Do you listen to Music while riding?

[EsrTek]

Don't wait, you will love it!!
The sena unit I have has decent speakers, but no real bass to them. However, they nice and loud even at triple digits speeds.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Don't wait, you will love it!!
The sena unit I have has decent speakers, but no real bass to them. However, they nice and loud even at triple digits speeds.

Yeah, was looking at the Sena's, but too expensive for me. I may end up using earbuds at low volume if I really don't like the bluetooth headset. I may just come up with a DIY solution.

 

[BKP]

Thanks Jay, may look into something like that down the road. I need to get the bluetooth headset mounted in my helmet to see how I like it.

I use Senas as well (I have both the 5 and the 10... I actually prefer the 5 w/ the upgraded speakers, and the wired mic, due to the disparity in size).

I use foam Hearos Ear Plugs, and just crank up the sound. I can hear the music well, even through the plugs, yet still be cognizant of sounds around me. The speakers sit in depressions specifically designed in the helmet (I have the Sena5 in my Bell RS-1, which as *great* speaker depressions; and the Sena 10 on my Scorpion Exo-1100 -- also with depressions specifically for speakers). Absolutely no contact between the speakers and my ears, yet they remain perfectly situated... haven't had to re-position them in months.

I have a RAM mount for my phone (on the handlebar), and use that for my tunes. The Sena prioritizes incoming signals (phone, intercom, MP3 player -- I believe in that order). Works fabulously. The big "Jog Dial" on the Sena makes changing songs simple. Answering calls, even with music playing is a voice command... No distraction. I don't find the music detracts at all from what's going on around me. I've avoided *many* idiot moves from texting drivers, and don't believe listening to music (for me) detracts in the least from being able to react to a situation. However, YMMV... HIC...

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I use Senas as well (I have both the 5 and the 10... I actually prefer the 5 w/ the upgraded speakers, and the wired mic, due to the disparity in size).

I use foam Hearos Ear Plugs, and just crank up the sound. I can hear the music well, even through the plugs, yet still be cognizant of sounds around me. The speakers sit in depressions specifically designed in the helmet (I have the Sena5 in my Bell RS-1, which as *great* speaker depressions; and the Sena 10 on my Scorpion Exo-1100 -- also with depressions specifically for speakers). Absolutely no contact between the speakers and my ears, yet they remain perfectly situated... haven't had to re-position them in months.

I have a RAM mount for my phone (on the handlebar), and use that for my tunes. The Sena prioritizes incoming signals (phone, intercom, MP3 player -- I believe in that order). Works fabulously. The big "Jog Dial" on the Sena makes changing songs simple. Answering calls, even with music playing is a voice command... No distraction. I don't find the music detracts at all from what's going on around me. I've avoided *many* idiot moves from texting drivers, and don't believe listening to music (for me) detracts in the least from being able to react to a situation. However, YMMV... HIC...

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Not in the budget at the moment though. Would like to get a mount though for my Galaxy S4

 

[EsrTek]

I might possibly let my sena 10 go for good price, and then buy the new smaller one or one w/o a intercom at all (it's been more a hassle when playin music and I never once used it between bikers).

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I might possibly let my sena 10 go for good price, and then buy the new smaller one or one w/o a intercom at all (it's been more a hassle when playin music and I never once used it between bikers).

PM me what you would want for it and I'll see what I can do.

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[xChapterxFourx]

If I'm riding with a group, I don't listen to anything but the bikes.

But, if it's just me, I have to...while my Bell Star Carbon helmet is ridiculously comfortable, wind noise is a bit much.

 

[BKP]

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Not in the budget at the moment though. Would like to get a mount though for my Galaxy S4

I have an S4 as well (just upgraded from my 'ol dependable Droid -- but, love the S4 so far... blows away the iPhone -- sorry, iPhone fans... 'tis true).

Here's the mount I've used *very* successfully with both my Droid, and my S4:

RAM Handlebar Rail Mount with Zinc Coated U-Bolt Base & Universal X-Gripâ„¢ IV Large Phone/Phablet Holder

 

[Detrich]

I use Senas as well (I have both the 5 and the 10... I actually prefer the 5 w/ the upgraded speakers, and the wired mic, due to the disparity in size).

I use foam Hearos Ear Plugs, and just crank up the sound. I can hear the music well, even through the plugs, yet still be cognizant of sounds around me. The speakers sit in depressions specifically designed in the helmet (I have the Sena5 in my Bell RS-1, which as *great* speaker depressions; and the Sena 10 on my Scorpion Exo-1100 -- also with depressions specifically for speakers). Absolutely no contact between the speakers and my ears, yet they remain perfectly situated... haven't had to re-position them in months.

I have a RAM mount for my phone (on the handlebar), and use that for my tunes. The Sena prioritizes incoming signals (phone, intercom, MP3 player -- I believe in that order). Works fabulously. The big "Jog Dial" on the Sena makes changing songs simple. Answering calls, even with music -playing is a voice command... No distraction. I don't find the music detracts at all from what's going on around me. I've avoided *many* idiot moves from texting drivers, and don't believe listening to music (for me) detracts in the least from being able to react to a situation. However, YMMV... HIC...

Would like to see some pics if u can Tnx.

 

[Reaver]

Voted yes, not always cause I lose that stupid IPod all the time. ( in the house )

It's illegal here in FL, but stupid laws aren't something i usually go by regardless =-)

 

[MiltonDorkenhoff]

Yes, illegal in most states including PA to have 2 speakers.

Do they distinguish between speakers and headphones/earbuds? In CA, the law specifically says "a headset covering, or earplugs in, both ears":

27400. A person operating a motor vehicle or bicycle may not wear a headset covering, or earplugs in, both ears. This prohibition does not apply to any of the following:​

So I think "speakers" mounted in the helmet are legal. PA's law says:

§ 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.
(a) General rule.--No driver shall operate a vehicle while wearing or using one or more headphones or earphones.​

Kind of similar. Maybe you could get away with a pair of mounted speakers

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Do they distinguish between speakers and headphones/earbuds? In CA, the law specifically says "a headset covering, or earplugs in, both ears":

27400. A person operating a motor vehicle or bicycle may not wear a headset covering, or earplugs in, both ears. This prohibition does not apply to any of the following:​

So I think "speakers" mounted in the helmet are legal. PA's law says:

§ 3314. Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.
(a) General rule.--No driver shall operate a vehicle while wearing or using one or more headphones or earphones.​

Kind of similar. Maybe you could get away with a pair of mounted speakers

I don't think the speakers mounted in the helmet are a problem here as long as you can hear around you. However there is a catch. The PA law states that you can only use the speakers for communications purposes. Seems kind of unfair that I can talk on the phone or to other riders, but can't listen to tunes out of the same speakers. I understand the no ear buds, because they block too much outside sound and are blasting sound directly in your ear making it nearly impossible to hear anything around you. Lawman won't know that I'm listening to music through my headset speakers since I can use voice commands to pause or stop playing on my phone. :facepalm:

 

[JT]

I always try and think its too much work within a week or two

Apart from putting on all my gear


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[BKP]

Would like to see some pics if u can Tnx.

No problem.

These are the Sena SMH-10 speakers in my Scorpion Exo-1100. Like quite a few helmets, now, they're not only including depressions in the EPS liner to accommodate speakers, but actual pockets, like in this case:

These are the optional larger Sena SMH-5 speakers in my Bell RS-1. I had to pull back a bit of the comfort liner for you to see, since the speakers are mounted behind it, next to the EPS liner, also in a depression. You can see in both cases, they are sitting deeper than the comfort liner padding. So, they're never contacting my ears, and I still have that "open air" ability to hear other sounds. In fact, on the Bell, the depressions are so deep, that I used the included pads behind speakers to bring them closer to my ears:

This is a comparison between the 5 and 10 on my Bell RS-1 to give you a side-by-side. You can see why I prefer the 5, from an aerodynamic perspective. The 10 is a bit large, and I've never run out of juice on the 5 during a ride. With the optional 5 speakers, unless you *really* need the extra 1/2 mile range or so of the 10, I don't see the advantage.

 

[Detrich]

Thanks BKP. That is a sweet setup.

 

[acomeaux33cx]

When i first started i didnt. Now i feel lost with out it