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Buzglyd · 01-07-2013, 09:27 AM

I alternate between the external speakers on my BMW and my B/T helmet (JM Audio).

Around town and in traffic I don't like music in the helmet. I keep the tunes low and through the external speakers.

When cruising outside of heavy traffic, I keep it on external speakers. The sound is good up to about 60 MPH. Above that you can't hear much. At that point I switch to helmet speakers (I can do all this from the scroll wheel) unless it's heavy freeway traffic where the music stays off.

I listened to a Dodger game on my way to San Luis Obispo to get a sandwich. It was pretty nice and helps pass the time.

12er · 01-07-2013, 01:23 PM

I have my phone hooked up to my autocomm. I just put it on random and let it go.

seruzawa · 01-07-2013, 06:05 PM

Who needs music? I'm never close to being bored while riding.

jonnychampagne · 01-08-2013, 07:19 AM

Keep 'em comin', fellas!

schizuki · 01-08-2013, 07:55 AM

Ministry's version of "Supernaut" would be a gas if I was riding some badass power cruiser.

sarnali2 · 01-08-2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmdonald

My personal choice is to run silent. It is all about becoming one with my motorcycle.

Well said, I listen to the engine and the wind or I'll sing something if I feel the need. I don't think I'd like the distraction and I'm half deaf anyway so it's kind of a moot point.

jmdonald · 01-08-2013, 09:22 AM

There is something to be said of the fact that riding can be meditative. Everyone is different when it comes to external stimulus. In school I could not study with music on. When reading I prefer quiet. When assembling or working on something I like a little background music. Pink Floyd, The Who, Kinks, Jeff Beck, Rolling Stones. To name a few. If I need to reach the higher plane of effectiveness quiet is best for me. It's like wine. All you need to know is what you like/works best for you.

on road · 01-08-2013, 06:40 PM

i listen the sound of wind while riding

01-07-2013, 06:05 PM	#13
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,399	Who needs music? I'm never close to being bored while riding. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

01-08-2013, 07:55 AM	#15
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Just hangin' in Milan with Clara Posts: 4,999	Ministry's version of "Supernaut" would be a gas if I was riding some badass power cruiser. __________________ *Reverēre meam auctōritātem* "The armed resistance and the armed struggle are the path and the strategic choice for liberating the Palestinian land, from the Mediterranean sea to the Jordan river, and for the expulsion of the invaders and usurpers [Israel]... We won't relinquish one inch of the land of Palestine." - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, December 14th, 2011.

01-08-2013, 09:22 AM	#17
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,226	Meditative Task There is something to be said of the fact that riding can be meditative. Everyone is different when it comes to external stimulus. In school I could not study with music on. When reading I prefer quiet. When assembling or working on something I like a little background music. Pink Floyd, The Who, Kinks, Jeff Beck, Rolling Stones. To name a few. If I need to reach the higher plane of effectiveness quiet is best for me. It's like wine. All you need to know is what you like/works best for you. __________________ Secede.

01-07-2013, 09:27 AM	#11
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,855	I alternate between the external speakers on my BMW and my B/T helmet (JM Audio). Around town and in traffic I don't like music in the helmet. I keep the tunes low and through the external speakers. When cruising outside of heavy traffic, I keep it on external speakers. The sound is good up to about 60 MPH. Above that you can't hear much. At that point I switch to helmet speakers (I can do all this from the scroll wheel) unless it's heavy freeway traffic where the music stays off. I listened to a Dodger game on my way to San Luis Obispo to get a sandwich. It was pretty nice and helps pass the time.

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01-07-2013, 01:23 PM	#12
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	I have my phone hooked up to my autocomm. I just put it on random and let it go.

01-08-2013, 07:19 AM	#14
jonnychampagne Motorcycle.com Staff Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 17	Keep 'em comin', fellas!

01-08-2013, 06:40 PM	#18
on road Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: zhejiang, china Posts: 4	i listen the sound of wind while riding