Josh1234 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Before, I was riding with earbuds under my helmet. The wires were always a pain in the butt. A guy at work (who rides a Ducati Diavel) recommended I check out the LG bluetooth earbuds - the kind that have a ring that sits around the neck. I found some from www.nexlus.com for $34. They're the LG HBS-730. There were some mixed reviews... the HBS-730 seems to have better sound quality than the HBS-700, but can experience frequent drop-outs of signal. I figured I'd give them a shot. My coworker told me that I would just need to tuck in the around-the-neck part under my jacket so they don't get blown away. I got them last night (I ordered them on August 8, 5 days prior) and wore them in to work this morning. They work great! I just tucked the earbuds in, stuck my helmet on, made sure the neck part was safely under my jacket collar, and had 0 problems. Now, the music controls are on the ring part, so they were out of reach, but I use a Pebble wrist watch as a remote, and that fits around the handlebars. I don't like to play my music on my ride until I'm on the highway... On city streets, I need to hear more. With my earbuds, the right tended to drop out mid-ride, usually, but both of the little rubber earbuds on the LG headset grabbed pretty well and neither came out on the ride. They do a great job of sound isolation, too. Just thought I'd share... If your phone has bluetooth and you want to listen to music while you ride, $34 is a pretty cheap solution. http://nexlus.com/index.php/electronics/lg-electronics-tone-hbs-730-bluetooth-headset-retail-packaging-black.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Nevermind, connectivity with these things sucks. At least they work on the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I like speakers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sena smh-10/thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I hate to be a buzz-kill, but you really ought to check out the Sena or other in helmet BT systems. Navigation, cell phone, and music wirelessly. I can change my playlist with a voice command, then verbally send my wife a text message that I am running late. I never need to slow down or pull off the road. Congrats on the BT ear buds. As the opportunity presents itself, you should check out the in-helmet BT systems. After you use them a couple times, there is no going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'm too cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'm too cheap.so am i and i have the Sena, and dont regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) I also am cheap. Took me 2 seasons before I finally did it. Wish I did it way sooner. Best $120 I spent on a motorcycle mod to date Edited August 15, 2014 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enginerd Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Sena smh-10/threadThis. It's worth it. I too am cheap but got a set for me and the wife. Can't imagine not having them. Wish I would have bought them years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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