Customer reviews from 3m.com
3M - WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector - Black/Yellow
Average customer rating
3.6
(264 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 264 reviews
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
30
1 Star
45
70%of customers recommend this product.
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172 out of
247)
Customer Reviews for 3M - WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector - Black/Yellow
Customer Rating
5
Versatile and Easy to Use!
on January 22, 2017
Posted by: App13jax
from Greenville, SC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free from 3M to evaluate. First off, easy to open packaging! I found them to be very comfortable with the padding on the headband and cushioning on the earpieces. I was pleasantly surprised that they fit snugly on my head and didn't feel burdensome (I am a woman and I find most devices like this are sized for men), so that was great! The instructions were easy to understand and walked me through auto-tuning the local radio stations, auto-programming my favorites, and stepping through the various menu options. There are even two bass boost settings but I didn't find that they did must "boosting." Once familiar with the button and knob locations on the earpiece I could easily make adjustments. The "Voice Assist" announces menu options and radio stations. I also used it with my iPod with the two-way jack that comes in the package. I received this in January so I tested the hearing protection by using a shop vac in my garage. The NRR is advertised as 24 dB (according to the packaging, 30 is the highest rating). They did an excellent job cancelling the noise of the shop vac such that I was able to listen to music at a low volume. When using with an mp3 player the hearing protector acts as noise-canceling headphones and the buttons and knobs (including volume) on the earpiece are non-functional (so I had to adjust the volume on my iPod itself). There was a faint background "hiss" noise when I used it with the iPod, but all in all a great product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
4
Not quite as advertised...
on January 21, 2017
Posted by: graceie
from Norton, MA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this product from 3M in exchange for an honest review. The first thing this product advertises is that it's a hearing protector, especially for drilling and saws. I tested it with my home cordless drill and saw and only had minimal noise blockage. I would not recommend this to be used to reduce noise on a regular basis. The headset can receive AM and FM radio stations (with 2 AA batteries installed.) The volume is easy to adjust and with the radio on, outside sounds are much more muted. There is also a jack to put a cord into an iPod, mp3 player, phone, etc. My question is, do you really want a cord if you're using a power saw? Great idea, bad execution. All in all I wish there were more noise cancellation, for a wider usage since this is the first thing it's advertised for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on January 21, 2017
Posted by: Jaycee
from Holly Springs, NC, United States
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this product in exchange for my honest review. I used this yesterday while mowing the lawn it was so good, i could hear the music clearly and it has a noise cancellation so it barred most of the noise. Thank u 3M for this great product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
4
Techy
on January 21, 2017
Posted by: Weav
from Breinigsville, PA
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well made. Comfortable. Radio works really well. Can't wait to use this spring when cutting grass. Is very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent noise cancelling
on January 18, 2017
Posted by: sofiashell
from Burbank, OH, United States
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product has been great for so many different things around our house. My son doesn't like loud noises so he can vacuum the floors and listen to music with his not exposed to the loud sound of the vacuum. My husband is excited to use his when he mows the lawn.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Hearing protection
on January 16, 2017
Posted by: ILchezhd
from Bolingbrook, IL, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product works great cancelling out outside noise and I love that it has a radio included. I can't wait to cut the grass this summer with them on!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
WorkTunes don't disappoint!
on January 15, 2017
Posted by: Fuel4All
from Kansas City, MO, United States
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you have to wear ear protection why not do it while listening to the radio! Great quality hearing protectors that fit extremely well with some added features. I really like the idea that no matter where I'm working I have the option to listen to the radio. Not sure why it took me so long to figure this one out. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Exceeded my expectations
on April 25, 2017
Posted by: BobE
from Lathrop, MO, United States
I received these yesterday and let them find local radio stations for me. I tested a few and was pleasantly surprised with the number found and the reception. I gave them a more thorough testing today. I wore them while using my gasoline powered weed eater and also while mowing with my 60" cut zero turn mower. They blocked the outside noise so thoroughly I even turned down the radio station I was listening to. Please understand that I live in the country which some may think would make radio reception easier to obtain but that is far from the truth. I have an external antenna on my other tuners (AM/FM) and still have issues. I have large metal shop and have to keep my radio in a window. This was not an issue with these. If there is an issue with these it is probably the fact that they block out external noise possibly too much. I am glad I didn't purchase a competitors set that was adverstising 37db reduction. When using power equipment a certain amount of noise is needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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