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by maddynator 1539 days ago
They are definitely not what we are use to when we hear the word headphone but I think they have a specific usecase and market they can address.

I think they are good for anyone doing woodworking, gardening (have pollens), labs where they are chemicals, and similar outdoor work environment.

The problem can be the cost. Dyson are not cheap so and they market that can use is not going to spend that much money.

but the concept is neat. Pushing a boundary

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I'm not optimistic for the lab or workshop use case. The filters in the ears likely don't filter VOCs and in a woodshop you'd be replacing the (likely costly) filters very frequently due to the size and volume of the particulate.
> labs where they are chemicals

I strongly suspect these don't meet OSHA requirements as a respirator.

They’d be perfect for mowing the lawn, and I wouldn’t mind having a pair when flying either.
This is actually the first use case that I can take seriously.