Quietest helmet?
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Beyond helmet aeros and weight, your position on the bike can make a helluva difference in perceived sound. Head tilt, how high above the windscreen, or below it, all make a difference. Proper fitting earplugs (for most) can ease wind noise as well. Quiet? Quite subjective IME.
Easy. The new Shoei Neotec II is the quietest around. You may not want to go modular, but this helmet is the best thing on a motorcycle. It has a flip down sun shade so you only need one shield. Clear visor comes with a pin bar system. Quality is class leading. It actually looks great too. Very aggressive, not your dad's modular. Only negative is most tracks won't allow a modular.
If you want ultimate quiet but still want music or Nav/cell, go with an In Ear Monitor (IEM). These are generally molded custom to your ear and start in the $250's. But the isolation is remarkable. You can also go off the shelf with something like Bose quiet Comfort 20's for $100 and get decent isolation. Put something like this with the Neotec and it's very quiet.
If you just want quiet, there are custom molded shooting ear protection that will make things very quiet. Cycle Gear also sells ear plugs called pinbars. You get to sets in the box, one is high isolation and the other a little less. Those are $20 and I keep a pair on the bike.
If you see some riding at 60+ mph with no hearing protection they are damaging their hearing. I currently have hearing aids for this very reason. Remember that riding with the sound isolation is a bit different than riding naked. It takes some getting used to but you use your eyes more than just your ears.
Protecting your ears is smart, just like protecting your brain and skin. Be safe!
If you want ultimate quiet but still want music or Nav/cell, go with an In Ear Monitor (IEM). These are generally molded custom to your ear and start in the $250's. But the isolation is remarkable. You can also go off the shelf with something like Bose quiet Comfort 20's for $100 and get decent isolation. Put something like this with the Neotec and it's very quiet.
If you just want quiet, there are custom molded shooting ear protection that will make things very quiet. Cycle Gear also sells ear plugs called pinbars. You get to sets in the box, one is high isolation and the other a little less. Those are $20 and I keep a pair on the bike.
If you see some riding at 60+ mph with no hearing protection they are damaging their hearing. I currently have hearing aids for this very reason. Remember that riding with the sound isolation is a bit different than riding naked. It takes some getting used to but you use your eyes more than just your ears.
Protecting your ears is smart, just like protecting your brain and skin. Be safe!
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The AGV Sportmodular , full carbon construction including chin piece , 1260 grams weight , reversible summer / winter interior , drop down internal sun shield , 190 degree encompassing view , and said to be very quiet !!
Bailey9r
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We can go on about THE quietest out there like Willie's Neotec above or Schuberth for it's small shell modular, I like both but use a Shoei RF 1200 as it is near as quiet but a one piece light full face (I think best all around) but it doesn't matter cause without ear protection none will prevent hearing loss over time.
Then with ear plugs it doesn't matter again because the plugs reduce to noise by up to 33 DBs so if one is 73 DB and the other is 74 the important thing goes back to fit, comfort, style and what is best protection.
I always use foam 33 rated plugs but I just bought the bose QC20 (like Willie mentioned) to test out but am waiting for the Cardo Freedom bluetooth to tie it to my device to see how much it cuts out. (may be a whole new world...or not) We will see ;<)
Then with ear plugs it doesn't matter again because the plugs reduce to noise by up to 33 DBs so if one is 73 DB and the other is 74 the important thing goes back to fit, comfort, style and what is best protection.
I always use foam 33 rated plugs but I just bought the bose QC20 (like Willie mentioned) to test out but am waiting for the Cardo Freedom bluetooth to tie it to my device to see how much it cuts out. (may be a whole new world...or not) We will see ;<)
Bailey9r
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Very true THIS is why the modular ones are soooo quiet because it is so tight around the neck area you could never get them on if it didn't open up.
ottafish
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Yup, have the Neotec II and filtering in-ear plugs. Top notch - just works and quiet
Cantab
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https://www.webbikeworld.com/windjammer-helmet-wind-blocker-review/
Ive used this on Shoei and Shark helmets with great success
Ive used this on Shoei and Shark helmets with great success
Cantab
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Origin...e-Helmet-Noise-Increase-Comfort-/181229304189
Anyone tried these ?
Anyone tried these ?
bigoltool
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Haven't tried the products above but I am intrigued. Thought I'd throw in with my personal kit. Been riding with my OR Helmetclava for a few years now and I can't seem to ride without it until it gets pretty hot. Seems to help quiet things down just that little bit extra. Paired with my Decibullz ear plugs it keeps my Arai Defiant pretty sereen.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/helmetclava/p/2435440001008
https://www.decibullz.com/?gclid=Cj...2mZHgEdrybNpnr0AbiZVqyQHnSKu_1mBoCW_EQAvD_BwE
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/helmetclava/p/2435440001008
https://www.decibullz.com/?gclid=Cj...2mZHgEdrybNpnr0AbiZVqyQHnSKu_1mBoCW_EQAvD_BwE
Well , my AGV Pista is definitely the lightest but also the loudest helmet I have ever used .... But with alpine motorcycle specialty ear plugs , I am absolutely fully immersed in the ride , with just enough hearing reception left for my motor and sirens ...
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I've worn many helmets, many for over 52 years. The best helmet I ever had and still wear is the Aria. The comfort is unbelievable. It hugs your face so comfortable even at high speeds. The material is so soft and supple and it's the quietest one I ever had over Shoei, Bell,Agv and Hjc. The Schuberth is probably quiet and probably hot, as air is the noise maker. But for overall, all around handmade carefully in Japan, Aria!
I agree. I have a RF1200 too and love it. I will say the Neotec has better aeros, but the RF better protection. Both great helmets, as are the Schuberths. I don't know anyone with the AGV modular so I can't say but it looks like a good lid too. Generally modular are not the lightest helmets around, so if that's a concern maybe they won't work for you.
I've had one for many years.
I only use it in the cold(with a balaclava/ninja hood).
It does a great job of keeping the cold air out of the helmet, and also really reduces wind noise.
I always wear earplugs, so I just bought it for the cold, not noise reduction...but I wouldn't be without one, they're excellent, and fit any non modular easily.
Highly recommend.
Arai are great, but don't fit everyone.
Arai are for round heads, vs a Shoei, which fits a more oblong/egg shaped head, lol, seriously.
Yes I agree , my Arai Corsair is too short in the chin for me , my chin is right there at the bottom of the chin piece structure , and doesn't stick out , but just makes me feel nearly or sort of exposed I guess . I am thinking of that Sportmodular AGV , as another lid to use with some sort of Sena device .
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