Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #1 Posted August 20, 2023 According to my wife I don’t hear well (make what ya want outa that comment ).. but I have been wearing these religiously for well over 10 years or so when I mow. These have AM/FM so I can dial in some tunes, but they aren’t loud so I can still hear the motor and if I chink a rock I hear that as well . Not cheap, but they have held up well. And if I still have hearing when I’m in my 70’s I can probably thank these headphone for that. Just something to think about as we age. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,048 #2 Posted August 20, 2023 We have to have hearing tests every year at work as well as chemical mask fit tests. I just passed the hearing test. They won't get me a Groucho Marx mask for the chemicals! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,198 #3 Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) Normally I use a shooter ear protection headset but recently I tried using my noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones with tunes from my phone via bluetooth. They work surprisingly well but I do have to resist the temptation to sing along at top of my lungs! Edited August 20, 2023 by Handy Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,304 #4 Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) WHAT????? The last year my wife was alive, her hearing was starting to go - but she would not admit it..... she would ask "what??" and I finally told her that was my line for the last 10 years - get your own. I use the same type of earmuffs - has an input jack - handy to share a scanner at a NASCAR race. OH - DO NOT get then wet...... trashed a set years ago plowing snow and it changed to rain. Edited August 20, 2023 by ri702bill 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,048 #5 Posted August 20, 2023 32 minutes ago, ri702bill said: I use the same type of earmuffs - has an input jack - handy to share a scanner at a NASCAR race. Mowing in 3rd gear probably too. How did the lawn look after you are done? I learned in college. Do not drive on the NYS Thruway whilst listening to the Daytona 500 ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #6 Posted August 20, 2023 53 minutes ago, squonk said: . They won't get me a Groucho Marx mask for the chemicals! One or my favorite sayings from Groucho was, I have good mind to join a club and beat you over the head with it. CLASSIC 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #7 Posted August 20, 2023 I hear ya Mike, no pun intended. Having worked in Industrial settings through out my career I can't hear the Brook near the cabin that is only 80' away from the screened porch. If I cup both my hands and put them behind my ears it is magnified quite a bit, sad. The purpose of building that close to water is to be able to sit on the porch and listen to it flowing by. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #8 Posted August 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, JCM said: I hear ya Mike, no pun intended. Having worked in Industrial settings through out my career I can't hear the Brook near the cabin that is only 80' away from the screened porch. If I cup both my hands and put them behind my ears it is magnified quite a bit, sad. The purpose of building that close to water is to be able to sit on the porch and listen to it flowing by. Same! Years of construction and tractors and motorcycles and loud music etc…have probably taken some of my hearing. I’m hoping I can stop the deterioration or at least slow it down. My wife’s father has lost most of his hearing and I know when we are all together he doesn’t hear any of the conversations, kinda sad. Hoping that’s not me when I’m old. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,169 #9 Posted August 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Sparky said: Same! Years of construction and tractors and motorcycles and loud music etc…have probably taken some of my hearing. I’m hoping I can stop the deterioration or at least slow it down. My wife’s father has lost most of his hearing and I know when we are all together he doesn’t hear any of the conversations, kinda sad. Hoping that’s not me when I’m old. Yep!! very similar here, my greatest loss was very likely working for Delta air for 33yrs --- when I started in '63 we had props and while they were pretty loud, when the jets started bout 5-6 yrs later, management didnt even mention ear protection for 3-4 yrs and then didnt really stress them. Mgmt finally got with it and offered both "micky mouse" protectors and plugs. That and most of your other listings have me with $5000 aids that are......,well, believe me they aint like the real thing!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,825 #10 Posted August 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Handy Don said: Normally I use a shooter ear protection headset but recently I tried using my noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones with tunes from my phone via bluetooth. They work surprisingly well but I do have to resist the temptation to sing along at top of my lungs! I use my noice cancelling blue tooth ear phones as often as I can while mowing… and I DO sing at the top of my lungs! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,521 #11 Posted August 20, 2023 Standard issue noise reduction ear muffs for me... no music. I want to hear the engine / motor... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 447 #12 Posted August 27, 2023 I use bose noise canceling headphones and listen to music from my iPhone with the sound set at 85 decibels. I can hear the music and the mower 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #13 Posted September 15, 2023 EH! WHAT YOU LOT ON ABOUT? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,152 #14 Posted September 16, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 12:48 PM, Sparky said: According to my wife I don’t hear well (make what ya want outa that comment ). I have selective hearing also! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
