Which of these electronic ears do you like?

[ddj8052]

I am looking to get a new pair of electronic hearing protection. I currentley use the Peltor Tac 7's and have been very happy with them. The only reason I am looking for something new is that shoot mostly out doors and I wear a boonie hat. The regular style muffs are a pain to wear with that style of hat.

So I am looking for a pair of behind the head style of ears. I have it narrowed down to the following models and would like your suggestions on them or anything else you might recomend.

1- Silencio NightHawk Tactical Electronic Behind the Head Earmuffs (NRR 20) Black $118.95

2- Pro-Ears Predator 200 Behind-the-Head Electronic Earmuffs Black $159.95

3- Peltor Tactical PRO Stereo Behind the Head Electronic Earmuffs Black (NRR 25dB) $179.95

4- Something else?

I am leaning towards the Peltors only because I have had good luck with them. There service is very good. I dropped mine about 1 month out of warranty and damaged them. They repaired and shipped them back no charge. So they are great in my book. But if something is better then I may go that way. Thanks for you thoughts.

 

[g56]

I've been looking at that Peltor behind the head model, I have to wear a big hat for sun protection, which isn't really compatible with most ear muff hearing protection. While I can use ear plugs, they aren't as good as the muff type protection when shooting magnum handguns.

 

[gazpacho]

You should have added NONE to your poll. All the ones I've tried (all cheap I admit) didn't work worth a bean. If I need light protection I wear plugs, medium muffs and for heavy, both.

Honestly, I can't justify spending a couple hundred bucks on premium electronic muffs when I could just buy another gun.

 

[RM]

Peltor Tactical 6 give you the best mix of quality and value. You need look no further. And they only cost around $65.
I suggest doing what many shooters do: use earplugs under your muffs and turn the volume on your muffs all the way up.

 

[Technosavant]

I've got some $30 electronic earbuds I picked up at Wal-Mart.

They work just fine for shotgun games- amplify everything up to a certain point, then chop it all off. Even after several rounds (in one day) of skeet using only those earbuds, I have not heard ringing or felt any soreness in the ear.

I don't like them for rifle or pistol shooting, for that I just use earplugs and regular earmuffs- gotta keep my good hearing.

 

[hso]

Be sure to wear plugs with whatever muffs you pick. The safety glasses/shooting glasses we wear knock about 5 dB off the NRR due to the seal being broken by the temples.

 

[Billy_H]

Peltor Tactical 6 give you the best mix of quality and value. You need look no further. And they only cost around $65.
I suggest doing what many shooters do: use earplugs under your muffs and turn the volume on your muffs all the way up.

My wife and I both have the Tactical 7s and are very happy with them. Price was a bit more the the 6s, at about $110 a piece.

 

[nyresq]

Peltor comtac muffs. they fit under a kevalar helmet and are comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time. even slim enough to get a good cheek weld on a sniper rifle laying prone.

I know they don't have as high a rating as some other muffs out there but I always double up with foam plus when ever I am at an indoor range. outside it doesn't make much of a difference to me.

 

[hso]

outside it doesn't make much of a difference to me

Over time it will to your hearing.

 

[ddj8052]

Well I have decided and just placed the order for the Peltor Pro Tacticals. I am really happy with the Peltors I have now so I will stick with the brand that has worked for me. FYI I do always double up with plugs and muffs at indoor ranges. Outdoors the muffs are more the enough for most pistol calibers. If I am shooting something big then I doubleup out doors as well. Again thanks for all your help guys. Juan

 

[nyresq]

Over time it will to your hearing

I was referring more to doubling up with foam plugs and muffs. out side I just use one or the other as the sound doesn't reverberate like it does inside a building.... but even outside I still use some sort of protection, just not both. I also don't use muzzle breaks and will not shoot next to someone who does...