Quietest Modular Helmet?

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Nolan N-104. Quiet, outstanding ventilation, easily removable liner for washing, huge eyeport, lockable in the open position, drop-down sun visor. My 102 and 103 both lasted for years. They aren't half the price of the Shoei or Schubert, but they're a lot less. I've compared Nolan to both other brands side by side and if I'm honest, I'd pick the Nolan even if it were the same price. Mostly because I like the liner material better, but the larger eyeport would be reason 2.

I have a N-104

4.5 years later I still have it....and it shows.

Now I have Shoei GT-Air, totally different helmet. Modular vs integral.
But, quality difference is night and day. In feeling and in operation.
Weight difference is HUGE, 400 grams!

No, I would never pick a Nolan if it were priced as high as a Shoei or a Schuberth.

My locking mechanism doesn't close on the left side, I have to jank it hard to close it locked.
The sealing of the shield AND the pinlock system is superior in the Shoei.

The Nolan is loud as heck compared to the Shoei.

Have to replace the chin vent for a second time, the second replacement already deteriorated at the plastic tabs that hold it in place after a few weeks...poor plastic quality is my main gripe with this helmet.

The B4 system had to be replaced after its first rain shower....now its good.
But, now my microphne doesn't seem to work


Lets see.
Weight is huge, this never was an issue untill I got the Shoei.
The pinlock system sucks.
The locking mechanism is not working smoothly anymore.
The plastic materials are pure rubbish.
The liner that protects my chin from the straps broke of from deterioration, so their liner materials are also rubbish.

I have faith the materials (plastics and lining) are of better quality on the Shoei, so the helmet should be in a much better condition after 4.5 years of daily use...we'll see

I am glad I have a Shoei helmet now and it will be my main helmet for the CB.
I even bought the invisible Sena 10U thats made for it.

I'll keep the Nolan for my daily short commutes to work on my 50cc Honda Zoomer
Been looking for a replacement since its nice to have a modular for the summer, bur so far I havent found anything I like 100%.
The fit of the Schuberth felt too claustrofobic for my liking.
And the Shoei Neotec is even heavier than my Nolan.
The second most quiet and lightest helmet, HJC modular looks too plain

I'm contemplating about a carbon Shark Evoline pro, latets model.
Carbon shell beats the Nolans.
Weight is lighter than the Nolans.
Looks are okay for me.
Just not sure about soundlevels...