Re: [St] Ear plugs, noise reduction and music

[Gavin Lawrie <gavin.lawrie@xxxxxxxxx>]

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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