WorkTunes Connect + AM/FM Hearing Protection & 3M Kids Hearing Protection

I've been using a 3M hearing protection unit of a similar design for a few years, but this unit's addition of bluetooth + built-in radio brings a whole new capability to hearing protection --- you can actually enjoy the process! It's well-built, quite comfy, and it works well.

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I spend a lot of hours every year wearing radio ear muff hearing protection at my job. I have purchase many different brands over the past 5 years and so far I like these the best. I have owned them for approximately 3 months now and really enjoy the Bluetooth connection to my phone. In the past all of the other models I had purchased had a auxillary port that I could run a cable to. I didn't use it very often to listen to the music on my phone as I found that I was constantly untangling the mini plug evertime I was moving from job site to job site, which was frequently. Also sometimes the cord would get caught on things or simply keep brushing me on my neck irratating me. I do wish you could answer a call with these (hopefully in a newer model). I have found it just mutes the music a little when I get a call which is usually enough to get my attention to answer my phone, but it would be nice not to have to remove these and use my phone. I operate loud equipment and before these would usually miss any phone calls. The sound quality of the speakers is pretty good. The noise blocking of the foam is among the best I've tried. The comfort after 8-12 hours of continued use is the best I have tried. One little feature it has that I have not had before on any other brand is that part of the foam in the headband is removable so if you are wearing a hat, the little bump on the top of a baseball hat fits comfortably through the whole in the foam. I was shocked at what a difference this made after hours of use. A minor feature but makes a huge difference in the comfort for anyone wearing these over a hat. I like how the radio will announce the station you are listeneing to and lets you scan through your favorite stations. With other headsets I've used I found I was having to take them off briefly to find the station I was looking for. The battery life is definitely not as good as most other headsets I've tried. I found most of the others I would replace the batteries with brand name ones every 6-8 weeks with a lot of listening. With these I find I replace the batteries (same brand) every 2-3 weeks. For me I'm fine with the added costs of batteries as listening to music throughout my day helps me stay focused and happier and makes my work day pass by more enjoyably. By having Bluetooth I have found I listen to my own music so much more as i don't have to mess with a cable and can change songs right from the selection wheel on the headset. Very easy. I highly recommend the 3m worktunes to anyone looking for the most comfort of any headset or the convienience of having no chords to carry/deal with. They were very easy to pair with my iPhone 6 and connect to it right away every time I turn on the worktunes and my phone is in range. I have not tested the Bluetooth range, but they have not given me any problems so far and have worked no matter what pocket I have my phone in or where my phone is in the cab of the vehicle that I have been in. I would definable your buy again!ProsGood sound quality even better when listening to music with the Bluetooth functionGood noise blockingGood reception ( but not the best I've tried)Most comfortable pair I've ever triedBluetooth connectivityVoice announcing the station/mode your onPretty durable (so far time will tell)ConsCan't answer calls from headsetAbout half the battery life (2-3 weeks approx 80hours) then other headsets

3M WorkTunes Connect + AM/FMUpdated, see notes below. AA batteries last four months and still going using FM radio! Excellent hearing protection with radio! I hate proprietary lithium battery packs along with the unique charging adapters. AA batteries are cheap, and last adequate amount of time and more so then expected.Better than listening to the lawnmower! However, I still prefer to listen to the whine of my chainsaw versus Mozart!PROS1) Sound quality appears adequate, especially while using a chainsaw or lawnmower. (See CONS notes.)2) Battery life so far seems adequate. Used 2-3 times at lengthy intervals, still going, however mostly using FM/AM reception, without bluetooth.3) AM/FM tuner and reception strength appears adequate. (See CONS notes.)4) Weight seems acceptable, no apparent neck problems yet. Albeit, they'll likely hear from my lawyer first if the weight breaks my neck while listening to heavy metal music.5) I've heard of complaints here about the volume dial not allowing louder volumes. I think these complaints are pretty much false, unless my unit has been modified after the complaints, or there's something going on with the reception and sound pressure level amplification. Seems adequate to me. Any louder with the music and I might as well listen to the lawnmower or chainsaw further ruin my hearing!Cons1) Audio quality. Although adequate, could likely be much better! For somebody or a company that cares about our hearing, should also care just as much about the sound quality of the noise we want to listen to! (While using a chainsaw, I tend to also turn my garage 1000 watt stereo/radio on alongside using the headset with chainsaw... great to sing along while using a chainsaw or splitting wood!)2) Slight learning curve for operating, requires at least 15-30 minutes, reading the manual's diagram and operating the buttons, in order to learn the work flow of the button operations.3) Initially, the voice prompts were clipped short and inaudible. After reading the manual, or learning the manual's diagram, I now understand the voice prompts. (Likely clipped short due to memory constraints and weight requirements.)4) I strongly prefer radio FM or AM reception, rather than listening to prerecorded music, unless the media is an audio book or audio lecture. Go figure, think it's due to randomness of songs and the large database of varying songs over FM radio or AM variety. However, I'm in a rural area, requiring better tuners to pickup the more distant strong AM/FM broadcast stations. I would judge the tuner on this headset adequate, only able receive your strongest local ~15 mile FM stations, and ~30-60 mile AM distant stations with barely audible AM quality sound. FM sounds pretty good, while the chainsaw or lawnmower are running. I think, either a better tuner or more antenna would be desirable. On the flip, most manufacturers would have provided much weaker reception. The quality is good, but can always be better.5) During the Summer or within warm areas, the rubber padding does get wet and sweaty. I think the 3M headset with gel cushions are going to get just as wet. The only reason the gel cushions are not as hot & sweaty, due to the likely weaker seal around the eardrum, and also reflected in the ~1db less protection rating. Fact of life when wearing headgear during Summer heat, it's going to get hot & sweaty.6) I keep bumping the darn tuning dial on the side, and might require a stiffer more durable large rotating dial?7) The Bluetooth works, however I'm not a fan of Bluetooth devices. The sound quality has always been lacking and the ease of use is not easy after so many years of existence. I think 3M should continue with two separate devices, one headset for over the air reception of music, another for Bluetooth/cellular service.2021.10.02 WOW! Original AA batteries last a very long time, using only the FM radio and not using Bluetooth, four months so far on the original Energizer AA batteries! Thank God I didn't purchase one having the pain in the arse proprietary lithium battery! I wish they doubled the length of the radio antenna, and included a tie down to your belt or arse.

Hands down one of the best headphones I have ever used! Some of the amazing features including noise cancelling, ability to receive phone calls, Bluetooth, saves your radio stations and can pinpoint a radio station to 0.1 of a channel. It voices the actual radio station channel, rather than guessing the station it states is which is a massive help and awesome added feature! Would definitely suggest buying these if you are outdoors mowing the lawn or just want to listen to some music, the sound is super clear and overall really comfortable to wear.Sad they do not sell these in Australia, they would sell lot hotcakes if they did because so many people are stuck with the limited supply at Bunnings and they are no where near as good as these 3M WorkTunes!!