I need Earbud help.....suggestions?

[deagle10]

I have searched the archives and found the ER6i to be very popular here (most were posts from 2007-2008).  So I was all set to get those.
Now I see they are discontinued.  

Are there any highly recommended earbuds for under $100 that will seal out the outside noise and work with a helmet?

Thanks.

[Cablebandit]

They are discontinued but you can still purchase them online all over the place.

[DRam]

JLab J-3 earbuds work for me.  Small, light, they come with several different size rubber ear cups (correct term?) so you can size them to your ear.  Mine are used when operating woodworking tools, riding lawnmower and cut the noise considerably.  It was a little difficult to get my helmet on without dislodging them, but that might be due to the fit of my helmet.

Caveat:  My hearing cuts out at about 8,000 Hz.  Some reviewers claim the JLabs don't do well on the high end.  I wouldn't know about that.

[AzItLies]

I have searched the archives and found the ER6i to be very popular here (most were posts from 2007-2008).  So I was all set to get those.
Now I see they are discontinued.  

Are there any highly recommended earbuds for under $100 that will seal out the outside noise and work with a helmet?

Thanks.

One thing to consider... how tight is your helmet fit? Is there a lot of room when you take it on and off? Have you worn any kind of earbuds before with your helmet?

The point is there are other options, more expensive, but deaden the outside noise better and fit all the way in your ears... nothing sticking out but the wire.

[miles]

I'd give Skull Candy Ink'd earbuds a try first.  You can get them all over the place for under $20, and they work reasonably well.  See if you like the experience before shelling out more money on something you may find you don't like to use anyway.



That said, I have (and use) the Ink'ds (the looks awkward written like that) and the Ety er6is, and the etys are superior in every way but outright volume.  I'll grab the Skull Candys for shorter rides, or rides with friends because they reduce outside sound less, so I can hold conversations more easily.

[deagle10]

My helmet fits tight.  RF1100 and maybe the cheek pads aren't going to break in as much as I thought.  

The less outside noise the better as I get SO much windnoise without earplugs.  I thought listening to music was going to be impossible and now I am reading these threads and it sounds like these little things actually block out the wind pretty well.

Less outside noise the better.  My helmet is LOUD without earplugs.

edited to add:  So is there something else that has came along and is better?  Or should I just get the 4 year old technology of the er6i.  And they are NOT all over the place on the internet.  Hard to find.

[Mr.Black]

I'm with Miles on this. I usually buy a couple of pairs of Skull Candy Ink'd buds when they are on sale. Been using just them for three years now.

[SuperHans]

Skull Candy's work although I do like my er6i's.

[AzItLies]

My helmet fits tight.  RF1100 and maybe the cheek pads aren't going to break in as much as I thought.  

The less outside noise the better as I get SO much windnoise without earplugs.  I thought listening to music was going to be impossible and now I am reading these threads and it sounds like these little things actually block out the wind pretty well.

Less outside noise the better.  My helmet is LOUD without earplugs.

edited to add:  So is there something else that has came along and is better?  Or should I just get the 4 year old technology of the er6i.  And they are NOT all over the place on the internet.  Hard to find.

Sounds (sorry for the pun...) like we have some similarities. Now wearing a Shoei Qwest but prior was an Arai QII. Both are pretty loud without ear plugs. I use Hear-o's with NPR 32.

Won't ride without earplugs as the wind noise is just deafening.

But how to get the same noise reduction (music on or off) and have comfort? Tried custom molded, but even after they "re did" them with longer input into the ears, no way was it going to allow 32 NPR without music.

Tried basic skull candy things... not happening. Stuck out too far and virtually no noise reduction without music.

Tried Ety's. Pretty good, but again though, not enough noise reduction when music off. And hard to get helmet on and off as they stick out your ears, and can catch on the helmet liner when pulling off... painful.

While the S-Plug  is pricey (144), they work. They get the job done. And they are quieter then my Hear-o's even without music! Never would have believed that could happen, but it's true.

In addition, the S-plug is MEANT to go all the way in your ear. They are designed to be removed by pulling on the wire. And yes, the design does work as intended.

One thing about them is they are a kind of oblong shape and one needs to be sure to insert them in such a way that it matches the oblong opening of your ear. There are directions that come with it.

I have the single drivers, which are fine for me. Very good music, especially after broken in for a 10 hrs or so. The dual drivers seem like overkill to me. I mean we're on bikes... this is not an audiophile situation.

I'm not affiliated with the company... just like the product.

[Prubert]

 MEElectronics M6 earbuds ~ $20.00

Webbikeworld review here

I have had these for one riding season(16K miles) and give them a thumbs up.  Good sound and a reasonable price!

The over the ear flexi-tube broke away after 9 months of use but I just wrap them around my ear without it.  I would buy these again if I needed a new set.

They work well in my Shoei Qwest also....

Later.

[ia sprint]

I'll second the MEE earbuds.  Been using them for about 6 months and love them.  Block out wind noise well and have good sound quality.  They also fit under the helmet really well and stay in my ears.

[Mr.Black]

Skull Candy's work although I do like my er6i's.

Who is the manufacturer?

[miles]

Who is the manufacturer?

Skull Candy is the manufacturer, the model of the specific earbuds I recommend from them is called "Ink'd".

[Mr.Black]

I have th SC. I was wondering of the ER6is

[miles]

etymotic.

[miles]

http://www.cultofmac.com/97595/etymotic-er-6i-earphones-deserve-their-mythic-status-review/

[CLAY]

Skull Candy is the manufacturer, the model of the specific earbuds I recommend from them is called "Ink'd".

I have these and a set of Entymonic Er6i's.  For the price, the skull candy's are awesome.  The ER6's are better, but not $80 better.  

[Meemuh]

http:// http://www.cultofmac.com/97595/etymotic-er-6i-earphones-deserve-their-mythic-status-review/

link no workie

[miles]

link no workie

Try it now.

[Meemuh]

works - tx.