acoustibuds - listen to music while using your air tools

Daox · 02-09-09, 09:09 AM

A coworker of mine mentioned these to me the other day. I dunno about you guys, but I like to listen to music when I'm working on stuff. But, I also use tools that are way too loud to not wear hearing protection. So, I end up usually just wearing ear protection and go without the music. Well, with these little dealybobs you don't have to accept a trade off. Its a rubber boot that fits over your earbuds and acts like an earplug, but allows you to listen to your music. I haven't tried them yet, but I think I'll probably be ordering a pair soon. FYI, they are not the cheapest earplugs @ $13 on amazon.

ACOUSTIBUDS - Earphone Adapters

SVOboy · 02-09-09, 07:21 PM

Let us know how they work, I'd really like a pair for riding bikes inside and such

dremd · 03-06-09, 09:55 PM

I use these while operating heavy machinery.
Shure - Personal Monitor Systems - SCL4 Sound Isolating Earphones
With
Shure - Universal Yellow Foam Sleeves
I can't find a DB rating for these anyplace, but in my ears they compare well to 18 Db reducing foam ear plugs. Unfortunately if your workplace has a hearing protection policy these may/ or may not qualify. To comply with areas with hearing protection requirements I just use approved over the ear hearing protectors over the SCL4's.

Hugh Jim Bissel · 06-07-09, 12:14 AM

I'm also a fan of Shure. I have a pair of Shure E3's? I used as monitors while drumming: Cuts ambient noise about as good as foam earplugs. I used the smallest plastic-ish inserts. I was glad a plastic size worked, I can wipe them off, as opposed to having to buy more foam ones (I put foam earplugs through the wash though, wonder if the sleeves would take that).

I say used cause the cord eventually died at the plug. I need to solder a new plug on, but they've been dead for a year or two now, and I haven't currently been playing in places where I've missed having them too much. Just recently got my first mp3 player, so may have to break out the iron and put them to a new use.

Biggest fault of the Shures is they start at about $100 and climb rapidly! I've not used comparable products from other companies; but for blocking external sound and giving a full range sound they worked great! (I'm missing them now; I think I know what my next project is!)

Second the request for a report. If they're decent I might pick up a pair to get some better sound out of the earbuds that came with the mp3 player: then I'll have a backup to the currently nonfunctioning Shures. Or if they don't block ambient as much as earplugs they might be perfect for most of my current drumming occasions where I'm not playing full intensity, but still loud enough I want some blockage.

truckncycle · 06-08-09, 02:17 PM

I didn't see NRR (noise reduction rating) listed for either of these. These are probably fine to use while mowing the lawn or using a power sander. I wouldn't want the distraction if I was using a tablesaw, chop saw, router, etc.

02-09-09, 09:09 AM	#1
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	acoustibuds - listen to music while using your air tools A coworker of mine mentioned these to me the other day. I dunno about you guys, but I like to listen to music when I'm working on stuff. But, I also use tools that are way too loud to not wear hearing protection. So, I end up usually just wearing ear protection and go without the music. Well, with these little dealybobs you don't have to accept a trade off. Its a rubber boot that fits over your earbuds and acts like an earplug, but allows you to listen to your music. I haven't tried them yet, but I think I'll probably be ordering a pair soon. FYI, they are not the cheapest earplugs @ $13 on amazon. ACOUSTIBUDS - Earphone Adapters

06-07-09, 12:14 AM	#4
Hugh Jim Bissel Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'm also a fan of Shure. I have a pair of Shure E3's? I used as monitors while drumming: Cuts ambient noise about as good as foam earplugs. I used the smallest plastic-ish inserts. I was glad a plastic size worked, I can wipe them off, as opposed to having to buy more foam ones (I put foam earplugs through the wash though, wonder if the sleeves would take that). I say used cause the cord eventually died at the plug. I need to solder a new plug on, but they've been dead for a year or two now, and I haven't currently been playing in places where I've missed having them too much. Just recently got my first mp3 player, so may have to break out the iron and put them to a new use. Biggest fault of the Shures is they start at about $100 and climb rapidly! I've not used comparable products from other companies; but for blocking external sound and giving a full range sound they worked great! (I'm missing them now; I think I know what my next project is!) Second the request for a report. If they're decent I might pick up a pair to get some better sound out of the earbuds that came with the mp3 player: then I'll have a backup to the currently nonfunctioning Shures. Or if they don't block ambient as much as earplugs they might be perfect for most of my current drumming occasions where I'm not playing full intensity, but still loud enough I want some blockage. Last edited by Hugh Jim Bissel; 06-07-09 at 12:23 AM..

02-09-09, 07:21 PM	#2
SVOboy Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 291 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Let us know how they work, I'd really like a pair for riding bikes inside and such

03-06-09, 09:55 PM	#3
dremd Need More Eco Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scott, La Posts: 172 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I use these while operating heavy machinery. Shure - Personal Monitor Systems - SCL4 Sound Isolating Earphones With Shure - Universal Yellow Foam Sleeves I can't find a DB rating for these anyplace, but in my ears they compare well to 18 Db reducing foam ear plugs. Unfortunately if your workplace has a hearing protection policy these may/ or may not qualify. To comply with areas with hearing protection requirements I just use approved over the ear hearing protectors over the SCL4's.

06-08-09, 02:17 PM	#5
truckncycle Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I didn't see NRR (noise reduction rating) listed for either of these. These are probably fine to use while mowing the lawn or using a power sander. I wouldn't want the distraction if I was using a tablesaw, chop saw, router, etc.