PELTOR Hearing Protection Earmuffs, X4 Series Noise Protection, Construction, Manufacturing, Assembly, Sanding

I say, “Wow” because I was expecting the usual cheaper-version feel of a giant vice gripping my head. I was pleasantly surprised! I put them on and immediately felt not a vice but a pleasantly firm but not at all an uncomfortable or painful feel. I immediately felt the cups ‘sealing’ over my ears doing their job of noise suppression. Not noise elimination, mind you, but a reduction almost like the foam earplugs I wear regularly. Now that I think about it, the feel is typical of the David Clark headsets I wear flying. Firm, you know they’re there, good seal over the ears, but no vice grip feel or pain. I’d say that if you wear these in combination with foam earplugs you’ll eliminate most intense and painful noises if you’re in that environment. Granted I just tried them on a couple of times, including over a cap (no problems) and with glasses on, but I’m thinking wearing for long periods will work out — certainly better than the cheaper ones I tried that once on an airline flight I had to take off after about an hour because I was in such pain! Oh, my hat size is 7 7/8ths. Large hat size, which is usually a problem with hats and things like these earmuffs, but I’m happy with these. One more thing - the build quality seems to be nice, reflecting the higher price. I’d say give these a shot …

Exact fit for the milwaukee hard hat companies supply. Surprisingly cheaper than I thought and dampens the loud noises. I recommend all construction workers have this since it's easy to put on and off the muffs. I easily wear these all day at work and like how they're electrically insulated for safety.

First, the pros. Out of several different ear muffs I have for noise cancellation, this is by far the best one. I have the Peltor X4A, which is made in Poland. It's the highest noise cancellation that is still a slim profile. Though you can get other ear muffs for 1/2 the price, this one is well worth the money in how silent everything becomes. The spec sheet lists 40 db average cancellation at 1 khz, and a bit more all the way up to 3 khz. This is great if you need one for gun ranges or other extremely loud environments. I paired it with Mac's 33 db disposal earplugs and had excellent results for an indoor gun range. This is also very comfortable to wear. Despite being a slim profile muff, there is a lot of empty space inside the muffs. This allows ear plugs to not touch the sides, giving better noise protection. These don't fold as small as the other ones I have due to the design, but that is an easy compromise. To wear them well, start with the sides up, put them on your head, and then just drag the sides down until they reach a comfortable position. The seal provided by the earpads are excellent. My one and only gripe regarding this, is that the seals are too air tight. This causes a vacuum effect similar to when you pop your ears in an airplane. This actually made the ear muffs hard to wear initially. After using it for about a week, I found the seals are slightly less tight / I'm more used to it. Finally, the plastic bands are comfortable, but are pretty tight initially. After the break in period of about a week, I found this much more comfortable. So overall, very good noise cancellation if that's what you are going for. Pretty slim to wear, and fairly comfortable. Would purchase again.

Yes, it doesn't block out everything... it's only rated for 27 NRR, which is right up there with some pretty good earplugs. I bought these for studying (I have executive function issues and am easily distracted - the worst is people talking... I absolutely cannot zone it out (even if I can't understand what they're saying)). I am using this in my bedroom, away from other people, and they work great. I will likely be trying them this weekend with some earplugs to see if I can get studying done with someone in the same room. (That said: if someone is right next to you and tries to talk to you, you can hear them but their voice will be very quiet) They are very tight on the head but I found that if I had them positioned correctly (keeping the bottom of the ear pieces off my jaw as much as possible) they were comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time. This means that I have to be very careful with how I position them and I basically have to wiggle them around my ears till they get in the right place. I expect the grip to loosen slightly over time, but also recognize that the tightness is part of what makes them effective. All-in-all, I'm glad I purchased them. They are very helpful to keep noise out when I'm studying and work better than my earplugs (which admittedly have a lower NRR rating) and don't look ridiculous like some of the larger models.

These ear-pro are the best pair i own . They do create a little pressure as they seal to your ear very well, and there is no selective noise cancelling . These are about as basic as it gets, but you could spend a lot more for a lot less .

I was looking for a product that can help me focus better while working on my computer or reading books, articles, etc. at my home. The key application was usage inside my house. I was a bit apprehensive while ordering this model because the users rating for this model- X4A was only about 3.5 stars and there were only around 10 ratings, while some other models from 3M have more than 100 ratings, with average rating of 4.4 stars!!! However, I am pleasantly surprised after brief usage, after receiving it. Quick feedback: I got it just today evening and the first impression is that its performance is awesome!! It feels as if 90% of sound is blocked and it's better than what my active noise canceling solutions provide. It's weight appears tolerable to me; it's subjective thing but I am still mentioning this as I moved from ear buds. I got it for ~ Rs3300 and I feel that it's good value for money at this price. I am wondering as to why other users have given it such a low rating! My prior experience with noise canceling earphones: I used Bose QuietComfort 20 (wired earphones with active noise cancellation) for several years. Then I upgraded to a newer model- Bose QuietControl 30 (Bluetooth wireless), and have been using it for several years now. Last year, I got ear infection repeatedly in quick successions (within a week or two weeks) and doctor suggested to avoid earphones! So, I thought to search for some alternative solution, not involving ear buds. I was deliberating whether to go for active noise canceling headphones or something else. Then I found these ear muffs. I spent several hours to find the right brand, right model while I had flexible budget. I was looking for the most suitable solution. So, why did I choose model X4A over X3 or X5? X4A is sleeker than the other two models. X3 provides similar noise reduction and is cheaper by Rs1000 but it appears 'bulkier'. X5 specs are better than that of X4A for noise reduction, but: 1. X5 also appears bulkier than X4A, 2. X5 is about 100 g heavier than X4A. 3. I also suspected that grip of X5 over the head would be tighter which may make it difficult to use continuously for hours everyday. 4. X5 is costlier by about Rs 2000, though this was not the decision making criterion here. Potential key negative aspect of the product: It feels pretty tight on area around ears, after few hours of continuous use. I am not sure whether it would still be tolerable after few days of continuous use. I will update my feedback if it turns out to be too difficult to use on a daily basis, for several hours each day. Special Note on Combo of Active and Passive noise suppression: I was able to use my Bose wireless ear buds below these ear muffs without any difficulty! This provides even better isolation and also the ability to watch audio-visual content. Update on 22nd June, 21: Feedback after two and half weeks of use: 1. It has become much more easy to use- the sensation on and around the ears due to the pressure of pads has reduced significantly. 2. Isolation is very good. Floor cleaning robot is barely audible with these earmuffs on. 3. Picking up my pulse: I noticed that there was a repetitive sound. After a while I realised that it was my own pulse! The ear cups must be pressing against some artery around my ear and picking my pulse which I was able to hear due to absence of noise! 4. Tip to reduce uneasiness around ears: Push the earlobes inside the rim of ear cups with your finger, this allows you to move the cups slightly up. This creates more space for the upper parts of the ears which now may not be in direct contact of the cups. This significantly reduces the sensation of unease caused by long and continuous use of earmuffs. 5. Caution/safety concern: Be aware that you may miss listening to your family member who is shouting for help in an emergency situation in another part of your house! Suggestions: 1. Make some alternate arrangement to be able to draw the attention of the wearer of these earmuffs, like some strong electronic buzzer which can be triggered by using a remote control. 2. Keeping your mobile phone in your visual range may help, so that you don't miss an incoming call in an emergency.

This is an amazing masterpiece of original peltor. It comes with thick booklet which contains all the info you need. I have been using this product for a while now and I can assure you that this is the best brand when it comes to ppe. Specially this X4A model is very light and can wear it all the day without any discomfort. I suggest you to add replacement parts for this in your store which would be useful.

I deducted a star only because the head straps are not adjustable. Since they are fixed, it is tough to position them comfortably. I am sure there must be a way to accommodate adjustable straps.

Trabajo en el departamento de maquinas de un barco y los tapones protectores que me da la empresa son muy malos e incomodos por ello me decidi a comprar los peltor x4, al ser un lugar donde la proteccion auditiva es obligatoria debido a los altos DB ,estos protectores auditivos de la marca 3M han resultado ser muy buenos , ademas estan muy bien construidos , sin duda un producto de mucha calidad. Valio la pena la inversion.

Received used product.