I usually wear either earbuds (+1 for the Skullcandy) with an ipod or I'll wear foam ear plugs. My ears are sensitive to wind noise and pressure, so I like to either cover them with a hat or plug them. No problem hearing outside noises with either.

 

I have a pair of Bose ear buds and they always fell out. So I bought the Skull Candy for about half what the bose costs and they are much much better. Fit very nicely. I ride with my ipod or Xm inno all the time. There is nothing better than the open road and a great song to fit the mood!

 

No need to assume - I was simply reading the responses from people who said they have never done it and never would because they think they wouldn't be able to hear anything else.

Then you shouldn't do it.

Correct - so those who are claiming earbuds would completely prevent you from hearing the siren are, as I said, wrong. Obviously, you agree.

 

I love my music on my Roadglide as the controls are at my thumbs. But as far as a IPOD goes, just seems like a distraction to me and not very safe at all

IMHO