Anyone used the Peltor Tactical 6S muffs?

saands · October 15, 2004, 02:28 PM

I am currently using the Pro-Ears Dimension I muffs (and have loved them for several years). They have a really comfortable haed strap, but it is way too thick to wear under a hat, so I have never used them while hunting ... although I'd really like to have that protection. I just saw a sale on Peltor Tactical 6-S behind the neck muffs that appear to be a competitive product and was wondering if anyone has actually used BOTH the Pro-Ears and the Peltor and could give me a comparison.

It would also be nice to hear people's thoughts on the Peltors in terms of quality and the ability to wear a hat ... especially the "boonie" style that I prefer while in the field.

TIA,

Saands

cukrus · October 20, 2004, 02:03 PM

I've used the Peltor 6S for years over the head band model under a hat. My wife wears hers over her hat. Have no experience with Pro-Ears muffs. I use ear plugs with muffs and find the 6S an advantage as my wife talks more than she shoots (and she expects me to listen!) I think I reset the muffs upside down on the mounts to facilitate shot-gun mount.

saands · October 20, 2004, 03:01 PM

Thanks for your response ... I was beginning to think that no one has ever used these things but me! Since you haven't used the Pro-Ears, could you tell me if you feel you hear better in the field (or back yard) with them on or with them off? By better, I mean can you hear faint sounds more clearly and without an inordinate amount of noise.

Saands

cukrus · October 20, 2004, 04:26 PM

The 6S has left and right adjustable volume controls. At max I can hear how noisely I stalk and what my wife is saying across a field while I'm wearing ear plugs. (We are the ones that make the inordinate amount of noise.) I don't notice any "white" noise from the units themselves and usually set them below max. Without ear plugs in they are like amplifiers or hearing aids. There is an audible "click" when they switch off to block loud/abrupt sounds.

saands · October 20, 2004, 04:30 PM

Thanks so much ... I think that I may have to get a pair and evaluate them.

Saands

October 15, 2004, 02:28 PM	#1
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,573	Anyone used the Peltor Tactical 6S muffs? I am currently using the Pro-Ears Dimension I muffs (and have loved them for several years). They have a really comfortable haed strap, but it is way too thick to wear under a hat, so I have never used them while hunting ... although I'd really like to have that protection. I just saw a sale on Peltor Tactical 6-S behind the neck muffs that appear to be a competitive product and was wondering if anyone has actually used BOTH the Pro-Ears and the Peltor and could give me a comparison. It would also be nice to hear people's thoughts on the Peltors in terms of quality and the ability to wear a hat ... especially the "boonie" style that I prefer while in the field. TIA, Saands

October 20, 2004, 02:03 PM	#2
cukrus Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 33	I've used the Peltor 6S for years over the head band model under a hat. My wife wears hers over her hat. Have no experience with Pro-Ears muffs. I use ear plugs with muffs and find the 6S an advantage as my wife talks more than she shoots (and she expects me to listen!) I think I reset the muffs upside down on the mounts to facilitate shot-gun mount.

October 20, 2004, 03:01 PM	#3
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,573	Thanks for your response ... I was beginning to think that no one has ever used these things but me! Since you haven't used the Pro-Ears, could you tell me if you feel you hear better in the field (or back yard) with them on or with them off? By better, I mean can you hear faint sounds more clearly and without an inordinate amount of noise. Saands

October 20, 2004, 04:26 PM	#4
cukrus Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 33	The 6S has left and right adjustable volume controls. At max I can hear how noisely I stalk and what my wife is saying across a field while I'm wearing ear plugs. (We are the ones that make the inordinate amount of noise.) I don't notice any "white" noise from the units themselves and usually set them below max. Without ear plugs in they are like amplifiers or hearing aids. There is an audible "click" when they switch off to block loud/abrupt sounds.

October 20, 2004, 04:30 PM	#5
saands Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1999 Posts: 1,573	Thanks so much ... I think that I may have to get a pair and evaluate them. Saands