My review and my updated review, since you can no longer edit your reviews. - Walkers XCEL 500BT Digital Electronic Bluetooth Ear Muffs

I originally picked these up for the shooting range, for, you know, shooting.

When I first picked them up I was amazed how well the worked.
I've previously used standard ear muffs. I wanted to be able to talk trash to my buddy at the range and hear him complain that it was the gun's fault. I swear he is a Storm Trooper his aim is so bad!

Well, then I worm them mowing grass. Then when working in the garage. Then while walking walking my dog at night.
Bluetooth is a game changer for me. Being able to hear background noise better than with my ears alone.
What really blew my mind was picking up noise from my motor that other noises drowned out. I could hear the engine knock over everything else. Scared the p00p outta me. Pulled the headset off, I heard nothing.
Being able to work in the garage, listen to tunes AND hear when someone or something was walking up on me is still amazing.
If I had one wish for these, I would pay for a plug in hand held directional microphone.
Do yourself a favor, purchase these if you're on the fence. They are worth it.

As you can tell, I originally loved these!
Less than a month into owning my second set. They would just shut off. Then they would no longer power up. Replaced the batteries. Nothing. I reached out to Optics Planet to warranty these and I was advised to go direct to Walkers.
I filled out the online warranty and never heard back. I filled out a 2nd online warranty with Walkers and again Never heard back.
Searched online and found a contact no# for Walkers. Spoke with Tom from India and he warrantied the headset! YAAHHHHH
Few weeks later, they sent my new pair out. Powered the unit up, linked to my phone. EXTREMLY low BT volume.
I verified connections, verified BT volume. I was better off putting the phone on loud speaker and using the headset as an amplifier.
My first pair was amazing. My 2nd pair was okay till they gave up. This 3rd pair is absolute garbage.

Please ignore my initial review. Stay away from these Walkers.