Hearing Protection with Bluetooth

[Jim Becker]

I bought the IsoTunes "FREE" when they came out and love them. (you just missed the 20% off sale but think you can find 10% code online)

Their new over the eye product is one I'd actually like to try to see if the bass response is acceptable. As I've noted in other threads, I did try one of their in-ear solutions but the bass response was just as bad as my hearing aids are with directly bluetooth for music reproduction. I suspect the larger drivers in the over-the-ear product will be much better in that respect.

[Mike Goetzke]

Their new over the eye product is one I'd actually like to try to see if the bass response is acceptable. As I've noted in other threads, I did try one of their in-ear solutions but the bass response was just as bad as my hearing aids are with directly bluetooth for music reproduction. I suspect the larger drivers in the over-the-ear product will be much better in that respect.

I found out, like on all "in-ear" pods, bass is really dependent on the fit. The bass on my IsoTune "FREE" is as good as what I get from my EarPod Pros or PowerBeat Pros. Also, I was looking specifically for an in-ear solution because I hate wearing over the ear phones with safety glasses and is the only thing that will work with my welding helmet and face-shield/respirator for my wood lathe.

[Jim Becker]

That sure makes sense with your application, Mike. I have found that over-the-ear can be interfered with by some glasses for sure.

I agree that fit matters, but the drivers used also plays a role. Bass is tough for any design where the driver is actually in the ear canal simply because of the small size compared to the wavelengths.