Do you wear your hearing protection correctly?

[dblagent]

I just ordered a set of the Plus version myself, but it's back ordered at Brownells. When I get them I'll be sure to post my thoughts also.

[rhino]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

I picked up a pair of EP3's (the non-Plus Defenders) over the weekend. They're 16dB, I believe. I tried them while mowing the lawn and the noise was unacceptably loud. I went back and put my muffs on instead. I'm going to try them the next time I go to the range, but I think I may look for a pair of the EP4's instead.

After years in server rooms, I think I'm due for hearing aids in my old age regardless.

Two questions:

1. Did you have the little plugs plugged into the holes?
2. Do they fit properly?

Also, it's possible that the sound from the lawn mower lacks enough energy for the baffling system to make much difference. They're going to work a lot better with sudden, high intensity noises like gun shots, but they should work okay for lawn mowing too. I know mine work okay for that kind of machinery.

[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by rhino

Two questions:

1. Did you have the little plugs plugged into the holes?
2. Do they fit properly?

Also, it's possible that the sound from the lawn mower lacks enough energy for the baffling system to make much difference. They're going to work a lot better with sudden, high intensity noises like gun shots, but they should work okay for lawn mowing too. I know mine work okay for that kind of machinery.

I tried them plugged and unplugged, and yes, they fit properly. I did a suction test to confirm proper fit. I think you're right about the lawn mower, which is why I'm still going to try them at the range. I'm not prepared to write them off just yet. Either way, at ten bucks, they're worth the try.

[Santee]

I fired a Thompson, a lot, for a six day period, in 77, and have had a low ringing in my ears ever since. Always wore hearing protection before and after, but no time to plug them in at that time. It does not take much to damage your hearing, and you never get it back.