Shanghai Dan
New member
A schuberth C3 Pro. Yes, it's expensive. But you know what? It's comfortable and is the quietest helmet I've ever had. As many of you know, I'm an audio pro - I design gear (specialty is speakers) for consumer and pro markets. My ears are my life - literally. I wear earplugs religiously when riding (Surefire EP5 Max), and look for the quietest helmets I can find.
My last lid, the HJC RPHA MAX, was the quietest. It served me well for 4 years, but was getting on in years (I ride 5 days a week - it gets USED). So it was time to check new ones. Got a chance to take a test ride with the C3 Pro - and it was quieter than the RPHA by a significant margin. So out goes the card (thank you for my early Christmas present, my wife!) and on goes the helmet! New Sena 10U communicator installed as well (completely hidden and internal - so keeps noise down as well with zero outside obstructions) and my ears and head are happy!
Also flows quite a bit of air with the vents open - much too much for these cold Ventura mornings (hey, it's around 50 degrees at 6 AM - that's cold for here!) but that's a good thing for the inevitable 85 degree hot summer days..
My last lid, the HJC RPHA MAX, was the quietest. It served me well for 4 years, but was getting on in years (I ride 5 days a week - it gets USED). So it was time to check new ones. Got a chance to take a test ride with the C3 Pro - and it was quieter than the RPHA by a significant margin. So out goes the card (thank you for my early Christmas present, my wife!) and on goes the helmet! New Sena 10U communicator installed as well (completely hidden and internal - so keeps noise down as well with zero outside obstructions) and my ears and head are happy!
Also flows quite a bit of air with the vents open - much too much for these cold Ventura mornings (hey, it's around 50 degrees at 6 AM - that's cold for here!) but that's a good thing for the inevitable 85 degree hot summer days..