Peltor 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning | 
| Brand: Peltor
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $59.99
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Rating:  87 reviews
Sales Rank: 37
Color: Blck/Yellow
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.5 x 3.8
MPN: 90541-00000
Model: 90541
UPC: 078371905415
EAN: 0078371905415
ASIN: B0013092CS
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| Features:
| • | Digital tuning with easy to read LCD display, seek/scan button, memory with preset stations and low battery indicator | | • | Stereo input jack with patch cord for listening to a MP3 player or to a scanner at the racetrack (scanner not included) | | • | Convenient on/off switch combined with volume control. | | • | Adjustable stainless steel headband | | • | Comfortable gel/foam cushions, comfortable for extended wear |
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AEARO 90541 WORK TUNES DIGITAL
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| Customer Reviews: Read 82 more reviews...
 Almost perfect April 12, 2008
Clovis (United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I tune and rebuild pianos as a hobby, so you can imagine how much I value my hearing. I never even swing a hammer without hearing protection, so I have a pair of earmuffs on pretty much all the time while in the shop.
Of course, I also love music. Since I got the Worktunes headphones, I can listen to my music clearly without having to blast it over the sounds of power equipment.
Pros: Digital tuning. Memory presets. Lasts 2 solid days on AA batteries when listening to the radio. Pretty durable. Great reception in rural areas (as good as can be expected from an antenna of this size). Speaker sound quality and dynamic range from an external MP3 player is excellent - much better than I expected.
Cons: In cities and areas of strong signals, the receiver frontend saturates easily and you will hear several stations poorly at once (intermodulation). This is a common problem for many simple FM receivers.
The volume knob doesn't function for the MP3 input... it would be nice if I could change the volume of my music without fidgeting with the MP3 player. This also means that the MP3 input bypasses the amplification circuitry. The power for sound comes from your tiny MP3 player's battery rather than the cheap robust AA batteries in the headphones. That was poor engineering, as it would have been very easy to pipe in the input through the audio amp - sparing the tiny MP3 battery and utilizing the volume knob. In fact, I will modify the input in this manner very soon.
With the radio and the noise reduction, you really can't hear a darn thing that is going on. That could be good and bad. Someone could be robbing your shop in a bulldozer and you'd never know it. Two people have already snuck up on me while wearing these. Be aware of your security. I would not recommend using these while working in a bad neighborhood, or in a situation where a partner will be depending on you to hear screams for help.
Summary: For the price, don't expect anything perfect. The radio problem is minor and common. The noise reduction is excellent. This product exceeded my expectations. If I break these, I will gladly buy another pair. I don't know how I lived without them!
Husband LOVES these headphone am/fm hearing protectors April 14, 2008
Charleen D. Singer (Saint Cloud, MN United States)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I got these for my husband and he is totally satisfied. Very good quality and the price is great too. He says he'd recommend them to anyone. He likes being able to read the digital am/fm tuning. Sounds great, and for safety you are able to 'hear' other sounds that can alert you to any situation.
Great investment...got my yard back !!!! May 7, 2008
G. E. Klender (Vanderbilt, Michigan, USeh?)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I can now work in my yard, oblivious to the neighbors dogs. Uses two AA batteries, and they last for days. Most headphone radios use and eat the little AAA's. I live in upper Michigan, and the reception is great, even in my pole building when I walk in and out. The headset fits a little tight, but that is to seal out the noise. I wish I would have found and bought these years ago. Me like ......
Peltor Work Tunes March 15, 2008
Hank Merkle (Simpsonville, SC United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I found out about these from Marc Spagnuolo (The wood whisperer - http://thewoodwhisperer.com/
Marc uses these to block out his wife (not really she's beautiful and he listens to every word she says.)
No really, these things are great, I can work in the shop, mow, use the leaf blower and listen not only to AM or FM stations, but I can plug in an MP3 style player (I use a creative Muvo) and listen to my downloaded tunes.
Thanks Marc, Hopfully you get the support, I went through the TWW site to buy them!
great design and great quality (and I'm a product designer!) September 15, 2008
G. S. Snider (Bel Air, Maryland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently bought a zero-turn mower and found that having the engine right behind me was LOUD! so I did an exhaustive search and found these hearing protector/ stereo headphones. If I had just bought headphones I wouldn't even be able to hear the music and if I'd just bought a hearing protector I'd probably go mad talking to myself for an hour while I mow...so this product was perfect for my needs. Fits snug, really blocks the mower noise, FM reception is great and the stereo sounds excellent. WISHLIST:
1. wish it had rechargable batteries and 2. wish it was bluetooth to stop the music to accept a call...otherwise they're awesome.
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