The Effect

So I get a call from GAS saying my helmet's in, I go collect. I examine it and try the fit. I notice they've (Viper) made a few changes since my one (labelled Nov 08 vs Nov 09):

• The colour of the lining is now light grey, before is was dark grey, and I preferred it (I might swap it).
• The fastening is now the ratchet type, before it was the mini seat-belt type. This is better.
• The cushioning on the straps is baggy and doesn't look as good or function as well (a minor niggle).
• The speakers have been redesigned and now look bigger (hopefully they'll sound even better) and sit in velcro pouches. If they're not positioned just right they catch you ears when pulling the helmet on, pulling them off the velcro and forcing you to fish around to put them back again.

I got home, set the speakers in place so they wouldn't snag and paired my phone. WHAT CRAP! The new speakers are awful, just as bad as the ones in the Veemax; no bass whatsoever! What an improvement!?

I did a couple of commutes listening to podcasts (mostly voice only) and only started to lose words at higher speeds (I have a naked bike and it was gusty). I couldn't bare to try music...