mp3 player for mowing?

[nazz]

No, I'm not looking for an mp3 player with features so amazing that it will mow my lawn.

I'm looking for an mp3 player / headphone combination that wil block out noise and work well for use while riding my lawn tractor. I don't care about video,etc. just music.

Any suggestions?

[parrotheads4]

I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-Soun.../dp/B0000CE1UO

AND these: http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-49-1...7902093&sr=8-6

Then add mp3 player

[Lateralus]

Originally Posted by parrotheads4

I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-Soun.../dp/B0000CE1UO

AND these: http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-49-1...7902093&sr=8-6

Then add mp3 player

That is pretty much it. I can't imagine anything else would be good for your hearing.

[wmansir]

That's the way to go. Although with a good pair of muffs the players original buds may work well enough.

[kuroiinu]

The Shure earphones are great at noise isolation, but for something like lawn mowing, I'm certain that there still will be some noise leak-through.

[Jacoby Ellsbury]

Just crank it up loud. Like there wont be an audible version of lasik surgery in the next 10 years.

[IDrinkMolson]

I use the original buds, and I have headphones for my scanner that I use at nascar races that block out the decibels over top of them. And, put the iPod in an armband.

[Ranger]

I think the ear muffs are a great idea. Though I don't think I would use earphones that pricey for long outdoor use - consider how much sweat can build up in the ears while mowing which could damage the earphones.

[nazz]

Thanks for the thoughts, crazy as they may seem.

[Jay G.]

For those who don't want to use separate headphones/ear muffs, you can get ear muffs with built-in headphones like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-90541-W...dp/B0013092CS/
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-90534-W...dp/B000GATFVY/

I couldn't find one without an AM/FM tuner built-in, but they all have auxillary jacks for hooking up a separate audio device.

[nazz]

Originally Posted by Jay G.

For those who don't want to use separate headphones/ear muffs, you can get ear muffs with built-in headphones like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-90541-W...dp/B0013092CS/
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-90534-W...dp/B000GATFVY/

I couldn't find one without an AM/FM tuner built-in, but they all have auxillary jacks for hooking up a separate audio device.

Thanks, that's an interesting option. That's very similar to what I have now except mine is just AM/FM without the digital tuner or input jack. I may go with this instead of the combo. It's funny because today is the first day we have snow on the ground here.

[Jay G.]

Originally Posted by nazz

It's funny because today is the first day we have snow on the ground here.

I imagine these options may work just as well with a snow blower. Plus, they'll keep your ears warm!

[nazz]

Originally Posted by Jay G.

I imagine these options may work just as well with a snow blower. Plus, they'll keep your ears warm!

Yeah, but now I'll have to buy a snow blower.

[Groucho]

This thread came up on a routine search for "muff mowing". It does not deliver.

[kayak99]

Originally Posted by Groucho

This thread came up on a routine search for "muff mowing". It does not deliver.

Wow, you are right!

A routine search? You routinely search for muff mowing? Wow, I'm speechless and suppose I should expand my horizons!

(and I thought SLC, Utah banned that sort of thing! )

[nazz]

Originally Posted by Groucho

This thread came up on a routine search for "muff mowing". It does not deliver.

I can't let a visit from Funny Groucho go without reply.

For the record, I have found bulky headgear to interfere with muff mowing and I don't bring along my buds either.