Bone Conduction Headphones For Motorbikes?

Bone conduction headphones might just have a place in motorcycling as an alternative to Bluetooth Communicators or earbuds that block out the noise of the traffic.

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[eksnacks]

I prefer my headphones BONELESS. But this is quite interesting.

[programmingfortheweb]

I rode for about 30 years with music or comms or the like and I was under the impression that I wouldn't be able to hear traffic etc. I was mistaken. I have found that it is possible to listen to music and still hear what's happening provided you set the levels sensibly. Note. I also wear ear plugs and can still hear both the music and the traffic without a problem.
I started about 12 years ago just with Bluetooth for the GPS and found that there wasn't a problem, so I started listening to music on long trips, again, there wasn't a problem. So now I listen to the radio on the bike. I think that, with everything in life, if you use common sense, _most_ things can be done safely and correctly.
Now that I've seen your video, I'll look into them and decide if they'll do the job for me.

[BioSurge]

What if I'm an audiophile?
Then stop listening to music on a motorbike for starters...
This cracked me up :D

[mrhappy]

Like four years ago I worked at a factory that required earplugs and they let us wear these headphones I love them

[DuncanJimmy]

The Aftershokz are superb so long as the batteries don't give out, which mine did after a year therefore became useless. While they worked though, it was wonderful having a sound system that didn't require anything to be shoved into/ onto my ears and was waterproof. Mine were IP68, which meant I could shower, bathe, swim, kayak, run/ walk in rain and ride my motorcycle in all types of weather without fear of damaging them. One thing I can't stress enough though, the sound of the wind in your helmet WILL damage your ears without protection. If you like hearing aids, then by all means. If not, then use ear plugs.

[leonardklein]

It's nice to see some alternatives to com systems and regular earphones, especially on a well established channel!

[ltripley]

THIS. IS. GENIUS.

Been looking for something to use instead of having to stick something on the outside of the helmet and earphones falling out my ears. I have a pair of the Shoks in my draw that i havent used in a while and never thought of using them for this purpose. Just tried them with my helmet on and its a revelation. 🎉

[jasonbishop]

I use Shure in ear monitors with a custom built wiring harness that plugs into the back of my Cardo instead of the provided in helmet speakers. They seal the ear canal to block out wind/ambient noise which allows me to run the volume low enough to enjoy the music but still hear what's going on around me. To get around the issues with putting your helmet on over any kind of ear phone get a moisture wicking helmet liner/beanie. Not only will it help keep you cool but your helmet will slide on nice and easy right over your headphones. Helps when removing as well. All that being said, if you want to hear the nurse who's spoon feeding you bananas when you're in your 90's you should always be using something that seals your ear canal.

[wuliou]

I switched between different kinds of headphone and finally stopped with Bluetooth communicator. I found that button control on the communicator is a must so I don't have to use my phone to stop the music when I want to focus on the surroundings.

[tshupetsomonedi]

I use Plugfones Basic connected directly to my phone or to a Bluetooth receiver. They block both road noise and I can play music at a lower volume. Very comfortable once you figure out the best depth to place them inside your ear. 🙂🙂🙂

[Parkour]

Interesting stuff here. Great quality video as always my man!

[HairyMTB]

wwhahahaahhahahaaa .... "my Harley vibrates already" now I find this funny because I ride a Harley, and it vibrates already :P

[EddieSprouse]

I use these (Open Run Pro) daily for business calls and music. I like them. I've not used them while riding yet, and I probably won't. Not for music anyway. But they come in handy if I get a call on the bike. I can pull over to a safe spot and take the call. The caller can hear my Harley or the wind noise, so it is essential to stop and switch the bike off. If I wear my Shoei full-face helmet, I remove these and use my Sena. But all in all, they are great. They don't hurt my ears like in the ear head phones do, and I sometimes forget they are on my head.

[Chrzanior]

I bought them year ago and I'm finally able to listen to music while working in the factory using earplugs. Best earphones I've ever had. Not so good on the bicycle because traffic and wind can be loud too and to hear the music clearly you'd need to go very loud

[Dezember]

As I have both an intercom and the aftershokz I wont try them under a helmet. I really need buttons to control the audio and incoming calls as I try to leave my phone in the pocket as much as possible and not on my phonemount. But for daily "normal" use the aftershokz are perfect. the soundquality is good enough and they are so convinient that I happily sacrifice a bit of soundquality.

[cprn.]

I programmed a bone conductive watch-like mobile phone prototype in high school for an IT contest. To hear the call you had to press your index finger to your cheekbone and talk to your wrist. That was about 20 years ago. I thought that technology died.

[benjaminsilvert]

As long as the music is not at max you can still easily hear your surroundings. Earbuds that passively block out some (not all) of the road noises are safer for your hearing in the long run. Really hard to hear traffic noises when your deaf, protect your ears on your rides.

[jannuellaurodizon]

An alternative to this set-up for me was using an open ear earphones like the bose open ultra. It has a simillar experience in terms of hearing your surrounding and good sound quality overall. You dont have to worry about wires since they are completely wireless.

[gz]

I ride with music sometimes, but I have Cardo Packtalk unit. You have to install small speakers in helmet, but you can also hear outside noise as well. Another benefit is that you can also make and receive phone calls while riding. Headphones or earbuds inside a helmet is a no go for me.

[patrickungaro]

I know an extra trick while putting these on! Pretty funny seeing you stick your fingers all in your helmet like I do all the time haha. I use these headphone all the time while I ride, it’s so nice for some quiet tunes and hear everything still. As you’re pulling your helmet down over your head using your fingers, take your thumbs to push up on sides of the headphones. Kind of like imagine your fingers and thumbs like you are biting an imaginary cheeseburger