Keeping Out the Noise, Letting In the Sound
Recently I tested a pair of basic wired ISOtunes and was impressed by their noise isolation and selection of ear tips. The ISOtunes XTRA 2.0 (NRR 27) are the wireless upgrade: they have Bluetooth 5, a rugged design and a high dust-and-water resistance rating (IP67), and they can be connected to two devices at the …
Read moreISOtunes XTRA 2.0 Earplug Headphones Review (plus Tweaks)
Worktunes and Bluetooth safety earmuffs in general are designed to protect your hearing from loud noise (e.g., power tools, gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, etc.) while at the same time allowing you to listen to audio. Unlike standard headphones, Bluetooth earmuffs are first and foremost hearing protectors. Most of them attempt to limit the maximum …
Read moreHow to Make Quiet Recordings Louder on 3M Worktunes and Other Earmuffs
I have been asked a few times to recommend earmuffs that suit people with large heads, so here is my take on this. I have an above-average but not huge head, and over time, I have used my share of earmuffs with different designs and different-sized headbands. For this post, I have also measured their …
Read more7 Great Earmuffs for Large Heads and 5 That Are Too Small (Review)
The purpose of this article is to help you out if you encounter issues when pairing 3M Worktunes with your phone or switching between different devices. I have been asked a few times, so I want to share how I do it. We will cover pairing your Worktunes, resetting Worktunes, and unpairing them from your …
Read moreHow to Pair 3M Worktunes and Troubleshoot Their Bluetooth Connection
I purchased all Bluetooth earmuffs reviewed here at standard retailers and put them through some good testing. This post reports on my findings and personal favorites. You probably already have your use case, but if not here is why you would want a pair: They can spice up your work day and make you more …