Playing music on bike rides: What are my options?

I have got a boat USB speaker that I used for travelling but the sound is totally suppressed by my bike.

BHPian Bihari_on_Bike recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I am looking for a way to play music on my bike rides. I have got a boat USB speaker that i used for travelling but the sound is totally suppressed by my bike(RE desert storm 500) @speed>50. So essentially I end of no music during most of my ride.

I am looking for recommendations on:

• Speaker that can be heard over my bikes sound
• Preferably earphone that is suitable to be worn under the helmet for long rides.

Here’s what GTO had to say on the matter:

Earphones are best suited to what you are looking for. However, on a motorcycle, this can be dangerous if it blocks out noise from other vehicles.

Do what I do in my open ’97 Jeep = I plug a earphone in just one ear. I usually place a single earphone in my left ear for music, while the right ear is free to listen to traffic / road sounds.

Here’s what BHPian IshaanIan had to say on the matter:

Speakers are ideal but if you aren’t keen on installing them then go for a good set of earphones. If you’ve got a helmet that fits tight (as it ought to) then something small will be required with a good level of passive noise cancellation. Can pick from the Etymotic or Shure range both work well with snug fit helmets and add a good layer of noise insulation.

Here’s what BHPian libranof1987 had to say on the matter:

You should get a BT system. Most of us have Sena units: 30K / 50S, mainly for the Mesh intercom. The Sena units are pricey (50S can be 25k+) so if you don’t need the intercom facility (if you ride solo), you can look at cheaper options such as Parani. They’ll double up with the phone BT connection so you can take/make phone calls, via voice command.

Here’s what BHPian GeneralJazz had to say on the matter:

I’d suggest the Samsung Buds 2 Pro. Its got an Ambient Sound mode which basically amplifies the surrounding sounds and feeds it through. You can listen to music while still being aware of surroundings.

Here’s what BHPian Dodge_Viper had to say on the matter:

Buds and earphones will cause ear pain on longer rides no matter what the manufacturer is. Your best bet is Sena/Scala (if you have the budget to splurge). Their speakers fit snugly in the speaker pockets of most helmets. They have decent battery backup as well. You can control song changes, volume by the dial present on it. Very convenient to use. If you are on a limited budget I suggest to look for Parani headsets. I am using one (though not for music but intercom).

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