New Jeep "mod" has changed my Jeep life! - Jabra ear buds

[ShadowsPapa]

although wearing headphones of any kind are illegal in Canada I still see ppl wearing them, I would not as I feel they affect my reaction time if something was amiss in my surroundings, regardless, there are lots of exceptional products out there and this is just one thing that IMHO comes down to personal preference.

One has to be careful judging "headphones" as they serve different purposes, many different types. In general, blocking the sound of horns, traffic and sirens is bad - for those around you, but things aren't always what they seem or appear.

I just hope that those who use ear buds, pods, or whatever the trade name is or the markets call them today are aware of all possible effects.
Studies by researchers have shown that long term use of what I'll call "things that are inserted directly into the ear and block outside sounds and are used for playing music, etc." have had negative effects on the brain's interpretation of sound, and the ears themselves. They actually have a negative effect on hearing in later years.
I "get" the reasons for them - but also know for many things marketed as the next great thing in music and entertainment or for other uses are generally never looked at in any other way until years later. Yes, there are negative impacts in later years. Just a suggestion - moderation.

I wear what I do for many reasons - I still have some natural, normal hearing in the lower frequencies. It's recommended by experts that you allow those sounds in. In-ear aids don't do that. They block it all and what you hear comes from them. To me that was not only very unnatural, it was sort of claustrophobic. For example, when going through CT scans or whatever they are, maybe it was MRI - I freaked when they insisted it was a rule that my ears be totally plugged with industrial grade plugs. Gotta have that air, can't have them plugged, sensory deprivation is a big disaster for me.
So I use hearing aids that let in natural sounds since I still have the ability to hear lows and some other frequencies. They also are great for determining direction of sound somehow - it's amazing how that works.

I used noise cancelling head phones on our flight to Korea (that's a long danged trip) but also had a problem with being totally cut off from the outside. Blocking the jet noise was great and the brat in the seat behind me because the selfish parents refused to tell little Johnny NO - they were a blessing for that, but can't stand being fully blocked off.

Technology is great - please take care, use it wisely, live long and prosper.

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[Blade1668]

agreed, mine have been ringing since return from Afghanistan in 2006

? Since 04 I got to be close to a few IED's going off.
Back when I was flying around alot I bought a few different noise cancelling headphones. After having to fly from Frankfort Germany back to St. L MO. on airplane full of new mother's with their infants up to about 2 years old is about what Hell on earth is.... From wheels up to wheels down screaming non stop. I'd rather fly in a C5, C130 with cargo than that ever again.
I'd rather be in Iran walking around with a "God bless the USA" tee-shirt and a speedo than to fly with out noise cancelling headphones on a flight with new borns - toddlers.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

? Since 04 I got to be close to a few IED's going off.

If you can hear it, you are too damned close.
A good friend from the Niagara area has a problem with sudden loud sounds - and has to sit in a restaurant or other place so he can see the door and everyone coming and going. He prefers corner seats facing the door.
I haven't asked but my bet is similar experiences.

 

[Blade1668]

If you can hear it, you are too damned close.
A good friend from the Niagara area has a problem with sudden loud sounds - and has to sit in a restaurant or other place so he can see the door and everyone coming and going. He prefers corner seats facing the door.
I haven't asked but my bet is similar experiences.

??? I can relate to him there.
Nope I couldn't hear one of them in fact I couldn't hear for few days after it. The door was Jammed shut from the blast the tire shredded and hood. "If not bleeding out" nothing happened. It sucked being a separate company element being floated to whatever command that needed a crap job done. The company commander wanted his Pentagon assignment, last time I seen anything on him he was a O-6 Col. in Hawaii.

 

[Aonarch]

Nope not sure how the hell I have it. Was never someone who really went to a lot of rock concerts or work headphones, earphones with loud music. Somehow I have friggin 40% hearing loss on certain frequencies and this ringing. Some days its not bad and some days it will drive you insane.

Try Ginseng supplements, there have been studies showing it can help reduce tinnitus.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Depends on the cause.
Nothing at all helped for my tinnitus other than hearing aids. It's a common syndrome with multiple causes.
Any solution with any basis or study is worth looking at because the reasons vary, so what doesn't work for one could well work for another.
The brain is a complex and amazing thing and even drug companies often say "it is believed that it works by xxxxxxxxxx" LOL It works but they have no clue why?!

 

[BamaJeepTruck]

? Since 04 I got to be close to a few IED's going off.
Back when I was flying around alot I bought a few different noise cancelling headphones. After having to fly from Frankfort Germany back to St. L MO. on airplane full of new mother's with their infants up to about 2 years old is about what Hell on earth is.... From wheels up to wheels down screaming non stop. I'd rather fly in a C5, C130 with cargo than that ever again.
I'd rather be in Iran walking around with a "God bless the USA" tee-shirt and a speedo than to fly with out noise cancelling headphones on a flight with new borns - toddlers.

Hey now, Don’t act like the C-130 would be bad. Never in my life been put to sleep as fast as my flights on a C-130. That engine drone mixed with the vibration was like a lullaby. After you change your pants following the JATO of course lol

 

[MrJeep]

Didn't anticipate this thread turning into a tribute to my fellow Vets. Thank you all for your service. On a sub the loudest sound I heard was the emergency blow valves or torpedo launcher air valves going off but my radiation exposure probably makes up for my intact hearing!

 

[Uparms]

Last month for my birthday my very generous friends got me some Jabra ear buds with active noise cancellation. I'm a traditionalist that is pissed most phones don't have headphone jacks anymore. Anyway, today I had them in the Jeep and on a whim decided to put them in while driving: game changer!
My 14 mile ride on a concrete highway to the office was noisy as hell despite the hardtop and sound panels and now that noise is gone. I can now turn the radio down and still hear it and the traffic/situational awareness noises.
1000% recommend for Jeep noise.
Note, I do not use them as headphones in the Jeep, just for the noise cancellation.

Can you get them to synch w/ JTs radio??? I need to try mine? Dumb question???

 

[Uparms]

Can you get them to synch w/ JTs radio??? I need to try mine? Dumb question???

"OK,, just figured this out. Thank you...... ""Note, I do not use them as headphones in the Jeep, just for the noise cancellation""".

 

[stickshifter]

I may be in the minority but I think driving with active noise cancelation is dangerous. It is important to be able to hear sirens and horns. Good noise cancelation works too good.

In my experience, noise cancellation blocks “white noise” like the drone of an airplane engine, or the engine and wind noise in a vehicle. You actually hear other noise - like voices, sirens, or horns - better. The reduction of white noise reduces fatigue and can keep you more alert. That’s my experience based on a small sample of noise reducing headsets and ear plugs.

 

[booneja]

In my experience, noise cancellation blocks “white noise” like the drone of an airplane engine, or the engine and wind noise in a vehicle. You actually hear other noise - like voices, sirens, or horns - better. The reduction of white noise reduces fatigue and can keep you more alert. That’s my experience based on a small sample of noise reducing headsets and ear plugs.

It would depend on the brand, I have a set of noise canceling headphones that once turned on it cuts all ambient noise 100%. Wihtout music playing, it is complete silence, except for my tinnitus, now if planes could make it so that the wireless ones work with the entertainment system, that would be ideal, lol

 

[Trippin01]

We were in round the same time. I deployed to Iraq Oct 06, got extended for the surge and came home January 08. 1st Cav from FT Hood.

Thank you for your service! And Cheers to our Brothers that can't share a cool beer with us today.

 

[BamaJeepTruck]

Thank you for your service! And Cheers to our Brothers that can't share a cool beer with us today.

It was my honor to serve. Thank you.

 

[JeepJunky]

A fellow vet I presume? The damn ringing hasn’t stopped in 15 years.

11 Bravo over here.
I SAID ELEVEN BRAVO OVER HERE!!!

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