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Helmet headphones

Started by 86FJNJ, June 13, 2025, 08:14:10 AM

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86FJNJ

Anyone have a brand/model of helmet headphones they like?

Currently I just use cheap wired ear buds but they are kind of a pain to keep in place when putting my helmet on. Wondering if there is a better mouse trap out there.
1986 FJ1200 converted to Fuel Pump

Firehawk068

If you are just looking for something you can wire into a headphone jack, I use these (SkullCandy) in my ski-helmet.
They are awesome speakers! Probably the best sound I have ever had in a "Helmet" speaker........

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In both my Moto-Helmets, I have the SENA Bluetooth comms unit with the Harman-Kardon speakers. They are pretty decent, but they come pre-attached to the comms unit.
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

86FJNJ

Thanks I just want to listen to some music without fiddling with wired earbuds so something I can plug into my phone or use Bluetooth. Don't really need any communication functionality
1986 FJ1200 converted to Fuel Pump

Pat Conlon

What's your budget?

I've been enjoying my new Cardo PacTalk Edge system.
 I bought the larger 45mm JBL speakers (up sized from 40mm)
Excellent sound even with (mandatory) ear plugs in..
 
 The voice commands are super convenient and allows both hands on the bars.
Here's a breakdown of some common voice commands:
Phone Calls:
"Hey Cardo, answer" to answer a call.
"Hey Cardo, end call" to end a call.
"Hey Cardo, redial number" to redial the last number.
"Hey Cardo, speed dial" to access speed dial.
Music:
"Hey Cardo, music on" to start playing music.
"Hey Cardo, music off" to stop music.
"Hey Cardo, next track" to skip to the next song.
"Hey Cardo, previous track" to go back to the previous song.
Radio:
"Hey Cardo, radio on" to turn on the radio.
"Hey Cardo, radio off" to turn off the radio.
Other:
"Hey Cardo, mute microphone" to mute your microphone.
"Hey Cardo, unmute microphone" to unmute your microphone.
"Hey Cardo, volume up" to increase the volume.
"Hey Cardo, volume down" to decrease the volume.
"Hey Cardo, share music" to share music with another compatible headset.

My buddy Paul has the same system for our communications and I have to continually work on remembering to mute my microphone due to my tendency to unconsciously sing along with my music...which activates the intercom.  Poor Paul....

My Valentine Gen 2 is also Bluetooth connected so the alerts I hear clearly, over riding the music and intercom.
I don't have to look down for a red light that is sometimes hard to see in the bright Arizona sun.

Expensive, but I'm happy with the system.
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3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
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