3MPeltor Optime III Ear Defenders Adults – Protective Earmuffs with Headband, Hearing Protection Against High Noise Levels in Industrial Settings, 35 dB, Black/Red

Bought these to replace my black/red ones which I wear for SantaPod. Wanted the bright green ones for a while & they finally got discounted! They are great ear defender, reduce the noise brilliantly but you can still hear what is going on. They fit my small head perfectly, so really pleased with them. The colour is really bright and loud, which is what I wanted. They are super comfy to wear for long periods of time if needed, great value for money especially as they were discounted, but if you were looking for great ear protection but wanted something bright, I would highly recommend!

Comfortable for prolonged use, keeps the noise out and are quite lightweight. They can make you ears a little sweaty in hot weather.

The ear defenders are well made, comfortable and block out nearly all noise.

Excellent Product and works well. Can still hear person talking to you. They need to speak up tho. So, great all round. Comfortable too.The other 3M ones called X5 are slightly better, but too expensive.

Used these whilst working in a joinery company. Would wear them for up to 8 hours a day. They’re so much better than cheap standards ear defenders. They’re comfortable wearing for long periods. Are a solid design and stay in place.They also look really cool.

Unbelievable. Like sound doesn’t exist. A life of peace and tranquillity awaits anyone donning a pair of these. So effective you can’t even hear your own thoughts. Top notch.

I bought this as I'm sensitive to noise at work and for long plane rides. It is meant to be a substitute for ear plugs. It works very, very well. The muffs are surprisingly big in size, you will look a bit weird wearing it I suppose, but I'm fine with it. For its size, it is actually pretty light, and feels really light when you're wearing it. The head band is adjustable for most people's head size, mine is pretty big (I had to buy XL bike helmets) but it still fits well with some room to spare. Will work under a helmet as well, maybe not as comfortable but it's still fine, since the head band lies flat across your head, same as the metal cables connecting the muff to the band.The sound proofing is very good, but you can still make out what others are saying, which is a plus. It's comparable to wearing a set of good ear plugs, but way more comfortable for long periods. It's circumaural, so it covers your ears entirely. The muffs press lightly but firmly on your head, creating a seal, but it's not that uncomfortable in terms of the heat and humidity, as good as it could be I guess. I would have paid 3 times more for this product.

These really are the best protectors I have owned. I work in a joinery-shop and many of the machines are very noisy. Industrial strength noise from planer-thicknessers and saws working at the same time can be horrendous. Some saws make an extremely harsh noise and added to the material cutting noise it can do serious damage to your hearing. Extractor systems add to the noise of the machines that they are attached to. These protectors are at least 70% more effective that other protectors I have used, particularly against higher frequency sound. You can feel a slight pressure when you put them on. That's a good sign that they are going to do the job as intended.Don't take risks in the workshop, take precautions and use professional kit such as these hearing-protectors. Worth every penny.