The Spider is the actually the first roadster I've owned where driving at 70-80 mph, top down, still allows me to hear calls clearly on the audio system. I actually had a conversation with my wife for nearly an hour the other day on the interstate before I'd realized how long I'd been talking and how well it works in this car. I could have never done that in my Bimmer. And she had no problems hearing me. Music - I just crank it up and have a good time. So, while to each his own, I'm a little surprised others would feel the need for earbuds.