Re: [ST] Tunes on the road

[Michael Young <myoung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The iPod is physically small, and holds as much music as you can rip. I have
the 10 GB model, and it holds everything I own, plus everything I could find
in public libraries in three counties. The wired remote has all the
functions of the on-unit controls. Sound quality and fidelity are first
rate. The only downside is remote power and battery life. The first
generation units, which I have, recharges through the firewire port. Battery
life is 3 to 4 hours; not quite an afternoon's worth of riding.

I use Etymotic's ER-6 earphones; ear buds with foam or flanged silicone
tips. The foam tips are good for about 20 dB attenuation; the silicone for
about 15 dB. I use the foam; replace them roughly monthly. They're pricey,
and I don't know how they compare to similar offerings from Shure and
Sony(?), but they do the job for me. Wind noise on the Z-II still comes
through as a bass rumble at highway speed. If you've worn a Z-II at highway
speed, you'll recognize that is pretty strong testimony.

I wear the iPod in the inside chest pocket, run the remote cable through a
sleeve, clip the remote to the right glove gauntlet, and run the earphone
cable back up the sleeve.

I also have an Autocom Pro-M1 for bike-bike. The helmet speakers are
surprisingly good for music; not great, but usable. I wear Etymotic ER-20
plugs when I ride that way. The Pro-M1 cuts music volume by half while
you're talking. The iPod and remote go in the tank bag when I ride with the
Autocom.


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