bajakirch
Crotch Rocket
When I ride, I like to listen to music or podcasts. After lots of trial and error, I found a set of noise-reducing ear buds that seem to work really well for me: Shur SE215-CL The cost was more than I really wanted to pay for a device I'd never spent more than $15 on, but I have to say these have proven to be worth the extra coin.
So, enough shilling for Shur.
One thing that makes these pretty good at keeping wind noise out and music/talk in is the soft foam buds and the way you sort of corkscrew them into the ear canal. It took me a few times to get the hang of it, but once I did it made a real difference.
Even so, I would still have occasions where I just couldn't get them to seat properly, despite several attempts. Then, one day I was watching Formula 1 coverage and I noticed that several of the drivers would moisten their helmet earpieces before putting them in their ears. Most often with saliva.
I finally got over the 'ick' factor and tried it one day -- I moistened the tips of my fingers and spread it on the bud (I still wasn't ready to pop an ear bud I'd been sticking in my ear for over a year into my mouth -- blech!). I have to say that the ear bud slid into place like a greased pig. Did the same with the other ear and I was sold.
I thought that might be helpful to anyone else using ear buds that get inserted into the ear.
So, enough shilling for Shur.
One thing that makes these pretty good at keeping wind noise out and music/talk in is the soft foam buds and the way you sort of corkscrew them into the ear canal. It took me a few times to get the hang of it, but once I did it made a real difference.
Even so, I would still have occasions where I just couldn't get them to seat properly, despite several attempts. Then, one day I was watching Formula 1 coverage and I noticed that several of the drivers would moisten their helmet earpieces before putting them in their ears. Most often with saliva.
I finally got over the 'ick' factor and tried it one day -- I moistened the tips of my fingers and spread it on the bud (I still wasn't ready to pop an ear bud I'd been sticking in my ear for over a year into my mouth -- blech!). I have to say that the ear bud slid into place like a greased pig. Did the same with the other ear and I was sold.
I thought that might be helpful to anyone else using ear buds that get inserted into the ear.