Department | unisex-adult |
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Manufacturer | 3M |
Place of Business | London, ON, N5V 4M9, CA |
Item model number | 90542-3DC |
Product Dimensions | 10.32 x 18.1 x 21.75 cm; 385.55 Grams |
ASIN | B0146A4SWA |
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3m Worktunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection with Am/fm Radio, Black and Grey
Purchase options and add-ons
- Safe volume control technology: safe volume control technology allows for increased volume, yet corrects to maintain safe levels over an 8 hour work day
- For your workday: audio assist technology provides setup and operational guidance without having to remove the headset
- Cordless: features a rotary tuning dial so you can operate your bluetooth wireless technology enabled device from the headset, eliminating cords
- Comfort and secure fit: vented headecibeland design with removable padding for use with hats
- Clear sound quality: am/fm digital radio with enhanced radio performance for clearer sound quality; saves up to 50 stations. Helps lower your risk of noise-induced hearing loss
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LIMITATIONS: WARNING - This hearing protection product helps reduce exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds. Misuse or failure to wear hearing protectors at all times that you are exposed to noise may result in hearing loss or injury. For proper use, see user instructions or call 3M Technical Service toll free at 1-800-494-3552. In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414. *CAUTION: 3M strongly recommends fit testing of hearing protectors. Research suggests that many users will receive less noise reduction than indicated by the NRR due to variation in hearing protector fit, fitting skill and motivation of the user. If the NRR is used, 3M recommends that it be reduced by 50% or in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Product description
Improving on the already popular 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector, 3M introduces WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector featuring Bluetooth technology. Seamlessly stream music from mobile phones, tablets, iPods or any other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device. Enjoy the convenience of all-day entertainment and hearing protection with the new WorkTunes Wireless Hearing Protector featuring Bluetooth technology.
Top Brand: 3M
From the manufacturer
3M Worktunes Connect + AM/FM | 3M Worktunes Connect | 3M Worktunes AM/FM | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars
11,674
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4.6 out of 5 stars
34,424
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4.4 out of 5 stars
12,241
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NRR 24 dB; Mobile Device Compatible Through Jack; Soft, Padded Ear Cushions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Audio/Voice Assist; Auto Shut-Off; Low-Battery Indicator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Make & Receive Phone Calls; High-Fidelity Speakers | ✓ | ✓ | - |
Bluetooth Wireless Technology; Compatible with Hats/Caps | ✓ | ✓ | - |
AM/FM Radio; AA Batteries | ✓ | - | ✓ |
Vented Headband; Safe Volume Control; Optional Lithium Battery Pack | ✓ | - | - |
Built-in Rechargeable Battery | - | ✓ | - |
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Best Sellers Rank | #3,210 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #38 in Portable Radios |
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- Batteries : 2 AA batteries required.
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 10.32 x 18.1 x 21.75 cm; 385.55 Grams
- Date First Available : Sept. 13 2015
- Manufacturer : 3M
- Place of Business : London, ON, N5V 4M9, CA
- ASIN : B0146A4SWA
- Item model number : 90542-3DC
- Country of origin : China
- Department : unisex-adult
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,210 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #38 in Portable Radios
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Pros
Good sound quality even better when listening to music with the Bluetooth function
Good noise blocking
Good reception ( but not the best I've tried)
Most comfortable pair I've ever tried
Bluetooth connectivity
Voice announcing the station/mode your on
Pretty durable (so far time will tell)
Cons
Can't answer calls from headset
About half the battery life (2-3 weeks approx 80hours) then other headsets
Since it is 3M, you know it can be trusted to deliver results and last a long time. I’ve used it near daily for a few months now, and have enough of a handle to properly assess this product. It’s for those of us who have the option (and mental awareness) to listen to podcasts, music or radio whist spending time at work, while also providing adequate decibel drops in the workplace. This ensures reliability as well as safety, and shows a good level of professionalism in the workplace
A common complaint is that it’s not loud enough, but I did find that this does depend on your audio source. My podcasts are clearly audible but not very loud, where the local radio station is about as loud as I’d want it, perhaps even a notch lower from the top would be ideal for my working situation. For streaming music, it’s about the perfect volume to manage not being completely distracted, still loud enough that you’d need to mute or turn the knob down to engage in a conversation. I still hear subtle things like dropped tools, people welding near me, that sort of thing. The bass is pretty good but not outstanding, though it seems the mids are where this headset does well.
It’s all easily adjusted with a combo power button/rotation knob, two round buttons and a knubby scroll wheel. Battery life is excellent and continues to blow me away! I’m able to run the unit for anywhere between 40 to 100 hours per pair of AAs, so I don’t feel like I lost out on the recharging pack but may end up buying it next time it’s on sale. Replacing battery’s is finicky the first couple times but there is a process, and it’s super easy once you see the forest from the trees.
My only real complaint is that it does sometimes drop the Bluetooth signal. Combined with the Amazon Music app crashing a lot (which in truth has been less often lately) it will sometimes simply stop playing audio on its own. On a bad day it’ll happen twice. But sometimes it doesn’t happen for 2-3 weeks. And it’s as easy as turning off & back on to sort the issue out. I also find myself adjusting the muffs on my ears (pressure points) every 40 minutes or so, depending on the job & things like how hot the work area is. For the size of the muffs, they are surprisingly comfortable.
If these last me throughout the next year, I would not hesitate to pick up a second pair. I’m genuinely thinking about getting a second pair just for yardwork & metalwork at home, if I’m being honest!
Only complaint is that the rechargeable battery isn’t included with the headphones. For the price, I feel like they should instead of spending an extra $30+. The AA batteries it requires get eaten through pretty quick if you’re using them frequently.
Otherwise, they’re a great set of headphones!
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Updated, see notes below. AA batteries last four months and still going using FM radio! Excellent hearing protection with radio! I hate proprietary lithium battery packs along with the unique charging adapters. AA batteries are cheap, and last adequate amount of time and more so then expected.
Better than listening to the lawnmower! However, I still prefer to listen to the whine of my chainsaw versus Mozart!
PROS
1) Sound quality appears adequate, especially while using a chainsaw or lawnmower. (See CONS notes.)
2) Battery life so far seems adequate. Used 2-3 times at lengthy intervals, still going, however mostly using FM/AM reception, without bluetooth.
3) AM/FM tuner and reception strength appears adequate. (See CONS notes.)
4) Weight seems acceptable, no apparent neck problems yet. Albeit, they'll likely hear from my lawyer first if the weight breaks my neck while listening to heavy metal music.
5) I've heard of complaints here about the volume dial not allowing louder volumes. I think these complaints are pretty much false, unless my unit has been modified after the complaints, or there's something going on with the reception and sound pressure level amplification. Seems adequate to me. Any louder with the music and I might as well listen to the lawnmower or chainsaw further ruin my hearing!
Cons
1) Audio quality. Although adequate, could likely be much better! For somebody or a company that cares about our hearing, should also care just as much about the sound quality of the noise we want to listen to! (While using a chainsaw, I tend to also turn my garage 1000 watt stereo/radio on alongside using the headset with chainsaw... great to sing along while using a chainsaw or splitting wood!)
2) Slight learning curve for operating, requires at least 15-30 minutes, reading the manual's diagram and operating the buttons, in order to learn the work flow of the button operations.
3) Initially, the voice prompts were clipped short and inaudible. After reading the manual, or learning the manual's diagram, I now understand the voice prompts. (Likely clipped short due to memory constraints and weight requirements.)
4) I strongly prefer radio FM or AM reception, rather than listening to prerecorded music, unless the media is an audio book or audio lecture. Go figure, think it's due to randomness of songs and the large database of varying songs over FM radio or AM variety. However, I'm in a rural area, requiring better tuners to pickup the more distant strong AM/FM broadcast stations. I would judge the tuner on this headset adequate, only able receive your strongest local ~15 mile FM stations, and ~30-60 mile AM distant stations with barely audible AM quality sound. FM sounds pretty good, while the chainsaw or lawnmower are running. I think, either a better tuner or more antenna would be desirable. On the flip, most manufacturers would have provided much weaker reception. The quality is good, but can always be better.
5) During the Summer or within warm areas, the rubber padding does get wet and sweaty. I think the 3M headset with gel cushions are going to get just as wet. The only reason the gel cushions are not as hot & sweaty, due to the likely weaker seal around the eardrum, and also reflected in the ~1db less protection rating. Fact of life when wearing headgear during Summer heat, it's going to get hot & sweaty.
6) I keep bumping the darn tuning dial on the side, and might require a stiffer more durable large rotating dial?
7) The Bluetooth works, however I'm not a fan of Bluetooth devices. The sound quality has always been lacking and the ease of use is not easy after so many years of existence. I think 3M should continue with two separate devices, one headset for over the air reception of music, another for Bluetooth/cellular service.
2021.10.02 WOW! Original AA batteries last a very long time, using only the FM radio and not using Bluetooth, four months so far on the original Energizer AA batteries! Thank God I didn't purchase one having the pain in the arse proprietary lithium battery! I wish they doubled the length of the radio antenna, and included a tie down to your belt or arse.
Sad they do not sell these in Australia, they would sell lot hotcakes if they did because so many people are stuck with the limited supply at Bunnings and they are no where near as good as these 3M WorkTunes!!
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