Electronic ear protection

[churchmouse]

I know there are a zillion different brands/models/styles.

What do you have and how do you like it.

Also consider what a female might be comfortable with.

I am looking and need some suggestions please.

 

[Classic]

Peltor Tactical Sport. Comfortable for headphones, attenuates well, stereo, allows you to hear line commands and conversation clearly, moderately priced.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I LOOOOOVE my Peltor Tactical sports. The compression vs clipping is awesome at outdoor ranges. Compression just reduces the really loud stuff, clipping (cheap ones) just turns off the mic when it gets too loud. I can hold a conversation with my Peltors at an IDPA match and I'm Deaf AF when you introduce background noise. That says a lot. But the advantage of the compression muffs are useless at indoor ranges as the volume is always down too far due to how low it has to compress the louder sounds.

You sir are welcome to stop by and borrow my Peltors and my wife's cheap ($15) harbor freight electronic muffs so she can test drive them if it helps.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Classic and I were typing at the same time I see. LOL

I did notice Peltor has a new set out a little cheaper with more consumer friendly features like a headphone jack vs the proprietary 2 pin jack on the tactical sports. But I have yet to verify its also compression vs clipping tech.

https://www.amazon.com/Peltor-Tacti...8&qid=1475292675&sr=8-1&keywords=peltor+sport

 

[Hillbilly]

MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X. They sound great, are incredibly comfortable if you get the gel ear seals, and still allow you to double up ear pro if needed. The way they are made allow me to get a good cheek weld without them getting in the way. My last range day I wore them for about 7 hours and never had any pinching or headache from wearing them. The mic on them is very sensitive and allows for conversations to be had easily.

They are a bit pricey, but are good quality and do everything I need them to do.

 

[Bfish]

I second the Peltor suggestions. I also have some of the howard leights I got for 20 some odd dollars on sale a few years back and they work pretty well. I bought two pair, one still works and one has crapped out YMMV.

 

[Bigtanker]

I have a set of Walker Game Ears and am happy with them. Not that expensive and have held up great.

 

[lonehoosier]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ring-protection-any-budget.html?highlight=Ear

 

[warthog]

tagged for future interest.

 

[foszoe]

Etymotic GSP15.

 

[KLB]

How much do you want to spend?

How much protection do you want?

Do you want to be able to shoot rifles without any interference?

 

[derrickgoins]

Another vote for Peltor Tac Sports. I've had a set of them for a few years and have been really happy. Used indoors & outdoors - handgun & rifle. I do recommend the headband wrap - makes them a little bit more comfortable. YMMV

 

[zoglog]

Peltor was my first pair. They are still my favorite. I did pick up a pair of Howard Leights. The HL are nice, but the Peltors are much nicer.

 

[Alpo]

MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X. They sound great, are incredibly comfortable if you get the gel ear seals, and still allow you to double up ear pro if needed. The way they are made allow me to get a good cheek weld without them getting in the way. My last range day I wore them for about 7 hours and never had any pinching or headache from wearing them. The mic on them is very sensitive and allows for conversations to be had easily.

They are a bit pricey, but are good quality and do everything I need them to do.

This is what I use. Excellent hearing protection and very comfortable.

 

[Doublehelix]

I bought a set of the Howard Leight Impact Sport, and I am not thrilled. The sound cuts in and out, and doesn't even work half the time. Save your money and get something better.

 

[caltem]

I've used Walkers for a couple of years. I really like them, but I have to remember to turn them off when I put them pack in my range bag... Or keep extra batteries on hand.

 

[churchmouse]

How much do you want to spend?

How much protection do you want?

Do you want to be able to shoot rifles without any interference?

Budget is in the $150 max range.
Decent protection and rifles are not an issue with these as the spouse will mainly wear them.

Need good ear relief.

 

[Hop]

I'm still wearing the Radians and like them. I wish they had an auto power off because I've bumped them on several times then got to the range with dead batteries. Other than that they have been fine. I like the sound quality better than the HL.

I have a second set of cheapie Winchester from Walmart and they aren't bad for the $ but don't work well when shooting rifles due to size.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

MSA, you can't put a price tag on your hearing

 

[chezuki]

Budget is in the $150 max range.
Decent protection and rifles are not an issue with these as the spouse will mainly wear them.

Need good ear relief.

You can borrow one of my sets of Peltor Tactical Sports for her to try out if you want. Wish I'd known this yesterday, I'd have sent a set home with you.