How far do these stick out in your ear? I'm looking for something I can use under a helmet but won't rub on the padding. It's a full-face helmet.
738805
These are very low profile and should work great with your helmet. Note how these have a double flange design, while the Etymotic have a triple flange design. As such these are more low profile.
738806
That shouldn't be a problem. They don't stick out any more than they need to so that you can pull them out...
738807
Well, they're pretty small. They don't stick out very far. A little over an inch long, and some of that will be in the ear canal.
2011578
Yes, you could wear these under a helmet. Decent sound, easy to set up, easy to operate once you get the buttons down.
1079509
Actually, they are not meant to be worn over your head. They hang under your chin. Seems awkward at first. But I got used to it fast and the quality of the sound is too good not to keep using them!
1597049
I wear mine while running and biking and don't have much of an issue. They come with several different options for the in-ear cushions--sorry but I can't think of what their proper nomenclature is off hand--and you may find that different ones stay put better than others. I run to a Marine Corps running cadence recording and with my iGi In-Ear Headphones it sounds just like I'm back on Parris Island with my Drill Instructors yelling at me. haha
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Joanne: they stay in pretty well, but not completely. I seem to have more trouble with that than most though. The bigger problem is that there is a design flaw with the plastic part that attaches it to your ear, just below the ear bud. Both of mine broke almost immediately and I've had to splint them together with electrical tape. For that reason I probably wouldn't recommend these. Sound is good though for the price.
374730
They are soft and good for sleeping. However, that's very subjective and everyone is different. I use them for 6-8 hours under a helmet on a motorcycle. Also, the fit may take some practice but once you learn how to insert and extract them comfortably they should be good for any use. They stay in place. In fact, be careful extracting them. Go slowly so you don't create a vacuum against your eardrums.
1522790
I find them very comfortable, although if you have a larger head (am sure you don't! I've average head, but lots of hair) I should think they could pull a bit on the back of the head. Def the best type for comfort compared to in or on ear kinds. I forget I'm wearing them even for 3 or more hours.
166793
No, they will not fit through a hat/helmet. The best solution would probably be earphones, like the JVC FX40.
344260
They sit more than they go in the ear bud. Because of there plastic construction and not the flexible material that you can squish in your ear, they are not nearly as snug or tight as ear buds are. I find that I can position them to be more in my ear or have them sit at the ear opening depending on what I am doing. However, I do not find them uncomfortable for long stretches of time (i.e. 3+ hours).
936780
Not very well. I have a Giro and when I try to use these they bulge out onto my ear uncomfortably. They would fit better if the Giro had a larger cutout in the foam for them, but since I'm not willing to doctor up my helmet's foam with an exacto knife I do not use them in that helmet.
260954
Did you ever find one a bluetooth or headset that works? I am having a similar problem. My ears and canals are small, so nothing seems to stay on my ear. I was thinking about trying a bluetooth that has headphones that go over your head or behind your neck, have you tried this type? I agree that they need to make these child size as well!
1102703
I use them in my motorcycle helmet and they just sit in the ear pocket just fine, if your helmet isn't equip with this I'd say just get some velcro for it.
507154
I use it on a 3/4 helmet and a full face flip up helmet. With my 3/4 helmet I purchased the base that allows me to use ear buds - less wind noise, better sound. On my full face helmet, I use the helmet speakers. Works great in both.
2070126
You would want to put them on your ear after the helmet is strapped on and then it does stay on your ear pretty well. I think it would work with a push button but the benefit of them is voice activated to leave your hands free. If you didn't want that feature so you can control talk time, I think it would work, but haven't tried.
318472
Yes I have these on both mine and wife's half helmets. i have molded earpieces for my sony ear buds work great just a little wind noise. used forom arizona to milwaukee and back last summer
372569
It depends on the Motorcycle helmet. Full head that completely covers the ears, no - the ear area is open so you can hear what's going on around you. As for a helmet that does not cover the ears or uses a soft cover, it's probably about the same. Bottom line- This helmet is designed to allow the user to hear.
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We have ours mounted on half helmets but did have to purchase the extra mount for earbuds with boom microphone. This works extremely well. We have had no problems. We do both have windshields on our bikes so that may make a difference in cutting down the noise but my husband and I won't ride without them! They are have excellent quality sound and are very easy to use right out of the box.