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use for GPS: Excellent results July 6, 2008
Larry Kahaner (Washington, DC)
I bought these speakers to use with my Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS installed on my motorcycle. They inserted easily in my HJC helmet and the sound is loud enough even at high speeds.
I made one change: I got rid of the wire/sound control cable and used a plain cable as the one they supplied is not long enough. I control the volume from the GPS which is easier anyway.
Just ok May 28, 2008
Keith Greving
Although they arent the loudest speakers there fidelity makes up for it. They are a must if you take your bike on long trips. I personally like the speakers but would upgrade at first chance.
A bit fragile April 21, 2008
R. Donley (Arizona)
When I got these I was thrilled. Good sound, more than enough volume (I ride a 250cc scooter so no loud pipes). But I've only had them a couple of months and I think the internal wire has already become frayed. The sound is cutting in and out. It still works if hold it steady at the perfect angle but every time I turn, hit a bump, blink, etc. my music cuts out until I wiggle the wire to find the 'sweet spot' again.
These would be great speakers if the wiring was beefed up a little.
Way too quiet for freeways February 27, 2008
Keegan L. Patterson (San Mateo, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Unfortunately, these headphones by themselves have pretty good sound (in a quiet room held right up to your ears), but they are not powerful enough for most portable devices for use in the helmet. My iPhone speakers are by far louder, but they're not comfortable in a helmet. I even bought the "Boostaroo" (a bigger disappointment) as recommended on Amazon, since some comments had suggested before I bought that they were on the quiet side. The Bust-a-roo did almost nothing to improve these speakers' volume and actually created distortion.
Good wired speaker solution February 17, 2008
B. Smith (Houston)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have Bluetooth set-up but bought these to install in my helmet for an upcoming long trip which will exceed the daily battery charge of my Bluetooth set-up. These are simple, easy to install. The speakers are a little bulky, but the Arai helmet has a large speaker cut-out area to accomodate them, which will not be true of all helmets. It's nice that the cord has a disconnect point up near the helmet chin strap (easy to find) and has a nice volume control wheel. I would have liked the cord to be just a few inches longer, since the reach my handlebar-mounted Garmin is a bit tight, but will be plenty long enough if plugging into an MP3 player in your jacket pocket or tank bag.
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