UrbanHermit
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I've become interested in trying electronic earplugs as an alternative to electronic ear muffs, which are frustrating to put on with hair and hats, don't pack well, and can be sweaty and uncomfortable. The problem is that most of them don't seem to be very good. Even the most expensive models have pretty mediocre average review scores on various websites. Does anyone have any experience with these or a recommendation?
On a related note, I recently tried the "Raptor" from Walker's, which cost $250. They're bone-conduction headphones meant to be used in conjunction with ordinary ear plugs. I returned them within two days because the quality was terrible. The wind interference was so bad that I could actually hear better without them using just foam plugs, and the sound quality was just not impressive at all no matter how I adjusted the headset. Reviews suggest my experience wasn't an isolated one. I think it's incredible that they released such a terrible product, clearly there must have been no field testing at all.
On a related note, I recently tried the "Raptor" from Walker's, which cost $250. They're bone-conduction headphones meant to be used in conjunction with ordinary ear plugs. I returned them within two days because the quality was terrible. The wind interference was so bad that I could actually hear better without them using just foam plugs, and the sound quality was just not impressive at all no matter how I adjusted the headset. Reviews suggest my experience wasn't an isolated one. I think it's incredible that they released such a terrible product, clearly there must have been no field testing at all.