Went out and bought the "Philips Active Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones". Spend $27 at Wal-mart for them. They work great. I thought I would be paranoid on my bike not being able to
hear cars or by being distracted by the music but I am not. I usually wear ear plugs while on long trips and this is just like them but with music instead. Now I wont have to listen to my own
crazy thoughts while riding down the road. With them in you can't even tell I am wearing them.

Philips USA SHN2500 Active Noise Canceling Earbuds
Active Noise Canceling Earbuds


Active noise canceling eliminates unwanted external noise by 70% while enhances listening pleasure
Choice of small, medium and large interchangeable caps ensure perfect fitting
Neckstrap enhances comfort and stability
Frequency response: 40Hz-20kHz
In-line volume control and noise control switch
4' OFC cable with 3.5mm mini-plug
Includes audio jack adapter
AAA- battery required.

 

i've thought about trying those too. my stereo is pretty much useless because i can't hear it unless i turn it up all the way. thanks for the info

 

Yellotang , do or could you wear a helmet with the headphones? Thanks George

 

Absolutely. They fit neatly in the ear and the helmet straps actually hid the earphones incase a cop drives by and looks at you. They can not be seen.

 

Thanks George

 

I had this and it worked great. The only problem I had is that the noise reducer wasn't far enough away from the ear pieces. The added weight pulled on the plugs. If it were further away it would be just right. The noise reducer also acts like a mini amp.

 

I agree on the distance thing. So what I ended up doing is putting it in my inside pocket of my vest.

 

Interesting idea. I just wear earplugs to cut the wind noise. Even if I listen to my own crazy thoughts myself....

 

I know I get kind of scary and glad that no one else can read my mind. I surely would be either locked up in a mental institution forever or put on death row. [sm=icon_quiet.gif][sm=insomnia.gif][sm=ts.gif]

 

What type of helmet do you wear, full, 3/4 or 1/2?

Cheers!
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