A Review Of The Peltor WorkTunes Hearing Protectors With AM/FM Headphones

Peltor WorkTunes are some of the best AM/FM radio headphones on the market that also serve as very reliable hearing protectors. They have a LCD display that permits easy tuning between stations, while the input stereo jack provides the ability to listen to your favorite MP3 player.

The ear cover cushions are manufactured with a comfortable gel/foam that makes it easy to wear for extended periods of time as well. Some of the technical specifications are as follows:

• Digital tuning ability with an easy to read LCD display, scan/seek button, and memory that offers station presets and a low battery indicator.
• Patch cord with a stereo input jack that lets you listen to a MP3 player or to a scanner at the racetrack (scanner is not included).
• Convenient on/off switch along with volume control.
• Easily adjustable and comfortable stainless steel headband.
• Comfy gel/foam cushions, allowing for comfortable extended wear.
• The only industrial headphones that come with AM and FM tuning.
• Lightweight and flexible enough for all day comfort.
• NRR 26 dB.
• High reception sensitivity.

Peltor is a company that specialises in hearing protection equipment, so these headphones definately offer first rate hearing protection. You will even be able to listen to your music clearly without having to blast it over the sounds of loud power equipment. They offer the ability to work in the shop, mow the lawn, and use the leaf blower while listening to AM or FM radio stations. Or you can plug them into your MP3 player to listen to your favorite downloadable tunes.

And one of the best things about the Peltor WorkTunes headset is that you don't even need to use batteries if you plug it into your MP3 player -- they will function just like any other passive set of headphones (without the extra weight of AA batteries).

One of the downsides is that you might have a bit of trouble hearing anything going on outside at all, since the hearing protection (combined with the radio volume) is truly quite powerful. That could be both bad and good though. While you could comfortably get through a day's work in a loud work environment, somebody could just as easily break into your house in a bulldozer, and you'd never even know it. So, it is important to be fully aware of any security needs you might have, such as if you are working in a dangerous neighborhood, or in a position where your work partner(s) are depending on you to hear any screams for help.

The radio station memory preset can store up to five of your favorite stations, and you can easily switch between them by pressing a button. This product is a lot better than wearing a walkman or any other type of radio that you need to have dangling on your belt.

Overall, the Peltor WorkTunes industrial headset is a fantastic pair of AM/FM radio headphones and hearing protectors all in one. And along with the easy to read and easy to use digital readout, you can make it through any work day in peace.