99% of the time I listen with earbuds on under my helmet... but if I ever change that I know where to go for upgrade info. Thanks for all the work and the mindshare Jimmy!
I've used earbuds in the past. They're ok if riding by yourself. If you are riding with anyone, then when you stop or need to communicate,it's awkward. I ride quite a bit with either someone else and or in a group. I have a Scala G9 headset in my helmet, but use it primarily for communication. Not really impressed with it for music listening. Got much better sound through my on bike system.
I put in Alpine series e 5.25 speakers and rode with them for a few weeks. They sounded like crap even though there was more volume. Yesterday I added a kenwood KAC-M1824BT amp. The BT stands for Bluetooth so my phone can be in my pocket. The controller was installed in the blank space below the right handlebar. The amp is under the rear left of my mustang seat. It is very loud and clear! Total cost including install $600.00 I also like the fact that I can control the volume either from phone or controller. Attachment 14262
When you are using the Bluetooth from your phone that's right. But when you switch it back to AM/FM that uses the factory controls.