Check with your local authorities to see if the use of earphones while riding a motorcycle is legal in your country or state. Also use extra caution when deciding for the use of earphones while riding as that may distract some riders from his/her surroundings creating a potential hazardous situation.
I used the Westone UM1 and then later the Westone UM2 (my favorites until the Westone 3 came around in late 2008) under a full face helmet Shoei. Please read the testimonial after the photo.
I have spent hundreds of dollars over the past three years looking for a solution that would allow me to listen to music on my motorcycle while protecting my hearing. I have tried a variety of helmet speakers alone and in combination with a variety of ear plugs. The audiologist who fitted my custom molds says I have "petite" ear canals. As a result, no earphones and few earplugs (not even her custom molds) would stay in place when I pulled my helmet over my head and ears.
Honestly, when I called Earphone Solutions several weeks ago after doing an internet search I was not really expecting to hear anything new. I explained my situation to the gentlemen who answered my phone call -- it turned out he also has small ear canals, and rides a motorcycle. His unequivocal recommendation led me to take a leap of faith and order a pair of Westone UM1 canal headphones.
Eureka! This last weekend I experienced motorcycle nirvana. Riding through a beautiful fall scene, enveloped in silence broken only by the music coming from my mp3 player...it was what I have been seeking for years. Heaven. Wonderful music, completely comfortable, well positioned in my ears despite being subjected to the helmet being pulled on. And great protection from destructive sounds of other vehicles, wind noise, etc.
Thank you for your great customer service. The purchase was quick and easy, shipping very fast. Overall, a great transaction.
From one very happy customer;
Michael N
Veradale (Spokane), Washington
