The Peltor Optime 98 earmuff is recommended for very high noise level environments. Safe, comfortable and economical for all day protection. Note, this is the over the head model.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I own 6 different models of ear protection (1 AO Safety and 5 Peltor). This pair is the pair I wear most frequently because: 1) They are not to big and bulky like the higher NRR rated models I have. The bigger ones are quieter, but they are noticably bigger and heavier. I prefer this smaller size for most things and only wear the bigger ones for really noisy infrequent tasks. 2) They provide good sound deadening. They work fine for typical jobs like skillsaws, tractor work, etc. 3) They are comfortable. The cushion is comfortable against my head. 4) They operate nicely. Unlike the even smaller red AO Safety 19 or 20 db model I have, these pair are easy to get on my head without getting all twisted up. I hate the AO Safety pair because I always end up fighting to get the two ear cups apart and facing the right direction. These Peltor H9As can usually be put on my head with one hand without too much fuss.
