Help me decide which electronic hearing protection

[colt45er]

We have a points for performance system at work and I just noticed they have some electronic ears that I can get. Here are some of the options, please let me know which you would get and why. Thanks INGO!

Radians Enhance Ear Electronic Hearing Protection (2 Units)



Contains 2 units¿one for each ear.
Lightweight Design
Fits snugly inside the ear canal.



Radians Pro-Amp Electronic Hearing Protection



Full-function electronic earmuff
Collapses for easy storage
Independent volume controls
Meets ANSI S3.19-1974
Noise Reduction Rating of 23dB in passive mode


Walkers Game Ear Power Muffs, Black


Power Muff 9X Enhancement, Power 50dB, AFT
Two independent volume controls
Sound Activated Compression
Noise Reducing Rating, NRR 24dB
Anti-Bacterial agent to prevent growth of mold

Pro Ears Pro 200 Electronic Hearing Protection & Amplification Ear Muffs



Pro Series Electronic hearing protection and amplification, DLSC Compression Technology, only weighs 7.6 ounces
Spring form steel headband for firm compression, pre-set at 15 decibels of amplification
Weighs only 7.6 ounces, attack time of 5.5 milliseconds

 

[esrice]

I've had success with my Radians ProAmps.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/4188-electronic_hearing_protection.html

 

[colt45er]

I've had success with my Radians ProAmps.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/4188-electronic_hearing_protection.html

I was leaning toward those and now reading your review and seeing that Rino likes them I think I will go with those! Thanks!

 

[esrice]

Glad we could help!

 

[Scutter01]

I have Radians as well, and both Spasmo and L'il Spas recently procured their own after using mine.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Here is a link to another discussion on this topic. I swear by the Howard Leight Sport hearing protectors. The price is right, good noise suppression, long battery life, low profile stays out of the way of your cheek weld when shooting long guns, amplifies talking such as range commands. I prefer these to the Radians I have borrowed,( thank you Scutter01). That having been said you can't go wrong with either in my opinion. Oh and look at that, my 1000th post!!!!!

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/87609-electronic_ear_protection.html

Edit, I see that esrice beat me to the link, didn't see it at first. Evan is too quick for me...

 

[bwframe]

I think you should get the small ear canal Radians and give us a review of them.

 

[Neo46121]

ShootersEar - Enhanced Hearing Protection

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[tenring]

Peltor ComTac II Military/Tactical Ops Headset, Military Green [BOSSMT15H69FB-09] - $246.95 : Boss Safety Products

 

[tbhausen]

Howard Leight Impact Sport for $47 at Amazon are hard to beat. NRR 22 Db, look good, stereo mics, audio input minijack, 350 hrs. on two AAA batteries... I just got two sets--tested with a hammer in my workshop and WOW do these things really work!

 

[G-Niner]

I also bought the Howard Leight Impact Sport model when they were on sale at Midway (based on the other INGO thread). I like them a lot for outdoor shooting, makes it easy to hear the RO. They don't work out quite as well for me indoors however, if I'm shooting bullseye indoors I use plugs AND the muffs with the volume turned way up so I can hear the RO . I know, sounds strange but it works. The muffs don't seem to seal well enough all around, maybe because of my glasses,

 

[turnandshoot4]

Peltor ComTac II Military/Tactical Ops Headset, Military Green [BOSSMT15H69FB-09] - $246.95 : Boss Safety Products

Peltor SwatTac 2 Tactical Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 20dB) Black - MidwayUSA

Peltor Tactical Pro - Hearing Protection

Are these really $150 worth of difference than the cheaper products?

 

[dom1104]

I like the Howard Leights as well.

 

[revsaxon]

Howard Leight Impact Sport for $47 at Amazon are hard to beat. NRR 22 Db, look good, stereo mics, audio input minijack, 350 hrs. on two AAA batteries... I just got two sets--tested with a hammer in my workshop and WOW do these things really work!

+1 I use a pair in a 100db+ datacenter damn near every day and I couldn't be happier with them.

 

[turnandshoot4]

At what point do you lose the high pitched noise? I shot with a pair of caldwells and was not impressed at all.

I'm just wondering if spending more = much higher quality. I'd like to improve my shooting experience, not just spend some loot.

 

[WebSnyper]

At what point do you lose the high pitched noise? I shot with a pair of caldwells and was not impressed at all.

I'm just wondering if spending more = much higher quality. I'd like to improve my shooting experience, not just spend some loot.

Interesting... I just ordered a pair of these late in December when they were $17.99 at MidwayUSA

Caldwell E-MAX Low Profile Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 23dB) Green - MidwayUSA

I'll have to see how they are when I get them. My brother has these as well and said he liked them. Figured for $18 it was worth a try as they got good reviews.

 

[turnandshoot4]

I think that was the pair I tried. They weren't BAD, they just weren't good either.

 

[sloughfoot]

Not to put a damper on anybody, and your experience might be different than mine, but I spent 20 years with Peltor electronic noise cancelling earmuffs. I have experienced a lot of hearing loss. Even though I always wore them.

They shut down fast, but they don't shut down fast enough. Secondly, if you are shooting a rifle the sound comes up through your jawbone before the earmuffs shut down.

I now wear earplugs under my ear muffs which has protected what is left of my hearing. Both rifle and pistol.

The guy shouting the commands on the firing line has to accomodate me, I don't figure I have to accomodate him.......After all, I'm the one with the loaded gun.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Wow. I've never heard of that.

Looks like I'm saving a couple hundred bucks now.

 

[m_deaner]

Interesting... I just ordered a pair of these late in December when they were $17.99 at MidwayUSA

Caldwell E-MAX Low Profile Electronic Earmuffs (NRR 23dB) Green - MidwayUSA

I'll have to see how they are when I get them. My brother has these as well and said he liked them. Figured for $18 it was worth a try as they got good reviews.

I really didn't like the Caldwells. The electronic cutout was obtrusive and annoying. Audio reproduction was poor, with lots of static and distortion.

I guess they're OK for $18, but I'd rather wear decent non-electonic muffs than deal with the Caldwells.

I think that Radians are a much better choice, or Pro-Ears Gold or MSA Sordins if you want the best.