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| Peltor WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning #90541 | 
 enlarge | List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $49.99
You Save: $10.00 (17%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 26
Category: Home Improvement
Publisher: Peltor
Studio: Peltor
Brand: Peltor
Label: Peltor
Color: Blck/Yellow
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.5 x 3.8
Model: 90541
UPC: 078371905415
EAN: 0078371905415
ASIN: B0013092CS
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 5 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Digital tuning with easy to read LCD display, seek/scan button, memory with preset stations and low battery indicator | | • | Stereo input jack with patch cord for listening to a MP3 player or to a scanner at the racetrack (scanner not included) | | • | Convenient on/off switch combined with volume control. | | • | Adjustable stainless steel headband | | • | Comfortable gel/foam cushions, comfortable for extended wear |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Peltor headset May 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a pilot who uses headsets, and an avid AM radio listener, I was very excited to obtain my new Digital Worktunes 22 headset for working around the house. I ordered it from Amazon and received it promptly. Pretty exciting!
The headset is effective at cutting out noise. Unfortunately, it has the worst AM radio reception of any radio I have ever owned (and I own at least 10 AM radios including: Sangeen/CCrane (3), Sony (4), Coby, Eton's (2) and a few more. Due to my aviation background I truly expected Peltor to be at least comparable to the basic radios I own, but the AM reception quality of this headset is so inferior that I have sent a letter to Peltor (something I never do) to voice my unhappiness with this product. The buzzing/static sound is loud and annoying no matter if the station is close and powerful. Distant stations (that can be received by my other radios) are completely impossible to receive.
I will say the comfort and quietness is quite effective, but I bought these to listen to AM radio and to use my IPOD (audio IN) connection. The lack of reception ability is shockingly inferior to even my worst radio. It's truly disappointing to research a product and, after purchasing it, discovering that it's reception capabilities are inferior to any product I've ever owned in my lifetime (I'm 60 years old).
In a time of increased technology and competitive product lines I just would expect a decent product (especially from Peltor). If you market this primarily as an AUDIO IN device with good sound deadening qualities, that would be reasonable, but to suggest this as even a comparable AM radio is clearly misleading. In fairness, other that Amazon feedback, I never saw any marketing that suggested this was a capable AM product, I just assumed as a Peltor, it would be capable. Note: I haven't used the FM so I can't judge it.
I just enjoy AM radio and hoped this would be a decent addition to my fairly large AM radio collection. It sure would have been nice to be able to enjoy this product as described and to be able to recommend it to friends and family.
It may be possible that I have a lemon and if Peltor responds I will give an update. In the meantime, I would caution anyone from buying this product unless the AM radio station you enjoy has a transmitter within a few block of where you live.
Note: Update (5/15) I was unable to change my rating to a 2 star which I chose to do because of it's effective noise reduction quality and relative comfort.
Work as advertised May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These work as advertised. I have not used the radio much, but they seem to get decent reception outdoors. I have not tried indoors. I usually hook-up to an i-pod and they work great for that.
 Great investment...got my yard back !!!! May 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I can now work in my yard, oblivious to the neighbors dogs. Uses two AA batteries, and they last for days. Most headphone radios use and eat the little AAA's. I live in upper Michigan, and the reception is great, even in my pole building when I walk in and out. The headset fits a little tight, but that is to seal out the noise. I wish I would have found and bought these years ago. Me like ......
Peltor Headset April 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The unit brings in FM stations but is very poor on AM stations and interference. It is comfortable and keeps out outside noise. They need to upgrade their reception to be a 5 star
Husband LOVES these headphone am/fm hearing protectors April 14, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I got these for my husband and he is totally satisfied. Very good quality and the price is great too. He says he'd recommend them to anyone. He likes being able to read the digital am/fm tuning. Sounds great, and for safety you are able to 'hear' other sounds that can alert you to any situation.
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