What hearing protection do you use?

[teddy12b]

I'm going to be buying some new hearing protection for the range. Back in the day I used the foam ear plugs, but after I switched to the electronic ear muffs there was just no going back for me. Having said that it's been a few years for the Caldwell's I've got getting tossed around in the back of vehicle and they aren't what they used to be. I knew getting into this that for the $35 I spent on them they probably weren't the best out there. Now here I am a little older and hopefully wiser and I want to get the best pair of electronic ear muffs out there so that when I'm old I'm not any more deaf than I have to be.

With that in mind I have heard a lot of good things about peltor. When I got looking I saw that they also made an electonic ear muff that has a small radio in it as well. I've got a large yard that's going to take a while to mow and the radio might be nice.

Do any of you here have a recommendation for a set of quality electronic ear muffs? I'd rather spend the money and get a good set that's going to last.

 

[PhilB]

I either use foam earplugs or the set of custom fit earplugs I had made a couple of years ago. The custom fit plugs let you hear normal converstaion but dampen gunshots and other loud noises. I don't see anything wrong with the foam ear plugs. I have worn plastic and then foam earplugs for over 40yrs at the glass factory where I work and my hearing is still normal for my age. The noise levels at the factory reach 140 decibels. Maybe I would change my mind if I shot a magnum rifle caliber.

 

[ryan3030]

Probably 50% of the people you meet who wear electronics (myself included) will be wearing a pair of these:
Amazon.com: Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff: Home Improvement


I think these are pretty well accepted to be one of the best, if not the best, 'bang for your buck' electronic sets out there.

 

[esrice]

Do any of you here have a recommendation for a set of quality electronic ear muffs? I'd rather spend the money and get a good set that's going to last.

Based on a comparison review I did with several brands, I would highly recommend the Tactical Sports by Peltor. For under $100 you've got a rugged set of muffs that use compression technology and are super comfortable.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...tronic_hearing_protection_for_any_budget.html

 

[USMCsergeant]

+1 for the peltor tactical sport.... Extremely comfortable, affordable, and not had any problems with them.

 

[Stubz]

I bought a set of Peltor Sound-Traps because I wanted a set of good ear-pro for some training classes last year. Love how they fit and hold up but the battery life is horrid (or I just bought cheapo batteries...). Think I snagged mine $65 "on sale" @ Botach.

 

[teddy12b]

Well, I ended up buying a peltor, but I went with the AM/FM radio model so that I could also use them while mowing. I'm pretty excited about getting into a quality set of ear pro.

 

[BigMoose]

Whaaat? I can't hear you, speak up!

 

[Wysko]

+1 for Peltor.

 

[scottka]

I see that you already placed your order, but for any future readers, check out the review that esrice posted... Very informative! It's what convinced me to get my Peltor Tactical Sports. Very glad I spent the money on them.

 

[jimbob488]

walmart

I think the 3m tekk earmuff headset from walmart work pretty good
buy em online and they are like 44 bucks check em out

 

[teddy12b]

My peltor ear pro has arrived. Wow, doesn't even begint o describe the difference between the feel of quality between these Peltor's versus the old Caldwells I had been using. I've only played around with it around the house with the kids and so far I think it's great. Last night my little girl was just singing and dancing and depending on how I turned the dial I couldn't hear any of it. In addition to that the radio is awesome, as I could tune out my daughter and turn up the radio or vice versa. If only they made of these my couldn't see while she's trying to show me something on pinterest. Assuming a successful trip to the range, I think I'm going to be very happy with these. Well worth the money.

 

[mikefraz]

Probably 50% of the people you meet who wear electronics (myself included) will be wearing a pair of these:
Amazon.com: Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff: Home Improvement


I think these are pretty well accepted to be one of the best, if not the best, 'bang for your buck' electronic sets out there.

That's what I have. I love them.

 

[yotewacker]

I wear the Primos quad. Very quiet and lets you improve your hearing for hunting applications to.
PRIMOS PBS-DQ-CF Quad Digital Carbon Fiber Ear Hearing Protection Shooting Muffs | eBay

 

[Oldbird13]

Do yourself a favor and go read the report/review by Esrice a few weeks ago. VERY good info and I followed up with a purchase of the Peltor Tactical model and am very satisfied. Good luck and safe shooting!

 

[gels]

What about a pair that is comfortable when wearing glasses?

 

[nwdezines]

Very informative.
Thanks all!

 

[rhino]

Over the last 18 years, I've used a variety of electronic earmuffs. So far, the best overall has been the Howard Leight. Second (close) is the Radian model that is the same that Dillon sells with their brand. I've never had good luck with Peltors. The pairs I've owned would not amplify very much.

For long guns, I have to wear plugs only. Usually Surefire.

 

[themadmedic]

I like Peltors. Use the tac sports most of the time and sometimes the tac 6s behind the head set up.

 

[jeremy]

For Plugs I generally wear Surefire Plugs, most comfortable plugs I have ever used. I have actually slept with them in...

For Muffs, I am playing with a set of Peltor 6S, they work pretty good the most annoying them about them is to change batteries you have to take the muffs off...