ISOtunes PRO Aware 2.0 Bluetooth Earbuds, Hearing Protection Earbuds for Work, 26 dB NRR

I've had a great experience so far with the PRO Aware 2.0. I can hear when someone comes in the shop while the dust collection, CNC, and other machines are running and they are comfortable enough to wear all day. The sound quality for the bluetooth connection to my phone is great for both. I was doing some testing with taking calls right between my dust collection system and CNC in full swing and the person I was talking to said they could hear some noise but it wasn't difficult to still hear what I was saying on the phone when normally I would have to step out of my small shop or at least into a back corner of the shop to take a call. Battery life has been impressive so far; only having to charge them every couple days. Overall great experience.

They work exactly as promised. I discovered that there were several sources of noise at my job when they capped the noise level to 85db several times during the first few days.

They work exactly as advertised. The Aware technology drops amplified sound the moment ambient sound goes above 85 db. It also allows me to in crease ambient volume levels for when coworkers talk too softly for me to be able to hear them.

Overall, I like these earphones. The sound quality is good, the fit is comfortable, and the balance feels right in the ear. One downside for me is the power button—it's inset too far and hard to locate when wearing gloves, even thin ones. I don't have this issue with the Pro 3 earphones. One feature I do like is being able to leave them in and still hear people talking to you. However, unless you're actively using a tool, they don't block out background noise very well. I work in a small woodworking shop, and when my air compressor turns on, the noise isn't blocked. When I'm using the air nozzle, the sound is blocked. The same goes for tools like a miter saw or drill—the noise is reduced, but only if you're actively using the tool or standing right next to it. Because of this, when I'm generally working around the shop, I still prefer the Pro 3 for better overall hearing protection. I do like the multiple ambient sound levels, though I think the controls would be better placed on the left side. I wish these had better automatic noise reduction for background sounds, not just noise directly in front of you. Right now, I have to manually adjust the settings to block background noise, then adjust them again when someone talks to me. With the Pro 3, the noise reduction is so effective that I usually have to remove one earbud to hear someone. That's quicker in some situations, but over time it can cause irritation in the ear canal.

The good: battery life is good enough to go all day It does cut out sharp loud noises into a dull thump The Bad: The foam tips don't seal well and are constantly working their way out which then makes the non active noise reduction significantly less effective. The only reason the earbuds don't fall off is the hooks on the ears. The Aware feature picks up air movement better than anything else. If you can't hear the person over the other amplified noise, it doesn't work. The battery/electronics/control modules are positioned to were they kinda sit on the shoulders, kinda don't so every movement of the head makes the weight on the cord shift or pushes the cord up into your ear. The controls are comparatively awkward and difficult to find which is weird because they are larger than most. The side buttons were easier, I think they are volume, but I didn't need to use them much. I wear earbuds and over the ear hearing protection all day every day. This definitely can't replace that combo for hearing protection. I was hoping for something that might let me hear other people over background noise and hearing protection, but it amplifies the background noise too. I tried wearing them under over the ear hearing protection and they actually worked better, but the ear hooks don't place nice with the over the ear hearing protection. Overall, they're ok, really not worth the asking price though.

would be ok for someone with a small neck. but cord is a cheap plastic. Im returning it as it is too delicate for my husband. For the amount paid you would think it would be of better quality. Did not get to test it out as far as functionality cause it didnt fit to begin with.

I had high hopes for these but I am experienceing a few issues. Lots of difficulty bluetooth connecting, not east to turn off and on, they fall out of my ears quite a few times. A lot of money for something that does not work as described. I would not buy again.

If you're used to this style of ear buds you might like them .. I am not liking all the weight hanging on my ears and they aren't easy to just pop in your ear one handed and get it right every time. When you don't have one or both in your ears all the weight and wires just swing around annoying you and trying to slide off your neck. Unless you use 2 hands to line up the magnets to stick them together, which is not as simple as it should be. The sound is good at least.

use these on construction sites to block heavy equipment, compressors and nail guns etc. I listen to music while i work and the volume is so very low I can barely hear it. the noise canceling has lots of feedback and strangely amplifies the road noise of cars and trucks driving by. wore them one workday and they've been in the truck ever since, had hi hopes and was disappointed.

Left ear died after 4 days of use, background noise was intolerable except at the lowest level which means it wont amplify peoples voices. Work better as bluetooth headphones than for actually working around loud equipment.