PELTOR Hearing Protection Optime 105 Earmuffs, E-A-Rfit Compatible, Assembly, Sanding, Grinding

We had an older pair of these before they went to the glossy black casing, and have used those for the better part of the last decade or more, and they worked amazing. The reason for getting new ones is heck- after over a decade and just starting to have the surround padding for the ears get a little hard and torn, they are a steal of a deal for the price you pay to protect your hearing. The work we do: Table Saws, Band Saws, Power Sanders, Planers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Rifle and Shotgun Shooting (more fun, less work...), Lawn Mowers, Jack Hammers. Basically anything construction- these have been used for- even the occasional night when my dad with poor hearing cranks up the tv to hurting volumes to my sensitive hearing- I have nothing to say but good things. They work amazing at deadening outside sound, and for me- I can still hear people talking but the really noise-damaging sounds are drastically cut down. If you want to listen to music with these, I highly recommend a pair of sound-isolating ear buds, and NOT the iPhone/iPod standard ones. When I do this- my volume is nearly kept at the minimum volume for most tasks, and sometimes even that was too loud- so the good news being, you can hear music with a GOOD set of speakers, keep the volume low to avoid hearing loss, and at the same time- get the comfort and added protection from outside sounds with these. The in-ear work better than around the ear, however. I have also used these with (and they recommend) thin-sided glasses, safety or otherwise (I use some Oakley Antix) and (especially on the new pair with newer padding around the ears) they still cut out exterior sound to a really good degree, nearly the same as without the exterior interference. Highly recommended so long as you don't mind keeping a hat off. If you want one- get an oversize hat or a cheapie you don't mind getting bent a little out of shape from the over-head hearing as the wires stick out about a quarter to half-inch from your skin. Also- I have a HUGE head (translation: I wear extra large hats and not all one-size fits all hats fit me.. I think I was 7.25-7.5 on a fitted cap when I played little league baseball...) and very large ears (maybe 3" top to bottom..? they run in the family, oh well..) but these still have expansion space to fit on even larger heads and my ears fit inside the cups PERFECTLY. Unless you are part of the 1% of the population with a freakishly large (no offense) head or ears, they should work perfectly for you, so hopefully that answers that question if you're wondering how they work for larger heads. The only disadvantage I see is with shooting sports, particularly rifle and shotgun. They stick out enough to the point that if you sight down the barrel- they interfere and get pushed out of the way by the rifle/shotgun stock. Would def. recommend a slim set. I went with some Howard Leight ones that work pretty well on battery-operated silencing, however they are not so great if you sweat. These are basically waterproof and don't get sticky like my Howard Leight ones when dry and are easy to maintain. Both are really great quality but bang for the buck... these can not be beat. And now I sound like I work for em. Wish I did- I need to pay off some debt, haha..

I find these earmuffs perfect when running my chainsaw or firing a pistol. I can hear a little of everything around but the severity of the high amplitude noise is well below the damage point. I know that because I have a cochlear disorder and will have additional tinnitus and noticeable hearing loss, often temporary but usually permanent, if I hit that threshold. The reason I went the muffs route is due to safety - ear plugs can theoretically provide adequate protection but the fit needs to be "just right" and accidents happen and then you damage your hearing. I'm tired of the accidents, with plugs slipping a bit, etc. And I don't feel the need to wear plugs under the muffs, yet, as some other people do. The fit is good with these muffs. My wife has one as well and they fit her fine. It takes some force, but the muff can be pulled downwards once on your head for the perfect fit. No discomfort after wearing them because the contact part is very squishy. They seem built well and I expect them to last.

I'm a pretty hardworking student. And by pretty hardworking, I mean I'm a med student who studies all day. That being said, I need it to be perfectly quiet for me to get anything done. As in noises from the shower, noises from my fish tank filter, music from the other room, and even the AC in the library distract me enough that I don't get anything done. I've been looking at noise canceling headphones for a while, and even bought a cheap ($30) one (which lasted for about 6 months and broke the second I lent it to my little sister), but the majority of the good ones are ridiculously expensive and I just can't justify spending $200 on something that makes my life a little more convenient (read: no having to find obscure places on campus at midnight where nobody bothers going so I can study). I thought of the earmuffs that I had tried out at a shooting range right before calling my parents to ask them if they'd be okay with a $200 dollar purchase, and bought these as kind of a "meh might as well try it out" kind of thing. These are a lifesaver. They work way better than the cheapo noise canceling headphones I had, and I think they work almost as well as actual noise canceling headphones (though I've never used those before). Noise levels it will tune out: - With my bedroom door closed, I can no longer hear my roommates conversations down the hall (unless they start screaming), the TV down the hall, the shower that touches my door, or even music being played at full blast in the shower. These were all big distractions before I got these headphones - It completely tunes out the filter from my fish tank, -if I forget that these are on, my music ends up being at least three notches higher (out of the 16 notch volume bar on my macbook pro). - my phone vibrating - I havn't tried this on a plane yet, but I imagine they'd work well Noise levels it ill not tune out (but it will reduce) - Friends standing right behind me and asking me why I'm wearing giant earmuffs - people knocking on my door - music from my downstairs neighbors that quite literally shakes my floor every friday night. This is actually why I got the earmuffs, and although they reduce the level of noise, I can still hear the music (it doesn't cut out the base very well), and my floor shaking is still quite distracting. Oh well, can't have my cake and eat it too I guess. Either way, if you're a student who likes it quiet, buy these! Only downside to these is that they're not the most comfortable thing to have on (eating with these on is pretty awkward), and they look pretty big and bulky. People will ask questions if you're wearing these outside of your room. Luckily (or unluckily) any sense of caring what others think of me has completely gone out the window, so its not a problem at all for me. tldr;: Good alternative for $200 noise canceling headphones for a student or professional who likes it quiet

I won't reiterate what others have said, but just make a couple pertinent points: You're likely comparing (and if not, you should) this Peltor headset along with the top=of-the-line Bilsom: the Bilsom Thunder T3 is the best constructed headphone/ear protection I own. A have several by Peltor, and the one most comparable to the T3 is the Peltor H10A. The Peltor is not as well made; the over-head piece on the T3 is much better--it actually clicks into place and does not move. The Peltors are all wire, and move easily. I would say, if many people are going to use same headset (such as different shifts at a worksite), Peltor might be better as it's easily adjusted by just sliding on the wire. The T3 are better at a single set for your head size and it does not move. The Peltor H10A might actually be a tad more comfortable for my head hat size at 7 3/4. The T3 is tight, and cannot be adjusted out for looseness. I'd rather wear the Peltor H10A for a protracted period of time than the Bilsom T3. If my head were smaller, I think the T3 would be fine. The Bilsom T3 blocks sound better than any Peltor I have owned (I have owned about three models of Peltors). It's as simple as that. Both have, because of the larger ear cup size (compared to lower profile, usually less protective for hearing, models) the ability to keep your head straight when dozing on an airplane. You know how people use the cervical neck pillow U-shaped things so they won't kink their neck to one side when they sleep on a plane? Well, you won't need that with a high-profile larger cup size sound protection like these---they stick out from your head enough that you will sleep with head straight ahead regardless. This is a "plus". And no need the lousy "noise cancellation" headsets for six times the price, plus batteries to charge, etc. These are great for air flight. The Bilsom T3 is slightly wider on each ear cup than the Peltor H10A. Both, however, are not good to wear around your neck when not in use. The ear cups are too large and they will hit your chin. If you plan to wear and remove to "dangle" around your neck, like a rifleman might, you;d better stick with the lower-profile "shooter" type headsets...these are too wide. They will hit your chin, unless you have a super long neck. The weight of each is about the same. I'd give the nod to the Bilsom for sound protection capability and quality of build (the wire overhead piece on Peltors can get stretched or bent--no chance with Bilsom) over the Peltor high-end models, having owned both. But, with my head size at 7 3/4, and certainly if your noggin is larger than mine, you'd better stick with Peltor. The wire can be bent to accomodate the jumbo cranium better than Bilsom. Thanks.

3M 90561-80025T Tekk Protection Professional Hearing Protector Four years & still using them. I purchased these in 2008 in order to sleep! I lived in a household where my Mother talked loudly to herself all the time at night (not her fault as she was unwell with a dementia-like condition) and, as I worked full time, I needed my sleep! I tried earplugs that you place in your ears but they did absolutely nothing. In desperation I began looking in Amazon for ANYTHING to deaden sound and found this. I thought, if this can protect ears from the harmful sounds of machinery they should protect my sleep and ordered a pair. They were a Godsend! I was able to finally sleep at night. All sounds were quieter. The voice in the next room was a bare whisper and the TV in her room, which was next to mine, was barely audible. I finally got the rest I needed to function at work again. It took a few days to get used to them while sleeping (which I know they were't designed for) but after that initial breaking in period, they were fine. Mom passed away two years ago and I thought I wouldn't need them any longer but I was wrong, and still wear them at night. I live in a loud, urban neighborhood & they get me through the summers when the windows are open & the neighbors are up & about. Loud music, loud conversations are bearable with these on and I get my sleep. My husband often watches TV in bed & this saves many an argument over the volume as well. I'm actually wearing them now as he's in the next room on his PC listening to a soccer match and I'm able to ignore the cheers and the announcer while concentrating on my review. I KNOW they weren't designed for this sort of indoor use but they work so well, I had to share this review. They don't stop all the sound (after all, I still want to know if someone is calling me) but they knock it down so low that it's not an intruding bother or irritation any longer. I may look funny with these on in bed or the living room but I am a more rested, calm woman.

I bought from amazon the red and black in color, over the head ear protectors (Peltor, 3M, Optime,105) several months ago and am very pleased with them. I have an ear problem in that all sounds are too loud from being around too loud sound (rifle fire in the military), and I need good ear protection. I buy these Peltor 105 three at a time, cause I know they are good, and I don't have to re-order so often. Others I know who have the same problem (all sounds are too loud) also use these Peltor 105's. For one thing, they are very efficient but they are also smaller, and lighter in weight than some of the others. So you don't feel so conspicious or out of place wearing them. I've also noticed that some of the earphones I have which have higher numbers (supposed to keep out more sound), don't have as good a foam rubber fit around the ears as these Peltor 105's. One brand I have, you can put finger down by your ear lobe, and it goes through toward the ear, with no foam rubber blocking it. Meaning sound goes straight through to ear, untouched by the ear pad. But these Peltor 105's don't have that open gap by the ear lobe, and therefore may block out as much sound or more than the bigger sets. I don't consider any other ear protectors when I'm buying. Also, I use Mack's ear plugs with my Peltor 105's when I'm walking my dog and hear a train whistle. I get double protection, with the in the ear, ear plugs, and the over the head Peltor 105's. Mack's ear plugs I find the best, they're like bubble gum, and can be ordered on the net, or see a list of stores that sell them. The combo of those two I found are the best, even better than the electronic headphones, for sound reduction, and once used that combo to ride in my car when my ears were especially bad. Then my ears got use to the sound of the motor, and I got to where I could ride in the car without either of those 2 sound reducers. Thanks Peltor 105's. Thanks Macks ear plugs. Thanks positive thinking column I read which suggested thinking positive prior to trying to solve a problem. Goodbye negative unconscious which was hurting me.

These earmuffs are absolutely outstanding! The 3M Peltor Optime 105 provides incredible hearing protection with NRR 30 dB. They're super comfortable to wear for extended periods and the padding is excellent. Perfect for shooting ranges, construction sites, and loud environments. The over-the-head design is stable and secure. The noise reduction is impressive - I can work in loud environments without any discomfort. Build quality is exceptional and they're very durable. These are the best earmuffs I've ever used!

Tunes people out when they squeak their chairs and eat hard pretzels inches away from me during exams. I have an enormous head (men’s Large on a female body), but these have no trouble stretching to fit me. The pressure is also helpful when you have a glutamate headache coming on from taking a 7+ hour math exam

I've had one of these for 2.5 years without any issues. I use them for noisy outdoor and shop environments. They cut the sound really well. The fit is perfect. I've bought cheaper ones that don't fit well. I'm getting two more pairs - one for downstairs where I have a shopvac and one for upstairs to keep me from going to the garage to get the original pair.

Blocks a lot of the noise.

perfect fit light wieght perfect isolation

Great noise suppression is the first I noticed. I have worn various earmuffs woking around aircraft as a maintainer for twenty years. Bought these for my home workshop and they are the best I have ever worn. Comfortable to wear also.

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