Quietest helmet?
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jwoods986
Break-In Period
Burke, VA
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Quietest helmet?
I know helmets are very subjective as far as fit (believe me, I know, I'm a XXL), but are there any sorts of standards/ratings regarding wind noise or interior sound levels? If not, what helmet(s) have you guys found to be the quietest?
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09-17-2015 07:12 AM |
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veech
Running Like a Top
Chicago Area
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09-17-2015 07:32 AM |
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drodg58
Running Like a Top
Indiana
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RE: Quietest helmet?
Well I have a Schuberth C3 on order as I want to go with a modular helmet. I have been using an Ariai Signet for many years and with ear plugs it is pretty quiet. The front chin vent broke off last week so this am I rode with my Arai Rx7 that is probably like 20 years old. I didn't use my ear plugs and wow is it loud. I am hopefully riding this afternoon so I will be using ear plugs with that old helmet. Anyhow I read that article last week and it made me lean toward the Schuberth and the Shoei. I know they rated the C3 Pro but I believe the regular C3 is real quiet also. I should get my helmet by the weekend and I will give you an update compared to my Arai's.
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09-17-2015 07:46 AM |
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jwoods986
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Burke, VA
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RE: Quietest helmet?
(09-17-2015 07:32 AM)veech Wrote: https://rideapart.com/articles/5-quietes...le-helmets
Perfect, thanks!
(09-17-2015 07:46 AM)drodg58 Wrote: Well I have a Schuberth C3 on order as I want to go with a modular helmet. I have been using an Ariai Signet for many years and with ear plugs it is pretty quiet. The front chin vent broke off last week so this am I rode with my Arai Rx7 that is probably like 20 years old. I didn't use my ear plugs and wow is it loud. I am hopefully riding this afternoon so I will be using ear plugs with that old helmet. Anyhow I read that article last week and it made me lean toward the Schuberth and the Shoei. I know they rated the C3 Pro but I believe the regular C3 is real quiet also. I should get my helmet by the weekend and I will give you an update compared to my Arai's.
What's the difference between the C3 and C3 Pro? Besides price -lol.
(This post was last modified: 09-17-2015 02:18 PM by jwoods986.)
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09-17-2015 02:17 PM |
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drodg58
Running Like a Top
Indiana
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RE: Quietest helmet?
Quite a bit actually but I felt for 500.00 for the C3 it should be good enough for me. I think there were some comfort issues with the C3. I hope I don't have those. I think most of the guys on this forum who have the C3 are very happy with them. Good luck with your search.
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09-17-2015 04:10 PM |
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CB4ME
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Maryland
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RE: Quietest helmet?
(09-17-2015 04:10 PM)drodg58 Wrote: Quite a bit actually but I felt for 500.00 for the C3 it should be good enough for me. I think there were some comfort issues with the C3. I hope I don't have those. I think most of the guys on this forum who have the C3 are very happy with them. Good luck with your search.
Anxiously awaiting your test report.
I had a quiet Arai but used it in a crash. The HJC modular I replaced it with is very noisy. The C3 is very tempting.
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09-18-2015 05:22 AM |
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Wisedrum
High Mileage
Germany
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RE: Quietest helmet?
Quietest helmet?
The one you wear with safety ear plugs.
Wisedrum
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09-19-2015 02:48 AM |
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drodg
1st Service Completed
Indiana
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RE: Quietest helmet?
I received my Schuberth C3 last night and I rode for about two hours today or at least had the helmet on for two hours. I am not sure. I have always had medium size Arai helmets and that is what I ordered in this helmet. My wife had measured me before I ordered it and I sized for a medium. I know my old helmets are very well broken in but the Schuberth is really tight. I noticed in the second hour of my ride many different hot points or plain soreness. I do know from reading on the internet these helmets do take a bit to break in. So we will see how it goes. I have read that the S2 liner for 49.00 is a good replacement for some of the sore points that I am experiencing. Anyhow I love the modular aspect of the helmet and it is very quiet and I did wear ear plugs. I will ride more this week and try to give some more updates.
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09-19-2015 02:26 PM |
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jwoods986
Break-In Period
Burke, VA
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RE: Quietest helmet?
Good info, thanks. I'm a XXL and some brands (like AGV) I can't even get their XXL on my head. It sounds like Schuberth might run small too.
Interesting that 2 of the 5 lids from that article are modular. I've always worn full-face helmets but might look into a modular.
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09-19-2015 02:41 PM |
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Capo
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Sea Girt, New Jersey USA
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Quietest helmet?
Schuberth runs small, and those pressure points are real. The S2 liner helps, but you really need to go up a size in most cases. You should be able to return it if you ordered from Revzilla or the like. I can attest that the C3 is amazingly quiet.
No more CB, but a GB.
Triumphs and Ducatis.
A Norton, MV, and Morini 175.
Probably others.
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09-19-2015 05:46 PM |
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