Topic: Headset adapter for earbuds (Read 14323 times)

electraglideclyde · « **on:** January 04, 2008, 02:39:08 PM »

Anyone know of an adapter to connect earbuds to our headset connection? I would like to connect a set of earbuds instead of the headset, but I can't find an adapter.

hard10 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:41:21 PM »

www.bigear.com

I have not used them yet but have talked to them several times in the past.

Hoist! · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:50:45 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on January 04, 2008, 02:41:21 PM

www.bigear.com

I have not used them yet but have talked to them several times in the past.

The correct link is www.bigearinc.com

They were at the Bike Show last week, and are coming out with a fitted ear plug Bluetooth version too. Should work with the Zumo.

Hoist!

hogasm · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:26:07 PM »

http://www.soundprofessionals.com

Chief · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:31:20 PM »

Quote from: electraglideclyde on January 04, 2008, 02:39:08 PM

Anyone know of an adapter to connect earbuds to our headset connection? I would like to connect a set of earbuds instead of the headset, but I can't find an adapter.

If you can solder the tiny little wires in the buds, it wouldn't be too difficult to connect the wires to a DIN plug and make your own.

LabRat · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2008, 07:44:26 PM »

I found this link over on HDForums. I think it is exactly what you are looking for.

http://www.aerostich.com/aerosearch.php?restrict=Static&q=3900

LabRat · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2008, 07:48:08 PM »

Or you could try this:

http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=IMC%2DHS%2DH40U

Araba Shriner · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:25:38 PM »

I wear a 1/2 helmet, and didnt like the sound quality of the stock HD headsets. I purchased a real good pair of Sony, noise canceling in-the-ear headphones, and modified my MoCo system by cutting off the speakers, and installing a female jack to accomodate the Sony headphones. It blocks out a lot of wind and road noise while giving me excellent sound qualities. I can use the CB, MP3 player, XM radio, Intercom with very positive results. This type of mod may not be for all, but it serves and satifies my needs...

aushog · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2008, 03:45:41 PM »

Quote from: Araba Shriner on January 06, 2008, 09:25:38 PM

I wear a 1/2 helmet, and didnt like the sound quality of the stock HD headsets. I purchased a real good pair of Sony, noise canceling in-the-ear headphones, and modified my MoCo system by cutting off the speakers, and installing a female jack to accomodate the Sony headphones. It blocks out a lot of wind and road noise while giving me excellent sound qualities. I can use the CB, MP3 player, XM radio, Intercom with very positive results. This type of mod may not be for all, but it serves and satifies my needs...

Hows the sound? I was working on an earbud solution when I saw your post. Use the same setup, and it sounds great except for no bass. I think it's the radio, because when I use the same earbuds direct from my ipod, it sounds great.

electraglideclyde · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2008, 05:24:22 PM »

Thanks for all of the replies. Aerostitch has exactly what I wanted for less than $20.00. Bigear had a similar adapter at the motorcycle show, only they wanted $65.00 and I had to order it

nixobilly · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2008, 07:26:50 PM »

I think I'm gonna hafta try Shriner's method as I would like to keep my mic setup along with my sure earbuds.

Thanks for the idea Shriner!

Mark

flyingwillie · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2008, 08:15:46 AM »

Quote from: LabRat on January 04, 2008, 07:44:26 PM

I found this link over on HDForums. I think it is exactly what you are looking for.

http://www.aerostich.com/aerosearch.php?restrict=Static&q=3900

I understand how these will accommodate the ear bud for audio but that will leave you without the ability to transmit, right.....or am I missing something?

nixobilly · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:28:27 AM »

Quote from: flyingwillie on February 05, 2008, 08:15:46 AM

I understand how these will accommodate the ear bud for audio but that will leave you without the ability to transmit, right.....or am I missing something?

That was my point exactly -- that is why I think Shriner has something here...

Mark

flyingwillie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:42:45 AM »

Quote from: nixobilly on February 05, 2008, 09:28:27 AM

That was my point exactly -- that is why I think Shriner has something here...

Mark

I still am not clear exactly what Shriner did. In the pic I see the mic and what looks like a female connector. I am slow obviously.

nixobilly · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2008, 10:50:07 AM »

I think he did this:

cut the leads to the helmet speakers where they leave the piece that clips to helmet and where the boom for the mic is attached (and cable to the console attaches)

bought a female stereo plug from Radio shack and attached speaker leads to jack.

the male ear buds then plug into the jack.

Mark

igofar · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:18:07 PM »

You can open up the microphone mount (5 screws) and remove the headset wires (un solder).
Then you simply solder the wires for the female 1/8" stereo jack in their place.
This way you can just plug in any earphones and away you go!

I have used this system for awhile and it works great.
Put your earphones in your ears, pull on your helmet and plug in the earphone jack and then plug your microphone cord into the intercom plug on the dash.

Now if we could only get a "cooler looking" microphone and/or a cordless set up, we would be stylin'!!
My BSR and a few non FD buddies tell me I look funny with that dorky thing stuck to my helmet........

Brad

nixobilly · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2008, 05:42:53 PM »

"You can open up the microphone mount (3 screws) and remove the headset wires (un solder).
Then you simply solder the wires for the female 1/8" stereo jack in their place.
This way you can just plug in any earphones and away you go!"

Brad,

I sure am glad that you Canucks are snow bound in the winter and have time to come up with these elegant solutions!

This one takes the Gold medal!!

Thanks in advance,

Mark

igofar · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2008, 11:44:21 AM »

Here is a picture of what I have done to make the tunes come through ear buds instead of helmet speakers.

Brad

igofar · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2008, 11:45:25 AM »

nixobilly · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:16:16 PM »

Cool! Thanks for the pic (I downloaded to my Mac and zoomed in)

I'm doing it tonite on the bench -- my scooter is supposed to be out of the shop tomorrow and I'll try it out

Many thanks,

Mark

Chief · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:25:39 PM »

Brad,

That's a very neat looking mod. Good job.

igofar · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2008, 01:04:11 PM »

Quote from: nixobilly on February 07, 2008, 12:16:16 PM

Cool! Thanks for the pic (I downloaded to my Mac and zoomed in)

Mark

No problem Bro...
Just click on the picture in the thread and it will zoom in BIG!!!
Never did quite get those Mac things...

Brad

flyingwillie · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2008, 08:22:34 PM »

Quote from: igofar on February 05, 2008, 05:18:07 PM

You can open up the microphone mount (5 screws) and remove the headset wires (un solder).
Then you simply solder the wires for the female 1/8" stereo jack in their place.
This way you can just plug in any earphones and away you go!

I have used this system for awhile and it works great.
Put your earphones in your ears, pull on your helmet and plug in the earphone jack and then plug your microphone cord into the intercom plug on the dash.

Now if we could only get a "cooler looking" microphone and/or a cordless set up, we would be stylin'!!
My BSR and a few non FD buddies tell me I look funny with that dorky thing stuck to my helmet........

Brad

Brad, I hate to tell you but I boogered up my headset! There was so much silicone inside that when opening the case too much damage happened. Those tiny wires are fragile when simply confirms what a cheap headset HD supplies with the bike. Anyway after unsoldering what I could salvage it's not worth trying to reconnect all those little wires. So I am on a different search to accommodate a half or 3/4 helmet. I tried on a modular Nolan today but could not stand the enclosure.....too damn uncomfortable for me. The best I might do is with a 3/4 helmet but I still will probably stay with the half helmet carbon fiber I have....so light and comfy. I would rather have that than any music or conversation!!!!

electraglideclyde · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2008, 10:24:02 AM »

J&M has a new headset for half helmets. I haven't tried it yet, but J&M is quality stuff. Also, the mike is smaller, so you do look like you are a pilot on the Space Shuttle.

SixGun · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2008, 02:28:30 PM »

You're still going to have to modify it yourself...J&M won't do it for liability reasons...I already asked them. However, my job is in the aviation field and I think I can get it done. Our flight helmets are set up exactly the way you want your helmet to be.

nixobilly · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2008, 05:14:18 PM »

J & M is releasing a lower cable this summer that you can plug a set of ear buds into.

The pres of the company sent me these:

Pic 1:

nixobilly · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2008, 05:15:06 PM »

and another:

nixobilly · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2008, 05:15:50 PM »

and the last one:

nixobilly · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2008, 05:17:28 PM »

He said that the BMW lower is coming out first - but perhaps if enough people were interested (group buy anyone?) we could get him to expedite an order.

Mark

2PAK · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:56:19 PM »

J & M is releasing a lower cable this summer that you can plug a set of ear buds into.

The pres of the company sent me these:

Anyone hear if J&M relased a new lower cable that will allow you to jack in your ear buds to the bike? Would be nice to have.

DAD · « **Reply #30 on:** July 01, 2008, 11:36:29 PM »

Quote from: nixobilly on February 22, 2008, 05:17:28 PM

He said that the BMW lower is coming out first - but perhaps if enough people were interested (group buy anyone?) we could get him to expedite an order.

Mark

I would be in for a group buy for two lower cables!
Dennis

hard10 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 01, 2008, 11:42:39 PM »

I just sent John an email asking if they were available yet. I'll notify went he responds.
AJ

hard10 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:05:12 PM »

I got a reply from John:
"AJ ,,,,,

Pasted below from the elite series headset page at www.jmcorp.com ,,,,,

Have a great weekend ,,,,,

Z-Series Lower-section 8-pin cord w/Ear-speaker Jack for ‘99-‘08 J&M® & BMW® 6-pin systems

HC-ZJM-S

$99.99

Qty

2PAK · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2008, 01:40:59 AM »

Thanks!

vagabond6542 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 03, 2008, 02:00:32 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on July 02, 2008, 10:05:12 PM

I got a reply from John:
"AJ ,,,,,

Pasted below from the elite series headset page at www.jmcorp.com ,,,,,

Have a great weekend ,,,,,

Z-Series Lower-section 8-pin cord w/Ear-speaker Jack for ‘99-‘08 J&M® & BMW® 6-pin systems

HC-ZJM-S

$99.99

Qty

Now all this would be great if only it were bluetooth w/streaming stereo.
And a dongle on the console to receive.
I would be interested with that setup.

hard10 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 03, 2008, 02:25:35 AM »

Quote from: vagabond6542 on July 03, 2008, 02:00:32 AM

Now all this would be great if only it were bluetooth w/streaming stereo.
And a dongle on the console to receive.
I would be interested with that setup.

Wishful thinking

.

DAD · « **Reply #36 on:** July 03, 2008, 01:44:09 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on July 02, 2008, 10:05:12 PM

I got a reply from John:
"AJ ,,,,,

Pasted below from the elite series headset page at www.jmcorp.com ,,,,,

Have a great weekend ,,,,,

Z-Series Lower-section 8-pin cord w/Ear-speaker Jack for ‘99-‘08 J&M® & BMW® 6-pin systems

HC-ZJM-S

$99.99

Qty

J&M Needs to offer an adaptor which would connect between the lower section and the upper section to allow the ear buds to plug in. Then it would work with any of their cordsets regardless of which make of motorcycle it was for. Then hopefully it would be considerably cheaper than $99.99! Oh well, just typical of the prices we pay for accessories for our bikes.....got to have one anyway no matter what the price! $:-\$

Dennis

2PAK · « **Reply #37 on:** July 03, 2008, 01:45:23 PM »

I called J&M this morning, they have nothing out yet that will work. What was cited above is 6 Pin and we need a 7 Pin according to them so, back to the starting point.

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