The 3M™ WorkTunes™ Wireless Hearing Protector with Bluetooth® technology helps you protect your hearing while enjoying your favorite music, podcast, audio book or radio station.

Worktunes is equipped with a decibel limiter the reduces sound exposure to the ear to 82 decibels to protect your hearing. Music and other features are listened to at a safe sound level.

They are not water proof.

3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect Hearing Protector with Bluetooth® Technology, which is rechargeable, lasts 30 hours. The other two versions, which require two AA batteries (sold separately) will last approximately 50 hours. Can I receive phone calls through my 3M™ WorkTunes™ Headset?

They are not designed for hearing protection. New noise-cancelling earbuds and headphones are designed to block unwanted ambient sounds using active noise control for low frequency sound and using soundproofing for higher frequency sound. Passive noise- cancelling earbuds and headphones use soundproofing only.

With more than enough battery to get you through the day, this is a product we can recommend to anyone looking to bring some entertainment inside their hearing protection. 3M WorkTunes Connect hearing protectors are incredibly popular thanks to their built-in audio connection and certified 24dB noise reduction rating.

24dB So whether you're cutting grass or hard at work in the woodshop, help protect your hearing–and have a great time while you're at it–with 3M™ WorkTunes™ Hearing Protector with AM/FM Radio. Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 24dB.

Fortunately, there are some simple tips and tricks to make 3m headphones louder without damaging them.

1. Increase the Volume on Your Device.
2. Equalize the Sound.
3. Use a Headphone Amplifier.
4. Use a Noise Reduction Feature.
5. Use a Different Pair of Headphones.
6. Use a Headphone Adapter.

3M WorkTunes Connect Sound Quality The overall sound quality is very good at this price point, with better lows than I expected. The vocals aren't as crisp you'll get from a good set of headphones, and it's something you'll notice more when you're listening to podcasts or talk programs.

every 3-6 months Replacement Parts As ear cushions and foam ear tips can degrade over time, replace them every 3-6 months under normal wear, or every 2-3 months with heavy use or in humid/extreme climates. Cushions should be inspected regularly for signs of damage or wear.

What Is a Good Noise Reduction Rating? Good NRRs reduce noise levels between 25% to 50%. Generally, you should opt for a device with an NRR of at least 30, especially if you're operating loud machinery or firearms.

ANC is fine, at 70 db or lower you can safely listen to music for as long as you want. If you really want piece of mind, you can always go the analog route by using IEMs with insane passive isolation; passive isolation refers to how much you can physically block outside noise, rather than electronically like ANC.

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80 and 85 dBA Between 80 and 85 dBA, hearing protection is advisable if your exposure is unusually long, or if you engage in other loud activities throughout the day. For noise under 82 dBA, hearing protection is not required but may be used. Selecting Quieter Mowers.

Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears.