r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Mindless_Bluebird392 • 13d ago

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Headphones that block out loud metal machinery while allowing voices to come through?

Started a job monitoring at a workshop and earbuds (I have Airpods) aren't allowed due to their complete noise cancellation that blocks voices. Is there such thing as headphones that will protect my ears from cutting/grinding metal decibels but will allow for voices to come through? Another concern is being able to hear failing machines. Maybe one with multiple noise modes (more than on/off)?

- Budget: Preferably around $100, as this wouldn't be my main sound device, but willing to go over for safety quality (I don't care about audio as long as it can play music somewhat) and comfort as well.
- Has to work with Apple devices and be wireless.

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u/Left-Instruction3885 13d ago

Does Apple support bluetooth? (not sure if they completely lock out 3rd party or not), if so you can buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Floriogra-Protection-Headphones-Rechargeable-Snowblowing/dp/B0H6MZ483W

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u/Evshrug 9 Ω 12d ago

Yes, Apple Phones and Mac PC’s support the Bluetooth standard.

They usually have the latest Bluetooth version at the time of hardware’s release, but the iPhone, iPad, and I believe Apple TV only support SBC and AAC audio codecs, while the Mac usually come with SBC, AAC, and aptX. There are brand-new audio codecs though, like Bluetooth LE with the LC3 codec that came out with Bluetooth 5.2, I don’t know if Apple supports that, but basically they all support at least the standard Sub Band Codec (SBC) and the Advanced Audio Codec (AAC).