AO Safety 90541 WorkTunes AM FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning and MP3 Input by AO Safety Sales Rank: 141 List Price: $79.99 $45.92 At Amazon on 7-16-2011.

Features Hearing protector with integrated AM/FM radio and stereo input jack for optional MP3 players, scanners and more EPA noise reduction rating of 22 decibels--great for job sites, workshops, and lawn work Comfortable gel/foam cushions for extended wear; adjustable stainless steel headband Save up to 10 radio station presets; seek/scan and AM/FM toggle buttons; easy-to-read LCD Powered by 2 AA batteries not included; 3.5mm male-to-male cable required for MP3 input not included Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism 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! AO Safety 90541 WorkTunes AM FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning and MP3 Input Available from Amazon Updated on 7-16-2011.

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