12vDC Regulation

[posplayr]

I believe you did - the reason I had discounted bluetooth devices was that I had only seen large... invasive devices that were pretty painful for me to use with my helmet...

Apologies, I wasn't even aware that there were low-profile speakers for use in-helmet. The models I've seen all have used in-ear speakers like earbuds or conventional earphones. Those hurt like hell when I pull off my helmet. I've owned two of them and despite my best efforts I could not use them without discomfort.

I'd searched for motorcycle-compatible bluetooth devices in the past, but when I saw the same things I'd been using, I gave up on it as a lost cause. It looks like I just gave up too easily... After all, why would I have spent $169.99 for a stereo bluetooth headset that feels like someone is trying to split my head open with a nutcracker every time I pull off my helmet



EDIT: That creature there is.... interesting... I'm not sure how it even installs O_O Doing some research on it now, thanks for the link!
WOW that's a gonna be a no... Waaaay too pricey for me - neat though

There are cheaper knock off on ebay for about 1/3 the cost.

[Call Me Ahab]

There are cheaper knock off on ebay for about 1/3 the cost.

Thanks for the tip - for now I'm going to exhaust possible solutions to the problem... if all else fails, then I will buy either a direct-wire helmet speaker setup or a bluetooth, depending on how reliable it looks to be.

I know we got a little off topic, but the help is always appreciated.

[posplayr]

Thanks for the tip - for now I'm going to exhaust possible solutions to the problem... if all else fails, then I will buy either a direct-wire helmet speaker setup or a bluetooth, depending on how reliable it looks to be.

I know we got a little off topic, but the help is always appreciated.

I have not reviewed any of this but think this is similar.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-BT-interphone-Bluetooth-Motorbike-Motorcycle-helmet-intercom-Headset-500M-/190814393351?pt=Intercoms_Access_Controls&hash=item2c6d6c9407

The blue tooth earbuds are much cheaper but a pain.

[cowboyup3371]

I have the Scala Q2 that connects to my phone via Bluetooth and with speakers Velcroed to the inside of my helmet. I don't feel the speakers/wires at all and only have to push the microphone down a bit when I put the helmet on.

[Call Me Ahab]

I have not reviewed any of this but think this is similar.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-BT-interphone-Bluetooth-Motorbike-Motorcycle-helmet-intercom-Headset-500M-/190814393351?pt=Intercoms_Access_Controls&hash=item2c6d6c9407

The blue tooth earbuds are much cheaper but a pain.

Understood - I'll look into that, seems good for the price!

I have the Scala Q2 that connects to my phone via Bluetooth and with speakers Velcroed to the inside of my helmet. I don't feel the speakers/wires at all and only have to push the microphone down a bit when I put the helmet on.

Decent features, but the lowest I could find that was around 149.99, and it was on clearance (reason unknown) - For now I'm looking for a cheaper fix... One day I plan on buying a Goldwing or one of the (forgive me...) Harley baggers as a transport bike - I'd like to lessen the load on the gs850... In fact, to that end, I've had it sitting idle while I plan out my next project for about 2 weeks.

The speakers and headphones are just to help alleviate the tedium of my now-extended ride to work every day. I went from 5 minutes to 45, so some music would be nice

I'll keep looking around, I'm still contemplating trying out that power regulator, haven't had a chance to hit Radioshack to build Posplayer's recommended fix...

Thanks everyone

[Steve]

Give Sierra Electronics a call, ask about the helmet speakers for your phone/mp3 player.

I forget the manufacturer and/or model number, but they were only about $35.

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