you definately need to get to a show - or a gew shops and just try them on... price certainly isn't necessarily directly connected to quality..

i have crashed in agv, arai, kbc & nitro.. the only difference i found was the replacement cost between them to be honest - and obviously the latter two were cheaper... i was amazed at the comfort and quality of the nitro lids..

i've been kncked out twice - once with an arai and once with a KBC in very similar incidents - i genuinely don't think there is a BAD lid out there now - obviously except the 30 quid plastic scooter helmets..

get one that fits perfect, looks how you want it - and fits your budget - better to buy one you can afford to replace than save up for teh arai and be forced to stick with it - even after a minor spill