Wood magazine got together with an audiologist and published a good article on hearing protection. My ear muffs are decades old and not up to modern standards so when they tested the Work Tunes style with digital AM/FM tuning and readout, presets, and a capability to hook up my Walkman I checked pricing on Amazon. Sale price, free shipping and two days later the mailman was in my driveway blowing his horn. :gar-Bi I tested these out and they pick up the local C&W station, and the classic rock station from Raleigh 75 miles away, I am pleased!!! Firing up my tractor which has about the same noise level as a planer running full tilt I found the noise reduction very satisfactory :eusa_clap Classic rock and woodworking, what could be better !:gar-La;