Electronic Hearing Protection

[foggybottomboys]

My Peltor's ear cushion ring fell off and will not stay attached to the ear cup. It is like the thing shrunk or something, nothing damaged on either part. JB welded it back together and now have mono sound. The electronics failed on one side on the first pair I used. I wear these things around 800-850 hours a year at the range and am very careful with all my gear. I know things eventually wear out, however, Peltor has not been very durable in my situation.

 

[Sven]

I've decided to wait 1-2 generations before I invest.

I want:

-very low profile, no problems with rifle shooting
-very high noise reduction level
-compressed audio (no clipping)
-multi-directionality
-good reliability and customer service
-price under $250

I figure that will all come together in a couple years, don't you?

 

[foggybottomboys]

I had a wait and see attitude like you. The generation I am using now has been out 6-7 years and the design should have been proven and the product durable. The features you desire are what I am after as well. I use these professionally so the cost is what the cost is. I think there is money to be made with a product that would meet our needs. Someone is missing the boat (maybe Bose?).

 

[Sven]

Exactly what I was thinking - add some noise cancelling technology in there - why not? Couple possible reasons why it wouldn't help: I've heard the noise cancellation stuff works best on lower frequencies (ie plane engine rumble) and I have no information on how fast the system can react to transient blasts from a gun... doubt it could react in time.

Regardless there is definitely a market out there for those features above. Anyone? Beuller? Beuller?

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Noice cancelling like would be used by a commute on a plane to cut out engine rumble will NOT currently react in time to cut out gun noise. The signal must be analyzed and then a duplicate and opposite (wave) signal generated to compensate at the proper frequency(s?). This currently does not happen fast enough for gun reports.

 

[Telperion]

Current technology isn't fast enough to handle gunfire. If you want active hearing protection, how about investing in a nice, well-made suppressor?

 

[Shadowman]

I'd recommend using froogle and pricegrabber for pricing questions

Vendio has the Tac 7 for 119

http://froogle.google.com/froogle?scoring=p&q=peltor+7&btnG=Search+Froogle

 

[foggybottomboys]

Peltor Ears

The pair that fell apart on me are Peltor Tactical Model 6S. The previous pair which the electornics failed on one side were the same model. I found them at a place in Texas for $119.00. I have reverted to just grabbing a pair of what is available, they work as well as the Peltors I have ( that don't work). Lets see, a $12.00 pair vs $119.00 pair.

 

[sch40]

just active noise reduction--

I had a question along a similar vein. Some friends of mine are not shooters, but are looking for earmuffs with active electronic noise reduction. They don't need to listen to music in them, and they don't want it to just be active when a gun fires.
As I have little knowledge with the models out there, is there any advice y'all can throw my way? Are some of the models listed in this thread capable of doing what my friends want? overkill?

Any responses appreciated,
sch40

 

[sch40]

ah...

let me simplify my question after re-reading some of the later posts:
anyone know some good, simple active electronic noise-supression earmuffs? under $150 would be great!

thanks all,
sch40

 

[chevrofreak]

Radians Pro-Amp for $80 work great. But then again, I already said that

 

[hso]

Active noise reduction won't work for shooting as it functions best with low frequency. It's benefits are limited to aircraft operations for the most part.