Noise Canceling earphones

[buck12]

Does anyone use noise canceling earphones with an ipod or MP3 player when operating a tractor or lawnmower? I would like to be able listen to the tunes on my iphone when mowing grass. I doubt I would use it with the tractor since I like to hear the diesel. I have looked at the noise canceling earphones (they are pricey) and I have also considered using the ear buds with hearing protection earphones over the era buds. Any experiences would be appreciated.

 

[CenTex Chris]

Yeah, I saw the prices on those things and decided I'll just listen to the engine. Heh.

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/landown...aring-protection-with-fm-radio-and-bluetooth/

 

[D33r3 6r33N]

I have a pair of Yardphones. They are sweet! I use them anytime I running the lawnmower, the 2305 or anything with a motor that I won't be able to hear over anyway. Has to be better for your ears and you can listen to the game.:thumbsup:

I contacted 3M several months ago and asked them if they were developing some that had bluetooth, they emailed me back and said that they had them available in Europe but they were not in the states yet. There are products on the market that you can plug into a 3.5mm jack and do bluetooth that way.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200356514_200356514

 

[D33r3 6r33N]

Also if you have music stored on your phone you can listen to music that way. And you won't miss a call for supper time.

 

[1950T]

ive got these. i can hear the music/phone fine over the tractor.

Motorola S7 HD Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Silver

 

[TripleR]

I like to be able to hear what is going on with my equipment, so I don't wear anything though I probably should.

 

[pitt_md]

I like to be able to hear what is going on with my equipment, so I don't wear anything though I probably should.

I have to wear some type of hearing protection. My ears already have a constant ringing and its really bad after a day in the field without protection.

 

[TripleR]

I have to wear some type of hearing protection. My ears already have a constant ringing and its really bad after a day in the field without protection.

Yeah, I probably should as I tell all my kids to. I pretty much ruined my ears riding motorcycles without ear protection and shooting handguns.

 

[MikeInEburg]

This thread

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-john-deere-noise-canceling-headphones-2.html

has a lot of detail on the subject. I highly recommend headset with speakers only. We're too far in the sticks to get radio reception on most headsets and don't want the added weight.
Cheers!
Mike

 

[missingstexas]

I have a pair of Bose QC3 headphones that I use sometimes when I'm cutting grass. The only problem is sometimes when I'm "jamming" I notice that I've got the volume up too loud.... I also have a set of noise isolation ear buds from Sony that I prefer, because the headphones are just too hot.

 

[IslandTractor]

I have the Peltor WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning #90541. About $50 from Amazon. These give a pretty good noise reduction of 22db but they are not "active" noise reduction like the Bose. They are essentially traditional ear protectors with a built in digital radio. The ear protection works well and they are reasonably comfortable. The radio is iffy. I use it but it doesn't pull in even local stations very well. The nice thing about this product is that you can attach a MP3 player easily and play it through the speakers. That works pretty well. I use duct tape to hold the small mp3 play (tiny really) right on the headband so it is not in the way.

 

[ThrowinDirt]

I use ear buds & listen to music off my IPhone while running the tractor. I only put one of the buds in my ear, that way I can still hear the tone of the engine & sounds coming from the equipment behind me. You are still able to hear sqeaks & pops from the equip, & able to enjoy your tunes.

 

[Iowachild]

I have these and like them real well. I really like the ability to plug in my MP3 player.
3M Digital Work Tunes

 

[IslandTractor]

I have these and like them real well. I really like the ability to plug in my MP3 player.
3M Digital Work Tunes

Those are rebranded Peltor Worktunes just like the ones I described above. Cheaper from Amazon.

 

[kennyd]

Bose QC2's for me. Worth every penny.

 

[Iowachild]

Those are rebranded Peltor Worktunes just like the ones I described above. Cheaper from Amazon.

They were a gift to me, so price is moot!:thumbsup:

 

[thatguy]

I like to be able to hear what is going on with my equipment, so I don't wear anything though I probably should.

Although I do wear the JD noise canceling headphones, I can still hear and identify any changes in engine/transmission/implement noises

Brian

 

[EarPlug]

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[buck12]

I have a pair of Bose QC3 headphones that I use sometimes when I'm cutting grass. The only problem is sometimes when I'm "jamming" I notice that I've got the volume up too loud.... I also have a set of noise isolation ear buds from Sony that I prefer, because the headphones are just too hot.

Using the Sony noise isolation era buds can you hear music at a resonable level while mowing?

 

[Famah]

FIVE thumbs up for the Westones! I have a pair of UM2's, and they are my best friends. I use them when I am riding my motorcycle, running the vacuum, and doing just about anything noisy. They fit in your ear, so there is nothing outside to get hot and sweaty. Because of their fit, they block the majority of the outside noise. And their sound quality is out of this world. Westone also has the best customer service I have encountered in quite some time. I highly recommend them.

Disclosure: Not a dealer. Just a very satisfied customer.

Nick