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Review: Electronic Hearing Protection for Any Budget
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Back in April when I purchased mine from TCI they had the same note listed on their website. The rep at TCI said they were, at the time, in talks with MSA about NOT making such changes. Perhaps they couldn't convince them.
If this is indeed the case going forward, it just puts another check mark in the column of the Peltor Tactical Sports.
As I've been prepping for this review, I've taken notice of other people's earpro at various shooting events. One thing I noticed was that I tend to wear mine "higher" on my head than others. This could be a factor in why the Impact Sports didn't fit me well, and why others may still have stock interface issues. So you are correct that it will very based on the individual shooter.
Electronic muffs on slickguns
I find that the conversation is good until a salvo of fire, then the fire as well as the conversation get blocked out. (Unless you are talking to a person who knows to raise their voice at each pull of the trigger...) They are good if you and the person you are talking with are the only people shooting. I tried mine at the m&s, they didn't work so well due to the random salvos.
I find that the conversation is good until a salvo of fire, then the fire as well as the conversation get blocked out. (Unless you are talking to a person who knows to raise their voice at each pull of the trigger...) They are good if you and the person you are talking with are the only people shooting. I tried mine at the m&s, they didn't work so well due to the random salvos.
The cheaper clipping models suck when used at a public type range. Tried them, hated them.
After this review, I'm saving for the more expensive "compression" type.
For now, standard old style muffs.
Thanks for the review.
After this review, I'm saving for the more expensive "compression" type.
For now, standard old style muffs.
Thanks for the review.
I think the importance of compression vs clipping is much more important with the size of the range you are shooting at. I'm normally one of very few out at Martinsville, so the clipping isn't annoying. I had not checked prices on compression style in a while and it is great to see quality ones being much cheaper now.
I keep a pair of Impact Sports on the night table and never take them shooting so they are always there. You can ramp up the sound and have "super" hearing, and also won't have to worry about temporary hearing loss if you were forced to shoot in your home.
Anyone using the around the back style muffs? The problem I have with most muffs when shooting rifle is that I like to wear a booney hat for sun protection. This drops me back into in ear protection. I've seen Peltor 6S with this, but I'm pretty sure these are just clipping technology as well.
Also, one thing I didn't see mentioned. With the ability of all of these to have higher than natural volume when not being compressed, it gives you the option of using them OVER in ear protection for serious firing lines (multiple high caliber rifles). You will still be able to make out commands through the in ear protection, due to the high volume of the muffs, but have almost 30 dB hearing protection.
I keep a pair of Impact Sports on the night table and never take them shooting so they are always there. You can ramp up the sound and have "super" hearing, and also won't have to worry about temporary hearing loss if you were forced to shoot in your home.
Anyone using the around the back style muffs? The problem I have with most muffs when shooting rifle is that I like to wear a booney hat for sun protection. This drops me back into in ear protection. I've seen Peltor 6S with this, but I'm pretty sure these are just clipping technology as well.
Also, one thing I didn't see mentioned. With the ability of all of these to have higher than natural volume when not being compressed, it gives you the option of using them OVER in ear protection for serious firing lines (multiple high caliber rifles). You will still be able to make out commands through the in ear protection, due to the high volume of the muffs, but have almost 30 dB hearing protection.
Thanks indyjoe.
Didn't think about the clipping model for home defense.
Didn't think about the clipping model for home defense.
I don't believe you, you should send me those demos for testing.
Group buy feeler!
I might be in for a group buy! Maybe 2 pairs.
Wow, fantastic review. Thanks a lot for all of the time I'm sure you spent on this. I was just thinking about popping on the HLs, but now you have me thinking about the next two levels. Hmmm... Decisions, decisions.
Maybe I need to convince a couple of buddies to buy different sets so I can try em out first. Haha. That's the bad thing about e-hearing pro; it's kinda tough to try before you buy.
Maybe I need to convince a couple of buddies to buy different sets so I can try em out first. Haha. That's the bad thing about e-hearing pro; it's kinda tough to try before you buy.
A fellow INGOer told me he just ordered the Peltor Tactical Sports from Amazon.com for $93. Perhaps that will help sway you?
Amazon.com: Peltor 97451 Tactical Sport Hearing Protector: Home Improvement
A fellow INGOer told me he just ordered the Peltor Tactical Sports from Amazon.com for $93. Perhaps that will help sway you?
Amazon.com: Peltor 97451 Tactical Sport Hearing Protector: Home Improvement
Thanks to your review, I've just placed an order for them as well. I was going to get the band behind the head ones, but I do not like the difficulty that getting to the battery compartment is. Hopefully, this set of ear pro will not squeeze on my jaw and cause quite painful discomfort after a few hours. If so, the gel ear pads might be in order.
A fellow INGOer told me he just ordered the Peltor Tactical Sports from Amazon.com for $93. Perhaps that will help sway you?
Amazon.com: Peltor 97451 Tactical Sport Hearing Protector: Home Improvement
I ordered the same this morning.
Mosin-Me-Nagant
Plinker
- May 2, 2012
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Thank you for the in-depth and very helpful reviews! I read this and a few others and finally settled on these Peltor's:
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-97451-...Peltor+97451+Tactical+Sport+Hearing+Protector
I think they will be a great mid-range set of electronic ear muffs to keep my ears happy for years.
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-97451-...Peltor+97451+Tactical+Sport+Hearing+Protector
I think they will be a great mid-range set of electronic ear muffs to keep my ears happy for years.
shooter521
Certified Glock Nut
Well done, Evan, but you're just reinforcing the conclusions I came to several years ago. As you well know, I am a bit of a Peltor Tac Sport evangelist. 
I've used my Tac Sports in a variety of environments, and have never had an issue with moisture penetration into the electronics. Also, the gel seal upgrade makes a world of difference, and I highly recommend it.
I've also considered taking the orange inserts (which I will likely never use) and spraying them OD, tan or camo just to have a different look.
I've used my Tac Sports in a variety of environments, and have never had an issue with moisture penetration into the electronics. Also, the gel seal upgrade makes a world of difference, and I highly recommend it. I've also considered taking the orange inserts (which I will likely never use) and spraying them OD, tan or camo just to have a different look.
