It's your personality that sells your channel. You can laugh at yourself when you mess up, come up with a good way to solve a pain in the ass problem, and make light of a crap situation that beats all of us up. You're everyman mate, and people relate to how you approach life. Not to mention the personal parts you have shared. Hang in there, you'll find your groove. Graham-Orlando
I pop in every now and again to see how you're doing. You've done great. Best of luck to you both...if you fancy a break I'm living the dream on the Isle of Mull now. If you both fancy a break you'd be more than welcome to come and stay. Best wishes 😊
I started watching when you were installing the drainage system for your house. I think your channel will grow, but some channels take longer than others. Crazy ideal, but maybe there's someone studying video production and would film/edit your videos so they can also gain experience. Possibly do some behind the scenes stuff like a day in the life & maybe visits to trade shows. Just some random ideas..
I am in the middle of renovating an old house (unexpectedly) and I'm treating it like my job as a software architect. I have a long-term vision but it needs to be manageable. Agile or KANBAN (both could use sprints) are great ways to have loose high-level plans, but also provide the ability to break work into small chunks in a flexible way. A workflow I often use is to have a large goal, perhaps it's to externally insulate my property as one of my goals, this is called and epic and has to be broken down into smaller tasks. I might have several of these epics that I'll write down as a list which is my backlog of work. I might scope some work for each epic such as description, research needed, known dependencies as this has with ordering i.e. do I need to extend my roof verge / overhangs first... Once I have a few weeks/ months worth of work in my backlog I'll start to do tasks like research (types of external insulation, render, perquisites i.e. verge extensions, guttering removal, resolving any damp, local contractors) and give a rough estimate of how long I think it would take to complete and roughly what cost, then I'll order my backlog to roughly correspond with the logical order the work should be done in. I then only work on one epic at a time until all the tasks are complete, otherwise my life would be taken over by the work. Once I've done all that I sometimes have enough time to actually do the jobs 😂. Time boxing tasks is essential. On a separate note it's comforting to see such detailed videos of similar issues I am facing, but knowing there are solutions to them that I can do myself stops a lot of stress and worry so thank you for all your hard work.
I use moulded ear plugs from Custom Fit Guards, I got them for under my motorbike helmet for GPS and Spotify but really good for DIY protection. They even offer a range of speaker options depending upon how much of an audiophile you are, like Mr Brown 😁
Great to see you back. You need to get a move on, mate, we've bought the worst house on a nice street, and I've got to do most of the work myself, I'm going to need you to do videos on kitchen fitting, installing a dormer window, building a wetroom and coming up with ideas on freestanding plillar taps for a slipper bath. Oh, removing and replacing an asbestos garage as well, while you're about it!
Hey Aiden, glad you are back! I use over ear headphones from Audio Technica. M50-BT or something. It's professional-ish audio equipment. I changed the leather pads from leather to fabric ones (leather is not compatible with my climate) with the coolant gel that keeps your ears slightly cooler. The sound isolation is perfect and I don't see why they should be less effective than proper ear defenders to be honest, but I never tried them while using a jackhammer eheh. Electronic gadgets seem super redundant these days, so it doesn't seem a good idea to me, but I know nothing about ear defenders and manufacturing such products. Maybe you could try to get a white label permission and have someone modify it. Seems more realistic than starting from scratch!
Firstly, good to see you back in the chair Aiden. Now then…. Give yourself a break and stop being so hard on yourself! Aside from you growing your channel, I’d suggest that you’ve got to take this back to basics and start to enjoy making your vids again. BTW, I too email myself with ideas. Bluetooth headset; personally I’d want to be aware of what’s happening in the immediate area that I’m in. So I’d have a radio or music on in the space that I’m working. I’d only look at ear defenders to reduce the sound level. You’re an awesome chap and please don’t burn yourself out. 👏👌💪
Hi Aiden. I use a set of Pixel Buds in the ears under a pair of ordinary ear defenders. That works well for me as I can keep listening to music when I don't need the ear defenders.
RU-vid is a very hard nut to crack. I’m still producing content as I enjoy doing it and I think it’s nice to be able to reflect on previous work. But would have definitely lost heart in it if I needed it to work. It’s also very hard to fathom why some videos are obviously pushed and others get no visibility whatsoever 🤷🏼♂️
I don’t have Bluetooth ones but I have some yellow Site ear defenders, but honestly can’t wear them for more than about 5 minutes without feeling with someone is clamping my head. They are also not big enough to wear around my neck when not in use which I think is essential
Weirdly I was looking at Bluetooth earmuffs yesterday and didn't buy any because of the micro usb. I didn't even get to considering sound quality. Good luck with everything. Oh and my pixel is very difficult with connecting and staying connected to various bluetooth devices
Great to see you back, I'm on the look out for a robust but reasonable priced set of Bluetooth ear defenders so if you can make a set that will last have good sound and not cost the earth then go for it.
Nice to see you back. I have a pair of the Isotunes Pro - nice but heavy and in hot weather magically produce gallons of water from your ears - must source some cotton covers to insulate my lugs from the plastic.😀👍
Hi Aiden. Glad to see you back, you've been missed but I don't mean to pressure you :). I don't understand why your subscribers are low, your content is outstanding and you have a great way of showing how you work out solutions and your standards are first class. never feel like you HAVE to post something, you are a natural and keep enjoying imparting your knowledge. thank you ps sorry can't help, I do not wear ear defenders 😋
I just have the basic ear defenders without music/bluetooth etc. What about a video going over your shipping containers - where you get them from, whether they are actually worth having, costs, do's and don't etc.
I bought a pair of STIHL ear defenders, based on Keith's review. I don't use them very often, but they are great so far. One thing that seems to be missing in the ear defender market is modularity / user-replaceable parts. While you can end up being a bit "trigger's broom", it would be nice to be able to replace a busted speaker, or headband connector, or the battery, or upgrade the bluetooth, etc.
Good to see a video. I have a 3M set a bit different to those and wear Bluetooth earphones in the ear defenders 😅 not too sure. I don’t know if it’s a problem I will buy something solve myself as it seems to be working okay for me. Looking forward to seeing the zen garden! Hope lou likes it.
Nice to see you back. I was actually just looking at getting some Bluetooth ear defenders. I sand a lot and I can't listen to my music or pod casts when the sander is belting away. Interesting business opportunity
Chin up chap. Thanks for the thanks, another example of what a decent bloke you are. Mammon is a cruel master but as already seen in the comments, you yourself is a major reason why people watch the vids. I haven't found a more genuine geezer on blummin You Tube and I think that it will be quite a long while before I do. Right, enoughof blowing sunshine up where the sun don't shine, good luck with balancing everything and for goodness sake, tea and cake and time for yourself is a must.
For me I'm a self builder doing it all myself so i'm on my own, I only put ear defenders on when actually making noise so i might spend 20 mins cutting bricks or timber in a whole day. BUT i listen to music and Audiobooks (checkout your local library most do on line audiobooks now) all day so connecting to a set of ear defenders is a pain. What I have found is a comforatble pair of ear buds and a good pair of ear defenders that I put on for noisy stuff and i'm sorted for the whole day. I'm surpised not so see a set of ISOtunes in your line up as they are specificly aimed at this market.
I use a refurbished Bose quiet comfort 45 headphone for ear protection. It has noise cancellation. Work great for most machinery, maybe not so good for very loud things like grinders or hammer blows.
I've got some isotunes Link 1, I like that they're comfortable, the bluetooth works fine for me (with pixel 6 pro), the sound quality is perfectly good enough for listening to podcasts and the volume level is fine (I believe the version 2 has a problem with this). I haven't broken them in 3 years of abuse and the band is big enough I can still wear them whilst using my axminster APF10 respirator. My main gripe with them is the battery life and the fact you get about half an hour warning if it's running low, I'd much prefer a 4 hour initial warning with another warning every time the remaining battery life halves. I.e. if you put them on and get a warning you can still do a half days work and plug them in over lunch. Wireless charging would be a great option as well. Good luck, it's certainly worth looking into but I expect you'll find the risk/reward ratio isn't favourable. Edit: A rotatable headband would be amazing as well!
3M Worktunes. Hot to wear in the heat of summer, so nice in the Scottish winter. 1st pair ever so nothing to compare them to. Well, except some Temu cheap, I mean really cheap rubbish Bt noise cancelling earbuds. You do you Aden, I'll be here. Take care & stay safe.
Good to see you back looking relaxed and happy. Sensible idea to have a stock of pre-recorded video content. Sorry, don't do Bluetooth. 'sounds' like an interesting idea though. Would you do all the design yourself, which would be a feat of engineering or buy in a basic Chinese headset and modify it with the features you require? Keep plugging away 👍
Bought Stihl defenders via Keith, generally happy with them. Like: battery life, big buttons. Meh: sound quality, proprietary connector. Dislike: get hot in warm weather.
You should concentrate on your main project as that is what people expect when they come to your channel....its been in limbo for a long time my friend..
Hey, good to see you back, but understand why you've not been around - got to look after yourself mate, can't imagine the stress of the weekly RU-vid cycle. Anyway, I have the isotunes link Bluetooth ear defenders (Keith is not a fan!). No idea what Bluetooth version they use but they connect to my pixel 8 pro no prob. Generally really like them - they're robust, decent sound and very effective protection. Downsides are that they are heavy and such a complete fit around my ears that for long use it can make my ears very sweaty. I usually keep them just for workshop use and for normal every day use I just use my cheap headphones that have noise reduction and I find that pretty effective. I can be a bit casual about ppe though so maybe not measure against my standards! Hope that helps, and good luck if you go ahead with it!
Never worn or thought about ear defenders, but unless you have something you can patent (assuming you could manufacture, market, sell them etc.) there’s nothing to stop companies stealing your design?
I came from Rag ‘n’ Bone Brown and for the house build but stayed for you. I relate to your views and take on life. You do you and the channel will grow. I am looking at ear pro and watch Keith’s videos as well as others. Personally my take on it is you’re never going to please everyone as people will prioritise different aspects of the product and believe their desires are the most important. Also people listen to different things so the sound from any speaker will favour a particular audio over another. Then you have the safety standards and how much meeting these limits what you can do / produce from the headphone side of things. Finally cost. For any decent hard wearing protective equipment there is going to be a decent cost to it and as you eluded to in the video technology moves on so how long will the product be relevant? Yes there is a market for a decent set of ear defence with Bluetooth / audio capability but is it worth the effort and outlay for testing, development and constant upgrades / improvements. Only you (and Kieth) can answer that I guess. Welcome back - you have been missed.
Sony ULT WEAR head phones for £150 they are incredibly good, blue tooth, usb c, insane Sound quality, noise cancellation filter is incredible better than any dedicated ear defenders I’ve ever used, battery life last all week on 8 hour days, recharge is very quick something like 80% in 10mins… the list of features go on!
I say go for it man! I’m a roofer and never really wear ear defenders much but if the right pair comes along then I’m down. Netflix creators ain’t successful with shall I’s or what ifs. Plus I love rag and bone brown. First customer here 😬
Stihl make a set of ear defender aimed at tree surgeons and grounds maintenance type workers, they're called stihl procom. we have the ones that fit onto our helmets but you can also get them headband style like the ones your using, they have every feature you could ask for. I'll let you do your research on them yourself but they may have beaten you to the post with them. Not to say a bit of competition isn't healthy but I would imagine it being pretty costly to put them into production, the only improvement I would make to them would be better speakers for music but they certainly arent crap. All the best.
Own a pair of bose headphones, great for work. Used them once or twice on my house build. They are noise cancelling but not weatherproof and only have micro usb to charge. A better one would need to be light, a torch, Bluetooth, hands free for calls and rugged, very drop rugged!
I have the Stihl as reccommended by Keith some years ago and I've found them excellent so far (2 years +). Battery lasts ages. Comfortable enough to wear for several hours at a time. Mostly listen to podcasts and not Pavarotti so can't speak for the audio quality. Not USB-C charging though. I just have a slot on my tool-wall for them and the charger is never moved from the socket next to it.
I've got fairly crappy hearing, so I'm not bothered by sound quality. I just wear my in-ear headphones under my ear protection. The advantage of that is I can take the ear defenders off when I don't need them.
Having a hear through function like what noise cancelling headphones have would be great, as metioned in another comment, as this saves alot of faffing when your in the zone. Something that I've tried to find on the market is childrens versions, for children in perticular who are autistic or ADHD, mine have in several occasions wanted both the luxury of blocking out loud noises (fireworks, arcades, themeparks) and also being able to use their devices when they become overwhelmed and need to self regulate, the hear through function on this would be great aswell
Woah, slow down brother. Many of us like me enjoy your videos. We understand that it is a tone of work behind the scenes. In a cinema, watching a new blockbuster, you aren't gonna complain that the sequel isn't next week are you? Fk people, take your time, quality over quantity! Take care brother man.
I use isotunes link 2 I like the battery life I don't like the fact the music is too quiet, the head band is uncomfortable on the top of your head after a few hours. I find all over the ear duffs break the seal around the ears when wearing safety glasses. I also have some isotune in ear but they are so quiet I don't bother with them.
Ive also got a set of 3M, with the radio comms and adjustable area noise and blue tooth so you can listen to music and talk on your phone with the built in boom mic. these a good with the removable battery but you need a special cable to charge them which is a pain, the are also very bulky, and the radio comms aerial gets in the way. I got them for free but the cost of them is extremely high.
Aiden ill test stuff for ya workshop woodworking here hit me up. It definitely is a problem. I use a pair of wireless earbuds that i got from Amazon or temu and i have a Google pixel 7 and i use them with cheap ear defenders over the top. 👍🏴
Ear defenders don’t use them they make me ears sweat to much so I tend to use in ear plugs so if I go down the audio route I use some cheapo apple pod fakes of Amazon. Personally I wouldn’t pay huge money for them because I’m forever losing them. This said if you where to cone up with eye protection and in ear combo that would defo interest me more
Didn't even know bluetooth ear defenders were a thing but I'm not a huge DIYer, do a bit here and there so the normal ones have always been fine for me. Next episode idea: 'How do I put these tight tight shorts on' 🤣
I would like ear defenders that connect to my radio so what’s on that is on the ear phones, I don’t wanna be playing music off me phone to me ear defenders kills the battery and call interrupt it
I think your probably underestimating the amount of money required to produce something like Bluetooth headset and get it certified. You could probably find a Chinese company to produce it but i cant imagine you would end up with something bespoke and different to what is already on the market, plus they would likely just nick your ideas and cut you out.
IF I was in the market for a pair of defenders I would pick something that can fit comfortably under a helmet, can fit my whole ear into them not just press against them. Not sure if can be done BUT it would be cool if there was a hot button that would cut the bluetooth and hardwired audio and amplify the surrounding sound so wouldnt have to take them off or peel them back to listen to someone/thing. Yes usb charging would be nice but should be able to take standard AA batteries and the electrics should be able to detect this and not burn up if being accidentally charged. A built in FM radio would be nice too... and all for 49.99 delivered... 😅😅😅 so.... what about just blue tooth inner ear defenders??
Have Bluetooth earh defenders, they are crap because they are all ear defenders that people stick Bluetooth and crap speakers in and are stupidly expensive
Oh, brilliant! A *"Why I Stopped RU-vid"* video. Because, of course, the best way to tell the world you’re done with something is to, you know, do that exact thing again.
@@caparn100 if you bothered to watch the video you would realise that I stopped releasing videos for a month and I was explaining to my regular viewers why that was the case
Hi Aidan, great video. I’ve not seen your channel but this video has drawn me in. I think you need research on the market size. The majority of RU-vidrs seem enthusiastic about BT ear defenders but I am not sure the world outside is. Your biggest market is probably the trades, factories, warehouses etc so research if they are a thing amongst trades people. H&S may be a sticking point. Maybe ask a building college if you can go in and do some market research. You’ll probably pick up new followers too.
Funny. I was painting a house today. As I do. And just as I was enjoying the radio in the peace and quiet. As per usual. Some twatt next door fires up a hedge trimmer and spent the next 4 hours doing my head in. So I thought I wouks look into ear Defenders with built in Bluetooth for the radio. I was just about to ask you witch ones you use as ive seen you wearing some before and found this video.
Nice to see you back, I'm a Google pixel fan, never been an iPhone lover, you release a video right when the pixel 9 comes out which looks very tempting but looks like You're moving onto a different brand of phone.
Glad to see you back! On the ear defenders, I use a basic set with my Samsung galaxy buds underneath in my ear, I did look at getting some Bluetooth ear defenders but couldn’t find a set reasonably priced
