<div dir="ltr"><div>Thanks all, for the replies.</div><div><br></div><div>Late last week I ordered a pair of 3M Peltor Optime 105 ear muffs from Amazon. Yesterday I mowed with them and they are definitely better than the Echo branded ear muffs that I had been using. </div><div><br></div><div>When I use ear plugs I prefer the silicone style over the foam style. I'd prefer not to wear ear plugs AND ear muffs. </div><div><br></div><div>The muffler on the mower points out to the side. Changing the direction of the muffler is definitely something to consider although at most about all I can do is put a 90 on the end of the nipple sticking out of the muffler and angling it to the rear. Now that I have new ear muffs redirection would be the next thing to try.</div><div><br></div><div>While I'd love to have a pair of <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Bose Quiet Comfort 20 or something similar, the price is pretty daunting and knowing how rough I am with things I don't know that they would last the number of years I would expect for the price. One thing I really like about ear muff style protection is they keep my ears from getting sunburned!</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">If the 3M ear muffs and redirection don't cut it for the long haul then I'll look into ANR ear muffs. </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Thanks again for the suggestions.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Brad</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><div><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 7:37 PM Brian Kemp <<a href="mailto:bk13@earthlink.net" target="_blank">bk13@earthlink.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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I like the foam ear plugs best. I roll them tight so they slip
right in the ear and I've never had one fall out. I find when
almost fully inserted, they work pretty good. If I'm using
something extra loud like a router, I add ear muffs.<br>
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On the mower, do you have the option of changing the direction of
the muffler or adding a tip to the muffler? If not, can you add a
shroud of some sort between your head and the muffler? Just like we
have lots of options for car mufflers, is there an optional muffler
that reduces the sound more?<br>
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Brian<br>
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<div class="m_6825659365073221707m_1689621788030978340gmail-m_-3951950079430507060moz-cite-prefix">On 5/21/2019 12:38 PM, John Innis via
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<div dir="ltr">I'd also like to find something better. I am using
3M worktunes muffs, but if I wear sunglasses there is a gap
around the ear seals that reduce the effectiveity quite a lot.
I tried EAR brand rubber plugs, and various brands of foam
plugs, but they won't stay in my ears. <br>
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<div>I mow with a commercial model Scag Turf Tiger that has
a 27 hp Kawasaki motor with the muffler that sits about
30" from my head. <br>
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<div>I'm looking for recommendations for a really good set
of ear muffs that will help keep my ears from ringing when
I'm done. Currently I've been using a pair of Echo ear
muffs, sometimes with ear plugs combined. The combination
isn't real bad but I'd like something better.</div>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
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