Review: Electronic Hearing Protection for Any Budget

[Hal42]

Thanks for the thorough review. I haven't had but one opportunity to shoot in a long while, but noticed my standard hearing pro (browning muffs) work well, but were bulky and obviously made hearing range conversation difficult.

Your review highlighted and expanded on several questions I had been planning to ask. Now I just have to wait until school starts up again so I have the opportunity to switch jobs and be saving money (to spend on things beyond rent, food, and gas) instead of just making enough.

 

[mammynun]

I got a set of these from Botach on sale for $99, but mine have the headband in stead of the neck band. I've been very happy with them, but I plab to paint the blue cups at some point.
3M Peltor Tactical XP Electronic Headset, MT1H7B2-59, Neckband-Shop 3M


These look like a really good deal!

3M Peltor Bluetooth Hearing Protection Headset

^^^ it is Botach, so call to see if they're in stock before you order....

 

[Grelber]

Another "great review" post here. Thank you!

For what it is worth I've got sordins and bought the fancy gell ear seals at time of purchase. The gel seals are in the closet as a spare as for me the things are just fine for comfort without them.

 

[Hoosier45]

Got my Peltors in today. These things are great! I know my wife is yelling at me, because I can see her lips moving. But I can't hear anything! I can finally enjoy INGO in peace!

 

[pudly]

Got my Peltors in today. These things are great! I know my wife is yelling at me, because I can see her lips moving. But I can't hear anything! I can finally enjoy INGO in peace!

Wow. She's so loud that the sound cuts out? Good luck with that.

 

[Hoosier45]

Wow. She's so loud that the sound cuts out? Good luck with that.

They are adjustable. All the way down and I can't hear her. All the way up and I can hear a mouse fart.

 

[Jtgarner]

I don't own those, but could update the review if I ever got my hands on a set.

Yeah if you ever come across someone who has them see if you can give them a try. They seem to be pretty popular and I wonder how they stack up to the ones you reviewed. Good review none the less.

 

[themadmedic]

PSA has the Peltor Tactical Sports for $89.95.

Appeared to be an old deal but went through checkout at that price with free shipping...ymmv

 

[derrickgoins]

Just caught the Peltor Tactical Sports for the sale price @ PSA as well. Still $89.95 as of about 30 mins ago.

 

[gregkl]

I bought the Radians and upon initial inspection I'm not so sure about them.

Overall fit and finish looks cheap with the battery covers not fitting well(couldn't they make the covers flush?), gray paint not done well and one of the cup "gaskets" is dis-figured. I haven't actually tried them but sticking them on my head, they fit tight. Much tighter than I think I would be comfortable with wearing for any extended period of time.

Can anyone who has these address my issues? Will they loosen up? Will the foam regain it's shape?

 

[gregkl]

Those that bought the Peltor's give me some feedback. I'm sending the Radians back. For $60, I should get better workmanship. I would rather pony up another $30 for high quality.

It's not like I'm not going to keep them long. My current pairs are 20+ years old.

 

[esrice]

Overall fit and finish looks cheap with the battery covers not fitting well(couldn't they make the covers flush?), gray paint not done well and one of the cup "gaskets" is dis-figured. I haven't actually tried them but sticking them on my head, they fit tight. Much tighter than I think I would be comfortable with wearing for any extended period of time.

Can anyone who has these address my issues? Will they loosen up? Will the foam regain it's shape?

My test pair of Radians ProAmps was my regular pair for the past 4 years. While they didn't have all the issues you describe, they were on the tighter-fitting side of the comparative spectrum. It sounds like you would be much happier with the upgrade to the Peltor Tactical Sports.

 

[Omaha In June]

Great review. I thought I was set on the Howard Leight, but you now I'm looking for at least the Radians or Peltors.
Thanks!

 

[cedartop]

Evan, I will have to bring some ear cup prophylactics and try your Peltor's at LLGF. I would like to get a pair, but jst don't think they are going to work for ME and long guns.

 

[esrice]

Evan, I will have to bring some ear cup prophylactics and try your Peltor's at LLGF.

Remind me as time gets closer. The Peltors actually belong to lovemywoods but I'm sure he wouldn't mind if I brought them as my backups.

 

[iChokePeople]

I'll have peltors at CRG, you're certainly welcome to play with them.

 

[cedartop]

I'll have peltors at CRG, you're certainly welcome to play with them.

Thanks.

 

[gregkl]

Got my Peltor Tactical Sports today. Haven't had them to the range, but as soon as I saw the packaging I knew I would like them better than the Radians.

The aesthetics are much, much better, the fit way more comfortable(for me anyway) and they look to be well made.

The review was spot on in the description of the units, thanks!

Oh, for me anyway, I would either stick with $15 cheapies or save enough the get the Peltor's. The Peltor's give more value for the money spent.


But, what are the orange cups for?

 

[t_star]

Got my Peltor Tactical Sports today. Haven't had them to the range, but as soon as I saw the packaging I knew I would like them better than the Radians.

The aesthetics are much, much better, the fit way more comfortable(for me anyway) and they look to be well made.

The review was spot on in the description of the units, thanks!

Oh, for me anyway, I would either stick with $15 cheapies or save enough the get the Peltor's. The Peltor's give more value for the money spent.


But, what are the orange cups for?

You can change them out for the black ones. I'm guessing hunters would like the option.

 

[the1kidd03]

Good post. Answered a lot of my questions and potentially saved me a lot of $$$