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Looking for small, high quality, high output audio transducer forhelmet intercom

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Scott Kelley

Jan 1, 1970
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I have a motorcycle intercom system with helmets that have had
microphone and speakers installed.

The intercom system is of high quality, but the speaker transducers
that are provided are not able to product adequate volume without
distortion. The problem is that I wear ear plugs while riding, so the
transducers must produce pretty substantial volume for their size.

So I am looking for a transducer that is able to produce good quality
sound (also want to listen to music)at relatively high volume levels.
I suspect that something like what I am after will be found in a set
of headphones, but I doubt that any retailer is going to be very
cooperative about letting me tear apart headphones until I find a set
that contains a transducer that will work...

I think the ideal transducer woud be in the range of 40mm diameter,
thin, with the diaphragm protected on the "front" side from direct
contact. DigiKey and Mouser show some things that may work, but I
thought I'd ask here before I started just buying & trying... Any
thoughts?

Thx
Scott Kelley
 
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mw

Jan 1, 1970
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The intercom system is of high quality, but the speaker transducers
that are provided are not able to product adequate volume without
distortion. The problem is that I wear ear plugs while riding, so the
transducers must produce pretty substantial volume for their size.

So I am looking for a transducer that is able to produce good quality
sound (also want to listen to music)at relatively high volume levels.
I suspect that something like what I am after will be found in a set
of headphones, but I doubt that any retailer is going to be very
cooperative about letting me tear apart headphones until I find a set
that contains a transducer that will work...

Try looking at in-ear monitors designed for musicians in live performance.

M-Audio IE-30 Professional Reference Earphones $250
Shure SCL4 Sound Isolating Earphones with Bass Port $250

These are described on www.musiciansfriend.com .
 
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Scott Kelley

Jan 1, 1970
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Try looking at in-ear monitors designed for musicians in live performance..

M-Audio IE-30 Professional Reference Earphones $250
Shure SCL4 Sound Isolating Earphones with Bass Port $250

These are described onwww.musiciansfriend.com.

I have in-ear monitors. It's nearly impossible to get the helmet on
while wearing them without pulling them out. I've concluded that the
earplugs & loudspeakers is a much more viable solution. Still
looking . . .
 
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JosephKK

Jan 1, 1970
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I have in-ear monitors. It's nearly impossible to get the helmet on
while wearing them without pulling them out. I've concluded that the
earplugs & loudspeakers is a much more viable solution. Still
looking . . .

The best i have for you is to try a bunch of different headphones and
try using the pieces after de-constructing them.
 
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