So I'm thinking I'd like to start using double protection and I want to get a combo that will serve me best. I have Pro Ears Electronic Muffs, thinking about adding a pair of those custom electronic plugs. Does anyone out there use electronic plugs with electronic muffs? How is the combination? Any concerns or pitfalls?
Doubling up ear protection
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When I first started doubling, I was using the mediocre GI vinyl rubber ones.
Later, I opted for the best industrial foam plugs I could get (SPF 32 or better).
That's for under audio-clipping "smart" muffs.
I haven't sprung for a set of custom molded plugs (but I have considered it) for use with "dumb muffs".
I'm not entirely sure that electronic plugs would "trip" while under electronic muffs.
The physics and common sense suggests they should, but couldawouldashoulda probably applies.
It's a nickle question, and all I got is 2¢
Later, I opted for the best industrial foam plugs I could get (SPF 32 or better).
That's for under audio-clipping "smart" muffs.
I haven't sprung for a set of custom molded plugs (but I have considered it) for use with "dumb muffs".
I'm not entirely sure that electronic plugs would "trip" while under electronic muffs.
The physics and common sense suggests they should, but couldawouldashoulda probably applies.
It's a nickle question, and all I got is 2¢
When I double up (shooting indoors) I just use the common yellow expanding foam ones under my non-clipping electronic muffs.
I also have molded plugs, but then I can't hear anything...works really well if that is your goal.
Tried electronic plugs and they don't trip...because the noise level is too low after being filtered my the muffs
In any case, doubling up is only supposed to add a 5db reduction. A much greater factor is how well your muffs fit your head and the quality of the seals
I also have molded plugs, but then I can't hear anything...works really well if that is your goal.
Tried electronic plugs and they don't trip...because the noise level is too low after being filtered my the muffs
In any case, doubling up is only supposed to add a 5db reduction. A much greater factor is how well your muffs fit your head and the quality of the seals
I went for the MSA/Sordin Supreme Pro-X Neckband with Silicone Gel Rings installed, from Triad Tactical for $300 and am very pleased with them. The gel rings get my hearty recommendation -- so comfortable, so well-sealed.
Under them I had our local hearing people mold custom-fitted plugs for shooting. $150. (They are nice but, when used with the muffs, I am not sure that ordinary foam plugs aren’t sufficient.) With the molded plugs, the conversations are muffled and I, obviously, turn the muff volume up to help.
I use both at the inside pistol range, outside range, skeet and sporting clays, and mowing the lawn. My 70-year-old ears hiss and I will spend the money to preserve my hearing.
Under them I had our local hearing people mold custom-fitted plugs for shooting. $150. (They are nice but, when used with the muffs, I am not sure that ordinary foam plugs aren’t sufficient.) With the molded plugs, the conversations are muffled and I, obviously, turn the muff volume up to help.
I use both at the inside pistol range, outside range, skeet and sporting clays, and mowing the lawn. My 70-year-old ears hiss and I will spend the money to preserve my hearing.
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Remember that no matter how good your hearing protection is theoretically, once the sound reaches a certain point the bone in your skull will conduct the sound to the delicate bones in your ears and the damage will occur. A good set of 30-32dB plugs mated with a 20-25dB set of electronic muffs is probably as much protection as you are going to be able to realize.
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