[Nigal]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

But they're used to being aware of their surroundings.

I was joking.

[whyeyebike]

Originally Posted by CTD50

Have to wonder, whyeye, what kind of ear buds you're talking about -- I've used ear buds for 15 years, and none have ever blocked ambient noise unless I crank the volume past the comfort level.

I have used some by Sony and Phillips that sit inside the ear canal. They both came with 3 different sized ear plugs so you could get a more customizable fit. However, I found that regardless of the size I used, when I put them in, there was an immediate loss of ambient noise even without music on. It makes sense considering these earphones are designed to keep ambient noise out so you can listen to music at a safer, lower volume. For clarification, these earbuds had no noise cancelling technology which by design, would remove ambient noise.

[whyeyebike]

Originally Posted by CTD50

Have to wonder, whyeye, what kind of ear buds you're talking about -- I've used ear buds for 15 years, and none have ever blocked ambient noise unless I crank the volume past the comfort level.

Because I am bored, and have run out of DVRed TdF coverage....I did a little research. I apologize for the incorrect use of terminology. It seems that all mini type earphones are called earbuds now n' days. However, this term "earbud" is actually the technology that I use and was referring to in my original post. The earphones or earbuds that physically sit inside the ear canal are called "Canalphones" or "IEM's". These type of earbuds are designed to reduce ambient noise so music is clearer.

[CTD50]

OK, gotcha; INSIDE the ear CANAL would indeed impinge on normal hearing.

[SUX VR40 Rider]

If anyone wants to listen to music while riding and still be able to ehar what is going on around them, here is a great solution:
Cycle Sound

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by SUX VR40 Rider

If anyone wants to listen to music while riding and still be able to ehar what is going on around them, here is a great solution:
Cycle Sound

Music out your arse?

At Interbike, there was a company selling some sort of vest with speakers on the shoulders. It reminded me of my SWAT vest, but with an iPod where the shotty shells go.

[whyeyebike]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

At Interbike, there was a company selling some sort of vest with speakers on the shoulders. It reminded me of my SWAT vest, but with an iPod where the shotty shells go.

I bet something like that would make a good crime deterrent....who the hell is going to mess with a cyclist wearing what looks like a SWAT vest????

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by whyeyebike

I bet something like that would make a good crime deterrent....who the hell is going to mess with a cyclist wearing what looks like a SWAT vest????

In this case, it would be a cheesy, Chinese-made vest. With speakers.

[whyeyebike]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

In this case, it would be a cheesy, Chinese-made vest. With speakers.

Oh....so your actually more likely to get your a$$ kicked wearing something like that.

[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by whyeyebike

Oh....so your actually more likely to get your a$$ kicked wearing something like that.

The one from the show, not the one hanging in my closet.