Product Description

3M Peltor WS 5 gives you better control of what you want and don't want to hear. The WS5 headset is aimed at users who value communication and entertainment in addition to noise reduction. Stereo Bluetooth enables users to have wireless telephone conversations or listen to their favorite music even in noisy environments. Users can listen wirelessly to podcasts or their favorite music in a full bodied and dynamic sound without missing mobile phone calls. This innovative headset offers noise protection and enhance worker safety by making it easier to hear regular speech, warning signals and approaching vehicles. Exchangeable shells and foldable. Stainless steel headband. The NRR may overestimate the hearing protection provided during typical use. 3M recommends reducing the NRR by 50 percent for estimating the amount of noise reduction provided. Battery life: 12-80hr. Black/chrome color. Dielectric: no. Hearing protection style: over the head. Meets specifications: UL. Microphone class/type: elecret. Net weight: 12.4 ounces. Noise reduction rating: 20 decibel. Power source: 2 AAA. Product type: earmuffs. Size: one size fits most.

From the Manufacturer

3M™ Peltor™ Wireless Series 5 Communications Headset with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, model MT16H21FWS5UM581, shuts out everyday noise pollution while making it easy to communicate, listen to music, or talk on the phone. Unique level-dependent technology helps improve awareness by boosting lower level sounds like voices, while limiting louder, potentially hazardous sounds. These innovative headsets have an output limit of 82 dBA to help reduce exposure to loud sounds and enhance worker safety by making it easier to hear conversation, warning signals and approaching vehicles, while attenuating high volume sounds. This hearing protection system is ideal for anyone who enjoys listening to music in high-quality stereo sound and needs the ability to communicate via a wireless Bluetooth phone while in noisy environments. Bluetooth connection controls on the left side of the headset make it easy to accept or reject phone calls. Music input is automatically reduced during phone conversations, and resumes when a call is completed. In addition to connecting via Bluetooth wireless equipment, the included cable can be used to connect devices such as MP3 players or 2-way radios. In this case, the Bluetooth button is used as a Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. This headset is designed for use in high noise environments such as construction, manufacturing, racing, transportation, and workshops.

This hearing protection headset has a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 20 dB and weighs only 12.4 ounces for all-day wearing comfort. Two sound input control settings allow users to select either a fixed setting in which the Bluetooth sound signal is limited to a maximum or 82 dB, or a dosimeter setting that limits the total daily dose to 82 dB during an 8-hour period. Built-in speech microphone uses DSP algorithms to electronically filter out background noise and help improve communications for enhanced conversation. Headset runs on two AAA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Exposure to loud noises can adversely affect the ability to hear over time. Wearing proper hearing protection devices can help reduce exposure to loud sounds. Sound levels are expressed in decibels, often abbreviated as dB. Higher decibel numbers indicate louder sounds. Typical decibel levels associated with common sounds include: outdoors with no people or traffic 20 dB, normal conversation 60 dB, power lawn mower 90 dB, chain saw 110 dB, and 12-gauge shotgun 165 dB. The hearing protector NRR can be used to evaluate different hearing protection options. However, the actual level of protection varies depending on fit, wearing time and other factors.

For more than a century, 3M has applied innovation and technology to improving our customers’ lives and supporting their business goals. Today the company, from its headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, serves industrial and commercial customers and consumers in nearly 200 countries. Personal Safety products, focused on worker safety, include respirators, hearing-protection products, air-monitoring devices, environmental-safety products, and comprehensive training programs. The 3M brand, across thousands of products, represents consistency, superior quality, and value.

• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.7 x 6.3 x 4.7 inches; 1.8 Pounds
• Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2013
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ 3M
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Sweden