The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Does anyone make these earmuffs at a reasonable price?

sholling · April 5, 2008, 02:26 PM

The really cheap $30-40 ones cut out all sound when they detect a loud noise. The $75-100 Peltor 6S only attenuates (reduces the volume of) the loud noises and you still hear everything. Unless you enjoy missing 50% of more of your communications then it's well worth buying quality. Otherwise just buy a set of non-electronic muffs with a 30dba rating. The -19dba 6S is fine for non-magnums on most outdoor ranges. For indoor ranges I recommend the more expensive ($120-150) 7S with its 24dba rating. And/or combining muffs and plugs.

April 5, 2008, 02:26 PM	#2
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	The really cheap $30-40 ones cut out all sound when they detect a loud noise. The $75-100 Peltor 6S only attenuates (reduces the volume of) the loud noises and you still hear everything. Unless you enjoy missing 50% of more of your communications then it's well worth buying quality. Otherwise just buy a set of non-electronic muffs with a 30dba rating. The -19dba 6S is fine for non-magnums on most outdoor ranges. For indoor ranges I recommend the more expensive ($120-150) 7S with its 24dba rating. And/or combining muffs and plugs. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society. Last edited by sholling; April 6, 2008 at 04:19 PM.