Headphone Advice?

My 70 B has never had a radio and I don't want one. I am thinking of using headphones to both cancel out wind and mechanical noise as well as listen to music. Being an older vesrion of MG owner, I don't have a clue as to what's available and what would be a good choice. In my Aurora (Cobra Replica) I have plugged my MP-3 into the stereo and used headphones to great success. Can any body recommend a good choice for a "self contained" headphone? In other words, nothing to plug into.
Thanks,
S

I'm pretty sure wearing headphones/earbuds while driving is illegal most everywhere.... could be wrong though

Hate to tell you this, but as far as I know it goes for all states, headphones are illegal. Having said that, go for a pair of good ear bud's and you'll be set.

I can not offer any advice on what type of headphones. However, it might not be legal to waer them while driving, due to the fact that you might not hear somethink important.

Steve.

Seconding Skye's thought.

You could probably get away with ear buds if you hid the cords, but at least in California there is a nasty fine for being caught with them in your ears.

K

One only should be okay as it the same as wearing a blue tooth hands free.

Now if you intend to have one earphone for audio and the other for blue tooth hands-free, you will have the same problem.

Yes, I believe you are correct. EarBud's, thanks, I will take a look. I need something to keep me occupied while I am texting and eating my road food..ouch, spilled my coffee!
Thanks.
S

Wind and mechanical noises are part of the charm of our cars. Wearing earphones while driving is a bad idea. In today's traffic, with all of the SUVs and P/U trucks on the road, we need to be able to hear what's going on around us.

My 2 cents!

Jim

If you cancel out the outside environment, you are not hearing police/fire/ambulance sirens. As its illegal, save yourself the feelings of stupidity now rather than when you create an accident or impede someone who is trying to save someone's life. And yes, I lost someone because an idiot was wearing earphones.

I do fully appreciate the need for at least one ear available for sirens from police, ambulance etc, but (tongue in cheek ) does that mean deaf people aren't allowed to drive cars ???

If you want to go that route there are a few bluetooth adapters that will allow you to use any earbuds you want. For example this one: [url}http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-CLIPPER-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B0040X33SE/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328831625&sr=1-12[/url] from Amazon will work with any smartphone or MP3 player that supports stereo bluetooth.

a couple of years ago my wife got me a pair of Bose earbuds. at first i was a little upset that she would spend $100 for them, but they are well worth it. the sound is incredible! and they are comfy too.

Illegal
Unsafe since you can't hear sirens and other safety-related sounds
Distracting, too, with the cord getting in your way

I wouldn't do this. I'm still amazed at the number of knuckleheads who walk around on busy streets wearing headphones. Why not go all the way and put a bag over your head. I want to hear what's happening around me even it's noisy even if only to get out of the way in time.

There was a hich school student killed by a train here due to
having headphones in and not hearing the train. He was walking near the tracks
going home from school.

I have the pleasure of trying to get distracted drivers to pull over so I can get by driving a Fire truck and Ambulance. Often they don't hear the siren so we have to change the cadence. Ive seen drivers keep driving until they happen to see the lights and looming vehicle trying to get by. Then often as not they may stab the brakes in a panic so our drivers have to be doubly alert. So I humbly suggest please dont wear headphones or earbuds in both ears. Besides being illegal its not safe practice. Thats why at least one ear needs to be clear.

I wear headphones on the train every day and still hear people talking and sirens. I wear a helmet and earplugs (custom fitted at that) when I ride my motorcycle. Again, no problem with sirens.

Modern cars with double insulated glass and really loud stereos or people on their cell phones, block just as much sound as ordinary ear buds.

Ear buds are illegal, can't get around that. But unlike pedestrians blasting music and being hit by cabs, in my car and on my motorcycle, constantly checking mirrors, wearing ear buds just doesn't add any measurable risk to driving.

unfortunately, wearing a set is prima facie that you are in violation. There will be no inquiry as to whether or not you could hear a siren. You lose.

Most of the small 'phones I have let me hear conversations and all other environmental sounds quite well (if I am wanting to pay attention)...including sirens. BUT THAT WON'T COUNT. You will get a ticket and the judge won't give a shit or listen to anything. Guilty, $275.

Use speakers.

If you want to go that route there are a few bluetooth adapters that will allow you to use any earbuds you want. For example this one: [url}http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-CLIPPER-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B0040X33SE/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328831625&sr=1-12[/url] from Amazon will work with any smartphone or MP3 player that supports stereo bluetooth.

Thanks Daniel!

I don't see where head phones are a problem, they may be illegal but I don't see the probelm. Thousands of murdercyclists operate safely every day using headphones and earplugs. In my old Alfa I did install an aircraft style intercom. I made listening to the radio much easier, conversations pleasnt, and they can protect hearing. The key here is to have the headphone in 1 ear preferably the inside ear. The passenger can use a head phone that covers both ears. I know many guys who drive cars, ride murdercycles, and operate machinery with earplugs as hearing protection. Are ear plugs illegal?

To me using headphones is like being gay. What you do in the quiet of your own home is your business. Rub what you do into everyone's face and you can expect to get some grief.

It is not illegal to wear headphones in Indiana. Personally, I want to keep my MG stock, so it has one speaker under the passenger foot well, and still has the original AM radio, which does work. Needless to say there is not much on AM worth listening to these days, so I use these whenever I drive my MG:

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-BackBeat-903-Headset/dp/B00428N9OK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1328893957&sr=8-6

Notice that they are NOT earbuds. They direct sound into the ear canal, and do not plug up the ear. I can carry on a conversation with someone while listening to music. These are wireless and connect via bluetooth to either your car stereo, if it is bluetooth capable, or an mp3 player or cellphone. I connect up to my iPhone, and it works great. I use the XM radio app and listen to it exclusively. The other great thing about these is that they have a build in microphone, so if I receive a phone call while driving all I have to do is push a button on the side of the headset and it answers the phone! No fumbling for the phone to answer. The microphone is good enough that I can be driving with the top down and carry on a conversation with no problems on either end.

I can hear sirens, traffic and outside noises better wearing these than I can in my Honda Civic.

They also are great for using at the Gym, but don't work as well when doing something around lots of noise, such as mowing the lawn.

Interesting factoid I remember from Driver's Ed: Deaf drivers are required to have three rearview mirrors (both doors and the central one), while the rest of us can get by with only a Driver's door and the central rearview. Of course, I don't think any cars are made with only one door mirror anymore...

I want to have all my senses in working order while driving a car.