Bilsom 1010924 Leightning L3 Earmuff Nrr 30

by Bilsom

Product Description

Patented Air Flow Control technology, delivering optimal attenuation across all frequencies without increasing earcup size or weight. Padded foam headband delivers long-wearing comfort with minimal pressure on the head. Robust steel headband withstands demanding use, especially in tough environments. Snap-in ear cushions make replacement quick and easy. Telescopic height adjustment remains fixed during use.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007X9QKK
• Item model number: 1010924
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,092 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #80 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Work Safety Equipment & Gear > Ear Protection

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bilsom Earmuff, December 15, 2005

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Marvin McConoughey "dieselsmoke" (Corvallis, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bilsom 1010924 Leightning L3 Earmuff Nrr 30 (Misc.)

I use the Bilsom Leightning L3 Earmuff on our Kubota ZD-21 diesel grass mower. The earmuff is the best of several brands that I have used over the past twenty years, and is better than previous Bilsom models that I used. The quality is in the sound protection provided with an NRR of 31. I can easily detect the superior sound protection over the previous NRR 29 Bilsom that this model replaces. High sound protection is supremely important for anyone who is exposed to high noise levels for extended times.

I agree that the earmuff is slightly fragile. That may be the price of an acceptable weight and it is a secondary consideration for my use since I can avoid physical maltreatment. For my use, the earmuff has never failed me. Sound protection is not very costly. I've been using earmuffs for many years and know of no superior earmuff at any price.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take the word of someone who knows what real noise is..., June 11, 2009

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W. W. Simmons "meangenedrlove" (APO, AP, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bilsom 1010924 Leightning L3 Earmuff Nrr 30 (Misc.)

I have been a USAF F-15C and F-16C aircraft mechanic for over 13 years and have tried scores of different "ear muff" type hearing protection and these are by far the most comfortable as well as effective muffs I have used. Anyone that has ever been up close to a jet engine in afterburner will probably tell you it is the loudest thing you will ever hear (and the last thing you'll ever hear if you don't use hearing protection). These are very effective in protecting my ears in my work environment as well when I take my guns to the range for some target practice.

The construction is adequate for the price and the comfort and functionality are second to none. I don't know what the naysayers are expecting from this protect at this price point, but from my years of experience these are without question the best I've used.

20 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely fragile & unacceptable customer support from Bilsom, September 22, 2005

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Golog (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bilsom 1010924 Leightning L3 Earmuff Nrr 30 (Misc.)

Bilsom sells an ultra-fragile product and refuses to support it when it breaks. I bought the Bilsom Leightening L3 hearing protector in November 2004. In September 2005, I dropped it on a hard floor. The over-the-head piece is connected to the two ear covers with a piece of 1/4" plastic rod on each side of each ear cover. One of the plastic rods broke, making the L3 unusable. I called Bilsom customer support at 800-430-5490, and was informed that there is no warranty coverage on the L3 and that Bilsom would not supply me with a replacement part. I would have to order the part from a distributor. They gave me the number of the Fastenal Company in the 507 area code. I'm going to try to repair the L3 with a drop of super glue and a screw through the center of the plastic rod, rather than incurring expenses that will probably exceed the cost of the hearing protector. This is a nice hearing protector when new, but used in an environment other than a room with deep pile carpeting, it definitely is going to break.