Hearing protection

drmajor · November 30, 2008, 05:50 PM

I need some suggestions for hearing protection...

I tried a $70 set of electronic ear muffs. Worked well for a while then developed noise. Also, it is really hard to put on a hat with them.

I am looking at behind the ear, similar to the Walker Game Ear. Just hate having to spend $350+++ for a pair.

9mm1033 · December 4, 2008, 10:51 AM

I know this isn't what you are looking for, but I had my hearing checked two weeks ago and it has been getting worse due to firearms. My ENT recommended these: http://www.espamerica.com/default.aspx. Very costly, except the $160.00 Silencer model. I understand what you are saying regarding electronic muffs. I had a pair and returned them within a week. Currently I wear plugs and muffs. I tried a pair of Walkers (behind the ears) at a sportsman show and the sound was truly amazing, along with the price. Oh, according to a hearing loss chart, the number one and two cause is 1) jet engines and 2) firearms.

vytoland · December 4, 2008, 03:22 PM

i've used peltor ear protection for several years, indoor and outside and they work well and are comfortable

Amazon has several different styles to choose from:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...+105&x=15&y=16

Erik · December 4, 2008, 08:14 PM

I rely on MSA/Sordin Supreme Pro X Ear Muffs.

November 30, 2008, 05:50 PM	#1
drmajor Member Join Date: March 15, 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 72	Hearing protection I need some suggestions for hearing protection... I tried a $70 set of electronic ear muffs. Worked well for a while then developed noise. Also, it is really hard to put on a hat with them. I am looking at behind the ear, similar to the Walker Game Ear. Just hate having to spend $350+++ for a pair.

December 4, 2008, 10:51 AM	#2
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	I know this isn't what you are looking for, but I had my hearing checked two weeks ago and it has been getting worse due to firearms. My ENT recommended these: http://www.espamerica.com/default.aspx. Very costly, except the $160.00 Silencer model. I understand what you are saying regarding electronic muffs. I had a pair and returned them within a week. Currently I wear plugs and muffs. I tried a pair of Walkers (behind the ears) at a sportsman show and the sound was truly amazing, along with the price. Oh, according to a hearing loss chart, the number one and two cause is 1) jet engines and 2) firearms. __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

December 4, 2008, 08:14 PM	#4
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	I rely on MSA/Sordin Supreme Pro X Ear Muffs. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

December 4, 2008, 03:22 PM	#3
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	i've used peltor ear protection for several years, indoor and outside and they work well and are comfortable Amazon has several different styles to choose from: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...+105&x=15&y=16