Originally Posted by
Violet
Thing is, I am complacent.
This may start a flamewar....but I find listening to loud music in my ear phones makes me sharpen up, because I can't hear anything
This kind of comment won't start a flame war but it will cause some to show concern and voice their opinion of why you should not use ear buds or head phones. I am one of those.
May I suggest this as an alternative?;
http://www.cyclesound.net/
or this;
http://www.gadgetbottle.com/
or this;
http://www.amazon.com/iHome-Beach-Sp.../dp/B000OCRCKA
If you're innovative and can figure out a way to mount them you could use these, (I use these and love them);
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SRS-A27-D.../dp/B000068MGO
The music is loud enough as my speakers have a built in battery power supply, on/off switch and adjustable volume control.