9 replies to this topic

[dirtstudent2]

You can buy a helmet mount for your raceciever and speakers for inside the helmet.

 

The problem with the setup I read online is the speakers are not loud enough for dirt track racing.

 

I saw small push in hearing aids on the net for under $100.  To eliminate the wires has anyone tried using hearing aids with helmet speakers?  

[brad hibbard]

I would think the hearing aids would multiply all sounds

elevating the noise of the engines during race condition probably would not be a good thing

 

JMO

Brad

[scruffy1a]

You can buy a helmet mount for your raceciever and speakers for inside the helmet.

 

The problem with the setup I read online is the speakers are not loud enough for dirt track racing.

 

I saw small push in hearing aids on the net for under $100.  To eliminate the wires has anyone tried using hearing aids with helmet speakers?  

Drivers use ear plugs to decrease the risk of hearing loss, and you suggest sound amplification in order to eliminate wires?  At least they'll have a use for the hearing aids when they hang up the helmet.

[dirtstudent2]

Thank you for the replies.  I think I figured out another way to do it.

[brad hibbard]

I tried some helmet speakers in my kids helmets this past year that we purchased on Amazon----they did not work very well at all but they were cheap and you get what you pay for

my kids race miniwedges (go carts with a roll cage) and a helmet speaker system would really help me out being I would have one less thing to plug in and keep track of----

I investigated the concept at PRI and hooked up with a guy that professionally installs quality helmet speakers

his name is Steve Thomas and his email is steve@stevethomasracing.com  he came recommended by the people from Bell Helmets

I am sure its not cheap but this guy is the real deal.

 

I feel confident his system will work for my class of racing as the noise level is probably 10% of what it is in a big car ---not sure about how it would work for full size cars with much louder conditions

 

Brad 

[dirtstudent2]

Brad, I sent you a message with url's to sites I researched yesterday.  I can stop by if you want to bs about headsets.

 

Edit:  I just tried the url's I sent you and only two worked.  But there two good ones to give you the idea I have to solve the hear the track problem and still make it easy for the driver.  

 

edit:  I'd be happy to talk you into buying and trying something, see how it works and then figure out something better and cheaper for myself.

Edited by dirtstudent2, 29 January 2017 - 02:03 PM.

[tnt6race]

Simpson installs earmuffs in there helmets they are around 100-125$ can't remember. I had them installed in my new helmet but haven't used it yet. Dollankski told me not to use full volume on your raciever cause it will hurt your ears it so loud. Some drivers use these at full volume and still wear regular ear plugs to calm it down.

[brad hibbard]

Paul,

I have already started the process with Steve Thomas but I am always interested in your thoughts---swing by anytime.

 

tnt6race,

I think we are on the same page with quality speakers---the stuff I got on the internet was under $20 bucks---but I think the real deal will be a tick over a $100

worth every penny to an old fat guy trying to get 2 kids belted in and all the other equipment on in the hot sun---LOL

 

Brad

[brad hibbard]

just checked my email Paul---I have not received anything from you

 

my email is brad@race-1.com

Edited by brad hibbard, 29 January 2017 - 05:23 PM.

[dirtstudent2]

look at messages on here, I didn't send an email

 

I'll send you an email of with what I bought.

 

 

email sent.

Edited by dirtstudent2, 29 January 2017 - 06:53 PM.