarity like ER4...little more low end though.

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My vote is for the KOSS in the ear phones. Block alot of the wind, great bass and treble performance and are very comfortable(I know comfort is subjective but....). All this with a great price. I actually found mine at a local retailer. But here's the URL for you of the same ones I purchased.

Aerostitch KOSS earphones
yes sir these are the best ones
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I just got rid of my Sony MDR-EX71SL earphones. I liked them quite a bit. I could block out a lot of road noise, even when the the ipod stopped.
The only thing I didn't like was that I would lose some dynamics once I put my helmet on.
Does anyone else have that problem? I wonder if its just the phones or something else.

I'm gonna try the JVC Marshmallows. I'll let you know how they compare.
the ear pockets in your helmet may press on the little stems that go about an inch downward from your ear (in a lot of earbuds). causing them to get unsettled from where you originally liked them (and taking some of your sound away). sometimes i have to put helmet on a couple times before they stay where i want them
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See my post above about some that will not move out of your ear. They are low profile and the guy that makes them can be found at the motorcycle shows. He is honest and is not there to sell you the highest priced set he has. He would rather sell you what works for you.
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I personally rock the JVC Marshmello ear buds. Half the price and they sound great. I use them at the rugby field during warm up to sretch and tune people in the crowd out, while riding and while working out and I love them
Seriously guys and girls, for the best bang for your buck the JVC's are great!!! They fit in your ear good, they block out all kinds of noise, including those very angry police officers that give you tickets , and are fairly decent in the bass and treble. And all this for under $20.00 now!!! Not bad!
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Re: whats your favorite ear phone?

got a speeding ticket in ohio this summer with the ear buds in. he didn't care. is it illegal?
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