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Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:54 am
by boxertwinjeff
Looking for a comfortable purpose designed set so I can use my Ipod on
those long remote runs. I searched Ebay with no luck.
Anyone have a set with decent sound they can recommend? thanks, Jeff.
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:46 pm
by Major Softie
A lot depends on what fits your ears well. The Apple style buds don't work in my ears at all - won't stay in. Any of the "isolation" style plugs that have the selection of different size silicone pieces work great for me. I've found that any of the ones over $20 or so are pretty equal in sound until you get up to $50 or so. They had a pair at Costco for $40 with a really sturdy braided kevlar cord that I liked very much, but I haven't seen them there for nearly a year.
If you REALLY want the best in sound isolation and quality, then it's easy, just spendy:
http://store.shure.com/store/shure/Disp ... .230845900
They actually have a range of them from $119 to $550!
http://store.shure.com/store/shure/Disp ... D.12165500
The $250 ones shown above are the bottom of the line in the top of the line style - including the replaceable cable feature which is pretty vital if you're spending that kind of money on earbuds, since the cable is what usually fails or is damaged.
http://store.shure.com/store/shure/Disp ... D.12165500
It's a shitload of money, but 37 dB isolation is very cool, and, of course, the sound quality is superb.
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:49 pm
by SteveD
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:07 am
by boxertwinjeff
Thanks Guys, will check these out, being somewhat of a muso, I definately want a set relaying good quality sound, have owned Shure Stage Mikes. I wonder how comfortable they'd be with my helmet on.
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:01 pm
by Major Softie
boxertwinjeff wrote:Thanks Guys, will check these out, being somewhat of a muso, I definately want a set relaying good quality sound, have owned Shure Stage Mikes. I wonder how comfortable they'd be with my helmet on.
Yeah, unfortunately I know of nowhere where you could try them, or even touch them, but, other than LA or NYC, the Bay is the place most likely to have such a place. You'll have to do some searching.
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:11 pm
by Major Softie
Major Softie wrote:boxertwinjeff wrote:Thanks Guys, will check these out, being somewhat of a muso, I definately want a set relaying good quality sound, have owned Shure Stage Mikes. I wonder how comfortable they'd be with my helmet on.
Yeah, unfortunately I know of nowhere where you could try them, or even touch them, but, other than LA or NYC, the Bay is the place most likely to have such a place. You'll have to do some searching.
Edit: Sorry, just noticed you're down-under. I guess that leaves it to others to suggest where such a place might be.
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:48 pm
by She'llbe
Whatever they sell for in the states, you can bet it will be twice as much in Oz. The Oz dollar is $1.05 to the US dollar!!!!
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:42 pm
by SteveD
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:44 am
by Zombie Master
Your search is over!
I've been using these for years. I've gotten refurbs for$50. with no problems. The NC circuit also gives some amplification and increases headroom. Unbeatable value and great sound IMNSHO!
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... DRNC22/BLK
Re: Helmet friendly Ipod headphones
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:32 am
by macdaddy
Who is the guy at all the IMS shows? He makes then while you wait, but he also sells a "home" kit.