Posted: 7/30/2025 8:16:04 AM EDT
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I am interested in opinions about hearing protection that can be worn while running a mower that I can listen to music with. I used to use a 3M brand earmuff with an AM/FM radio, and though goofy looking and not extremely comfortable, worked OK. I've had 2 pair of them crap the bed on me, so I think I'm ready to give up on muffs and move onto some type of ear bud. A few years back I started a thread in the HF&G forum asking if there was anyone that made a noise cancelling ear bud with AM/FM, as I have poor cell service on my property, and I wasn't really into downloading (or listening to) podcasts. That thread didn't really yield any results, as I imagine there probably isn't much market for such a device. Since that time, I've just been using foam earplugs. At this point, I can't hardly stand to listen to political AM radio anymore anyhow, so I gave in and started listening to some podcasts. I think that I have surrendered to the fact that if I want to listen to something through a noise cancelling ear bud, it will need to be something that has been downloaded onto my phone, or depend on cell service. Anyhow, let me know what you're using. |
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I mow, pressure wash, and drive a 30-yo topless Jeep using Shokz open-ear Bluetooth bone-conducting headphones and standard ~32dB NR orange foam earplugs connected to my phone for radio streaming, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.. Bonus is that I wear the Shokz all day every day without the foam plugs - I forget that I'm wearing them. I use them for phone calls, audio when streaming movies/videos, Teams meetings, etc. and retain the ability to hear background noise and people talking to me when not in a high noise environment. If you have poor cell service but can access WiFi, you can listen to radio stations from almost anywhere in the world using the Radio Garden app. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By flcracker: I mow, pressure wash, and drive a 30-yo topless Jeep using Shokz open-ear Bluetooth bone-conducting headphones and standard ~32dB NR orange foam earplugs connected to my phone for radio streaming, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.. Thank you. It looks like Shokz makes at least a few different models. Do you know which one you have? |
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They did this in GD a few weeks ago. There's a few different suggestions in there for ya. Link |
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I have Milwaukee ear buds. They have a shut down feature for loud shock noises like gunshots and I’ve used them on the range without issues. Probably wouldn’t use them for very loud guns like large calibers and short barrel rifles but for handguns and even AR15s they are great. I wear them when I mow and listen to music. I don’t know what brand is the “best” but I like the Milwaukee ones. They have a built in battery to charge them when in the case. You don’t need to have bought into the Milwaukee battery system as the built in battery charges with a USB C cord. They will also amplify sound if you want them to but it’s not all that great. But, nice for use on a range so you can hear the range commands but also shut down the actual shots. |
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| I just remembered that I ought to update this. I was in my local electrical supply shop and they had Klein noise cancelling earbuds. They said that they had positive reviews from customers. I bought a set and they have worked as advertised for the 5 or 6 hours that I have worn them. |
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Well over a decade ago, I bought a pair of Sonny MDR-EX37B earbuds for motorcycle riding. I cannot remember what I paid back then, but you can find them for $25-ish nowadays. Of everything I have tried, they are the only ones that fit snug and cancel noise very well, but do not get painful after hours of use. They work so well that I used them for mowing also. A couple of months ago, I lost one of the silicone buds, so I picked up a new pair of Sonny MDR-EX15LP for $5.99 from eBay. I have not used this set, so I cannot speak to the quality, but I took one of its silicone buds to replace the one I lost from the *37B and it works very well. Each of these sets comes with three bud options (S, M, and L). In fewer words, try some of the Sonny options, particularly the ones that I mention above. If you buy either of the two I mentioned and do not like them, I will buy them from you. |
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OST This is an ongoing thing for me ALWAYS. The search for better, affordable, noise- cancelling earbuds for me and for uxb is never-ending. |
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