Noise Cancelling Headphones - Anyone use and recommendations?

[lifeisgoodsteve]

Hi All,

Regardless of model, does anyone have good experiences with noise cancelling headphones or earbuds?

I've seen a lot on the Rugged Radios, but honestly I've got higher priority items calling for my budget (snow plow, etc.). Been using foam ear plugs which help but not the most comfortable for long rides.

Thanks!

s

 

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[Remington]

@Tramguage1 has some that ive used personally that are very nice and comfortable. I cant remember the name? He’ll pop on and let you know. Im gona get a set sometime here soon.

 

[Thorney]

I use Walkers game ears. It's all I have because I got them for shooting sports. Work good for me. I have no experience with any others.

 

[tdhanses]

Don’t knock this but apple air pods pro are money, I mow with them, have shot guns with them and really do everything with them, they work extremely well.

The platronics I had were good but only lasted 2 years, bose didn't really work that well.

 

[Montecresto]

Don’t knock this but apple air pods pro are money, I mow with them, have shot guns with them and really do everything with them, they work extremely well.

The platronics I had were good but only lasted 2 years, bose didn't really work that well.

Pricey I see, but good investment if they offer good hearing protection….😎

 

[HBarlow]

A Bose Bluetooth or sound isolating headset will definitely eliminate all the noise. I tired it.

I have significant hearing loss dating from my Navy service that has grown worse over time. I use a pricey Bose Bluetooth headset to listen to television.

I tried it in my buggy. With the Bose headset over my ears I started the motor and let it idle in the garage with the noise we expect. When I reached up and pushed the slider switch to turn on the Bose the noisy Honda motor went completely silent. I drove around the neighborhood with the Bose on for awhile. It probably eliminated 98% of the noise.

My Bose is about 2 1/2 years old and is already obsolete. I paid about $325 at Sams Club. I think this is the latest version of what I have.

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Any product with the Bose name is outstanding but you pay for what you get. There are other brands available now for a lot less money but I don't know how well they work.

A cheap $15 plastic headset from Walmart works pretty well. It eliminates maybe 80 - 90% of the noise. I keep one hanging on my shift lever and put it on every time I get in my Pioneer.

It's even color-matched to my Pioneer!

If it is broken or stolen it's no loss.

 

[ehart814]

When I used to fly almost every week for work, I invested in a set of bose noise cancelling headphones. They were life changing, made flying so much more pleasant. I'm sure they would work great for riding, but I wouldn't want to beat them up. They are well made, but probably not made for off roading

 

[Ridinfool]

I personally don’t wear a head set or ear plugs, according to my wife I’m deaf (mostly when it comes to her asking me to do something) but for me, I like to hear the machine, it helps my know what’s going on and how to drive the buggy, (more BRAP or less BRAP ) but something you might try is a set of ear protection that a lot of shooters use that you can hear someone talking but as soon as a shot goes off they block the noise. I have these I use at the range, but have never tried them in the buggy. Just a thought, good luck in your hunt.

 

[rickoshea]

i have a set of mpow cheapo n/c headphones and a set of custom fit gel earplugs.the earplugs are in a league all of their own.if you can afford them,they're worth every penny.my work used to get us a new set every 2 years and every single guy in our department grabbed a set.

 

[Wallace]

I use these to mow with. They work ok for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-WorkTunes-Hearing-Protector-Radio/dp/B0013092CS/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

Thanks all. I also have some of the Howard Leight sport headsets for shooting and usually wear foam plugs as well. Might try them. Like the idea of a cheap set that I won't worry about from dust, theft, etc.. I have an 8 year old set of the one of the earliest Bose that was a gift, but still too nice for me to take in the Talon.

Found a guy on a Polaris forum who swore by these, so going to try them out as a middle ground between super cheap and top of the line Bose prices:

E8 Perfect Quiet Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

Cowin E8 series achieves Amazon's Bestseller since 2016. Up to 20 hours battery life, Cowin E8 active noise cancelling earphone actively reduce the noise while you are on the road or doing sports. Must for people on the go!

www.cowinaudio.com

Will touch base after using.

 

[Teebow]

i have a set of mpow cheapo n/c headphones and a set of custom fit gel earplugs.the earplugs are in a league all of their own.if you can afford them,they're worth every penny.my work used to get us a new set every 2 years and every single guy in our department grabbed a set.

I use the mpow also , works great and not pricey

 

[HBarlow]

Thanks all. I also have some of the Howard Leight sport headsets for shooting and usually wear foam plugs as well. Might try them. Like the idea of a cheap set that I won't worry about from dust, theft, etc.. I have an 8 year old set of the one of the earliest Bose that was a gift, but still too nice for me to take in the Talon.

Found a guy on a Polaris forum who swore by these, so going to try them out as a middle ground between super cheap and top of the line Bose prices:

E8 Perfect Quiet Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

Cowin E8 series achieves Amazon's Bestseller since 2016. Up to 20 hours battery life, Cowin E8 active noise cancelling earphone actively reduce the noise while you are on the road or doing sports. Must for people on the go!

www.cowinaudio.com

Will touch base after using.

Come back and tell us how well they work.

I think Bose can charge very high prices for their products because of their reputation for outstanding sound quality. We're only seeking sound isolation in our buggies so many other less expensive products may work great to block all the noise.

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

Come back and tell us how well they work.

I think Bose can charge very high prices for their products because of their reputation for outstanding sound quality. We're only seeking sound isolation in our buggies so many other less expensive products may work great to block all the noise.

Exactly! I'm not looking for top quality music listening at all as I may rarely listen to anything anyways.

Bought some custom molding earplugs today at the outdoors store to combine with the headphones. When shooting, I very much like using foam plugs and the over the ear Leight protection.

 

[Lloydtheredneck]

i wear foam disposable earplugs when i ride, mainly to keep the wind noise at bay. i hear the transmission whine and my tinnitus and thats it. pretty peaceful actually just my ears ringing.

 

[906UP]

These are @Tramguage1 set up, I took a pic at TO2021 so I could get a set for us.

 

[Tramguage1]

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These are @Tramguage1 set up, I took a pic at TO2021 so I could get a set for us.

I still love this system, can hear music thats bluetooth from my tablet. I can hear the wife when she talks and the UHF radio breaks in when someone talks. The PTT makes relpies simple.

 

[J80]

I use these they work pretty good

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Hi All,

Regardless of model, does anyone have good experiences with noise cancelling headphones or earbuds?

I've seen a lot on the Rugged Radios, but honestly I've got higher priority items calling for my budget (snow plow, etc.). Been using foam ear plugs which help but not the most comfortable for long rides.

Thanks!

s

I use my airpod pro’s.

siri voice call my buddies for communication…..

nothing to buy.

 

[Prntckt]

I‘ve used Bose noise cancelling ear buds with good results. Quiets things down a lot. They are more comfortable than over-the-ear head phones (especially in the warmer months) and nearly as effective in percieved noise reduction IMHO.