Music?

[crutch_imp]

I love riding and I love music, but for a long time the two activities had to remain distinct. I tried to wear a pair of regular earphones under my helmet but the result was unsatisfying: either the noise from the wind and the engine drowned the music or I had to play the music so loud that it became unbearable.
So when I heard about Bose's "noise cancelling" earphones I decided to give them a try (with a bit of apprehension because they are quite expensive).
I have been using them for 2 years now.The thing works, I play my music at about the same volume I would when walking in the street , external noises are reduced to a purr and the musical reproduction is excellent.
Some will tell me it is dangerous (don't bother to add your name to the list). I usually wear ear plugs, so there isn't much difference . And with the kind of music I play when I ride I am much more relaxed and I find that I tend to take less risks and spend less adrenalin (never tried AC/DC!).
Beware though that the earphones are slightly bulkier than average, so if your helmet is very tight you may have problems fitting them in.

Interesting idea about the type of music affecting riding habits.
Mind if I ask what you listen to?
crutch