Wather can be a problem. That is why I will feel bette having it in my jacket pocket. Also, it is really hard to control it with the gloves (since it is touch screen). That's why I think having in line controls in the headphones can be a plus.
On Friday, February 19, 2010, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > The velcro at 1 square inch was plenty to hold my 3rd gen nano.. Yoiu can > always double up depending on what makes tou feel better... But i will make a > point of saying thjat ipods are not water resistant... Had 2 short out on me > from riding in the rain, and 1 of them was in my leather chaps pocket... I > use my phone with bluetooth headpohones now, the control is right on the > earpad, buit cant access it on a full helment > -----Original Message----- > Date: Friday, February 19, 2010 7:00:17 pm > To: [email protected] > From: "Javier Garcia" <[email protected]> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Earplugs + ipod > > Well i Will try those from wallmart first, although i am not really > confortable with putting the iPod in the velcro thing. First because > it is not mine (i stole it from my little brother in law), and second > because is one of those touch that look quite fragile. > > Javier > > On Friday, February 19, 2010, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: >> I've got some with the foam like you're talking about made by Koss. I think >> I spent $15 on them at walmart. The problem is they stick out too much, so >> when I take my helmet off the padding gets caught on them and shoves them >> into my ears. I don't want to know what would happen if I got in a wreck >> with those in so I don't wear them. They do work at blocking the ambient >> noise though, even without the music playing you can't hear someone >> whispering next to you. I use some smaller earbuds sometimes that fit nicely >> in my ears without sticking out and shouldn't cause any damage should my >> head slam against the inside of the helmet. They don't isolate the ambient >> noise tho, instead they're adding to it, which isn't all that good for your >> ears. As for volume control, I can work mine through my pocket (I don't use >> an iPod) or the clear plastic sleeve on top of my tankbag. That way I turn >> it down at lower speeds, I also never turn it up too much at highways >> speeds. Partly because I don't want to do anymore damage to my hearing than >> I've already done at concerts, and also partly because I'd like to hear if >> someone is honking at me. Safety is the other issue, but I've noticed I >> can't hear much at 60+mph anyhow due to the wind noise. I just constantly >> scan the road infront of me and my two side mirrors. >> -Kyle >> -Sent from Houston, TX, United States >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Hi all, >> I am now days in the pursue of protecting a little my ears. My current >> helmet is a HJC modular, which means that it is a bit more noisy than normal >> full-face helmets. Additionally, my windshield directs the airflow right >> above the helmet which acts like a resonant cavity. I seems to be worse on >> windy days, or maybe it just depends on my mood at the moment. In any case, >> I think it is a good idea to have some earplugs. >> >> While I am looking and deciding which one to buy, I decided give it a try to >> my ipod and listen some music while riding. I now some people do not >> recommend that kind of distraction, but I found it quite pleasant in >> reducing wind noise or when I am sitting on traffic. Some time ago I saw a >> video of some random guys who was talking about motorcycle gear, and he >> mentioned a couple of earplugs to listen music that at the same time have >> this foam like material which reduce ambient noise. He said he would use >> them even with no music as normal earplugs. I find that idea very attractive. >> >> Finally, the last two problems that I have are: (1) normal earplugs are >> very uncomfortable once I put my helmet on; and (2) I cannot control the >> ipod functions while driving, so for example, I either set the volume high >> to been able to e > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
