has anyone added any kind of hardware (without going in to the $400 -$700 for chatterbox or similar) to a typical helmet for music or voice calls??

 

I got a Chatterbox EBI for under 150 USD. Check it out

 

actually i just installed a pair of wireless headphone in my new lid for my GPS/MP3 player. i picked them up off ebay for around 60 bucks shipped. they work well an are loud enuff to hear them at highway speeds but not so loud that they block out the needs to hear( you know like screeching brakes an the law ;-) )

 

"EBI" or "XBI"? if you dont mind repling how does that work? From what I can imagine the control module 'sticks' to the exterior of the helmet right? Then i guess a wire connects the headphones and microphone to the interior of helmet? If its not too much to ask could u post a pic? What kinda rating would u give it?

 

i'm using thew same one i have it plugged into a sirius sat. radio works good no complaints

 

yea sorry..typo..its the XBI...I'll take pics tomorrow. I personally haven't tried it yet cause I got it for christmas. I'm registering my bike on tuesday so I'll be sure to tell u how it is...I hope its not dissappointing

 

I paired it today...my one complaint about it so far is that ....u can't make phone calls by just pressing a button on the chatterbox itself..you have to start the call from ur phone and it gets transferred to the bluetooth. on ur helmet. This sucks..so if i'm riding..ican't make a call unless I wanna take my phone out and dial the number.

They should of had a feature where u can pres a button on the chatterbox which brings up a voice command prompt...in which I can vocally say a name or number.