Does a quiet budget helmet exist?

[Fifteen15]

I'm looking at buying a new helmet. I have a budget of about £150 which rules out the top end Shoei's and Arai's. The main thing I'm bothered about is how quiet it is. I have a cheap £60 helmet atm, and although it's alright, it is extremely loud even with ear plugs.

From what I can gather, Shark do some cheapish, quiet helmets.

Any other recommendations?

Thanks.
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[Fifteen15]

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[craigs23]

I haven' found a quiet non-budget helmet. Ear plugs seem the most effective.

[Rogerborg]

Have a google for "helmet skirt". I've tried the standard one (like shoving your head into a rubber kludge) and the "deluxe" one which is more like a curtain. They both do a reasonable job of cutting down on both wind noise and chill, and postpone the autumn ceremony of finding the neck roll.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Don't get a Caberg V2R unless you have earplugs. A fine helmet in all other respects.
My next helmet will be a Shuberth..if it feels right that is...not tried one on.
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[mivster]

got a airoh rs triple nice and quiet and less than your budget and got a good sharp rating aswell
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[iooi]

What you might find is its not the helmet, but more how the bike is affecting the air flow.
My helmet Nolan 103 has a fair bit of noise when sat in std position.
Stand up on the pegs, or crouch down under the screen and its wisper quiet.
So the problem is the screen creating turblence and it just being at the helmet gets caught in this.
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[banditjohn]

I've got a Shark and I would'nt say it was that quiet, I went for a cheapy Nitro which I find to be better for the noise, But I think your find that each make has there own template so to speak and you just have to keep hunting until you get the right shape for your head.

[Pete.]

[c-m]

There is no such thing as a "quiet" helmet budget or otherwise - Every helmet out there will put you at risk of permanent hearing damage. You need to invest in some good ear protection.
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[ruck bodgers]

ear muffs and a hard hat WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Another vote for not yet having found a quiet lid. Last few lids I have had are Shoeis and while not as loud as they could be they are still noisy. Certainly loud enough to leave your ears ringing if you go for a decent ride at speed.

All the best

Keith
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