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   sawdust50 | Feb 26, 2004 09:09am | #1

   Check Peltier (sp?)  maker of headphones for shooting and related noise headsets;

   Bose;  active headsets, and also at Rockler Hardware called WORKTUNES about 70.00

   duster

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   DanM45 | Feb 26, 2004 05:54pm | #2

   Thank Duster

   I'm half way there.  I failed to mention I'm looking for a set that has a sender so that I can hook it up to the internet.  The radio reception is terrible as a result of moving around.  I tried out a wireless headset and it worked well however it provided no ambient protection.  There has to be something out there.

   Thanks N.E.T.  

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   rslatm | Feb 26, 2004 07:00pm | #3

   Go to a Radio Shack or Computer store. Your question is only wood related in the sense of working in your shop. Clearly your question should be targeted in a different source.  Peltor makes 2 way headphones. you could hook up a walkie talkie to your PC.  Someone in radios and computers could probaly find a slicker solution.

   http://www.northernsafety.com/cart/cart.cfm?UID=2004022610553106&PROD_NUM=118%2D22143&Action=01

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   DanM45 | Feb 26, 2004 10:47pm | #5

   Thanks for the info Rick,

   I have already approached Radio Shack and everyone is with me until I mention the fact that the headphones need to protect my hearing from ambient noise--hence my decision to post in a forum of woodworkers.  All I need is a wireless set up that happens to utilize cups that provide a sound barrier.  I just assumed this would be much more common. I'm also hoping the cost is more inline with standard wireless sets.

   Thanks

   N.E.T.  

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   TomMGTC | Feb 26, 2004 11:07pm | #6

   Get the peltor worktunes and find an fm modulator such as this http://www.procura.com/sf-120.html to listen to whatever source you want.Tom

   Douglasville, GA

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   DanM45 | Feb 26, 2004 11:51pm | #7

   Tom

   Excellent idea!

   Thanks

   N.E.T.

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   PlaneWood | Feb 27, 2004 12:43am | #9

   Here's some more selections:

   http://www.safety4home.com/default.asp?SID=xZK2VA2UJQD6NNPF8GRCK8&S=500&A=F&CategoryID=237510&NID=1458527

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   TomMGTC | Feb 26, 2004 07:26pm | #4

   The peltor worktunes is a good way to go. Hearing protection and a good radio at a reasonable price. The have a bunch of higher end offerings as well but are probably overkill for the shop.Tom

   Douglasville, GA

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   OneofmanyBobs | Feb 27, 2004 12:59am | #10

   I use Peltor electronic protectors.  A microphone & speaker for each ear.  You hear all the ambient sound.  You can hear the machines and hear the stereo and hear people talk.  When the sound gets too loud, they throttle back so you only hear an acceptable low volume.  Much superior to just blocking out all sound and substituting a radio.  Peltors are made to protect against gunfire.  They work fine for routers and planers.  Not real cheap, but worth it.

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   dpw32 | Feb 27, 2004 12:36am | #8

   Forget about the head phones.  Check out this site for an in the ear monitor.  I have a pair that I use all the time on airplanes and in the shop.  They are comfortable and light and are great for extended time usage.

   Only problem (similar to what I've seen on other solutions in this thread) is that you will need to have an alternate audio source.

   Good luck!

   Dave

   http://store.yahoo.com/earplugstore/etymotic.html

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   Alan | Feb 27, 2004 01:57am | #11

   N.E.T.,

   You could do what I did:  Get yourself a big, powerful boom box--one that will play CDs and tapes as well as a.m. and f.m. radio--and switch to hand tools.

   Alan