Does anyone make these earmuffs at a reasonable price?

Bonstrosity · April 5, 2008, 01:20 PM

I'm looking for the hearing protection earmuffs that have a little radio in them that lets you hear things normally but then when the dbl level is too high it cuts out. I keep looking around and finding them for 200 dollars. Is there a place that sells them for under 100 or maybe even around 40-50 dollars?

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.

BigV · April 6, 2008, 03:49 PM

Check out Harbor Freight. Website Here
I purchase 2 pair of these and for $19.99 they work great. I use them at both indoor and outdoor ranges. You can order them online or if there’s a Harbor Freight near you make sure you print the online add and take it with you. They will match the price. They were $24.99 at the store, but they sold both pair at the online price.

Bonstrosity · April 6, 2008, 11:01 PM

Good to know, thanks for the replies, I might try the ones from harbor freight since I have one here in my area and if they get annoying I'll shell out the extra money for the nicer ones.

BreacherUp! · April 7, 2008, 02:24 AM

Good runs will cost over $100. Yo get what you pay for......

B. Lahey · April 7, 2008, 04:04 AM

With the $20 Peltors you do indeed get what you pay for.

I picked up a pair of the Howard Leight muffs from Midway for $60 after I got sick of the supercheap Peltors. They work well. The sound quality is not great, but they beat the Peltors by a mile. You can leave the batteries in them and batteries last a very long time. They seem sturdy and well-made.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...923&t=11082005

jhansman · April 20, 2008, 06:13 PM

I can recommend the Silencio Falcons. About $50 if you look around, takes 2 AAA batts, and has separate volume controls for each ear. A good value for electronic muffs.

Linky: http://www.jacksonsafety.com/linkdet...roupid=3011115

April 5, 2008, 01:20 PM	#1
Bonstrosity Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 322	Does anyone make these earmuffs at a reasonable price? I'm looking for the hearing protection earmuffs that have a little radio in them that lets you hear things normally but then when the dbl level is too high it cuts out. I keep looking around and finding them for 200 dollars. Is there a place that sells them for under 100 or maybe even around 40-50 dollars?

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.

April 7, 2008, 02:24 AM	#5
BreacherUp! Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Posts: 566	Good runs will cost over $100. Yo get what you pay for...... __________________ Life's tough. But it's tougher when you're stupid.

April 20, 2008, 06:13 PM	#7
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	I can recommend the Silencio Falcons. About $50 if you look around, takes 2 AAA batts, and has separate volume controls for each ear. A good value for electronic muffs. Linky: http://www.jacksonsafety.com/linkdet...roupid=3011115 __________________ Blessed is the man who has nothing to say, and cannot be compelled to say it.

April 6, 2008, 03:49 PM	#3
BigV Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 328	Check out Harbor Freight. Website Here I purchase 2 pair of these and for $19.99 they work great. I use them at both indoor and outdoor ranges. You can order them online or if there’s a Harbor Freight near you make sure you print the online add and take it with you. They will match the price. They were $24.99 at the store, but they sold both pair at the online price.

April 6, 2008, 11:01 PM	#4
Bonstrosity Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 322	Good to know, thanks for the replies, I might try the ones from harbor freight since I have one here in my area and if they get annoying I'll shell out the extra money for the nicer ones.

April 7, 2008, 04:04 AM	#6
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	With the $20 Peltors you do indeed get what you pay for. I picked up a pair of the Howard Leight muffs from Midway for $60 after I got sick of the supercheap Peltors. They work well. The sound quality is not great, but they beat the Peltors by a mile. You can leave the batteries in them and batteries last a very long time. They seem sturdy and well-made. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...923&t=11082005