Peltor H9A Optime 98 Over-the-Head Earmuffs

by Peltor

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Peltor Optime 98 earmuff is recommended for very high noise level environments. Safe, comfortable and economical for all day protection. Note, this is the over the head model.

Product Description

H9A Style: 247-H9A - Middle Connector Piece This item features: -Pivoting earcups for optimum fit. -H9A Model, high protection design, connector piece in the middle. -Works with AO Tuffmaster face protection system. -Soft seal liquid/foam filled cushions for a better seal even with eyewear. -H9P3E Model hard hat mount, high protection design. -Color: Yellow. -Quantity: 10 per case. -Style: Noise Reduction Rate (NRR):25 dB, Wt.:7 1/2lb - Price is for Each.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017YLTAI
• Item model number: H9A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Eyewear & Hearing Protection > Earmuffs
  • #4 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Tactical & Duty > Protective Body Equipment

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Favorite pair I have, June 2, 2008

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Ri Parian "Digger" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I own 6 different models of ear protection (1 AO Safety and 5 Peltor). This pair is the pair I wear most frequently because:
1) They are not to big and bulky like the higher NRR rated models I have. The bigger ones are quieter, but they are noticably bigger and heavier. I prefer this smaller size for most things and only wear the bigger ones for really noisy infrequent tasks.
2) They provide good sound deadening. They work fine for typical jobs like skillsaws, tractor work, etc.
3) They are comfortable. The cushion is comfortable against my head.
4) They operate nicely. Unlike the even smaller red AO Safety 19 or 20 db model I have, these pair are easy to get on my head without getting all twisted up. I hate the AO Safety pair because I always end up fighting to get the two ear cups apart and facing the right direction. These Peltor H9As can usually be put on my head with one hand without too much fuss.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Practical Earmuffs, January 20, 2008

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Nino Brown (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews

I bought these earmuffs instead of the H10A's because of the reviews - they classified this pair as more comfortable and still good at noise canceling.

I got them so that I could better focus on work at home - there can be many distracting noises that obstruct serious thought. While they do not cancel everything out - they drastically reduce noise. If someone directly in front of me starts talking to me, I will hear what they are saying, albeit at a reduced noise level. However, when I went into a connected room, and asked my mom and my sister to have a conversation in the room I was initially in, I couldn't hear what they were saying.

The really bring me a sense of inner peace and centeredness - I can focus on my work without worrying about becoming distracted with random noises in the house. It allows you to get into your own world. I would advise people, however, to notify their house mates when they are going to use them to tune out - it would be horrible if something happened at the other end of the house and one remained unaware because one could not hear the noise.

Overall - very good product. Comfortable, and would recommend. Won't give them 5 stars because they are my first pair of earmuffs - and would have like a pair that zapped out ambient noise even more!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable and inexpensive, September 6, 2007

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Albert Danner (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

The Peltor earmuffs are among the most comfortable. The H9A is not as bulky as some others and is adequate for most noise. I keep 4 or 5 in the shop, one hanging on each noisy power tool. The best ear protection is the one you actually use, and these are simple to slip on and off as the job requires.