Anyone use WorkTunes hearing protection/mp3 player?

[JoeL4330]

yep, have a set ...just got off the tractor and took them off ...use my i-pod nano w. them ...transfer "books on tape" (well, CDs really) from the public library in addition to my music library ...or, just use the FM tuner (which does drift, as everyone has stated) ...I also have a set of Bose noise cancellers which are great, also, but not as rugged and lots more expensive.

 

[Phast12]

I use Phillips noise canceling ear buds I can hear the music and still hear the tractor

 

[woodlandfarms]

Check the safety section of this forum, lots of conversation about headsets.

I have had the noise cancelling, did not like them. I currently have the new version of the worktunes.

IMO, get the digital tuner version. Frankly the tuner is marginal at best. The Ipod connector is cool, but you will have to deal with a cord, and at that point there might be better (yet very much more expensive) headsets. For flying, I love my bose noise reduction headsets, but man, runing over a $300 headset is too much of a risk...

So, IMO, the Peltors are OK, They never get too loud that you can't hear what is going on, but to each his own. Get them from a place you can return them...

 

[ragkar]

When you search the web, look for both the keywords of worktunes and peltor. They're the same company and peltor is their commercial quality line.
Peltor's home webpage has all sorts of very unusual headsets. Like for reception of CB and other radio bands.

 

[bpsooner]

I use the Bose Earbuds with my Ipod. The earbuds allows me to also hear the sounds of the engine and equipment while enjoying some good music. Listen to music sure makes the mowing events more enjoyable, especially in 100 degree weather.

 

[CAB/AIR5225]

Thanks for all the input!....My budget finds that the new digital Worktunes is what I will buy..(57 bucks at Orshelens).

 

[ScottAR]

I have some of the older Worktunes and like them. I used them today while running a
carpet cleaner. Probably didn't have to as it's not that loud but it helped turn a not
fun task into somthing tolerable. Certainly didn't hurt anything.
I also like the concept, knowing I can listen to some tunes encourages me to wear the muffs when doing loud things.

Sometime I'm going to get the newer version... Should probably
pick up an mp3 player too. I'm slipping further and further
behind the times...

 

[jimmer2880]

Another thumbs up for the digital tuning worktunes. I use them all the time, even when staining the deck