6170 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hey with my armor almost being done , I was wondering Do you guys use fans in your helmets? If so what kind do you recommend? I see kits on ebay for 38 dollars. Also what kind of speaker systems are best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daverian Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I use a Hyperdyne and am very happy with it. There is also ROM FX, TRIK TOYS, and some newer options. I would recommend ROM FX or Hyperdyne myself. I am not hugely familiar with the other options, I just know those who have them love them. I have heard bad things about TRIK TOYS though. Fans are a must! I have a fan kit made from Skullworx. I just bought another too for my other helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 you got a contact for Skullworx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I have a skullworx kit for both of my helmets and love them. Can't go wrong. The website is http://www.skullworx.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Scot (Skullworx) is a great guy too. Kevin (Spec Ops DL) makes fan kits - just came out with a set, then you can add your own sound as you choose. Depends - are you looking for a turn-key solution (buy it, install, done!) or something that requires a little labor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Scot (Skullworx) is a great guy too. Kevin (Spec Ops DL) makes fan kits - just came out with a set, then you can add your own sound as you choose. Depends - are you looking for a turn-key solution (buy it, install, done!) or something that requires a little labor? With my schedule I would love a turn key system :o) And I have found that in the long run its always cheaper to buy things at once and his system sounds (no pun) like a good deal. But here is a question Do you guys prefer the speakers in the helmet or attached to your belt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Helmet for me. Hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Helmet for me too. Less wires to worry about and have to situate every time you get dressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I also prefer the helmet, I got the hovi's with mic's from stomper in combination with the rom/fx...And fans are personal I think, I myself don't have any.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 thanks for the info guys.. sadly skullworx is out of them for atleast a month and i wanted a set b4 san diego comic con :o( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I've found that the radio shack fans found here http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...ctId=2102824&cp are the quietest. No offense if you'd prefer the premade option, but it's very easy to install them yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQTK5122 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yes, if you know how to solder, the little radio shack fans are very nice. Here are my fans with power switches (one switch for each fan): http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43 ... t=fans.jpg and my batteries (2 for each fan so they last longer): http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43 ... teries.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQTK5122 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yes, if you know how to solder, the little radio shack fans are very nice. Here are my fans with power switches (one switch for each fan): http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43 ... t=fans.jpg and my batteries (2 for each fan so they last longer): http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43 ... teries.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 has anyone ever used these??? iewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247">http://cgi.ebay.com/COOLING-FANS-for-St ... 18Q2el1247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Talk to Kevin on FISD or SpecOps (he's the DL over there). He makes very nice fan kits at a very reasonable cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I have just ordered this, and will let you know what it's like when I have set it up!! http://www.plecterlabs.com/catalog/prod ... faefc2e438 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1422 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Do you guys use fans in your helmets? If so what kind do you recommend? I see kits on ebay for 38 dollars. I offer a fully built fan system for $35 on the FISD and Legion boards... Very quiet, good continuous battery life (4hrs), can use a USB rechargable battery pack (USB cable is included), and shipped price is under what other vendors offer. I've sold 28 systems and have gotten a lot of kudos from fellow troopers who simply love this system. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=3513 http://www.501stforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17238 Doing it yourself, the cost of fans, wires, switch, solder, and battery pack from RadioShack comes very close to my asking price. Kev TK-1422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Do you guys use fans in your helmets? If so what kind do you recommend? I see kits on ebay for 38 dollars. I offer a fully built fan system for $35 on the FISD and Legion boards... Very quiet, good continuous battery life (4hrs), can use a USB rechargable battery pack (USB cable is included), and shipped price is under what other vendors offer. I've sold 28 systems and have gotten a lot of kudos from fellow troopers who simply love this system. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=3513 http://www.501stforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17238 Doing it yourself, the cost of fans, wires, switch, solder, and battery pack from RadioShack comes very close to my asking price. Kev TK-1422 awsome paypal on its way ... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1422 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'll get it out in the mail to you tomorrow. You'll like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Now that i have the fan situation in hand, now all i need is a speaker system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooineboy Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I've been looking for one too. Triktoys has a couple options. Are these any good? Skullworx seems to be sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 I've been looking for one too. Triktoys has a couple options. Are these any good? Skullworx seems to be sold out yea while i would have liked to gone with skullworks they are out and i want my gear to be up and ready by comic-con unfortuntely for ever triktoys system i see posted there seems to be at least one person that has had feedback issues (feedback at low volume is worthless at san diego comic-con) , etc with them, so i will pass on trik ( i am aware of the omi-uni solutions but even those with uni seem to be iffy) i found this on TK 409's website and i am all but sold on them http://www.hisonic.net/HS125.htm They seem to be what the dr ordered, so far all i have heard is possitive things about this system here is one review and i quote "It is very LOUD. Putting this on my belt I can only turn up volume to 75% before I get feed back. Even behind my [trooper] chest plate 30% volume is more than loud enough. You have to add the static burst on your own. The Hisonic comes with a nice head band mic that has a formable wire frame that you can mold to wrap around the back of your head and the mic has a seperate formable wire to place the foam covered mic at your best spot. The amp/speaker unit holds 6 AA batteries and will allow you to recharge with an ac adapter. I thought this would make the unit some what bulky and hard to place. I found that the unit fits nicely behind the upper chest plate and I can use the enclosed strap to mount it to my chest from around the back and under the arms or around the stomach area. The strap is black with black plastic slips so it's easy to hide." i will wait a few days and if nothing better comes along i will order this puppy since it would be super ez to mount the amp in one of my pouches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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