I am looking for a present for father's day. My father likes
headphones with the built-in radio so he can listen at races, while he
mows the lawn, etc.

I am trying to find headphones which have a built-in am/fm radio, and
also have the active noise-canceling/suppression. He doesn't want to
have to deal with the wires of a headphone and regular radio, and it
would help to have the active noise canceling because of the
activities he would be doing while using these.

Obviously, I would like to find a good deal on these, but I understand
they may not come cheap. What I have found so far is either the
noise-canceling headphones with no radio, or noise-canceling headsets
that have a radio, but are transceviers, with a microphone and
everything, not an am/fm radio.

Recommendations?

Hi gtpilot,

Here you go -

AO Safety WorkTunes AM/FM Radio & Hearing Protector $59.99
Ships 1 - 2 days
Product Description
"AM/FM stereo radio and hearing protector ALL-IN-ONE. Fully adjustable
headband with soft foam ear cushions. Great signal reception.
Effective, lightweight, comfortable protection. Batteries included.
NRR 22dB. U.S.A."
Review
"I received these last christmas as a gift, and usually do not write
reviews on products, but these headphones are AWESOME!"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ZFZKA/102-2539447-4960931

Additional Links:

Peltor 90545 WorkTunes Professional Hearing Protector with AM/FM Stereo $59.99
Ships 1 - 2 weeks
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000067O0F

Peltor HRX52A-01347-BD-GV Racetunes AM/FM Radio Headset and Hearing
Protector with Audio Jack and Scanner Patch Cord $59.99
Ships 1 - 2 weeks
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0007KQUKW

FM only:

Jackson Hearing protection with FM Radio $133.16
http://shopper.howstuffworks.com/products/Tools+and+Hardware/BEFID-554/LINKIN_ID-3070556/KEYWORD-hear/MD-0

Aearo Company #M2RX7A Select Fm Radio Nrr 25db Ear Muffs Peltor $290.88
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00065V0DK

I was glad to find these for you. If you have any questions or if
these muffs aren't what you are looking for, please post a
clarification request *before* closing/rating my answer and I'll be
happy to reply.

Thank you,
hummer

Google Search Terms Used:

headsets radio suppression noise
radio hearing protectors

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Request for Answer Clarification by gtpilot-ga on 13 Jun 2005 23:52 PDT

Those are definitly a place to turn if I can't find something else,
thanks. I was more particularly looking for headphones that have the
active noise cancelation, like, for instance the bose ones:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00021Y9OA/qid=1118731818/sr=8-8/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xglna/002-2166948-4203226?v=glance&n=507846
Those are the most expensive and first of their kind, but may others
followed, in much cheaper price ranges. I am wondering if anyone makes
those active ones with the radio built in.

If not, then definitly ones like you already mentioned with a good
amount of padding or whatever to block out sound

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Clarification of Answer by hummer-ga on 14 Jun 2005 08:37 PDT

Hi gtpilot,

Thank you for your clarification, I'm sorry for misunderstanding you,
I seemed to have gotten off on the wrong track, probably because I was
looking for ear protectors.  I've had another look and have been
unable to find the combination you are seeking (radio/active noise
cancellation). However, the Alert AM / FM Radio Headset may be a good
compromise, what do you think?

Peltor Alert AM / FM Radio Headsets
http://www.peltor.se/PDF_Download/PDF_GB/Communication/FLEX_GB.pdf

$169.00
"Combines an AM/FM radio with Peltor's unique electronic ambient
listening capability. Listen to your favorite radio programming
without ever being isolated from your surrounding environment. These
features make this headset the perfect choice for a wide variety of
applications, including: Races ? Sporting Events ? Manufacturing ?
Landscaping"
http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/html/Peltor.htm#alert

$177.00
http://www.citizensafe.com/pealamcohe.html

$269.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0007KQUJS/qid=1118760630/sr=8-3

It's important to consider the primary reason they are needed
(protection vs sound quality) and the primary function of the products
you are looking at. Headphones that work great on airplanes aren't
necessarily what one would wear for ear protection while mowing the
lawn.

Will look forward to your reply. Please don't close your question
until you are completely satisfied.
hummer

Very thorough answer and a big help, even though I didn't find exactly
what I was looking for. The products you suggested in your first
answer might actually be better than what I originally had in mind.
Thanks so much for your help.

Dear gtpilot,

Terrific news! I'm glad to hear that I was able to help, thank you
(and for the tip, too!).  Welcome to GA. Sincerely, hummer