Who listens to music?

I read a recent topic on the mic'd bluetooth systems. But I'm not looking to use my phone to talk with. (so instead of hijacking the thread, I started my own)
Currently I use my iPhone with ear buds. Only problem is I can't change the song or adjust the volume or even turn it off while riding. I was thinking that there must be a bluetooth system that I can pair up with my iPhone that attaches to my lid or collar.

What are you using, if at all?

ipod nano 6th gen touch screen with velcro tab just above the tank to hold in position. Earbuds up through the jacket.

cardo g4, gives u bluetooth for phone calls, and music from iphone. also has radio built in, and can pair up with 3 people i think so u can chat while riding.
peter

I'm gonna get the new G9.

mavic said:

ipod nano 6th gen touch screen with velcro tab just above the tank to hold in position. Earbuds up through the jacket.

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Oh yeah, I forgot the shuffle is tiny and can attach to the jacket collar. I might go in that direction.

raypeter said:

cardo g4, gives u bluetooth for phone calls, and music from iphone. also has radio built in, and can pair up with 3 people i think so u can chat while riding.
peter

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I'm not interested in having a microphone in my helmet. Unless I have this wrong and the mic is removable?

raypeter said:

cardo g4, gives u bluetooth for phone calls, and music from iphone. also has radio built in, and can pair up with 3 people i think so u can chat while riding.
peter

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Do you need to have an adapter of some sort to stream music from the iPhone with this model?

Another question for anybody out there. I just want one of these things for phone calls and music only. I don't really want to have the bike-to-bike capabilities (it's ok if it does have it, but music and phone calls are the priority). Does any manufacturer make one like that? Sound quality is most important to me (volume and clarity).

the mic isnt detachable on the g4, it just sits in front of your mouth, it has voice activation for music radio and takeing calls, also if your running the iphone 4s, by tapping the side button, it accesses siri, so you can call people, choose music etc, all done via bluetooth, no special adaptors etc
being able to talk while riding is great, particuarly in traffic, where you can tell people if u see a cop, space to pull in to, etc

volume is fine, clarity is average , as the speakers are a couple mm thick, on my s1rr, i didnt have any probs hearing people talk/music etc, but on the pani, its a lot harder, but people on the other end during calls can hear me fine, they dont even know im on the bike
cheers
peter

I have the Bose ear buds with the mic, music and volume control buttons that hang just below your helmet. Then I just select shuffle on my iPhone, throw it in my inside pocket and make volume adjustments and skip songs as I ride with gloves on. Works good for me.

flobrandx said:

I have the Bose ear buds with the mic, music and volume control buttons that hang just below your helmet. Then I just select shuffle on my iPhone, throw it in my inside pocket and make volume adjustments and skip songs as I ride with gloves on. Works good for me.

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Do the buds stay in your ears when you put your helmet on?

Ipod nano clipped to the back of the right glove. Run wire up the arm.

raypeter said:

the mic isnt detachable on the g4, it just sits in front of your mouth, it has voice activation for music radio and takeing calls, also if your running the iphone 4s, by tapping the side button, it accesses siri, so you can call people, choose music etc, all done via bluetooth, no special adaptors etc
being able to talk while riding is great, particuarly in traffic, where you can tell people if u see a cop, space to pull in to, etc

volume is fine, clarity is average , as the speakers are a couple mm thick, on my s1rr, i didnt have any probs hearing people talk/music etc, but on the pani, its a lot harder, but people on the other end during calls can hear me fine, they dont even know im on the bike
cheers
peter

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Thanks Peter. This has been added to "the gotta have it" list.

I wish they would offer to use earbuds instead of their stock speakers.
Maybe we could find a way to mod that?

Also, did you try the speakers with ear plugs when "cruising" on the highway?

i listen to music all the time. i use the ipod nano its tiny with touch screen. i do not change the songs at all. i use a playlist titled driving so i know every song on there and i like them all. i use ultimate ear custom headphones that go into my ear so the music doesnt have to be load because they are basically earplugs with speakers.

loud sorry that was a typo. i didnt know the touch screen worked with gloves i might have to try that

basically how the ultimate ears works is they take a mold of your inner ear and make head phones out of them. helmet goes on no problem no pain at all no pressure. they arent cheap though

Money is not the problem.
But that's for using with an iPhone and Siri. If Scala gave an option to use the earbuds of our choice, I would already have a G9 with earbuds molded to my ears. Cardo sucks at that.

I think the Sena SMH10 with an optional 3.5mm jack helmet clamp is the only way to use decent ear buds with bluetooth.

And I don't want to use Sena. I don't trust them, and all people I see have Scala. :-/

hi
no havent tryied it with ear plugs yet, if you could change the ear buds/speakers it would be awsome, i dont think it would be that hard, its just a standard headfone wire, just cut and resolder,

I always have my IPod with me. I purchased the IPod case that is a sports arm band...wrap it around my right wrist just past my glove. I then run the cord up the inner part of my sleeve and out the neck of my jacket. I use the IPod Nano (buttons not touch screen) so that I can turn off the music (with gloves on and while riding) if I choose; I feel this is important for safety reasons. Streaming via Bluetooth would be cool but until I am able to turn the music off I will stick with my setup. Also I sometimes don't listen to music at all but always have my ear buds in as they act as ear plugs and reduce the wind noise and fatigue.

I have experimented with in helmet speakers before and also I have a set of custom molded "tunz" for my ears.

I have given up on the integrated helmet speaker idea. The only benefit of it is that it reduces cords involved and makes putting your helmet on easier as you don't have to account for messing up the placement of your ear buds. All the speakers seem to be underpowered and don't have good range or depth. They work fine as communicators as all you need is to understand the words of who you are talking to, but for playing music they just plain suck. In addition there is always going to be some sort of gap between the speakers and your ear thus they get drowned out by the wind noise and turbulence. In addition I have tried using special fitted ear plugs with the speakers, the idea being that the plugs deadened the wind noise but allowed the music in. This did work and did improve the music volume and also took out the wind noise, but still doesn't work as good as other options (listed below).

My custom fitted ear plugs are OK...not good or fantastic...just OK. On the positive side they are comfortable and lay very flat as they fit into your ear and are made for your personal ear. On the negatives the speakers are just not up to par...they also lack depth and range. I can always hear the music but it just sounds deadened and uninspiring. I will always know what song is playing but you will miss a lot of those key notes and tones that help you really get into the song and enjoy the listening experience. They are also super expensive, for the price you pay you could get some top of line headphones. Your money isn't really going into the quality of speakers themselves here, rather the process of the customization and integration.

So what has worked for me? I use Skull Candy ear buds as I have found these work best for my purpose. First off the speakers are excellent for ear buds; they can hit the highs and lows of the notes and have good punch, and the price point is very acceptable. The ear buds are small and fit cleanly into my ears and they come with different sized rubber grommets that allow you to choose the best size that will fit your ear. This is important because the rubber grommet makes a seal, it traps the music in and the wind noise out (and I can still hear the engine). When I don't feel like listening to music they double as ear plugs cutting out wind noise and turbulence. The rubber grommets also hold the buds into your ear and help them stay in for the ride. They will work themselves out over time, especially with the help of your lubricating ear wax, but usually by that time I am ready for a break anyways. I take my break, then refit, and good as new. Another downside is a decent tug on the cords and the bud will get dislodged and not have the seal...it will be transformed to a in helmet speaker, where you can hear the music but not cleanly. With time and a little practice you will learn how to avoid tugging the wires.

I have spent a lot of time experimenting with this and I guess you could say I am kind of a audiophile so having the best quality of tones is important to me. Hope this helps.