Its..... I understand...I'm a musician,(and a guy with ADD) and love music as I ride, but have always hated riding with my ears covered, I found this 'lil guy a huge hit. I can have music as background and I don't put myself in danger by still being able to hear approaching cars from behind. I ride on rural country roads, and a few bikers have been struck over the past few years here. I don't use in it town, and on urban busy trails