Is this sweat proof or water proof? Is it good for bike helmet? What is the quality of music, bass, treble etc.? Thanks.
1874258
I returned mine due to the following reasons : 1. I have my galaxy s4 on my left holster and while I turn my head, the music will crackle and gets interrupted, 2. Comparing Kokkia with my Samsung HS3000, the stereo present was not there; base and treble sounds like very thin
2250742
Yes. I've used them with two different helmets. I put them on after I put on my helmet. If you don't play your music too loud, you'll be able to hear things around you as they do not block ambient noise.
1954666
I don't ride so I wouldn't know. The only issue I can think of is that the piece that you use to handle the earplug may rub against the helmet and that would be annoying. I use these when playing drums.. I cannot use them with headphones. I believe this piece is essential to the sound dampening so they cannot be removed.
56003
I use mine for running, biking and cross country skiing with no problems. They fit well under a helmet or watch cap. I live in interior Alaska and have to keep them in a warm place before putting them on as the metal in the frame can give contact frostbite (like a burn blister) if I leave it exposed to outside temps too long and put it straight on. As long as you don't turn the volume up too loud, you should be able to hear cars or other people just fine. It will never be as safe as exercising on the road without them on, but I really enjoy having music or audio books while I exercise.
260418
The headphones are great and handle sweat, in terms of ruggedness (I haven't broken them so far... and I sweat a lot - 6 mile runs).In terms of usability, if sweat gets in between the headphones and the air seal you create with your ear, then you have to pull off the rubber cover and blow the moisture out of the tube (takes 30 seconds or less), otherwise the sound will be muffled.These are the best "cheap" workout headphones I have found. The next step up would be Zennheiser PMX 70. They are twice as expensive.
208117
The closer the speakers are to your ears inside your helmet, the better they will sound. A lot also depends on how well your helmet keeps noise from entering and the loudness if your pipe, but using my iPhone as the music source, the sound is quite good, though not real heavy on bass.
230472
Its hard to say really, my hearing isn't the best and I ride a mtn bike fast on pavement (lots of tire noise), however the few times I've ridden w/o headphones and used the speaker I was able to hear the music although not loud and clear.I would definitely recommend using headphones anyways!
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I used them for swimming a lot, and sometime water got into it-a lot- (and to my ears) and makes the volume goes wayyyy down-wayyy way way down. u can't even hear ur music unless u turn it on all the way which is not recommended.. It's not gonna seal ur ears completely.. Nothing's perfect. Just put them away and they dry themselves and ready to go again! Personally, I think it's a good pair of ear pieces for swimming out there.. Tried H2o, works great but feel very cheap and the sound quality is a major different! 1 tip, You need to find the perfect ear pieces and hooks for urself to have a good fit(the hooks breaks easily so be careful) I used them for swimming a lot, and sometime water got into it-a lot- (and to my ears) and makes the volume goes wayyyy down-wayyy way way down. u can't even hear ur music unless u turn it on all the way which is not recommended.. It's not gonna seal ur ears completely.. Nothing's perfect. Just put them away and they dry themselves and ready to go again! Personally, I think it's a good pair of ear pieces for swimming out there.. Tried H2o, works great but feel very cheap and the sound quality is a major different! 1 tip, You need to find the perfect ear pieces and hooks for urself to have a... » Read More I used them for swimming a lot, and sometime water got into it-a lot- (and to my ears) and makes the volume goes wayyyy down-wayyy way way down. u can't even hear ur music unless u turn it on all the way which is not recommended.. It's not gonna seal ur ears completely.. Nothing's perfect. Just put them away and they dry themselves and ready to go again! Personally, I think it's a good pair of ear pieces for swimming out there.. Tried H2o, works great but feel very cheap and the sound quality is a major different! 1 tip, You need to find the perfect ear pieces and hooks for urself to have a good fit(the hooks breaks easily so be careful) « Show Less
1808239
If you turn up the sound you do not have to put it up to your ear to hear it. I wear mine on a wrist band so do not need the sound. I don't know if it is waterproof. ask the manufacturer. I really like mine.
1163480
My experience is that they're pretty good for the type of headphone they are: quite snug for this style. I find them too bulky and hot to consider ideal during a workout. They don't seem like they're designed to deal with sweat, etc., so the getting them wet with sweat kind of grosses me out too. For normal use I don't consider them too bulky or hot, but to workout I think I prefer an earbud style over these.
186006
I wouldn't say it's completely water proof as the volume knob/on-off button is on the outside of the helmet. But, for the most part, the majority of the component resides inside the helmet making it mostly waterproof, I guess.
1121270
I use the SMH10 which uses similar ear speakers and mic. My bike is a softail standard with windshield. A lot of wind noise is more the issue then the loud pipes. My best results are obtained with a helmet that has a face shield. With that setup all functions were significantly better then usable. With the face shield up on the helmet then wind noise became the issue at hwy speeds.
1737783
IT IS NOT Water resistant! I haven't had an issue about sweat, I got an extra band to change off and launder.
209511
I've used them in heavy rain and when I hit the gym for a couple hours and never experienced any issues. They stay in place and don't get slippery. The sound quality seems pretty consistent, the more expensive models mostly add volume and soundtrack control. I think there is a mic but I've never explored that.
563239
I have the AFX full face helmet and it works well. I put the speaker on using the Velcro backing on the top of the chin strap in the ear well and it is great. I've had friends call me and I've answered going about 50 mph and they had no idea I was on the bike. My email is bstickley1140@yahoo Send me yours and I can email pics.
703348
The sound is not affected by speed except for the fact that you will observe increased wind noise. Just crank it up a bit louder - the sound quality is ok, it beats dealing with headphone wires fighting with your helmet and safer than wearing headphones too.
1450562
Totally waterproof. That's why I bought it. I want to listen to music underwater.