Originally Posted by Tightwad

First of all I don't "hate' headphones, mate. I own and use several
good sets from "over the ear" Bose to "in the ear" Radio Shack foldables.
However, it's as Slovid pointed out you MUST make sure you really
CAN hear traffic or yes, you do have a deathwish.

I NEVER ride with phones on as I've taken the mini-speaker route to listen
to my tunes with. I never drive with phones on for the same reason.........
SAFETY!! On a bike you can get hit just once and get killed or be crippled
for life......in a car you got a little better chance to walk away.

So rather than debate the issue think real hard what your life would be
like after you get hit buy a car. If you think you can live with that then
party on dude!!