To all those on the fence about getting Bluetooth comm unit..

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greenmonster

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Wow, well I have to say I went to a lot of indoor concerts when I was young and would leave with my ears ringing. I can hear just fine now. I have noticed on longer moto rides I get a little sleepy after a while so maybe that’s the effect of the wind. Well, at least now I have another thing to research and consider. I always like a new project.
 
dravnx

dravnx

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You risk more then hearing loss. Tinnitus is a also a result of hearing damage. I have it. It's a constant eeeeeee. Wanna live with that? Hearing damage is cumulative. You may think your hearing is OK but the damage has already started.
 
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N4teTheGreat

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dravnx said:
You risk more then hearing loss. Tinnitus is a also a result of hearing damage. I have it. It's a constant eeeeeee. Wanna live with that? Hearing damage is cumulative. You may think your hearing is OK but the damage has already started.
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My solution, I've had Tinnitus for as long as I can remember as I had a number of nasty ear infections when I was young. I'm certain there were a few concerts that didn't help, nor did my obnoxiously loud car stereo in my 20s - 30s. I wear ear plugs all the time now and just got a pair of SilentEar reusable plugs that claim as 32db NRR. Figured I'd try again as things have changed, but if they don't cut it, I'll just go back to foam.
 
ZCrow

ZCrow

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Bluetooth comms units are great when the helmet you own accommodates it. Definitely a second vote for wearing earplugs while using them. My old Shark Speed R allowed me to position my Sena so that speakers lined up with my ear canals.

But when it came time to upgrade, I switched to the Bell Star MIPS and the tight fit of that helmet did not allow my speakers to line up well enough with my ear canals. I find this is definitely an issue with the tighter fit of the sportier helmets and for me, my ears tend to not quite line up with cutouts in most helmets. I don't ride in groups or do much two up riding these days so my main use case is for music and the occasional phone call at low speeds. My solution was to switch to a cheap clip on Bluetooth receiver and earplug headphones. It's not quite as wireless but it's works as a compromise. Plus I don't have to play the music as loud with them. They are bit base heavy but then at 70mph+ nothing is truly audiophile. :teeth

Bluetooth clip-on receiver: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVGTH2D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Earplug earbuds: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YFYJFT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

P.S. I wish that custom fit program Bell ran had taken off so we could resolve issues like this with a custom mold.
 
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