FM Radio Earmuffs

[alex_m]

I have seen the light after borrowing a set recently! Conny bashing in the rain has never been so good!

My question is, where to get the cheapest (but still quality) set with attachments for a petzl helmet?

Cheers

[Daniël Bos]

I've got a set of husky ones, as they have a 3.5mm jack for connecting phone/mp3 player etc. I use an iPod nano, in a little pouch which is cable-tied inside the helmet so there are no wires dangling anywhere. You can also get a mike-cable so you can plug into your phone and helmet and use the phone hands free without having to take of the muffs, turn off the radio etc. I've used it as a cheap alternative to the stein ptt system when pulling over trees with a long line and no line of sight.

 

The thing I don't like about the husky ones is when you play music, it turns over from radio to the line-in but switches back to the radio in between songs sometimes if there's a few seconds silence.

 

I got mine from abbey "pro", look for the thread on here on them for some feedback....

[Chris Sheppard]

If the petzl helmets are the same fitting as the husky helmets, then the Sordin ones (sometimes used to see them branded as husky) will fit and IME last fairly well. I had a set of the basic ones for about 7 years before they completely died.

 

There's a guy on ebay selling them and he's the cheapest I've found @ £69.99 or £79.99 for the stereo ones.

[marsonpee]

I have the Sordins muffs on mine Chris so would think the radio muffs would fit too.

[Pedroski]

I just leave the truck windows open with my favourite death metal CDs playing full blast. Customer love it because it helps drown out the noise of the chipper :thrasher:

 

But on a serious note.... what is the battery life on the Sordins like? And are they ok in the rain?

[alex_m]

cheers guys, i think the sordins are the same as i have been using.

they are here > MSA SORDIN FM Pro Iii (Helmet Mounted Model) Fit Most Helmets - Hearing Protection Find Ear Defenders Buy UK for £66.50

[button1803]

I have seen the light after borrowing a set recently! Conny bashing in the rain has never been so good!

My question is, where to get the cheapest (but still quality) set with attachments for a petzl helmet?

Cheers

 

sounds like i might have to get a set soon too mate??

[alex_m]

yeh do it! it makes dull jobs a bit more bearable.

[button1803]

yeh do it! it makes dull jobs a bit more bearable.

 

at least i wouldnt hear when my phone goes off when laura goes into labour!!

 

ps dont tell her that

[alex_m]

ha!!!