I'm looking for a noise cancelling hearing protection + tunes. What do y'all use? am/fm? mp3? Blue tooth? Brand? model? price range? where to buy?
I've got these: AO Safety WorkTunes Digital Tuner (90541) | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware I think I might have got them on sale for even cheaper than that. They work great - almost too good. I can't hear a dang thing when I'm listening to the radio. They're comfortable too. They have a normal headphones type jack for connecting an iPod or whatever too.
I've used an all and Shawn is right. Those 3m worktunes are the ones you want. I have used the Stanley ones, the knock off 3m ones from rural king, and a pair of the stihl ones. They all suck compared to the 3m. All the others died a early death. Presumably from sweating inside of them. The current pair of 3m I'm using is falling apart after 3 years of daily ( 8hrs per day) use, lots of it even in the rain, but they still work!
I've got that set, too. I've been looking at the set from northern tool, which is blue tooth capable... just haven't pulled the trigger on them... FREE SHIPPING 3M WorkTunes AM/FM Radio/MP3 and Hearing Protector with Bluetooth 25dB, Model# 90542-3DC | Hearing Protection| Northern Tool + Equipment
Another vote for the work tunes. Mine have the connector for your phone, but I have never used it. Only complaint, I wished the AM radio had better reception for ball games.
These are pricey but are the most comfortable and highest DB reduction available. Finding a dealer can be tough though.. i have two pairs, on is just the ear plug, the other has baffles of some sort that close with the pressure wave of a gun shot.... Custom headphones & ear plugs | Insta-Mold Products Inc.
I hold sthil in high regard (chainsaws) but i had gotten their radio head phones and they were a pice of crap they were finished with 6months
Northern Tool has the #M headphones on sale, 40 something bucks I believe ! I got them, love em!!!!!!
Better price from Amazon. Just got a set of these about a month ago. So far I am pleased. Would like a bit more volume, but after all, they are supposed to protect my hearing I guess. I bought some sweat pads for muffs a while back that help a bit in the warmer temps. Howard Leight by Honeywell Bilsom Cool II Ear Muff Pads (5-Pair Pack) - Howard Leight by Honeywell 3M WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth Technology and AM/FM Digital Radio (90542-3DC) - - Amazon.com
I have these, wifey gave 'em to me for Christmas this year. So far so good, bout $70 online. NOTE: If you like to jam at high volume, these are not the droids you be lookin' for. They are hearing protection after all!
I have the 3M am/fm ones, I love them for running the splitter singing along to my favorite music (I'm sure the neighbors think I've snapped) I have ano FM transmitter hooked to an old smart phone, I stream music and then listen to it anywhere on the property with a regular FM radio. My biggest peeve is that I often hit the tuning knob with my shoulder. I wish there was a lock button. I would like to have Bluetooth as well, but am leaning towards just plugging the Dewalt Bluetooth receiver into the audio port on the headset instead of buying another headset. One home depot near me carries the 3M Bluetooth am/fm headset in the store
I have the 3M pair, yellow ear muffs, AM/FM Aux hook up. I slide my phone in my back pocket with an aux cord connecting it to the headphones. I jam out to Pandora all while being able to listen for phone calls/ alerts of any kind. They work great, the volume isnt the best. They are noise canceling but i wish the volume could get a little louder with them. I listen to alot of rock, and like to rock out... lol Im wanting to invest in a Bluetooth pair, seen a couple via the net that im interested in. All seem to be around $60-$80 Bluetooth & AM/FM Radio Earmuffs with external microphone Hearing Protection | eBay NEW 3M 90542 BLUETOOTH WORKTUNES AM/FM/MP3 DIGITAL EARMUFFS HEADSET HEADPHONES | eBay
