Shoei are noise free and the best fit I have ever had. Check out I think it was Ride magazines group test. The XR900 (?) came out tops. Arai also have a great reputation but are noisy. The Shoei would be my choice for a lid if buying today. Always wear ear plugs in any case. I never did 'till I got the Arai, and having read up more on bikes etc, know more about how damaging to your ears the noise we make really is. Deafness is cumulative after all. Tim |