Milwaukee 49-17-3300 Heavy-Duty Folding Ear Muffs

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ultra-lightweight construction makes this an ideal ear muff for long term extended usage and conveniently folds to a compact size for storage. The low pressure headband and soft foam ear cushions provide excellent comfort and protection. Noise reduction rating 28 db.

Product Description

The ultra-lightweight construction makes this an ideal ear muff for long term extended usage and conveniently folds to a compact size for storage. The low pressure headband and soft foam ear cushions provide excellent comfort and protection. Noise reduction rating 28 db.FEATURES: High attenuation dielectric earmuff, folds for convenient storage. Noise Reduction Rating - 28 db. Light weight and comfortable for long term usage. Includes belt clip

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F6V0M6
• Item model number: 49-17-3300
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,101 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only Adequate -- And Overpriced, July 12, 2008

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Anchoret (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 49-17-3300 Heavy-Duty Folding Ear Muffs (Tools & Home Improvement)

First, there's nothing -- zero -- "Milwaukee" about these except the external retail repackaging. These are just Mexican-made "Howard Leight Hearing Protection" product.

These are typical sub-$10 units, though they do a decent job of actually blocking sound and are reasonably comfortable for me. The quality is poor, however. The crude headband length adjustment goes from much too tight to much too loose very quickly and the cheap plastic of the earpads quickly starts to degrade and harden after exposure to body oils. The pads are glued to the cups and this glue also begins to lose its grip very soon in prolonged use.

I have hyperacusis and wear hearing protectors for many hours at a time every day. These simply do not hold up. If you only use hearing protectors occasionally and for very brief periods, these may be entirely adequate for your purposes, but they are in no way professional grade units for daily extended use in noisy environments.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ear Muffs, June 17, 2008

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Jeff Shultz "Shultzy" (Wayzata, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 49-17-3300 Heavy-Duty Folding Ear Muffs (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had these muffs for over a year and use them for every kind of noise environment. Whether a loud table saw, lawn implement, screaming router or other power tool is the reason you need muffs, this pair offers a very high degree of noise reduction. They are light weight, comfortable to wear for an extended time and come with a handy belt loop holder. Your hearing is valuable. This pair of muffs will protect it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good esp for the price, February 16, 2009

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Robert Miller (Rochester, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 49-17-3300 Heavy-Duty Folding Ear Muffs (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got these earmuffs to replace a pair of Remington shooters earmuffs that I was using for my woodworking. The Remington muffs had broken and I needed a new pair.

Pros:
Pretty lightweight
Cheap
Fairly comfortable
Lightweight


Cons:
The ear peices for safety glasses seem to interfear with the seal on the milwakees
Even without glasses the hearing protection isnt as good
The area for your ears is a bit small. I have very large ears and these earmuffs feel a bit tight.
There is no padding on the headband part

Overall:
I would probably buy these again. For this price they do an excellent job.