GreatDaysAhead Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Let me just say I was skeptical when I first contacted Al about his in ear speakers. After reading all the kudos on this and other blogs I gave him a call. At the time I was running an Autocom system with their supplied helmet speakers and while I had done a great job of installing them in my helmet I just wss'nt satisfied with the sound quality. I like to listen to music and audiobooks on long rides and also use for intercom and bike to bike. Al told me that his new design was different than I thought I understood to be the norm in custom molded in ear speakers. Instead of the actual speakers residing in the ear molds with the wires attached, he places the speaker drivers in the Y section below you chin and runs acoustical tubing up to thr ear molds. IT IS AWESOME !!!! Great sound. Blocks out unwanted sounds but you can still hear horns (except my WIMPY RT horn) and sirens. My girlfriend had Al do her molds on a trip to Ariz. and she loves then also. And no I am not related nor associated with Al, just wanted to share. THANK'S AL!! Link to comment
awagnon Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 +1 on Al's ear speakers. Besides using them on the bike, they're great for listening to tunes when mowing the lawn. Link to comment
DunRTer Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Al told me that his new design was different than I thought I understood to be the norm in custom molded in ear speakers. Instead of the actual speakers residing in the ear molds with the wires attached, he places the speaker drivers in the Y section below you chin and runs acoustical tubing up to thr ear molds. IT IS AWESOME !!!! Great sound. Blocks out unwanted sounds but you can still hear horns (except my WIMPY RT horn) and sirens. My girlfriend had Al do her molds on a trip to Ariz. and she loves then also. And no I am not related nor associated with Al, just wanted to share. THANK'S AL!! Sounds exactly the same as a product we have in Oz. I have been using them for about 8 years now, and they are one of the best audio products I have ever bought, and I am an audiophile nut. Here is a photo: Link to comment
GreatDaysAhead Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yup, that's them. Link to comment
Kitsap Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 A great product from an excellent gent. For a small fee (gas to get there) you also get to take a dip in his pool.. Link to comment
cris nitro Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 So, is there a way to do this thru the mail? A little tough for me to drive to Arizona. Link to comment
GreatDaysAhead Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yes Al said there was a way. here is his email customearplugs@cox.net Link to comment
marcopolo Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 So, is there a way to do this thru the mail? A little tough for me to drive to Arizona. I bought my first pair from him "long distance" from here in Canada. I went to an audiologist here at home and had them make ear impressions (probably another name for them). Following Al's instructions, I sent those impressions to a lab in Colorado which made the plugs, drilled the holes then they shipped them to Al. He added the sound tubes etc., then mailed the complete kit back to me. I've since had him make me (on-site in Torrey) a back up set of just the plugs, and a set of plain ear plugs (for when I'm not using my Autocom). Link to comment
beemerboy Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Al set me up with the old style earplug speakers during the first Un in Gunnison. I'm attending this year's Un, does anyone know if he'll be there?? Link to comment
marcopolo Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Al set me up with the old style earplug speakers during the first Un in Gunnison. I'm attending this year's Un, does anyone know if he'll be there?? You can check here: http://www.sleepingrainbow.com/unrally9/signedup.php I scan the list of attendees quickly and didn't notice his name, but you might want to look more closely than I did. Link to comment
AZKomet Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 A great product from an excellent gent. For a small fee (gas to get there) you also get to take a dip in his pool.. Yeah, but only if you bring a six pack of beer or Pepsi for the final payment!!!!!!! Link to comment
beemerboy Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Al set me up with the old style earplug speakers during the first Un in Gunnison. I'm attending this year's Un, does anyone know if he'll be there?? You can check here: http://www.sleepingrainbow.com/unrally9/signedup.php I scan the list of attendees quickly and didn't notice his name, but you might want to look more closely than I did. I checked and....no Al. Rats. On a different note I did check to see how many Colorado members were attending and all I can say is WHAT A JOKE!! Come on, people, get off your collective butts and attend this Un! You'll have a great time!! Link to comment
SageRider Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Al set me up with the old style earplug speakers during the first Un in Gunnison. I'm attending this year's Un, does anyone know if he'll be there?? Al has not signed up yet but has verbally told me he will be there.... Link to comment
Kitsap Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Saweet, I need another pair of plugs. Link to comment
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