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3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector with AM/FM Radio, NRR 24 dB,Black/Yellow

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  • Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 dB*
  • Great AM/FM radio performance and bass boost option for enhanced listening experience
  • Audio Assist Technology provides operational and set-up guidance¬–without having to take off the headset
  • Audio Assist Technology helps you program up to 50 AM/FM radio stations and lets you know when your battery is running low
  • Auto-scanning helps you quickly find and save your favorite stations
  • Plug into your smartphone or other mobile device to enjoy entertainment of your choice
  • Easy-to-use controls can be operated even while wearing work gloves

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Noise cancellation
4.4 4.4
Comfort
4.4 4.4
Noise level
4.3 4.3
Volume control
4.0 4.0

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For When Comfort Matters.  3M WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector
Helps make your workday entertaining and, most importantly, comfortable

Entertainment

AM/FM Radio

Audio Assist

Noise Reduction Rating 24dB

Easy to use

Comfortable

Auto-scan

Smartphone compatible

Easy-to-use controls can be

operated even while wearing

gloves.

Plush ear cushions and a padded

headband help keep you

comfortable.

Helps you quickly find and save

up to 50 of your favorite AM/FM

stations.

Plug into 3.5mm audio jack to

connect your smartphone/mobile

device to enjoy entertainment of

your choice.

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Ear Cushions Premium gel ear cushions Soft, padded ear cushions Soft, padded ear cushions Soft, padded ear cushions Replacement ear cushions for 3M WorkTunes AM/FM
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High-Fidelity Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Audio Assist/Voice Assist
Audio Input Jack
Battery Built-in rechargeable battery/low-battery indicator AA batteries/lowbattery indicator/ optional lithium battery pack Built-in rechargeable battery/low-battery indicator AA batteries/lowbattery indicator
Headband Compatible with hats & caps/vented headband Compatible with hats & caps/vented headband Compatible with hats & caps/vented headband Padded design
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Product Description

Infuse more fun into your workday with 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector with AM/FM Radio. Designed to bring you hearing protection and entertainment, these protective earmuffs let you listen to the music of your choice from the AM/FM radio or from your mobile device via the auxiliary jack. Built in comfort features like plush ear cushions and a padded headband help keep you comfortable while on the job. Plus, Voice Assist Technology lets you know which radio station you're on without having to remove the headset. 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.

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Customer Ratings
Noise cancellation
4.4
4.4
4.1
4.3
4.3
Comfort
4.4
4.4
3.8
4.3
4.2
Noise level
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ISOtunes®
size
1 size
Medium
Large
8.31 x 6.34 x 4.21 inches
6.29*4.13*8.07 inches
One Size
material
Plastic
ABS
FM AM Radio LCD Display
Durable & solid ABS plastic, Ultra-soft ear cushions and headband
Sturdy and durable ABS plastic Super soft ear pads Padded headband Chip with Bluetooth 5.0
noise attenuation
24
25
25
25
25
20
noise control
sound isolation
sound isolation
sound isolation
sound isolation
sound isolation
sound isolation
style
3m Worktunes
042 Am/Fm With Gel Pads - Gray
Fm Am Radio Hearing Protection
Bluetooth-black
037black-bluetooth
Modern
weight
18 ounces
0.82 pounds
11.52 ounces
310 grams

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Safety Information

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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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Bulb Voltage

3 volts

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
12,818 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, durability, value, and ease of use of the earmuff. They mention that it reduces external sounds, is well made, and is dependable. Some appreciate performance, sound protection, and comfort. Opinions are mixed on reception.

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1,926 customers mention1,439 positive487 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it reduces external sounds, has a noise cancelling feature, and produces a crisp and clear sound. Some say the ear plugs make the radio sound better. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.

"...hold a radio station, are comfortable, and most of all, they cancel out the loud noise. I would replace with the same product when needed." Read more

"The outside noise reduction is great...." Read more

"...ear pain won't be there and your ears will be pretty comfy, and no sound changes ...that I can tell anyway. Actually feels very nice...." Read more

"Using this item to block out noise from lawnmower and listen to music as mowing the lawn." Read more

1,670 customers mention1,469 positive201 negative

Customers like the performance of the headphones. They say that they work great, do well when it comes to noise muffling, and are still working after a year of use. They also mention that the FM radio works great, and that the MP3 plug worked fine with their Samsung smartphone. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend the product to others.

"Product as described and fast shipping. Still working after a year of use." Read more

"Comfy, works like you want it to!" Read more

"Excellent product and fits big heads great! Very comfy and you almost forget you have them on...." Read more

"They performed well" Read more

778 customers mention563 positive215 negative

Customers like the durability of the headphones. They say it's built more durable, has quality construction, and is dependable. They also appreciate the long battery life and product longevity. Customers also mention that the headphones hold up well to dust and overspray. Overall, they say it’s a good head set with good muffs.

"...My fault. I’ve been pleased with them. There dependable and have some nice tuning features...." Read more

"...gifts that I use every day and can attest to long battery life, product longevity and endurance. I would highly recommend it." Read more

"...BIG MISTAKE!! Those didn't even last a year...." Read more

"...I wore these shoveling snow in a windy snowstorm and they held up great despite getting pretty wet and icy...." Read more

615 customers mention510 positive105 negative

Customers like the comfort of the earmuffs. They say the ear cushions have become more comfortable with each iteration, and the headset can be worn for hours comfortably. They also say it makes it possible to comfortably listen to music or podcasts without having to turn the device. However, some customers have reported that the muffs clamp on the ears fairly tightly, which is probably necessary to dampen noise.

"...I like that they hold a radio station, are comfortable, and most of all, they cancel out the loud noise...." Read more

"Comfy, works like you want it to!" Read more

"...Actually feels very nice. If you work outside in the heat, well they may get warm on you, so just depends...but you can always have them on standby...." Read more

"...After these adjustments these are now reasonably comfortable. After 20 minutes or so use, they do pinch...." Read more

472 customers mention374 positive98 negative

Customers find the controls reasonably easy to find and operate. They say the radio portion is user-friendly, efficient in finding and storing stations. Customers also say the headphones are comfortable, convenient, and work great. They mention that the control knobs are easy to locate and operate, and the buttons are easy on the head to manipulate. They also say that it's very simple to switch between the two modes.

"The outside noise reduction is great. The radio portion is quite user friendly, efficient in finding and storing stations and allows deletion of..." Read more

"This radio makes lawn work tolerable if not enjoyable...." Read more

"...Pros- As noted, phenomenal FM reception- All controls are on one ear piece and easy to work with just one hand, leaving you the other to..." Read more

"...All in all, this headset is more comfortable and easier to use than the headset I used for about three years, which was the Elvex QuietTunes...." Read more

464 customers mention460 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound protection of the headphones. They say it's good for hearing protection against outside loud sounds, and a great headset to wear for noise cancellation and sound quality. Some say the hard cases are better than standard ear protection, and the headphones work great cutting out the noise while riding on mowers and listening to podcasts. They also say the headphones are great for working in the yard or the shop or garage with power tools, and they don't obstruct their head and don' t bump into things with them.

"...These units are the best sounding radio hearing protection. I have 2 other competitor's products and are not nearly as good as 3M...." Read more

"...controls allow for clear sound in noisy environments and protects your hearing as well...." Read more

"...Wingdings Capital J !I like these Work Tunes. - Wear/ listen for hours. - Put old/clean cut off cotton socks over them for comfort...." Read more

"...anyone who wants audiophile sound quality radio, while providing great hearing protection." Read more

398 customers mention398 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They say it's well worth the price, the investment was totally worth it, and that it'll be worth it to have the radio.

"...All told, these are well worth the price. I'm pretty hard on my gear and will undoubtedly eventually destroy these. I'll buy another pair when I do." Read more

"...Overall, if you're looking for a cheap, durable pair of headphones to play music through an MP3 player, you should buy these headphones...." Read more

"...Excellent value." Read more

"...Good noise cancelationGood pick up with on the radioWorth the priceNow the cons..." Read more

1,048 customers mention624 positive424 negative

Customers are mixed about the reception of the headphones. Some mention that the radio reception is good, and the speakers are not hi-fidelity. They say that the product picks up FM radio stations really well, and can receive radio stations while mowing. However, others say that reception of nearby stations is poor, and that the tuner is incapable of screening. They also say that there is a lot of noise and the signal is weak.

"...The wireless version is pretty neat in that it has Bluetooth, and a micro USB port along with 3.5 Jack outlet ...." Read more

"...The AM reception is not as good. It can only pull in AM stations 15 miles away or less...." Read more

"...This works great - reception is good, volume controls allow for clear sound in noisy environments and protects your hearing as well...." Read more

"...FM reception is fantastic! Receiving nice strong signal on many fringe stations. Read the directions when you buy it and set it up accordingly...." Read more

Wow! Great AM/FM Hearing Protection Headphones!
5 Stars
Wow! Great AM/FM Hearing Protection Headphones!
I was immediately impressed with the quality materials, silky smooth knobs, the great comfort and fit, the wonderful reception, the precision digital tuning (each click on the knob is a 10 kHz AM or 0.1 MHz FM frequency change), and the helpful voice assist. I was able to quickly set up my favorite presets with assistance from the well-written, and helpful instructions. The sound quality was very good, with three levels of bass (off, boost 1, and boost 2) to customize my sound. The auto off (to save batteries) was a nice bonus. Excellent!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2016
Excellent product and fits big heads great! Very comfy and you almost forget you have them on. The padded inside earcups is a plus ,but if you fall asleep with them on you may get an ear ache because the insert pads over the speakers are a little too thin. So here's my rec. Get you a Wrap-a-nap. And if your not using it from your eyes and ears, use it for your head. That is lay your earmuffed noggin in the middle of the wrap-a-nap and it provides a cushion around the muffed Ear.( That is if your a nut like me and wear them to bed) if you lie on your side. Also for added extra comfort, get some camel back HY80A gel Sealing Rings. They provide extra comfort and block a little more noise than the standard cushions. The wireless version is pretty neat in that it has Bluetooth, and a micro USB port along with 3.5 Jack outlet . If you go with the Jack you have to cut the Bluetooth off and unlike the wired headset you have to power up the wireless to use the 3.5 outlet being there is a function for it on the AM/FM button. The wired you can just plug your phone or mp3 and turn it up by the device volume.

Update 4/12/16 Also,the stereo sound is way better than the communications headsets in some cases.

Update 4/30/16 Keep in mind the newest Wired work tunes are not digital and the Tekk logo is no longer under the 3M logo. They are better than they ever were .

Update 5/1/16 Purchased both Wired and Wireless sets for McKenzie Westmore-Tatopoulos. She seems pretty ecstatic to get them.

Update, 12/26/16 back in October gave away several older models and finally bought a pair of the first set they ever came out with. Just recently bought a set for a lady under me at work and she loves hers . Haven't yet to see the celebrity with hers on yet, although she said she loves them and wore them.

Update 9/3/17 Bought these yet again...( I must be crazy) and a Bluetooth set at an outstanding price on eBay and gave some away. Always falling back on these when I have the money and I see someone who can't afford them needs a set for outside chores , work , home, pleasure etc.
One way to give God the glory...I literally lost count how many sets I've had.

Update 11/17/18 Not able to get as many as I have...I'm more of a WorkTunes Connect guy now.
Also waiting on the upgrade of the 90542, the wireless bluetooth, (Black and Gray earmuffs) which will put them on par with the Worktunes Connect, having Hi Fi speakers and receiving calls. a combination of all the WorkTunes in one.
Can hardly wait til black friday.

6/19/22.
3M has done better... But the padded headband that Zohan and Prohear have is a copy of the 3M WorkTunes that old on the Regular , non Bluetooth version. They need to put it back on the connect versions even if an option like they do with the gels... which is a great improvement by 3M. Also to get rid of ear pain , and I've seen a lot of reviews on this...it's really easy to go to your auto parts store and get a Sheepskin seatbelt cover, find the softest one you think your like and cut it to fit in the ear cup ( pop it out, it's easy with a butter knife) and put the Sheepskin in. The ear pain won't be there and your ears will be pretty comfy, and no sound changes ...that I can tell anyway. Actually feels very nice. If you work outside in the heat, well they may get warm on you, so just depends...but you can always have them on standby. The gels allow more room for your ears and that added with sheet "fleece" makes a very comfortable headphone earmuff. I used Sherpa fleece but I find Sheepskin with it's healing properties is far better. A thin soft medical Sheepskin would likely be better for your inserts if any cuts or Knicks on your ears or soreness. Does great for me, but we are all picky about one thing or another.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
This is my 2nd purchase having to replace one that lasted several years and just fell apart after being held together with duck tape - seriously! This works great - reception is good, volume controls allow for clear sound in noisy environments and protects your hearing as well. I can attest to the noise cancelling feature - anyone ever had an angry spouse who has tried to get your attention and couldn't because you were wearing the headset and couldn't hear the call to come and eat?! I do not have/use the Bluetooth option, we get enough EMF bombardment I don't want to invite more. My headsets were gifts that I use every day and can attest to long battery life, product longevity and endurance. I would highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
After my previous favorite brand took a sizable price increase I settled on 3M and my first impression is they will be the best I’ve owned of several good brands. Quality construction, wiring is hidden and protected, control knobs easy to find and operate and comfortable to wear. Radio reception is good and tho the speakers are not hi fidelity they are adequate for a loud work environment. Excellent value.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
The FM reception matches the abilities of my best radio which has a much longer antenna. It beats all of my smaller radios in FM reception. It works fine in my mostly underground basement (which does have some windows) even listening to stations as far as 40 miles away. The AM reception is not as good. It can only pull in AM stations 15 miles away or less. The AM stations in my area are not very strong but my other radios can still pull in more AM stations. The antenna works best when out and not tucked away in hat mode (though the hat feature is fine for closer stations).

The sound quality is fine for casual listening and as good or better than most headphones in this price range. Be sure to adjust the bass boost to the level you like and for the fidelity you want. I listen to news, classical music, rock, hip-hop, folk, and pop on these.

The voice assist station announcer helps a lot and saves me from having to fiddle around making sure I have the right station. A problem is that it announces the station at too high a volume. I wish it would announce at the same volume I have the radio set at. My work-around is that I turn it on and wait for the voice assist to announce before putting them on. But if I change the station while I'm wearing them, or I need help with knowing the station, I have to listen to it.

The hearing protection is the same as most decent quality sets of ear covers. They work well, making a good seal -- and I have pretty big ears.

Overall, I'm really glad I bought these.

Update after using these for a month:

The battery life is excellent.

A design flaw is that the volume knob is often turned up by any collar I'm wearing rubbing against it. I either have to zip jackets all the way up to my chin or tuck the collar in -- not always a comfortable solution. I wish the volume knob were higher up and not toward the bottom.

Like most ear covers of this design, I am unable to wear any kind of glasses or eye protection, that have temples, for more than 20 minutes without experiencing discomfort in my temples or headaches from the added pressure. I can use goggles that have elastic straps okay. And without glasses this headset can be worn for hours comfortably.

I wore these shoveling snow in a windy snowstorm and they held up great despite getting pretty wet and icy.

Overall, I'm even happier I bought this now that I've used it for a while.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
I bought these for my husband for Christmas and we absolutely love them they cancel out noise and play music what a wonderful way to ignore your kids..( just kidding) they do work great and I would definitely recommend them
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Comfy, works like you want it to!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
The outside noise reduction is great. The radio portion is quite user friendly, efficient in finding and storing stations and allows deletion of radio stations one-by-one that you will never listen to once you have competed the auto scan of available frequencies. 3M makes a rugged product and in this case this one is also a step up in technology.

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Julio Cesar
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
Reviewed in Brazil on July 19, 2023
Excelente produto de muito boa qualidade!
steve richards
5.0 out of 5 stars I would replace them with the same 👍.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2022
This is the third pair I have owned, and use them all day every day. Fantastic value for money. I have a dairy farm and would not be without them. 👍
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Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019
Better than expected! Excellent buy for the price!

I was looking for something for bus and (especially) airplane rides. I find my ears numbed by noisy engines - particularly on the small planes - and figure I'm better safe than sorry.

I have a more expensive pair of noise blocking headphones and wish I'd found these first. These cushions fit better over my ears (I have trouble finding a good fit) which makes the noise blocking is more effective. I didn't want blutooth or any fancy features - I use the other pair every day and they get beat up in transit - so was looking for a price point where I could afford to buy a new pair.

First impressions are that they are sturdy, comfortable, and do a good job blocking outside noise. They greatly reduce engine noise when you are sitting over the wing, and listening to the news during bus rides is handy.

For practicality, these get full points.

I can't speak to power consumption but a fully charged set of AAs have lasted over 24 hours and, honestly, that will probably depend on the type and age of the batteries. What I do like is that they use AA batteries that can be replaced easily and you can carry spares to swap out if you run out of power on the road. Unlike devices with built-in batteries, these might still be usable 3 years from now. Not really fair comparing these to ipods, but these have some serious advantages.

Furthermore, they have detachable cables to reduce clutter (I replaced the one that came with it for a retractable pair), and well mounted radio controls that can be reached without having to take them off.

Some folks have complained about the tuner. I thought it was good - you turn the knob and a voice reads out the current frequency. If you are far off the station that you want, give it a few full turns; if you are close to the station that you want, just give it a few clicks.

One unexpected bonus - they are pretty warm while standing at the bus stop on 5C mornings. That may backfire in the summer but since we are moving towards winter, I'm looking forward to using them as earmuffs!

Two complaints:
1) if you plug anything into the headphone jack, the radio switches over - even if you turn off the player. It would be better if the "MODE" button let you toggle between sources. Having to disconnect and store the headphone cable somewhere is a nuisance.

2) The yellow colour works great if you are in construction, but is a bit too visible for casual day wear. Some styling other colour options (even plain black or grey) would open these up to a wider market.

Overall, these fit my needs and price point really well. Unless they turn out to break easily or stop working for no reason, I'll give these 5 stars!
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Giltai
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Australia on February 16, 2024
Have had for a while now and am happy with it. Reception is good and no crackle and good as headphones
Patrick J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Brand and good value
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
This product works well despite my relatively rural location. It receives the same AM stations my plug-in radio does which is what I listen to in the daylight hours. I take the 3M brand as reliable and so far it is. (3 weeks or 12 hours of use so far) Well priced in comparison to some. Sound Quality and Comfort are about the same as plain hearing protection 4/5.