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VermilionX wrote:...my mind wanders around on its own anyway...

I kinda figured that, but we like you just the way you are Verm

Back on topic: I listen to my Sony MD player which is the same as an IPod but more ruggid. My MD player has been smashed between two 45lb weights at the gym and didnt even skip. Chiped some of the paint off of it but otherwise it was fine.

Also found the MD player fits perfect in the front pocket for easy manipulation while driving.

I use my ipod all the time. I am sure it isn't safe, but then again, neither is riding a motorcycle.

Well, I should temper that by saying riding a motorcycle isn't the safest thing I could do.

I would but I can't keep the earbuds in when I pull the helmet on. They just pop right out.

JWF505 wrote:If you have both ear plugs in its illegal, its illegal in cars, on bikes or anything on the road for that matter, cant have both ears plugged up with sound devices.


JWF

Not illegal in all states. Each state has its own regulations regarding how many earphones or if any are allowed.

Pam

Lion_Lady wrote:
Not illegal in all states. Each state has its own regulations regarding how many earphones or if any are allowed.

Pam

Yeh, if you look online you can find charts of state mcycle laws and headphone use is all over the place. In MA its illegal, like everything is. And New Hampshire has to go and rub it in by having practically no laws. punks.

I listen to music in my car loud enough that I can't hear other people in the car talking at normal volumes. If you add the enclosed structure to that, I would think that you can hear more with headphones in and no cage around you.

I say go for it. I was about to ride with my ipod on Saturday, but came to find that my headphones were busted. (Loaned them to the roomate for almost a year ) I shouldn't have expected to get them back in a reasonable condition.

VermilionX wrote:i'd do it if i had an i-pod but my ears are not very tolerant to ear pieces though... it hurts after a hour or so.

my mind wanders around on its own anyway... but, i have a dual processor mind so i can multi task.

Don't you mean "dual-core"? If you had dual processors, I might just start calling you "Verm: 6 million dollar man."

AMD RULES!

I just got a set of KOSS isolation earphones from ebay for listening to music while I ride. They are basically an earphone with a soft foamy eaplug tip. I'm not too impressed with the quiality of the tips that came with them, as they don't stay in too well. I'm thinking of replacing them with something better, that stays in and blocks more outside noise.

When I tried riding with them, I didn't find it distracting at all. My earplugs block out most of the sound of what's going on around me anyway. Only thing I would be worried about is if you have regular earphones as opposed to isolation ones (or active noice cancelling) the music would be hard to hear over the wind noise on the highway.

If anything, I think i was more relaxed with the music and therefore didn't get tired as fast. This allowed me to concentrate on the road for a longer period.

Shure's work best when sound quality and sound seal are top priority. I use Shure E3C's and they were great for any trip I took. The Shure line comes with different size tips along with ones made with different materials (I cannot stand the memory foam ones).

One ear free, one ear tuned out, eyes and brain focused on road.

VermilionX wrote:my mind wanders around on its own anyway... but, i have a dual processor mind so i can multi task.

There we have it Ladies and Gentlemen...

The scariest sentance I have ever read on TMW...