I did a search of the forums on "earbud adaptor Boom" and amazingly got no hits. I ride a 2016 RGU. I use a plug in over the ear headset with my half helmet and it works great. My wife would prefer to use in-ear earbuds, but so far I can't find an option that integrates seamlessly with the Boom system. Minimally, we need for her to be able to hear the music and talk on the intercom.

Is there such a product, either as an adaptor or a standalone unit?

Alternatively, is there some sort of pocket that you can attach to a half helmet and use the helmet headset that came with the bike?

Thanks in advance!

 

I made my own, for music listening. I have no idea how you intend to use the intercom with earbuds, but for listening to music or the radio, it's really nice to be able to listen and be able to use the hand controls.

 

I bought my wife an adapter for her Triglide. Plugs into the intercom jack on the console then she plugs her earphones into it. Works good.
http://spoiledbiker.com/products/har...t-adapter.html

 

We use these on our half helmets and work just fine
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...nication-pouch

 

it says it's a 5 pin but fits the 7 pin plug, does the microphone on the ear buds still work? I don't know how the passenger even activates the intercom if using a standard headset.

 

I don't think microphone works but she doesn't use it so cannot give a truthful answer. She only uses for listening to her music ! You should contact them and ask questions if that is something you need? Thanks

 

I believe the 2016 intercom etc.. is the same as the 2017 RGU. The intercom is VOX or voice activated so basically when you speak the intercom activates. From what I see of the adapter from spoiled biker linked here will only allow the user to hear what is be transmitted from the Boom system with no intercom capabilities.

In addition with a half helmet I cant really see the intercom working very well if it is voice activated as the wind noise would be constantly triggering the VOX. With any headset/earbuds to use the intercom it will require a boom mic

 

I sometimes use ear buds with an adaptor from this firm but they are for music only and no boom mic. But various bits of useful kit on their web http://imcmoto.com/products/harley-d...-headsets.html