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ryanbp01
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My old Worktune headphones/earmuffs have given up the ghost. Does anyone hve replacement recommendations?
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Ryan, I don't have any recommendation for you other than to suggest not listening to anything while working a machine.

The only time I have had an injury was when I was distracted - not paying 100.0 % attention to my work - or when I was very tired.:(

Listening to music or talk radio would provide to much of a distraction for me.

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I'd stay away from ANY with batteries. Get one NRR rated in the 30's.
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Bonnie got tired of me not hearing my cell phone when she calls, so she did some research and came up with a set of protective muffs that will pair wirelessly via Bluetooth to a cell phone, mp3 player, etc.

Just plug this small Bluetooth receiver
http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Tech-OT60 ... ech+ot6001

into these protective muffs
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-103 ... 6955604822

Then pair it to the Bluetooth device of your choice. No dangerous cords or batteries to worry about.

Jim

Almost forgot. You also need a Male to Male Adapter to connect the Bluetooth to the muffs
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058M ... 6OFMJYJKNX
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Ear muffs head bands got in the way of my face shield and besides made my ears too hot (and sweaty in the summer) so I switched to the Sens-Gard SG-31 protection. Frankly they are not a complete as muffs, but are a decent compromise and because to the design, I can easily hear a conversation while blocking out noise from DC, saws, etc. Significantly more convenient than foam plugs or ribbed inserts, just not as good a seal as muffs.

Maybe not the info you were looking for, but if you check out the video on YouTube you will see if they are acceptable.

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