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Re: [St] Ear plugs, noise reduction and music
- Subject: Re: [St] Ear plugs, noise reduction and music
- From: Gavin Lawrie <gavin.lawrie@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:18:53 +0100
On 27 Jun 2008, at 02:22, Todd J wrote:
So, tell me folks, do you find that the ear plugs work for both
noise reduction and work well enough to produce decent sound quality?
I use a pair of 'Duocom' custom-fit earplugs with speakers built in.
They are fully functioning ear-plugs (i.e. with music turned off they
work as earplugs) that conform to EU and ISO regulations for noise
reduction / ear protection. But plug them into an audio source, and
they also work as highly effective stereo earphones. They are sold
with the option of 'voice' or 'music' speakers - I have the music ones
and they produce excellent sound quality on par with premium in-ear
headphones I've tried from audio firms. They are so good that I've
regularly used them on long flights as headphones of choice - they
keep out the sound rather better than these 'noise reducing'
electronic headphones do. They also include something called a
'microfilter' that allows some sound through - so you can hear
something with them in (such as engine note at 8K etc.). Also, they
are designed to be 'flush' with outside of your ear, so putting a
helmet on while wearing them doesn't present any problems. They are
exceptionally good.
More info on them from http://www.headsetservices.com/melaviationgroup/motorcycling.html
- there is a PDF with more info on the earplugs to download from
that page too.
I completely agree with all that has been said about the importance of
ear protection on bikes - I really don't understand why anyone would
go at any speed on a bike without some sort of ear protection in place.
Regards
Gavin Lawrie
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