Earbud speakers/mic integration on a Starcom

TheAxeman · Oct 2, 2007

After searching and reading I can't find anything that talks specifically about using custom earbud speakers with a Starcom. Right now I have helmet speakers with a mic in a full face Shoei RF-1000 but the wind and road noise is beginning to bother me so I would like to use earbud speakers instead for some sort of hearing protection and still be able to keep the mic for communicating with Michelle. The current setup has a five pin connector which I plug into a bulkhead fitting on the left front panel that I would like to continue using. I can't figure out how to integrate the mic and earbuds though. I have the RD, XM, and GPS hooked up through the Starcom if that matters. Anybody else have the setup I'm looking for? Am I going to be dissecting and soldering cables?

Bike Effects · Oct 2, 2007

TheAxeman said:
After searching and reading I can't find anything that talks specifically about using custom earbud speakers with a Starcom. Right now I have helmet speakers with a mic in a full face Shoei RF-1000 but the wind and road noise is beginning to bother me so I would like to use earbud speakers instead for some sort of hearing protection and still be able to keep the mic for communicating with Michelle. The current setup has a five pin connector which I plug into a bulkhead fitting on the left front panel that I would like to continue using. I can't figure out how to integrate the mic and earbuds though. I have the RD, XM, and GPS hooked up through the Starcom if that matters. Anybody else have the setup I'm looking for? Am I going to be dissecting and soldering cables?

Starcom Helmet set with Stereo jack

Give me a call.

TheAxeman · Oct 2, 2007

I got it Jeff. You sent me a reply to my email a couple of weeks ago telling me the same thing but it didn't click right away (brain fart). I'll be ordering that cord shortly.

Everybody take note, JEFF AT BIKE EFFECTS always is spot on with a solution...even if it isn't immediately absorbed by the recipient. :headbonk:

kaitsdad · Oct 2, 2007

TheAxeman said:
I got it Jeff. You sent me a reply to my email a couple of weeks ago telling me the same thing but it didn't click right away (brain fart). I'll be ordering that cord shortly.
Everybody take note, JEFF AT BIKE EFFECTS always is spot on with a solution...even if it isn't immediately absorbed by the recipient. :headbonk:

Axe, my experience with the Starcom headphone jack system has been great. I struggled with the helmet speakers for quite a while until Jeff turned me onto the earbud system.

A set of custom earbuds, and all my problems with ambient noise corrected. However, just make sure you have the volume turned down the first time you turn on the music -DAMHIK. On long rides I'll use one earbud with a foam plug in the other ear - this allows me to switch the earbuds back and forth every 8 to 12 hours or so.

I run my 2730 output at 20% with the custom earbuds - too loud if I don't tweak it way down. If I use ER6's, I have to increase the output to 50% or so.

TheAxeman · Oct 2, 2007

Thanks KD, what type of earbuds are you using?

kaitsdad · Oct 2, 2007

TheAxeman said:
Thanks KD, what type of earbuds are you using?

Big Ears

Had them fitted at the IMS in Long Beach last December.

OhioFJR1300 · Oct 2, 2007

kaitsdad said:
TheAxeman said:

Thanks KD, what type of earbuds are you using?

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Big Ears

Had them fitted at the IMS in Long Beach last December.

Those look just like the ones I have but mine were only $165.00. Try Ear-ific Molds Tim McCarty at Ear-rific web site Click on the Contact area and give him a call .He is at alot of the motorcycle shows. Thats where I had mine made. You can get the ear molds done locally and send the molds to him to have the sound molded in.

Huck Fonda · Oct 2, 2007

Glad this discussion is current. I use earplugs daily, but am ready to add audio to the bike, and this will be very helpful.

TheAxeman · Oct 2, 2007

OhioFJR1300 said:
Those look just like the ones I have but mine were only $165.00. Try Ear-ific Molds Tim McCarty at Ear-rific web site Click on the Contact area and give him a call .He is at alot of the motorcycle shows. Thats where I had mine made. You can get the ear molds done locally and send the molds to him to have the sound molded in.

I can't find them anywhere on the website?? It says "home of the ear-rific mold" but where is it?

ian · Oct 2, 2007

The Big Ears look a lot like my Westones. I paid $175 and that included the audiologist charge for the ear molds. On a recent trip, one wire went bad. I UPSed them, they fixed them and forwarded them to a stop on the way-good service. Ian, Iowa

TheAxeman · Oct 2, 2007

ian said:
The Big Ears look a lot like my Westones. I paid $175 and that included the audiologist charge for the ear molds. On a recent trip, one wire went bad. I UPSed them, they fixed them and forwarded them to a stop on the way-good service. Ian, Iowa

Do you remember which model Westones you got? There happens to be a dealer for them about 10 miles from me so it certainly would be convenient to get them there. How is the audio quality on them?

OhioFJR1300 · Oct 2, 2007

TheAxeman said:
OhioFJR1300 said:

Those look just like the ones I have but mine were only $165.00. Try Ear-ific Molds Tim McCarty at Ear-rific web site Click on the Contact area and give him a call .He is at alot of the motorcycle shows. Thats where I had mine made. You can get the ear molds done locally and send the molds to him to have the sound molded in.

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I can't find them anywhere on the website?? It says "home of the ear-rific mold" but where is it?

For some reason they are not shown on his web page. Click on his contact info and give him a call or drop him an email. Let him know that there is no info on the web page. Here's the info :

The Big Frog

Bullfrog Cycle / EAR-ific Molds

2363 Brittany Lane

Marietta, GA 30062

Phone: 770-992-0048

Fax: 770-992-0048

Email: [email protected]

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