Hearing protection

[Harry2110]

The only thing i dont like about the electronic i have tried is you pick up cellphones signals and its loud.

 

[esrice]

The only thing i dont like about the electronic i have tried is you pick up cellphones signals and its loud.

Sounds like you might have tried the wrong ones, lol.

 

[kjf48197]

Ear muffs most of the time and plugs and muffs when I'm shooting the AR.

 

[FERLACH]

I use foam plugs and ear muffs over them. At my age I want to save all the hearing I can.

 

[nirol]

I use the Howard Leights...Howard Leight | Impact Sport

Personally I've had a great experience with them. I tend to see 3-4 of them at each IDPA match I attend, and I've never heard anyone say anything bad about them when asked how they like them.

YMMV of course, but should anything happen to mine, I will likely re-buy the same model without looking at other options.

 

[JetGirl]

Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 22 dB) Green

That ^

 

[CountryBoy19]

I'll soon be putting together a review/comparison of several popular models of electronic hearing protection, including the models listed above and a few others.

Speaking of which, what is your definition of "soon"? You've been teasing us about this for weeks now and I'm excited for the results...

 

[esrice]

Speaking of which, what is your definition of "soon"? You've been teasing us about this for weeks now and I'm excited for the results...

My definition keeps getting pushed back by my real job.

 

[DialTone301]

I have been using the Howard Leights for a while and have been generally happy with them. But at Steel Challenge when I am shooting a .22 I have been having trouble hearing some of my hits when the range gets noisy. I am beginning to wonder if I would be better off buying something better. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[esrice]

But at Steel Challenge when I am shooting a .22 I have been having trouble hearing some of my hits when the range gets noisy. I am beginning to wonder if I would be better off buying something better. Anyone else have this problem?

Here is why that happens.

HL's use what is called "peak clipping" technology. When a loud sound rises above a certain dB level, it cuts off the electronics entirely so the sound doesn't reach your ears. What it then leaves you with is "regular" muffs to mute the sound.

This works, but it makes conversation on a loud range impossible. If gunfire is going off then the electronics aren't working and you are back to the same as standard non-electric muffs.

The other option is "compression" technology. In these muffs, the sound that reach above a certain dB level are compressed, making them hearing safe. So you still "hear" the gunshot, but you hear it at a level that won't damage your ears.

What this means is that you can be on a range with several shooters and still carry on a conversation with those around you. No more "clipping" or electronics slamming off and on. Its quite seamless.

This is part of the difference in a $50 pair and a $100 pair of electronic earpro.

 

[DialTone301]

Thanks for the explanation!

 

[bigmich]

I wear foams I don't really like muffs

 

[USMCsergeant]

Peltor tactical sport are amazing! Got some off ebay for a fraction of the retail cost. They were factory sealed and all. Keep watching and wait for a sale where noone bids.

 

[digitick]

Here is why that happens...
HL's use what is called "peak clipping" technology....
The other option is "compression" technology...
This is part of the difference in a $50 pair and a $100 pair of electronic earpro.

Nice clarification, thanks! I wondered why such a steep difference in price.

 

[lowendgenerator]

I like the dense yellow foam plugs. 15 years of working in factories, I don't even notice 'em.

 

[esrice]

I like the dense yellow foam plugs. 15 years of working in factories, I don't even notice 'em.

In police work they call this "a clue".

 

[andfc]

I really like the SureFire earplugs EarPro Products - I can hear a people talking regularly and I don't really notice they're there.

 

[lawrra]

We have Peltors and Surefire EP4s in stock. The EP4s work very well; I've used them in a 10 hour carbine course comfortably. The Peltors work great, too; we had several students use them in the same courses when we hosted Armed Dynamics back in March.

Surefire EP-4 Sonic Defender Ear Pro, Medium

Peltor Tactical 6S Electronic Hearing Protection

 

[davedolli]

I use $20 over the ear muffs, and they seem to work fine, my ears don't ring after shooting.

Dave

 

[actaeon277]

I'm waiting for esrices review.