AO Safety/3M Tekk 99014 Blockade Noise Isolating Earbuds

by AO Safety

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Blockade Noise Isolating Earbuds radically reduce external noise while listening to your IPod or MP3 player. This cutting edge, noise isolating earbud combines an ultra comfortable triple flange earbud with the Noise Reduction Rating of 24dB to block harmful noise out while also limiting the volume of input sounds. Blockade brings an end to dangerously over - cranked tunes that are struggling to compete with lawnmowers, hammers, gym equipment, airplane noise and all other frustrating, potentially harmful noises and background sounds.

Product Description

Radically reduces external noise that interferes with your music. Ends dangerously loud music struggling to compete with mowers, chain saws, hammers and other loud sounds. Hearing Protector Type: Noise Isolating Earbuds, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) (dB): 24, Pairs (qty.): 3, Case Included: Yes

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001HVC8QU
• Item model number: 99014
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,610 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #50 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Eyewear & Hearing Protection > Earplugs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good noise reduction,nice volume control, February 22, 2009

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E. Lloyd - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AO Safety/3M Tekk 99014 Blockade Noise Isolating Earbuds (Tools & Home Improvement)

They were working great.I like the idea of being able to change the tips to keep clean ones on them.The sound isolation was still good.
But like another reviewer has stated one of the internal wires broke and sound cuts out on one of the ear buds when the wire near the male jack moves around.I emailed the company to find out they only have a 3 month warranty.(((Update,I sent some in for warranty and the company sent new replacements))
I have many great very high quality noise canceling headphones.Like the
Panasonic RP-HC500 - Noise-Cancelling Stereo Headphones,which are incredible in all aspects of their use.
problem I run into lately is I can't use them in the place in which I work anymore.Shame cause they were as good or better than the high dollar Bose sets.
So I started hunting for in the ear noise isolating types.I tried all the expensive battery operated noise canceling type,3 different ones in all.Some did fair but none did great.
These Blockade brand cut out VERY Much noise.Only thing is you have to give them a chance while you learn how to actually get them put in.I know that sounds lame but you really do have to learn to pull back on you ear while putting them in.If you do they really cut out an amazing amount of noise.
I actually use these for about 9 or 10 hours a day.
Your ear canal will have to get use to having them in,and you will have to be determined to make them work out,(and they will)it took me 2 weeks of sticking with them for my ear canal to get use to the pressure of the plugs.
The push button volume control is a nice feature as well
Watch on Amazon and sometimes you can get them half price,I noticed the prices on these go up and down and I have bought them from different sellers and gotten some really cheap.($15.00 or so)

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product, January 12, 2009

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plugged in (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AO Safety/3M Tekk 99014 Blockade Noise Isolating Earbuds (Tools & Home Improvement)

I gave these to my son, a percussionist who loves to play while plugged into his ipod. These enabled him to hear his music, play his drums and not have to crank the pod so high to hear music over the drumming. An ear saver, the plugs stay put, it's affordable and quality is good. The volume control is an added plus.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A quality product that does the job well., March 23, 2009

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Joseph Polanco "emeralds" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AO Safety/3M Tekk 99014 Blockade Noise Isolating Earbuds (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm a woodworker and an avid audiobook listener and they go hand in hand in my everyday life. At 55 my hearing isn't what it once was and some frequencies are now less audible than they use to be.

Prior to acquiring these while working and attempting to listen to my MP3 player using my regular earbuds was impossible. This product has solved that problem. Despite the high levels of BG noise, audio is now crisp and crystal clear and the BG noise is significantly reduced. One word of caution, you may wish to get a visual phone ringer signal because you certainly won't be hearing the phone ring if you have these on.

I gave the product 4 stars instead of 5 because of its lightweight construction. The materials used do not inspire a great amount of confidence in the products longevity under working conditions. That said, I'm very happy with these and recommend them highly.