Peltor M2RX7A Alert AM/FM Radio Headset

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Product Description

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This all-purpose Peltor Alert AM/FM radio headset is ideal for work, shooting events, races, or professional landscaping. It combines an AM and FM radio with electronic listening capability so that you can listen to your favorite station without being isolated from your environment. The Peltor Alert also has an audio jack for both radio and scanner connections, as well as a noise reduction level of 24dBA. This attractive radio headset comes in a matte red finish and requires two AA batteries (not included).

Product Description

Electronic - Hearing Protection Type: Earmuffs w/Radio NRR: 25 dB Trade Name: Alert™

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 4 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0007KQUJS
• Item model number: M2RX7A
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,421 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Headphones - ridiculous cable needed for MP3, May 26, 2008

By	Wild Bill (Indiana) - See all my reviews

I bought these headphones to wear while woodworking and cutting the grass. I am happy to say that they do a GREAT job. They have switches on the back of the right headphone that are easy to reach while you are wearing them. The top switch is the noise cancelling/amplification switch and the bottom one is the radio on/volume. The noise cancelling/amplification is amazing. I switched it on and I heard the fountain across the street and birds chirping as if they were right in front of me. Then I picked up a hammer and slammed it down on the workbench and I heard the hammer hit, but it sounded as if I tapped the bench. That is the beauty of these headphones - you can hear everything, but not to a damaging level. You still get the feedback you need from your tools but it is at a level that is pleasant. You can even listen to the radio and still hear everything you need to provided you don't turn up the radio volume too loud - you shouldn't need to since you are blocking out the unwanted noise.

The following things keep the headphones from reaching 5 stars:

The radio tuner is not for the decision making challenged. There is no readout, analog or digital, so you have to listen to the heapdhones and wait for the DJ to say what station you are listening to. Not a big deal, I found a station I like and just leave it there. The station adjustment knob is the large and in the center of the outside of the right headphone - again easy to reach and not so sensitive that you keep skipping your station. The AM/FM toggle is right on the front of the right headphone and easy to reach. The other thing keeping these headphones from 5 stars is the fact a special cable is required to use an MP3 player or other audio device. Peltor is very careful to never show the back side of the left earphone - that is where the goofy connector is located that requires their special cable. There are a couple of websites that sell them - I have seen them for $20-$30, it is an FL6N cable. Maybe there is a good reason for this connector (2 way comm standard or something) but for $110, I want to be able to buy a $2.49 3.5 mm stereo cable and be good to go - or better yet INCLUDE IT with the headphones.

Overall - great headphones with excellent performance.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Problem with headset, May 29, 2008

By	Bob "Woodworker" (Iowa) - See all my reviews

The unit worked as advertised EXCEPT the AM radio is sensitive to direction. When I turn my head to a certain direction, while listening to the radio, the station fades. This is very annoying while working in my shop or mowing the lawn. This happens only with the AM radio not the FM radio.
I talked to an engineer at peltor and they are aware of this problem,but they do not seem to be planing to do anything about it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can you hear me now? Yes, because I've got microphones!, July 5, 2008

By	Eric J. Eidle "Egon-Look-Alike" (Boyertown, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews

*****July 5, 2008*****
These babies are fantastic. I use them while I'm working on projects and when I'm doing yard work. They are comfortable, not too hot, strong, and resistant to rain (so far). The sound quality is excellent, too.

Also, the surround microphones cut out when sound is greater than 85 dB (peaking), while the radio stays on.

Volume knob for surround microphones
Volume knob for radio
Tuning knob for radio stations
Toggle switch for AM/FM (this switch is inset, so as not to bump it easily)

*****December 17, 2008*****
I have a few more things to add.

Being that each speaker is isolated from the other, the stereo in these is amazing--a much-intensified listening experience.

Also, I will say that these are a little difficult to fit under my Skull Bucket full brim hard had. Luckily, though, I can get a comfortable, tight fit out of my hard had with these ear protectors on underneath of it. I advise using caution at heights, though, as there is a higher potential for the hard had to fall off with these on under it.

I've been using these every so often since the summer, and still have yet to change the batteries!