Electronic hearing protection

[BigWoolyBanjo]

I'm looking for recommendations on inexpensive electronic ear muffs. I have an older pair of Caldwells and they're great, but my wife's newer pair of Caldwells have a constant buzzing in them.

I'm looking to spend $30-50. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[conw]

I've had an incredibly good experience with my "Peltor 97044 Tactical 6S Active Volume Hearing Protector".

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...tiveASIN=B00009363P&linkCode=as2&tag=bl0a4-20

I know I spent under 50 but it may have been due to a sale. I don't think you're gonna do any better though in this general price range.

I did have an issue with them that was covered by the warranty. I received them back from 3M before the end of the next business week.

Edited to add: the link above is right at $50.00. That's where I purchased.

 

[JohnKSa]

Love my Peltors. I have the 7S with the gel pads.

 

[Field Tester]

Don't forget Black Friday & Cyber Monday are rapidly approaching. I got mine on sale for $25 online last year.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Caldwell makes some inexpensive muffs that have gotten some decent reviews on Amazon. I would still wear plugs with them as well, however, if you are planning on doing much shooting.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...:aps,k:caldwell electronic hearing protection

 

[Outlaw Man]

The Howard Leight Impact muffs are very good, and you can find them on sale for less than $50 somewhere most of the time.

 

[Walkalong]

That is what I have and I am happy with them. They need to be used with earplugs for better protection. IMHO.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

The Howard Leight Impact is a favorite of mine, nice and narrow:


http://www.opticsplanet.com/howard-leight-impact-sound-management-electronic-hearing-proctection-earmuffs-r01526.html

Mark H.

 

[jrdolall]

I don't even know what kind I have but I got them at Walmart for $25 and have been happy with them. I used them yesterday sighting in a 30-06, .243, 25-06 and a .223 and they worked flawlessly. It's always strange for the report to be so muffled and then hear the echo so clearly.

 

[hso]

Get the Impacts on sale and you'll never regret it.

 

[Odd Job]

I will also add my recommendation for the Howard Leight Impact Sport. Here is my pair:



Nice shooting profile, easy to use roller switch (on/off and volume). Very comfortable to wear.

 

[hso]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...90957&creativeASIN=B001T7QJ9O&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Delivered under $50 and farrrrrrrrr better than the cheapies.

 

[RustHunter87]

I like the Impacts but the dont really fit my small head.

 

[Mike1234567]

As I recall I paid less than $30 shipped for mine and so far they've been perfect!! Stereo... six microphones... very quiet but sensitive to direction... etc.

 

[JShirley]

Have had 3 Peltors so far, but the Howard Leights do a good job.

John

 

[jcwit]

I'd say Howard Leights give the best value for $$$$ spent.

 

[Corn-Picker]

I have the Howard Leights as well. I double them up with foam earplugs when I'm at the range, and I use them by themselves when hunting. They are easy to use, they are mostly comfortable, and they work fairly well. I use them because they don't get in the way while shooting a rifle. Battery life is 20-30 hours in my experience.

My bigger earmuffs work better and are more comfortable, but they don't allow for cheek weld. If you want a pair primarily for handguns or mowing the grass there are probably better options than the Howard Leights. I have an excellent pair of Winchester muffs that were $20 or so at Walmart, but they aren't electronic. They are my first choice when a rifle isn't involved in the day's activities.

 

[hq]

I'd highly recommend MSA Sordin (I switched over from Peltors a couple of years ago) but I'm afraid they don't make anything in that price range. Supreme Pro is nothing short of fantastic, though.

 

[the.batman]

I've got the expensive Peltors and I really like them. I would imagine their low cost versions are probably OK also.