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AO Safety 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning and MP3 Input | 
 enlarge | Brand: AO Safety
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $49.89
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Rating:  271 reviews
Sales Rank: 220
Color: Blck/Yellow
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.5 x 3.8
MPN: 90541-80025
Model: 90541
UPC: 078371905415
EAN: 0078371905415
ASIN: B0013092CS
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| Features:
| • | Hearing protector with integrated AM/FM radio and stereo input jack for optional MP3 players, scanners and more | | • | EPA noise reduction rating of 22 decibels--great for job sites, workshops, and lawn work | | • | Comfortable gel/foam cushions for extended wear; adjustable stainless steel headband | | • | Save up to 10 radio station presets; seek/scan and AM/FM toggle buttons; easy-to-read LCD | | • | Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included); 3.5mm male-to-male cable required for MP3 input (not included) |
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Product Description
Listen to music instead of your power tools! The built-in AM/FM tuner in these comfortable headphones now features an easy-to-read LCD display, seek/scan tuning buttons, a low-battery indicator, and the ability to pre-set up to ten different stations. Everything is designed for convenient radio browsing. For even more options, use the stereo input jack (cord included) to connect your iPod or other portable devices and scanners. Soft gel/foam ear pads and an adjustable stainless steel headband guarantee long lasting comfort. Plus, with an EPA noise reduction rating of 22 decibels, you'll receive stellar ear protection. Great for the shop or any loud environment.
Amazon.com Product Description
Protect your ears while keeping yourself motivated at your job site with your favorite tunes or radio programming with the AO Safety 90541 WorkTunes with digital tuning hearing protector, which includes an integrated AM/FM radio and a stereo input jack for connecting an MP3 player. A great choice for use on construction sites (check your local regulations), in your workshop, or in your yard while mowing or blowing, the WorkTunes hearing protector offers an EPA noise reduction rating of 22 decibels.
The lightweight gel/foam ear cushions offer comfort for extended wear. | You'll enjoy convenient, comfortable hearing protection from the WorkTunes headset, which features lightweight gel/foam cushions that feel great even after wearing for an entire day, an adjustable stainless steel headband with padded top. Hearing protectors are recommended whenever you encounter extended periods of sound levels regularly exceeding 85 dBA--essentially, a level of noise where you feel the need to shout in order to be heard by someone just 3-feet away (see a chart showing typical sound levels). The radio and its controls are housed in one cup, and you'll be able to quickly tune to your desired AM or FM radio stations with the easily accessible seek/scan tuning buttons. Reception strength may vary depending upon location. You can also save up to 10-preset stations with a dedicated key that sits below the LCD screen, which offers a large-sized display of the radio frequency. Other controls include a combined on/off/volume control and a toggle button that switches between AM and FM radio. The LCD screen also offers a low battery indicator (see a larger schematic image of all controls). You can also connect an optional MP3 player (such as an Apple iPod), CD player or other portable devices such as a scanner via the stereo input jack (35.mm male-to-male cable not included). Additionally, the WorkTunes headset protects your hearing from both the external environment and the music you're listening to thanks to a volume control limiter that tops out at 85 dB. The radio and digital input are powered by 2 AA batteries (not included), which provide approximately 140 hours of operating time. | 
The WorkTunes hearing protector combines an AM/FM radio with digital input for connecting your MP3 player (see larger schematic image). |
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 271
 Almost perfect April 12, 2008
Clovis (United States)
77 out of 80 found this review helpful
I tune and rebuild pianos as a hobby, so you can imagine how much I value my hearing. I never even swing a hammer without hearing protection, so I have a pair of earmuffs on pretty much all the time while in the shop.
Of course, I also love music. Since I got the Worktunes headphones, I can listen to my music clearly without having to blast it over the sounds of power equipment.
Pros: Digital tuning. Memory presets. Lasts 2 solid days on AA batteries when listening to the radio. Pretty durable. Great reception in rural areas (as good as can be expected from an antenna of this size). Speaker sound quality and dynamic range from an external MP3 player is excellent - much better than I expected.
Cons: In cities and areas of strong signals, the receiver frontend saturates easily and you will hear several stations poorly at once (intermodulation). This is a common problem for many simple FM receivers.
The volume knob doesn't function for the MP3 input... it would be nice if I could change the volume of my music without fidgeting with the MP3 player. This also means that the MP3 input bypasses the amplification circuitry. The power for sound comes from your tiny MP3 player's battery rather than the cheap robust AA batteries in the headphones. That was poor engineering, as it would have been very easy to pipe in the input through the audio amp - sparing the tiny MP3 battery and utilizing the volume knob. In fact, I will modify the input in this manner very soon.
With the radio and the noise reduction, you really can't hear a darn thing that is going on. That could be good and bad. Someone could be robbing your shop in a bulldozer and you'd never know it. Two people have already snuck up on me while wearing these. Be aware of your security. I would not recommend using these while working in a bad neighborhood, or in a situation where a partner will be depending on you to hear screams for help.
Summary: For the price, don't expect anything perfect. The radio problem is minor and common. The noise reduction is excellent. This product exceeded my expectations. If I break these, I will gladly buy another pair. I don't know how I lived without them!
Husband LOVES these headphone am/fm hearing protectors April 14, 2008
Charleen D. Singer (Saint Cloud, MN United States)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I got these for my husband and he is totally satisfied. Very good quality and the price is great too. He says he'd recommend them to anyone. He likes being able to read the digital am/fm tuning. Sounds great, and for safety you are able to 'hear' other sounds that can alert you to any situation.
Love these headphones! August 2, 2009
C. King (Ashburn, VA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought these headphones for my husband who is a farmer and therefore spends a lot of time out on the tractors. He had an older pair that he had misplaced so i bought him this pair. HE LOVES IT! Says it is much better than the older model because you can preset the radio stations you want to listen to rather than fumble around with a dial. Of course, we live in a rural area but he has been amazed at how clear the stations are picked up and how good the sound quality is. Excellent hearing protection as well....he never hears the cellphone when i call to tell him it is time for dinner, but oh well....you cant have it all i suppose! A GREAT PRODUCT! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Great investment...got my yard back !!!! May 7, 2008
G. E. Klender (Vanderbilt, Michigan, USeh?)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I can now work in my yard, oblivious to the neighbors dogs. Uses two AA batteries, and they last for days. Most headphone radios use and eat the little AAA's. I live in upper Michigan, and the reception is great, even in my pole building when I walk in and out. The headset fits a little tight, but that is to seal out the noise. I wish I would have found and bought these years ago. Me like ......
Great accessory for an MP3 player. July 4, 2008
J. McCall (North Carolina)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Works great with an MP3 player! The best part is...you don't need to put in batteries if your using your MP3 player. It works as a passive set of headphones (without the added weight of AA batteries). I can't comment on radio reception because we can't get any stations here. I mow a lot of grass on a farm & WorkTunes allow me enjoy the ride. Best of all I can turn down the volume of my music and still hear it. I mowed for 6hrs last Saturday & didn't experience the usual fatigue from excessive noise. Great Product!
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