headphones revisited

[Tdog]

I know this has been covered before, but I'm ready if I can find the right ones.
I'm looking for bluetooth headphones, noise cancelling, that I can use with my android smartphone while on the tractor or lawnmower. I cannot hear my phone ring while working/playing on Kubota 1 or Kubota 2. It's not that I am that itching to get phone calls, but my wife has just become wheelchair/walker bound for a few months. If she needs me to come in, I'd like to be available.
I see some by Bose for ~~$300. I'll pay that if I have to, but just wondered if anyone has relevant information.
thanks,
Jack

 

[davesl708]

The Bose headphones work great on a airplane but not so much around noise machinery. You will need the full size headphones to block out the outside noise. I did a search for headphones awhile back. Lots of choices available. Mine were for around the house not on a tractor so would not work for you.

 

[Scotty Dive]

I use the Plantronics fit Bluetooth headset. They fit pretty well under a pair of ear protection headphones and they are waterproof / sweat sweat proof. I've been very happy with them so far.

 

[fordmantpw]

I just use a standard pair of noise-canceling ear buds under a set of hearing protection ear muffs. Works pretty well, and rather inexpensive ($10).

 

[Lsquared]

I have both noise canceling ear-buds and headphones from Bose for my Android phone, the headphones are from my travelling days and the ear buds were a gift. When it is really noisy, I use the ear buds under a set of regular Peltor ear muffs and when it is moderate noise I use the headphones. The sound is fantastic and people say that both microphones work very well when I talk.

 

[k0ua]

Amazon.com: Bluetooth Headphones: Zero-One Audio Tempo Headset Wireless headphones with Mic Noise Cancelling Bluetooth made for iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S6 and more Smartphones and Tablets: Cell Phones & Accessories


Amazon.com: iDeaUSA® Bluetooth Headphones v4.0 with Microphone Wireless Headphones Headset Foldable Headphones with apt-x Over-ear Stereo Headphones Features Enhanced Bass Soft Ear cups for iPod, iPhone 6s/6/6Plus/5s/4s Samsung Galaxy S6/S5 and Andro

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[EddieWalker]

I've completely given up on headphones for the simple reason that almost every time I'm out mowing and wearing them, a branch will rip them out of my ears at least once. After having my phone pulled out of my tractor and landing on the ground close to my bush hog twice, I've decided that there isn't going to be a third time. Now I enjoy the quite of mowing while just wearing ear plugs and leaving my phone in my pocket where it's safe.

 

[fordmantpw]

I've completely given up on headphones for the simple reason that almost every time I'm out mowing and wearing them, a branch will rip them out of my ears at least once. After having my phone pulled out of my tractor and landing on the ground close to my bush hog twice, I've decided that there isn't going to be a third time. Now I enjoy the quite of mowing while just wearing ear plugs and leaving my phone in my pocket where it's safe.

That's what's great about Bluetooth...you don't have to worry about the wires and ripping your phone out of your pocket. I don't have Bluetooth headphones (yet...I'm hoping to get some), so I tie the cord around the strap on the back of my cap and run the cord inside my shirt and to the phone in my pocket.

 

[Wagtail]

I just bought a pair of "TACTIX" Bluetooth Hearing Protection (A$70)... yes, Made in China.

23db, Bluetooth which my mobile phone connected to right away, hands-free, FM radio, MP3 jack and 20+ hrs on a fully charged battery.

So far, so good.

 

[k0ua]

I just bought a pair of "TACTIX" Bluetooth Hearing Protection (A$70)... yes, Made in China.

23db, Bluetooth which my mobile phone connected to right away, hands-free, FM radio, MP3 jack and 20+ hrs on a fully charged battery.

So far, so good.

Wagtail, this might be a dumb question, but do you guys down under ever use Amazon.com? Do they ship international? Or do you have something like that down there?

 

[Wagtail]

G'day James! Although I've never used it, there is an Amazon.com.au site here.

I reckon, in this international 'on line' society that we live in, that shipping wouldn't be a problem... in fact, it's probably a given.

 

[Wagtail]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that it came with an MP3 cord and it charges via a standard USB (also included) so there's no need for a power adapter; just plug it into a computer or iPod connector.

 

[k0ua]

G'day James! Although I've never used it, there is an Amazon.com.au site here.

I reckon, in this international 'on line' society that we live in, that shipping wouldn't be a problem... in fact, it's probably a given.

We do an awful lot of business with amazon here.

 

[bumperm]

I don't use them on my tractor, but I do use active noise cancelling headsets in my aircraft. Previously Bose, several iterations, now Sennheiser S1 digital. This headset would not be suitable for tractor use, I only mention it as "background".

Recently a fellow self-launch soaring pilot recommended using Bose Quiet Comfort 20 earbuds. Now these are not bluetooth, but they are amazingly quiet in terms of blocking outside noise. I compared them to the S1 aviation headset in my Mooney, every bit as quiet - really astonishingly quiet (should be for the cost I guess, but everything Bose is pricey).

The ASH26 is so noisy that with most aviation headsets one still cannot hear the radio. There's also almost no room to store a regular headset after launch - typical engine run is maybe 10 minutes then followed by hours of peace and quiet! But that 10 minutes is leaving a sometimes busy airport, so hearing other traffic is important. The Bose QC 20 is excellent! And should work just as well on the tractor if you don't mind earbuds and plugging it into the phone. So quiet you can enjoy music while you work.

 

[DT86]

LG HBS 900. I use them on the tractor to listen to tunes and when I get a call, they turn the music off and ring. Answering is as easy as touching a button on the set. Less than $100 when I got mine.

 

[milkman]

I use a handsfree bluetooth headset and I can mow with the ZD21 and talk on the phone at the same time. The one I'm talking to cannot hear the mower running on their end. My son uses the same headset driving a truck and can talk with the window down with no noise on my end. I've tried several brands and the one that WORKS is the Plantronics voyager Legend. You can get one for about $50 off ebay and they are the BEST noise cancelling headsets I've ever used, and you can hear the phone ring even with the tractor running wide open.


Edit:
I think I read your post right, you want to be able to hear the phone ring and talk on the phone without background noise. I think the Bose type is to reduce noise to protect from hearing loss. If I'm correct then the headset in my above post will work for you and the person you're talking to.

 

[Pirate]

Wagtail, this might be a dumb question, but do you guys down under ever use Amazon.com? Do they ship international? Or do you have something like that down there?

Howard Leight 1030110 Sync Noise-Blocking Stereo Earmuff - Safety Ear Muffs - Amazon.com

Sorry, has cord but you still need to have hearing protection, even when pumping noise in.