Radians Ear Muffs...

**Shane Tuttle** · August 3, 2008, 06:20 PM

My wife bought the Radians Pro-Amp electronic ear muffs recently from Dick's Sporting Goods for herself.

I have the Peltor Tactical 6S which, for the money, seem to work fine. Not the highest quality, but they do the job.

My question is before we open the package, are these a good run-of-the-mill electronic ear muffs? Or are they not worth even owning. I know these aren't your $300 high end ear protectors or anything. Just wanted to know if anybody has experience with these...

sholling · August 4, 2008, 12:57 AM

I have zero first hand knowledge but the last time somebody posted this question the reviews weren't pretty. That's one reason that I went for Pro Ears. Well that and 26db of reduction for mine.

chris in va · August 5, 2008, 11:59 PM

My Radians worked fine for about a year, then started buzzing.

crucible · August 6, 2008, 10:35 AM

They worked well (sound amplification wise), but:

I found them uncomfortable after a short period of time.
They have seperate on/off volume knobs which are kinda silly and a pain, as well as multiple battery compartments.
Hearing protection is decent maybe in an outdoor range/training, but indoor use required the use of plugs too (for me) to have decent actual actual protection.

Mine sit in a space next to my proverbial "drawer full o holsters" in favor of modern plugs and passive (higher NRR) muffs.

C-

ZEBRARANGER · August 6, 2008, 11:17 AM

I agree with Crucible. I bought a pair about a year ago and the amplication works good, but I use plugs under mine because the NRR could be better.

**Shane Tuttle** · August 6, 2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks, everybody.

I think I'm going to have her return them. IIRC, there's a good site that specializes ear protection equipment. I'm going to con her into getting a good mid-grade brand...

August 3, 2008, 06:20 PM	#1
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Radians Ear Muffs... My wife bought the Radians Pro-Amp electronic ear muffs recently from Dick's Sporting Goods for herself. I have the Peltor Tactical 6S which, for the money, seem to work fine. Not the highest quality, but they do the job. My question is before we open the package, are these a good run-of-the-mill electronic ear muffs? Or are they not worth even owning. I know these aren't your $300 high end ear protectors or anything. Just wanted to know if anybody has experience with these... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

August 4, 2008, 12:57 AM	#2
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I have zero first hand knowledge but the last time somebody posted this question the reviews weren't pretty. That's one reason that I went for Pro Ears. Well that and 26db of reduction for mine. __________________ 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.

August 6, 2008, 10:35 AM	#4
crucible Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 19	They worked well (sound amplification wise), but: I found them uncomfortable after a short period of time. They have seperate on/off volume knobs which are kinda silly and a pain, as well as multiple battery compartments. Hearing protection is decent maybe in an outdoor range/training, but indoor use required the use of plugs too (for me) to have decent actual actual protection. Mine sit in a space next to my proverbial "drawer full o holsters" in favor of modern plugs and passive (higher NRR) muffs. C-

August 6, 2008, 06:40 PM	#6
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Thanks, everybody. I think I'm going to have her return them. IIRC, there's a good site that specializes ear protection equipment. I'm going to con her into getting a good mid-grade brand... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

August 5, 2008, 11:59 PM	#3
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	My Radians worked fine for about a year, then started buzzing.

August 6, 2008, 11:17 AM	#5
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 620	I agree with Crucible. I bought a pair about a year ago and the amplication works good, but I use plugs under mine because the NRR could be better.