I've noticed that I'm saying "huh" and "what" more often the I used to, after riding. My hearing is a critical part of my work....
Are there any helmets rated for better soundproofing?
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I've noticed that I'm saying "huh" and "what" more often the I used to, after riding. My hearing is a critical part of my work....
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Re: Soundproof helmet
RCD...Not certain, however I do notice that alot of riders where ear plugs on longer rides.
As well.....check out "docs pro plugs". They make a great ear plug for surfers that doesn't completely muffle out all the sound. I wear em for Rock gigs, and they do the trick. Scoot Safe. RadioCtrlDWife wrote: I've noticed that I'm saying "huh" and "what" more often the I used to, after riding. My hearing is a critical part of my work.... Are there any helmets rated for better soundproofing? |
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Yeah, you need earplugs. All helmets will let in wind noise, which is what's damaging your hearing. The drug store yellow roll-up foamies are fine, but if you're going to be riding for years a pair of custom molded earplugs are a great investment.
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RadioCtrlDWife wrote: I've noticed that I'm saying "huh" and "what" more often the I used to, after riding. My hearing is a critical part of my work.... Are there any helmets rated for better soundproofing? |
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Disposable foam earplugs work well.
I use "The Original World Famous" Hocks Noise Brakers. They allow pretty normal hearing when there is little or no noise, but block higher decibel sounds. According to them they provide "Intelligent Hearing Protection" that is "Based on the Laws of Physics". I don't know about all that, but they work. BTW, I cut off the smallest flange to get a better fit in my ears, but YMMV. www.noisebrakers.com ![]() |
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RadioCtrlDWife wrote: I've noticed that I'm saying "huh" and "what" more often the I used to, after riding. My hearing is a critical part of my work.... Are there any helmets rated for better soundproofing? http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Categories/motorradhelme-Helmets/Schuberth-Helmets/Schuberth-C3 |
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Earplugs.
I've got a pair called "Ear Group", work fine but sometimes interfere with my helmet because they stick out a bit. I've got a bag of foam ones from the drugstore in my glovebox. If you take a minute to make sure they're in snugly, they work quite well. Other solution is giant freakin' windscreen. The kind you sit behind and look through. A few disadvantages to that though, you know what they are. P. |
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Custom Molded
I have two sets of custom molded earplugs by far are the best fit for me. the plugs are a bit on the high side of cost $50-150.00 but comfort if best for long rides. I myself can't get the foam earplugs to stay in my ears so my employer pays for my molded plugs. you can do a google and find a vendor near you.
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I have a cutdown tall windscreen. The environment behind it is very quiet and I've never experienced hearing problems. My wife and I easily have a conversation with each at normal voice levels up to about 60 mph. After that it gets a little noisy.
I last had a bike without a windscreen about 5 yrs ago. I clearly remember the day I put t on. It was the first day that I ever heard my own engine because the windscreen made the environment so much quieter. Try someone elses bike and see for yourself. The windscreen also dra ati ay reduces riding fatigue because you aren't fitting the wind. I'd never have a bike without a windsceen again. See my post on cutting down the tall vespa windscreen. I'd do it for you but it's tricky doing searches on he iPhone. Miguel |
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You know... I already have some ear plugs for work. I don't know why I never thought of using them on the bike. I'll definitely give them a try.
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The dish is not removable or husband may loose control of her. You should see the helmet she has to wear
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Wayne B wrote: The dish is not removable or husband may loose control of her. You should see the helmet she has to wear I should take a picture of my helmet... it has one of those Motorola HS8310 bluetooth adapters with a boom mic.... which probably adds to the wind noise a bit. |
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When I went on my trip from Chicago to Connecticut ear plugs was pretty high on my list of things to have. I tried quite a few different types before heading out. Most would annoyingly pop out of my ears as I pulled my helmet on/off or become a uncomfortable after a bit of riding.
I was getting desperate and decided to try the silicone putty ear plugs. After testing them I discovered they were just what I was looking for. Here's how they work. After making the putty in to a ball you basically push the putty in to your ear (not the canal) and shape it so it creates an air tight seal over your ear canal. This in turn cuts down on the sound that reaches your ears. I had them in for hours on end without bother. Road noise was cut down significantly. This was both a blessing for saving my hearing but also initially a bit disconcerting as I couldn't hear cars coming up on me to pass - I could hear them as they were passing of course. I got used to that phenomenon and in the end I think I was better off and less stressed. At the same time, while stopped, I was able to carry on conversations with the putty in and my helmet on. I did have to listen closely to what people were saying but I could hear them and converse. As a bonus, once I got the knack of shaping them to my ear they wouldn't come out when I pulled my helmet on or off. They're worth a try if you don't like the regular ear plugs. Most pharmacy's sell some type of putty ear plugs. |
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I had the same problem until I installed a windshield. Voila- no more noise problem, and no grasshoppers giving me a bloody nose!
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The most economical soundproofing method is to put a 3 inch square piece of GAFFA tape over each earhole before putting on your helmet.
This also has the benifit of eradicating all those ugly unwanted hairs out of your ears and exercising your vocal chords when it is removed. |
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NEPTUNE wrote: The most economical soundproofing method is to put a 3 inch square piece of GAFFA tape over each earhole before putting on your helmet. This one size fits all option also has the benifit of eradicating all those ugly unwanted hairs out of your ears and exercising your vocal chords when it is removed. ![]() |
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I hate earplugs, but wear them when I'm going over 55. The whole Schuberth range is extremely quiet. Have a look at webbikeworld reviews. Expensive, but you get what you pay for...
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It is illegal in Maryland to wear earplugs in both ears unless they are custom made: http://law.justia.com/maryland/codes/gtr/21-1120.html
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NEPTUNE wrote: The most economical soundproofing method is to put a 3 inch square piece of GAFFA tape over each earhole before putting on your helmet. This also has the benifit of eradicating all those ugly unwanted hairs out of your ears and exercising your vocal chords when it is removed. ![]() Gotta love that tape. I'll need to get some pics up, but my bike currently looks like an automotive homage to the stuff. |
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jhcicco wrote: It is illegal in Maryland to wear earplugs in both ears unless they are custom made: http://law.justia.com/maryland/codes/gtr/21-1120.html Also check out the AMA site which has motorcycle laws for each state. So: I can wear one not-so-good plug (which, imho, would play weid games with my head), or I can wear a full set of good plugs? |
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jhcicco wrote: It is illegal in Maryland to wear earplugs in both ears unless they are custom made: http://law.justia.com/maryland/codes/gtr/21-1120.html Also check out the AMA site which has motorcycle laws for each state. Not all custom molded ear plugs completely block every sound. They have acoustic traps for dangerously loud sounds, but let sound at "normal" levels pass through. Mine even have vents in them to prevent that "plugged up" feeling. I did ride with them in today and the ride was so quiet. I could still hear vehicles coming up behind me, not as easily though. A firetruck did pass me and I could hear the sirens and horn, it just wasn't ear piercingly loud. I also did not hear the constant woooooshing sound. |
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RadioCtrlDWife wrote: Not all custom molded ear plugs completely block every sound. They have acoustic traps for dangerously loud sounds, but let sound at "normal" levels pass through. Mine even have vents in them to prevent that "plugged up" feeling. I did ride with them in today and the ride was so quiet. I could still hear vehicles coming up behind me, not as easily though. A firetruck did pass me and I could hear the sirens and horn, it just wasn't ear piercingly loud. I also did not hear the constant woooooshing sound. |
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Sounds like your problem is solved at a good price.
Ear plugs= free new helmet not needed save 150-300.00 win win 4 years ago when I got my HD sportster it was so louad I had to use earplug, just so I could not hear the old people next door yelling at me. so I made it a habit to always use plugs when I ride. the first thing I notice was I just did not feel so exhusted after a long ride and no more riging in my ears. |
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