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LHB1 · November 2, 2009, 02:38 PM

Coots,
The function of electronic ear muffs is frequently misunderstood. Typically they are a) STANDARD ear muffs which muffle sounds like other ear muffs combined with b) a microphone/speaker which amplifies external sounds IF those sounds are under a stated decibel level. They do NOT electronically muffle sounds. To obtain maximum sound reduction, buy ear muffs with the HIGHEST decibel rating (posted on package) which typically ranges from low 20's to low 30's.

November 2, 2009, 02:38 PM	#3
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	Coots, The function of electronic ear muffs is frequently misunderstood. Typically they are a) STANDARD ear muffs which muffle sounds like other ear muffs combined with b) a microphone/speaker which amplifies external sounds IF those sounds are under a stated decibel level. They do NOT electronically muffle sounds. To obtain maximum sound reduction, buy ear muffs with the HIGHEST decibel rating (posted on package) which typically ranges from low 20's to low 30's. __________________ Good shooting and be safe. LB