3M 90541-80025T TEKK Protection Digital WorkTunes Hearing Protector and AM / FM Stereo Radio
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of 3M 90541-80025T TEKK Protection Digital WorkTunes Hearing Protector and AM / FM Stereo Radio
Customer Review: I started a trend on Davis Monthan and the AMARG (boneyard) with this head set.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this headset for hearing protection from F16, F4 and other flight line noise and to have music and talk radio. I was laughed at and ridiculed at first for having this headset...LOL...[Don't worry I never let negative opinions bother me...and I have always lived my life the way I want to live it.]
NOW...as it turns out, I started a trend on the Air Force Base where I work with this head set.
Some people seem to think that AM and FM radio headset is ancient history technology like the 8 track tape player. They thought I was either cheap or old fashioned or couldn't afford an IPOD, or some kind of MP3 player. I explained to them that while I do own a ZUNE, a pair of MP3 sun glasses, and Android phone with MP3 and video capabilities, they aren't worth a darn out on a flight line full of noise. Plus trying to work with a cord hanging from headphones and attached to my expensive toys isn't practical. So the solution was to buy this inexpensive am fm headset/hearing protection. What stopped the ridiculing was the fact that I had my ZUNE and my Android phone transmitting to my headset radio vis an inexpensive FM transmitter.
Their jaws dropped...I smiled...and continued on my way without giving their comments much thought.
Now I'm seeing a couple of people walking around with them. I wonder how many more people are going to run out and get a pair.
As far as sound quality is concerned I not much on trying to get hi-fidelity out of them. I accept the technology for what it is...inexpensive yet practical. The FM transmitter does what it is suppose to do, however I should buy one that transmit more than 5 to 10 feet.
Customer Review: Worktunes lives up to my expectations..
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a radio junkie. I have always enjoyed radio whether in my home, driving in my car or at the office. When I saw these Peltor Worktunes online I thought to myself that they would be great while working in the yard or excersizing, walking, etc. I felt that they would even give me a little more motivation to do those mundane chores because this way I can hear my favorite talk shows or listen to music of my choosing while performing them.
Well I was right. Even sitting on the lawn tractor and mowing 2.5 acres of lawn, I listened to all my favorite radio stations with no problem hearing them. The noise reduction from the enviroment is tremendous and the 17 hp gasoline engine two feet in front of me was a low muffle. I live 10 miles outside of the city in a rural area and the radio stations I like to listen to broadcast anywhere from 20 miles (local AM oldies) to 200 miles away (FM rock powerhouse) and of course at night I get the long range AM stations from hundreds of miles out. The reception is what I expected. After reading some of the reviews I was a bit concerned that they wouldn't pull in the stations I wanted to hear. This isn't a GE table radio with 10 tubes from the 1950s, it's a portable headset, yet I can still pull in my favorite stations. The digital display leaves no doubt as to the frequency the radio is tuned. Setting my five favorite FM and AM stations was easy enough and fairly intuitive. It might be tricky for some but it's certainly way easier than programming a vintage 1980's VCR.
I'm off to the recumbant bike now to make sure I get my cardio excersize and these babies will be on my head keeping me company. Well done Peltor.
Customer Review: Many great uses; I'm buying a second pair
Summary: 5 Stars
Peltor 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital TuningI bought this for my son when he was 4 yrs old. He has sensory integrations issues so we go to any loud place with headphones on, just to keep him calmer. We were going to a radio synchronized fireworks show and the headset was great for him to hear the music, yet muffle the surrounding noise. We've used them with an adaptive wire on an airplane so he can watch a kids show. If I have to take him to an office setting, I plug his Leapster educational toy to it and he can hear the programs without it bothering anyone else, and that helps his focus. He's nearly 7 now and over the years we've also plugged in a CD player, DVD player, iPod for PBS podcasts & MP3 player with kids music.
I'm buying another one only because after nearly 3 yrs of a young child's dominant use or abuse, the radio wire is loose and reception is unsteady. It's still great for hearing protection or use with plug in devices, so I'm keeping it around. So my view is... for the money, it's worth it!
Back to the sensory integration for a moment. In Kindergarten with an I.E.P. we were able to allow him to wear the headset at recess. He liked having a radio because he loves music and it allowed him to flow more with the tunes than the chaos and over stimulation of 120 kids on a small K-grade playground. With out a headset, the impulsivity issues were more out of control. By first grade, he didn't need it anymore.
Customer Review: Great product for home use
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this digital version of the WorkTunes ear protectors for about 2 months and am very satisfied with all aspects of performance. I previously owned the analog version for about 8 years until the radio finally died. The analog version was adequate but worked OK for me as I only listened to a single station which was one of the few that I was able to receive. Changing stations was also very difficult with no display. The radio on the digital model is far superior; I can receive many more stations clearly and the presets and digital display make it easy to change stations. I find the noise suppression adequate even when using a very load chipper/shredder. I rate the comfort level as good for periods of continues use of up to an hour; after that I need a break, then can start again. I tested the MP3 connection and this worked fine; note that you have to keep the volume control set to off on the ear protectors to keep the radio off and use the volume controls on your MP3. The price is also a bargain as you get all the new features for the same price I paid many years ago for the analog model.Customer Review: works great, one minor problem, still 5 stars
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased these as an Amazon deal of the day for $40 back on March 7, 2010. They are exactly what I wanted. They block out most of the noise from my lawn mower and allow me to still listen to the Red Sox game while cutting the grass. The reception is fantastic in FM, don't know about AM, who really listens to AM anymore? I have used these doing multiple outdoor activities. Also great at the racetrack where you can listen to the radio broadcast or your scanner while watching the action. The minor problem was that the volume/on/off dial knob popped off one day while working outside. It is plastic knob that slides onto a corresponding spline that sticks out of the headset. I was fortunate to find it. The simple fix, superglue, be sure to pull it off before you lose it and put a drop of superglue inside the knob hole and slide it back on. Done, it has never come off again and doesn't affect the operation of the headset. And one other thing, they work great doing stuff in the house while the girlfriend is vacuuming!