You get what you pay for/ SkullCandy earbud reveiw

[arntufun]

I'm new this year to wearing earbuds while listening to music on the Spyder . It's a much more enjoyable ride to rock out to music and twist the throttle. I just wish I did it sooner in life with the other bikes I have owned.

Holly and I have been going through different sets of earbuds to get ones that stay in our ears and I have to say, don't waste your money on the cheap Skullcandy earbuds shown here. http://www.ebay.com/itm/230760210023...84.m1497.l2649 The sound is horrible with absolutly no bass. These are the worst earbuds I have ever owned.

Skullcandy makes a wide range of different model styles and a huge difference in prices, so lesson learned............. you get what you pay for.

[Sarge707]

I bought a pair of those when you mentioned them a while ago and they are not the best.
Skull Candy Ink,d and Titan and the sound is Great .
I recently purchased foam ear cushions (4 pair for $6 on E Bay) and they are superior (IMO) to the silicon ones that come with most earbuds.

[Lamonster]

I bought a pair of those when you mentioned them a while ago and they are not the best.
Skull Candy Ink,d and Titan and the sound is Great .
I recently purchased foam ear cushions (4 pair for $6 on E Bay) and they are superior (IMO) to the silicon ones that come with most earbuds.

I have SkullCandy Inked and I think they sound great. If I want more base I wear my Wicked Little Buds

[arntufun]

I have SkullCandy Inked and I think they sound great. If I want more base I wear my Wicked Little Buds

Do you happen to know the model of those Wicked Little Buds you have ???

[Lamonster]

Do you happen to know the model of those Wicked Little Buds you have ???

http://www.empirebrandsinc.com/products/product-wi-2301

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ed-Little-Buds

[arntufun]

Thanks Lamont.

[Smokinspyder]

I Rock my Beats by dre ear buds and they HAMMER !!!!

[wickeddose]

Powerbeats here

[Sopher]

I'm suprised you allowed to weat any at all.

In Mass, headpones or earbuds are illegal.

[twain]

I have a pair of wicked little buds since reading Lamonts post and I love them. Actually went back and bought 2 more pair since you cant beat the price, $5.50 per pair.

[Firefly]

I'm suprised you allowed to weat any at all.

In Mass, headpones or earbuds are illegal.

For car drivers I could see this.... But bikes should be exempted. Do they allow ear protection like ear plugs? I use my noise canceling buds and they work great even without playing music.


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[Sopher]

I just found this: (from three years ago, so I doubt much has changed to the ALLOW side. Maybe more towards the not allowed:

According to the digest of motorcycle laws by state in the BMW MOA "Anonymous" book, the following are the rules for helmet speakers by state.

Alabama - Legal
Alaska - Legal
Arizona - Legal
Arkansas - Legal
California - Legal, for one ear only
Colorado - Legal
Connecticut - Legal
Delaware - Legal
Florida - Helmet Speakers allowed, but not headphones
Georgia - Legal for communication purposes only
Hawaii - Legal
Idaho - Legal
Illinois - Legal for communication purposes only
Indiana - Legal
Iowa - Legal
Kansas - Legal
Kentucky - Legal
Louisiana - Legal
Maine - Legal
Maryland - Legal for one ear only
Massachusetts - ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
Michigan - Legal
Minnesota - Legal for one ear only
Mississippi - Legal
Missouri - Legal
Montana - Legal
Nebraska - Legal
Nevada - Legal
New Hampshire - Legal
New Jersey - Legal
New Mexico - Legal
New York - Legal for one ear only
North Carolina - Legal
North Dakota - Legal
Ohio - Legal
Oklahoma - Legal
Oregon - Some Cities have laws banning speakers of any kind
Pennsylvania - Legal for communication purposes only
Rhode Island - ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
South Carolina - Legal
South Dakota - Legal
Tennessee - Legal
Texas - Legal
Utah - Legal
Vermont - Legal
Virginia - ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
Washington - Legal
West Virginia - Legal
Wyoming - Legal
Washington DC - Legal
Source(s):

http://www.bmwmoa.org
http://www.mymotorcycletravels.com

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[Firefly]

Good info to have. Illegal to possess? Lol.


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[SethO]

I have skull candy Titian's and they are the best ones I have had for the price, they are about 40 bucks if you buy them at best buy and I ride in everything, I go thru about a set a year and I can not say enough about them. I have small ears and the budds are the smallest I have seen.

The 20 dollar basic ones are great for basics but its worth the extra 20 bucks

[jvicker]

Where's Wisconsin? When did we become the Pluto of the United States?

[arntufun]

Where's Wisconsin? When did we become the Pluto of the United States?

No, that my friend is Cuba !!!!

[zrc]

Illegal to Possess, WTH. Really? What do they do, take you to jail if you have them in your freakin' frunk? Or Coat pocket? that is some Bunk right there.

Any Who! Rando, I enjoyed these: And they dont flop off when you helmet up!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JVC+-+Sp...&skuId=9511511

I have them in white, so I dont wanna hear about it, and if I had them in pink, I wouldnt wanna hear about it either!

[arntufun]

Illegal to Possess, WTH. Really? What do they do, take you to jail if you have them in your freakin' frunk? Or Coat pocket? that is some Bunk right there.

Any Who! Rando, I enjoyed these: And they dont flop off when you helmet up!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JVC+-+Sp...&skuId=9511511

I have them in white, so I dont wanna hear about it, and if I had them in pink, I wouldnt wanna hear about it either!

How is the bass and volume through these ???

[camper1]

So if I have speakers installed in my helmet, and I have my phone bluetoothed to my scala rider, which is my communications system, I'm legal based on Virginia's law. It either that or I need an extremely heavy vehicle.


Code of Virginia
§ 46.2-1078. Unlawful to operate motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped while using earphones.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth while using earphones on or in both ears.
For the purpose of this section, "earphones" shall mean any device worn on or in both ears that converts electrical energy to sound waves or which impairs or hinders the person's ability to hear, but shall not include (i) any prosthetic device that aids the hard of hearing, (ii) earphones installed in helmets worn bymotorcycle operators and riders and used as part of a communications system, or (iii) nonprosthetic, closed-ear, open-back, electronic noise-cancellation devices designed and used to enhance the hearing ability of persons who operate vehicles in high-noise environments, provided any such device is being worn by the operator of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the driver of any emergency vehicle as defined in § 46.2-920.
(Code 1950, § 46-219.1; 1950, p. 882; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-202.1; 1989, c. 727; 1993, c. 126; 1997, c. 36; 2001, c. 834; 2002, c. 254.)

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[Roger]

Randy just get on your roadster head over to walmart and pick up the ear buds they are called MARSHMELLOWS they are made by jvc for like $20.00 you squeeze them then put them in your ear then they form to your ear. So now you can listen to wang chung and still do your burn outs.

[zrc]

How is the bass and volume through these ???

I am / was pleased with them. I now have some blue tooth thingies. Let me see if I can find a "new" or "unused" set of plastic ear-thingies for them and I can just mail em to ya.

Then you can decide for yourself.

[Pincushion]

I have the ZAGG Smartbuds.
http://www.zagg.com/audio/smart-buds.php Love them at the gym,
I also have a cheap set of Skullcandy in my gym bag (got them for $10 at Cycle Gear with a purchase), just in case I forget to grab the ZAGG buds.

When I ride I have a Scala Rider G4 pairs to my iPhone, and I can communicate with my wife, listen to music, answer phone calls etc etc.

[gbouten]

I have the ZAGG Smartbuds.
http://www.zagg.com/audio/smart-buds.php Love them at the gym,
I also have a cheap set of Skullcandy in my gym bag (got them for $10 at Cycle Gear with a purchase), just in case I forget to grab the ZAGG buds.

When I ride I have a Scala Rider G4 pairs to my iPhone, and I can communicate with my wife, listen to music, answer phone calls etc etc.

So you replaced the speakers that came with you G4. I was thinking of doing this but wasn't sure if I should do this.

[Sarge707]

Randy just get on your roadster head over to walmart and pick up the ear buds they are called MARSHMELLOWS they are made by jvc for like $20.00 you squeeze them then put them in your ear then they form to your ear. So now you can listen to wang chung and still do your burn outs.

I searched reviews for the JVC Marshmellow and they are very well rated so of to Walmart I go!! Let ya know.

[Pincushion]

So you replaced the speakers that came with you G4. I was thinking of doing this but wasn't sure if I should do this.

NO, I use the existing G4 speakers. I know several people that like earbuds instead, but I am fine with the speakers, after a few hours of wearing ear buds I get a sore ears and a headache.