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jbh
07-13-2008, 09:10 AM
Does anyone have them and do you like them? Also in the DFW area where did you get them made? I assume cost is around $300?

I had been using ER6I's but they are uncomfortable after a few hours and lately they seem to loose their seal. I have always been able to wear my custom molded earplugs all day without any discomfort.

I would think they would give the same quality fidelity of the ER6iI's vs a helmet speaker, but they would be comfortable to wear all day and of course double as earplugs when I am tired of music.
Gilk51
07-13-2008, 11:32 AM
I haven't seen much of him lately, but Chris (Crndallas) has done these in the past. He lives in Waxahachie.

Last time I saw hime was a chance meeting at the Market Hall gun show...
drroccostein
07-13-2008, 11:44 AM
I was looking at custom molded, but ended up with a pair of Skull Candy Inkd earphones from Target for $14.99. They come with 3 sizes of soft plugs and fit extremely well under the helmet, I can hardly tell they are there.

http://www.target.com/Skullcandy-Buds-Inkd-Earbuds-Dark/dp/B0017T4RRA/sr=1-6/qid=1215967531/ref=sr_1_6/601-3178901-9345712?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Askull%20candy&page=1
DasRonin
07-13-2008, 12:03 PM
I have these and like them very much.

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er6i.aspx

For those who just want ear plugs. I use these and they cut much of the sound but not as much as foam earplugs. I can have conversations and still hear my Autocom while wearing them to cut down on the wind noise.

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.aspx
texasyankee
07-13-2008, 09:55 PM
I have them and love them. Without them, I would never use my ipod. They cost about $350 at the Houston motocycle show.
jbh
07-16-2008, 10:26 PM
I have an appointment to get my molds done to get the Big Ear product.
Tesla
07-20-2008, 03:43 PM
I have an appointment to get my molds done to get the Big Ear product.

What made you to decide to go with them? I am looking for the same thing. Where is the location?
jbh
07-20-2008, 09:00 PM
What made you to decide to go with them? I am looking for the same thing. Where is the location?
Just send you a pm.
Jyn
07-21-2008, 06:21 PM
I was looking at custom molded, but ended up with a pair of Skull Candy Inkd earphones from Target for $14.99. They come with 3 sizes of soft plugs and fit extremely well under the helmet, I can hardly tell they are there.

http://www.target.com/Skullcandy-Buds-Inkd-Earbuds-Dark/dp/B0017T4RRA/sr=1-6/qid=1215967531/ref=sr_1_6/601-3178901-9345712?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Askull%20candy&page=1

Picked those up today. I debated between the $30 sony's, $60 JVC's, etc. and figured all I'd be paying extra for would be sound quality.

I really like these, though. It's been so long since I've listened to music when riding. Anything over 40mph, the wind noise just kills me. Tested these out today, hit 80+ and they did just as good as my foam earpieces... and they're easier to get in!
Rcdd
07-22-2008, 09:46 AM
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/

Super Fi 3 Studio......Best sound I've ever heard from a pair of buds....

Got em from Radio Scrap for $40.00 awhile back.....perfect fit...and the "hard wire" from the pbuds wraps your ears, making a breeze to get the helmet on and off.....just my 2 cents....
jbh
08-29-2008, 10:06 PM
Got my big ears today, finally. I took them out for a test ride today and they stay in nicely. I am still in the break in period so I can't comment on comfort yet but it they are like my custom molded ear plugs they should be very comfortable. Sounds great, I think better than my ER6I's.