Gripp
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Buying a new lid! looking for something in the 250 to 350 range????
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Quietest helmet?
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Green Machine
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My Helmet, an Icon Alliance, Bought it new last year, looks sweet and is within your range and it just sits in the corner a doesn't make any noise at all
WESTBZERO
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I've only had one helmet, HJC CL-16, All the reviews say its a pretty quiet helmet but to me its loud compared to my car, but then again, it is my first helmet and my bike is pretty god damn loud. I think that a quiet helmet is one that has headphones in them. Drown out the noise with music. Just my 2 cents that may or may not help you.
Should be wearing squishy ear plugs. My Scorpio Exo-400 is pretty quiet (compared to my old shark).
-Jamie M.
-Jamie M.
CL-16 was my first helmet and it was noisy as hell. It probably didn't help that I was wearing a size too big. Have a Bell RS-1 now and it's much quieter.
matt220
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To be honest, don't expect any stellar noise performance from a $250-$350 lid.
If you have the money, get a Schuberth S2 if you want full-face or C3 if you want modular.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64LJUhMTlM
Edit: If the premium price of a Schuberth is too much get a Shoei Qwest, you can find solid colours for around $350.
If you have the money, get a Schuberth S2 if you want full-face or C3 if you want modular.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64LJUhMTlM
Edit: If the premium price of a Schuberth is too much get a Shoei Qwest, you can find solid colours for around $350.
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WESTBZERO
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Ya I wouldn't say its quiet either. I guess people who wrote the reviews are partially deaf already.
also had the cl-16 as first helmet and it was loud. riding with the bell vortex and it is a lot quieter. look for something with a chin skirt and more encompassing neck roll. really helps with noise reduction. plus the transition shield that i just picked up for it is sweet. dont have to bother swapping shields before and after work.
The thing is, your ears will get used to even a quieter helmet so after a while it doesn't sound as quiet anymore until you try your old one back on and remember what it was like. Ear plugs are def the way to go and actually help with music by blocking wind noise
I have the same helmet and I agree, however I know someone with the same one and they complain it is noisy. I have had NO problems and I would check out royal distributing they usually have the best pricing and selection by far. Sometimes you can even score some blow out stuff.
Ear plugs for sure.
Brit test in the Earphones thread tested a bunch of helmets and they all got 100 db and up at 70 mph
So just get earplugs or noise reducing earphones -23 --28 db and relax.
Then a low cost lid does just fine....in fact chasing big money for quiet is a waste in my view.
My Bell Mag8 was one of the quieter helmets tested and it's only $85 currently.
Spend the extra on quality earphones
My convertible in Aus is much quieter open than closed. A number of reviewers have notice 3/4 tend to be quiet but they are all good with noise protection
Brit test in the Earphones thread tested a bunch of helmets and they all got 100 db and up at 70 mph
So just get earplugs or noise reducing earphones -23 --28 db and relax.
Then a low cost lid does just fine....in fact chasing big money for quiet is a waste in my view.
My Bell Mag8 was one of the quieter helmets tested and it's only $85 currently.
Spend the extra on quality earphones
My convertible in Aus is much quieter open than closed. A number of reviewers have notice 3/4 tend to be quiet but they are all good with noise protection
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The higher end Sharks I have are by far the quietest helmets I've owned. RSR2 and RSX. These are older models but whatever they were replaced with should be quiet as well, I'd think. You can find high end Sharks on sale for around $250-300. Avoid any cheaply made, thermoplastic lids. Most companies have them as their "starter" helmets. Not only are they not as safe as composite helmets but the also tend to be quite noisy and poorly padded.
I love my Icon Alliance so much (and since it fits my wife perfectly) that I just picked up a second one:
Easily fits your price range and I found it pretty quiet.
However, if you find your way over to a Royal Distributing they often have some crazy deals on AGV which are a more upmarket brand (some compare them to Shoei and Arai). You will see AGV for $275-$350. However, I have no personal experience with AGV lids personally.
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My Soumy Apex was quiet for a while (coming for a cheap CKX modular), but now it's just as loud as anything. If you are going to spend money on a helmet, spend it on fit, weight and aerodynamics. For sound control, earplugs are recommended. If you like listening to a bit of music or the radio, Comply foam tips fit almost any kind of headphone and they come in different sizes.
WESTBZERO
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Those look awesome!! Might end up getting one of these this summer and give my CL-16 to any passengers I get. Lol My helmet does make me look like a noob.I love my Icon Alliance so much (and since it fits my wife perfectly) that I just picked up a second one:
Easily fits your price range and I found it pretty quiet.
However, if you find your way over to a Royal Distributing they often have some crazy deals on AGV which are a more upmarket brand (some compare them to Shoei and Arai). You will see AGV for $275-$350. However, I have no personal experience with AGV lids personally.
Kri$han
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Lots of speculation here... So I'll add to the mix:
My experience has been that the better a helmet fits; the quieter it will be. More expensive helmets tend to be lighter, have better venting and are more aerodynamic (thus stable) at high speeds. Keep in mind that more vents usually means more noise; so have fun shopping! I have a very narrow face, so I'm planning on buying the Arai Profile next - Arai is one of the only manufacturer's that addresses the issue of head shape - very surprised that others don't.
Please keep in mind that ALL closed-face helmets used at highway speeds for an extended time will be loud enough to damage your hearing - use ear plugs, or passive-noise-reducing headphones.
My experience has been that the better a helmet fits; the quieter it will be. More expensive helmets tend to be lighter, have better venting and are more aerodynamic (thus stable) at high speeds. Keep in mind that more vents usually means more noise; so have fun shopping!
I have a very narrow face, so I'm planning on buying the Arai Profile next - Arai is one of the only manufacturer's that addresses the issue of head shape - very surprised that others don't.Please keep in mind that ALL closed-face helmets used at highway speeds for an extended time will be loud enough to damage your hearing - use ear plugs, or passive-noise-reducing headphones.
SpeeDemoN
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I found my Icon Alliance to be noisy, but that's in comparison to my RF1100 - different price points, different build quality, venting, etc.
But I agree with one of the posts above regarding ear plugs. I rode for the first time this past weekend with ear plugs, and I can't believe I didn't try it sooner.
It doesn't even matter what helmet you have, just make sure it meets safety specs. Spend a couple bucks on some ear plugs and get ready to be amazed....
But I agree with one of the posts above regarding ear plugs. I rode for the first time this past weekend with ear plugs, and I can't believe I didn't try it sooner.
It doesn't even matter what helmet you have, just make sure it meets safety specs. Spend a couple bucks on some ear plugs and get ready to be amazed....
SpeeDemoN
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...one more note...the thing i didn't like about the alliance is the design on top of the helmet. It has those wings on the top and it's not perfectly round, and I found at speed it was more difficult to turn my head as the wind just grabbed hold of those wings and created a lot of resistance.
+1 to the last three posts.
DON'T overspend on quiet.
Spend on light weight, fit, finish, features, warranty, visor quality etc.....cuz bottom line a 20¢ ear plug makes them all superb and $200 Etymotics can put you in the concert hall
Leaving enough room for a very think balaclava also helps fit, cleanliness and keeps earplugs but more importantly earphones in place and makes the helmet easier to get on.
I leave enough so I can also get the slightly heavier balaclava's for winter under the helmet once it breaks in.
DON'T overspend on quiet.
Spend on light weight, fit, finish, features, warranty, visor quality etc.....cuz bottom line a 20¢ ear plug makes them all superb and $200 Etymotics can put you in the concert hall
Leaving enough room for a very think balaclava also helps fit, cleanliness and keeps earplugs but more importantly earphones in place and makes the helmet easier to get on.
I leave enough so I can also get the slightly heavier balaclava's for winter under the helmet once it breaks in.
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