Best Hunting & Shooting Earmuffs
The Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Pro Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff is designed for handgun and pistol shooters looking for maximum hearing protection. When the electronic ear protection is switched on, it employs built-in directional microphones that amplify range commands and other ambient sounds to a safe 82 dB, providing more natural listening and enhanced communication. Includes 3.5 mm connection cord for MP3 players and scanners; includes 2 AAA batteries; automatic shut-off feature after 4 hours increases battery life; approx.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Most of my shooting is done at indoor ranges; and everyone knows that gunfire (or any loud noise) is more severe in an enclosed environment. In my set of Impact Pros, the volume needs to be cranked up almost to full maximum in order to attain a "normal" level of hearing, and it seems to me that there is also an unusually high amount of background hiss. As far as "cutting out" when there is a sharp spike in the noise level, though, the electronics in the Impact Pro are wonderful. If the unthinkable happens and I really do have to press that trigger one unfortunate night, I'd prefer to come out on the other side with my hearing still intact; but the other 'plus' about the (electronic) earmuffs that is often overlooked is the sound amplification. Howard Leight does not market these as "tactical" hearing protection, so it would be unfair of me to rate them as such. So would I recommend the Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs to my best friend or family members? Some misguided individuals will claim that the low profile makes them better suited for long gun use than the full size Impact Pro; i.e. that the low profile design doesn't interfere with their cheek weld. What I know for a fact, though, is that bigger guns make a bigger boom, and I'd much rather be wearing these Impact Pro muffs than the Impact Sport when I'm shooting a big-bore rifle/shotgun... or worse, when I'm standing NEXT TO a person shooting one at the indoor range! As a "graduation present", I bought her a pair of these Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs. :-) FYI: I also bought my daughter-in-law the ESS ICE NARO 2x Eyeshield Kit as part of the graduation present."
"I know that there are a lot of reviews about this item but I wanted to share my experience having purchased both the Impact Pro and the Impact Sport (R-025024) model Howard Leight by Honeywell R-02524 Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff, Black. They look bulky and if they did not have the same brand name you would think that the Impact Pro is a much more inferior product than the Impact Sport. When you put the Impact Pro on and raise the volume all the way to high, the sounds are not louder than what you would hear without them while the Impact Sport amplify the sounds and you can hear better. They are also enormous compared to the Impact Sport (see attached photos) and they do not fold nicely as the Impact Sport do. I also find both the Impact Pro and the Impact Sport very comfortable and do not feel that I want to take them off after a couple of hours of wearing them but comfort varies from person to person and you may find them more or less comfortable than I do. In my opinion, the Impact Pro are made for the indoor shooting range and the Impact Sport are made for outdoor activities and would most likely be great for hunting because they amplify the sounds around you while they seal your ears from the gun shots as long as you are not shooting high caliber pistols of rifles."
"If you're by yourself the smaller "Impact Sport" ones will do but you invariably end up beside somebody at the range with a hand canon that the smaller ones just aren't enough for. The electronic cutout seems a little more immediate with these than the sport model as well."
Care of Hearing Protection. When you are exposed to sound levels in excess of occupational exposure or action limits, and sound levels cannot be reduced to less than an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 85dBA, hearing protection should be used to protect you from work-related hearing loss. COMPACT AND PORTABLE: Our lightweight ear muffs feature a foldable style as the ear cups collapse into the headband.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought these for my 3 year old to go to a monster truck show."
"Perfect."
"Adjustable to my big ass head, and still comfortable and effective."
"Every person should wear hearing protection when using their blower, mower etc."
"I was looking for some comfortable hearing protection for going to the gun range."
"I recently had my 1st shooting experience at an indoor range & having first used the standard ear-plugs & then switching to these, there is all the difference in the world & these are some of the best NR Ear muffs out there!"
"I bought these ear muffs to cancel the very loud squawking of my two conures."
"Plastic top band, non-adjustable, broke first time I tried to put them on."
Made from high quality material with durable quality, Mpow Ear Protectors offer you 34dB hearing protection with comfortable wearing experience. NRR SOUND TECHNOLOGY, ANSI S3.19 & CE EN521 CERTIFIED: Designed with 2 layers of professional noise dampening foam, high sealing solid cup and the unique double-shell, the ear muff offers a SNR 34dB / NRR 28dB (Noise Reduction Rating) for the ear protection. SILENT YOUR WORLD: Ideal for shooting, hunting, sports events, concerts, festivals, studying and operating machinery to protect hearing, especially suitable for work in construction and landscaping work.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought these for my 3 year old to go to a monster truck show."
"Perfect."
"Adjustable to my big ass head, and still comfortable and effective."
"Every person should wear hearing protection when using their blower, mower etc."
"I was looking for some comfortable hearing protection for going to the gun range."
"I recently had my 1st shooting experience at an indoor range & having first used the standard ear-plugs & then switching to these, there is all the difference in the world & these are some of the best NR Ear muffs out there!"
"I bought these ear muffs to cancel the very loud squawking of my two conures."
"Plastic top band, non-adjustable, broke first time I tried to put them on."
Best Safety Ear Muffs
Features low profile earcups for firearm stock clearance; adjustable headband for secure fit; compact folding design for convenient storage; classic green color.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"There is a reason these Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs are probably the most popular model of their type on the market -- they're dirt cheap and work very well. We're also big into the night vision world, so I was pleasantly surprised when the Team Wendy ComTac headset adapters worked with these muffs almost PERFECTLY (see photos I've attached to this review). They Howard Leights -- in our extensive experience -- are: MORE durable, MORE comfortable, have MUCH better battery installation, LOOK better, FEEL like they're higher quality, PERFORM better, and now that we've discovered they can use the Peltor helmet mount adapters, there is simply NO reason to ever get another set of the cheap Peltors."
"feel free to Check my references, I am a 15 year veteran of Live sound and own a recording studio in Maui. [...]. I am a Life member of the NRA and a member of the Valley Isle Sport shooters."
"It's been mentioned in one or two other reviews but I would like to emphasize that this earmuff is for outdoor shooting ranges or other unenclosed areas."
"You can thank 12 years of awful grocery store music (you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy) incessant ad/jingles or other unpleasant noises when exposed to the public."
Best Hunting & Shooting Earplugs
Decibullz Custom Molded Earplugs are easily and quickly fitted to the exact shape of your ear. CUSTOM MOLDED EARPLUGS: Easily and quickly fitted to the exact shape of your ear. That's it, and If you don't get the perfect fit the first time Decibullz are the only custom earplugs that are re-moldable.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great product."
"I know another reviewer was worried that reboiling wouldn't be effective since they might be similar to mouth guards. Somehow it stuck to my metal spoon and stretched out by almost a foot like pulling silly putty. After quickly folding it back together, it dried into this weird oval shape with lots of creases. Also, my AC turns on and off throughout the night with a big clunk that wakes me up every time. The noise reduction rating on these is higher than other products I've tried and the difference shows for sure."
"It feels like the only thing holding them in my ear is the silicone or foam tip that are actually lodged in my ear canal. Pros: Very easy to mold. Color options. Great fit and feel when warm (just after molding). Cons: Disappointing noise reduction. Terrible "ear feel" once placed in the ear for use. I would not recommend these ear plugs."
"I molded them to my ears perfectly the first time. Upon arrival at my first range the other day, I put them in and removed the plugs so I could converse until it was time to go loud."
Best Hunting & Shooting Safety Glasses
Until I got a Pilotfish retainer. Perfect for fishing, biking, hiking, skiing, watersports, or for everyday wear; ideal for the outdoorsman or outdoors woman.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My head is kinda little so it doesn't hug on the back of my head but they don't come lose either."
"This retainer fitted my Maui Jim glasses just perfectly and, although it took a bit of getting used to the more rigid "wire" strap vs. the older "croakies" I had before, I love the tail-less design (tail was always a nuisance!)."
"I can't decide if I would prefer the tail over cinching them up every time I put the glasses on my nose but they work well and I will continue using them."
"He rides bike and really liked how you can adjust them tightly to your head and they won’t fall off or move."
"Gotta have these if you're going anywhere near the water."
"Unless you have an abnormally large head stick with the 14 inch."
"Bought the wrong size initially but reordered the correct size and gave the larger size to a friend who also likes them."
"Very nice super high quality eye glass strap."
Best Hearing Enhancement Aids
• Super Efficient Power Consumption. • 500+ hour Battery Life. • All Day comfort with this small, discreet device. • Easy one finger operation. •Active Digital Noise reduction. • Modern Stylish Design and Ready to wear. • Premium wireless Hearing Amplifier. • Compact carrying case. • 3 Different size ear tips for a good fit and comfort. • Two Long life batteries. • Cleaning brush. • Easy to read instructions. Rotatable ear piece to allow this digital hearing amplifier to be worn in either ear.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is the second hearing amplifier of this style I have used."
"This came in a nice case, was relatively easy to use (once I figured out how to put in the battery),and was reasonably comfortable to wear. 2) There is a lot of annoying high frequency sounds in a noisy place. But as soon as I got into any kind of noise, I was bombarded with high intensity, unpleasant sounds. Coming back from a trip I found my pockets empty--I had lost the hearing aid. It costs nearly three times what the Britzgo did, but has features that will make it much more useful: digital signal processing, noise and feedback cancellation, and most importantly--automatic gain compensation/compression."
"The medium size dome was already on the amplifier so I tried that first and worked with the 4 modes and the sound level of the TV until I had an acceptable voice coming in my ear from the amplifier, but soon the medium dome was bothering my ear -- it was in too far and when I removed it, it would turn inside out. I found that with the large dome the voices sound different than with the other two domes and when I pushed on the mode button and also adjusted the sound of the TV, I could get a really good sound that without having voices run together or garbled. I was so happy as I walked back down the hall -- I just felt more connected than I had before -- in fact, I never felt this connected with the expensive hearing aids. I have had the TV on all day because in order to get used to listening to sound through the amplifier and I have checked the TV's sound level throughout the day because I wanted to make sure it was not so loud it would disturb my neighbors. I can also hear the water running in the sink, the toilet flushing, answer the phone without removing earbuds, One day I was talking to a maintenance man I had called when I found water all over my floor in the corner of my bathroom. Note: I am practically deaf in my right ear and it does not help that ear at all, but I have a hearing problem in my left ear that is not severe and it really helps that ear."
"When I saw this product I was wary. She could hear me speaking in a normal voice even from another room which hadn't been possible in years but best of all she could hear clearly and at a normal volume her TV and her beloved music."
"Gave one to my 87 year old father in law and his 85 year old wife, stopped the yelling in the house."