3MPELTOR Ear Muff Hearing Protection, X1 Series, Noise Protection, Construction, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive

These are my first set of earmuffs so I really have nothing else to compare to, except a pair of Bose QC25 active noise canceling headphones (which I'm now returning because these earmuffs are so good!). That said, these earmuffs are fantastic. Absolutely unbelievable sound isolation for the asking price, which was just under $12 at time of purchase. The earpads, and pretty much everything else about the muffs, is built like a tank and definitely feels like it's built to last. That is not to say they are not comfortable, because they are! The ear pads provide a smooth seal around your ear, so long as you have medium to small ears. It is possible that they might overlap with ears on larger heads. The adjustable band makes it easy to find a great fit, too, though I must also point out this is probably designed for smaller heads, as I have to use them fully extended for my most comfortable fit and I have a medium-large size head. In terms of noise isolation, these beat the Bose QC 25, which were $300 headphones, for a fraction of the price. I guess the moral of the story is if you want noise isolation, get earmuffs and not headphones! And if you still need music in your life, just pop some in ear buds underneath. I use a pair of in ear buds under these muffs and the noise isolation improved even more. I could stick my head right next to a window air conditioner on full blast and I couldn't even hear a whisper - even with no music playing! These also look great and I feel no shame or embarrassment wearing them out in public with earbuds underneath. I think they blend right in, especially these days when pretty much half the people on the streets are walking around with their enormous over ear headphones. Fantastic product. Will order more in the future, almost definitely!

I wanted a pair of Earmuffs for myself and my 3 years old when I'm working on the yard or using power tools. I was debating between the FSL and 3M since they both cost within my budget. So I ordered both of them to compare. I think they both serve different purpose and here's my report:The FSL:- GREAT value! You kidding me? $9 ??!- Looks Great with metal rods and fabric bridge, soft padding on the under side.- It grip harder than the 3M (see pictures comparison when I test them with a kitchen scale)- Protection-wise (I don't care the dB numbers), it is noticeable better than the 3M but not huge.- the ear piece - it is smooth, so it does make it un-comfy if you sweat a lot after hours.- Why I'm returning the FSL: it's simply a little too tight for me and too bulky, I felt like having two giant balls on my ears. However it is a great Earmuffs in terms of noise reduction. Did I mention I paid $9 for it?!3M Peltor X-Series:- First I really like the Green, it's lighter, smaller, contemporary looking.- it grips nicely, not too tight but well enough to reduce ambiance noise while I can still hear someone talking within 4-6 feet away.- the ear-piece has a mat finish with some texture on them, so it's helps keeping the sweat away.- Why I'm keeping this one: Don't get me wrong, the FSL is great but the 3M is lighter and better in terms of sweat-proof. It's not as tight so I can wear them for a long time. If you want the best protection, get the FSL. For what I'm doing, 3M work better for me. $12 is still a great deal.

I did not buy these muffs for noise-reduction. I have a sports car that creates a lot of turbulence on the freeway. They work great for protecting my eardrums from the buffeting, and also keep my baseball cap from flying off. I actually removed the foam from the inside. I can hear car horns and sirens. The low profile of the muffs is great in this application. The muffs are well-made and seem durable.If you are looking for MAXIMUM noise reduction for working with very loud tools or firearms, these are not for you.

I've read other reviews for these earmuffs. Some of the reviews are laughable... Unless you intended to spend a lot of money on earmuffs/noise canceling technology, you can't eliminate ALL noise with these muffs. These muffs are intended to dampen noise and are rated for 22 dB. I used these for shooting and they work great! I always double up on ear pro so I use foam inserts and then these over the top. I did try these alone and they still work very well at reducing noise. They were comfortable enough for me to wear on and off for 6 hours. They're so light that I didn't even notice that I had them on at one point.

I bought a rather loud leaf blower. Great performance but left me with ringing ears. These hearing protectors were the perfect solution - comfortable, effective, and affordable. I highly recommend buying them - but before buying your leaf blower.

I've reached that age where my parents told me I was going to regret someday not protecting my ears when I was younger. DAMN, I hate it when they are right.I work in a loud environment, then work in the shop at home, yard work, everything....these things are a must have any time you are operating loud equipment. My buddy had a pair and I tried them on and couldn't believe the difference. Great fit, great price, great protection!

This is a legit review. I'm a petite woman and this earmuff for loud noise works! I have a family member whose band plays loud music that was leaving me with ringing ears, so I thought I'd give this product a try. I also purchased bluetooth headphones and there's no comparison between the two for noise reduction. I think that they would fit comfortably on a small adult or child. My guess is that they would be too small for other people. I also think that they have the potential to become uncomfortable if worn for too long, but I haven't tried that yet. If you need protection from loud noise, these are great!

Light weight, not big and bulky, comfortable, fits my large head with adjustable bracket, priced well, very happy with this product.