Originally Posted by
Arrowman's Capt
... the wired sets just don't seem to be durable enough...
Really? Have you heard that the wireless sets are more durable than the wired? News to me. We have dropped our 5 year old unit on concrete several times and it hasn't shown any signs of breaking and it keeps on ticking.
Originally Posted by
Arrowman's Capt
...IMO it's annoying to have to situate the wires, plug in, etc.
Yes, it is a little more effort to remember to plug in and then unplug before dismounting the bike. However the on/off and volume controls are right there in front of the stoker, so they are easy to manipulate as opposed to being in a rear jersey pocket. Also, my friends found it more annoying to have to charge the batteries after every ride. With 5 hours/charge, you might need to change batteries before you finish a long ride. My rechargeable AAA batteries last a couple of months of riding ~6-8 hours/week. My wife (stoker) can easily change the batteries, when necessary, without even getting off the bike.
Not to mention that the wired setup costs $200 less than the wireless.
Different strokes for different folks.