tikka.223 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 As per title,I need a set of Electronic ear defenders what ones do you recommend and what ones to avoid. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have a couple of mates who use the Peltor ones which apparently are very good, but cost a few quid. The only issue is that one of them is so sensitive to 'people talking' behind him (generally when a stand isn't going too well ) he can of course hear a pin drop unless he turns them off. Great for instructors or in the field though. Or indeed if an audience helps your concentration, as it does mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I used a set of Bisley defenders for a good few years but swapped to the Peltor ones last year. The Bisley were fine, cheaper than the Peltor ones, but I think this is reflected in the build quality. I personally found the Bisley suffer a bit more from interference from mobile phones, always a joy on a stand (but you can turn them off of course)... I'd recommend either depending on your budget (there are loads of both on e-bay at varying prices). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Peltor and the tops, but at £120+ are expensive, Top Gun are very good at £50/60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb403 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've got a pair of these: http://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=caldwellmuffs&cat=289 They're light enough, comfortable enough and slim enough that I don't have any issues with them touching the butt when shouldering a rifle/shotgun. Speaker quality is ok. However, they do sometimes suffer from mobile phone interference and the little fluffy microphone covers don't stop the wind from whistling in your ears. Also, if you're talking to someone and a gun is discharged the speaker volume doesn't turn on again for around 1/3rd of a second so I sometimes find myself having to ask people to repeat what they just said. Pretty much what you'd expect for a budget set of electronic ear defenders really! When on the firing point I just use them as passive defenders and only use the electronics if I'm stood off of the point talking to people, so for what I want they do the job well enough. Cheers Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm using some Howard leight ones from cabelas cheap but good quality you can also connect a phone or mp3 player to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm using some Howard leight ones from cabelas cheap but good quality you can also connect a phone or mp3 player to them If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for them,and did you have to pay VAT and Import duty when they were delivered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 You can get them for about 50 quid on ebay, you don't have to buy them from the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for them,and did you have to pay VAT and Import duty when they were delivered? sorry my mistake,there from sporting supplies,present off wife showed her them on cabelas site so assumed she ordered them off them. last time i ordered from states, some workwear got caned at the door 60 odd quid on duty so dont do that!!! wife dont like it when they answer the door and have to pay the courier,really not worth the ear ache :blink: price is as already stated in another posters post about £50 plus p&p. cant fault mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenix Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I moved from the cheaper peltor analog model to sport tacs last years, used them with full bore and shotguns, really happy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peltor-Sport-Tac-Red-Black-Protection-Shooting-/150512859442?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item230b43f932 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edr Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 My dad and i bought two sets of peltor sport-tacs for £102 the pair from cabelas 3 or 4 years ago. I would never go back to anything else (normal muffs, plugs .etc) In the 3/4 years i've had them mine/my dads have not had a set of new batteries; bearing in mind i have them on full volume all the time and work at a shooting ground through the summer, excellent compared to some which require a new set of batteries everytime you go out. EDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 i'm a big fan of the Howard Leight - got mine in the States, but as Dunkield said, they can be picked up on the bay for £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sordin pro x for me extremely durable and waterproof too. Yeah I know expensive but worth it IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 i'm a big fan of the Howard Leight - got mine in the States, but as Dunkield said, they can be picked up on the bay for £50 Bought mine off a guy on this very site. Wouldn't change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Peltor fan here. GF shoots less and has some Deben ones - ok, cheaper but not as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have Debens and I am considering selling them to get some Howard Leights. Reasons would be, they seem just that bit better, they are slightly slimmer and they take 'normal' batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake444 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I recently bought the MSA Sordin supreme basic ear defenders off eBay. Despite them being a basic analogue model they were still quite expensive at £80 but I had some cash and thought I would treat myself. My only criticism is that they are not quite enough protection. I have a very slight tinnitus from playing with blank firers as a kid so I don’t really want it to get any worse, so I bought the gel kit for it and packed the ear piece with extra foam to cut out more noise. Since then they have been great, particular when hunting at night when whispers between shooters is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Following a recommendation from nickbeardo I bought a pair of the Howard Leights from Sporting Supplies off ebay over a year ago. Still very happy with them. (Especially since Nick showed me which way round they go!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Peltor Sport Tac. Never changed a battery in over 4 years, used in torrential rain without a problem and good enough to cut out the BOOM from an AS90 howitzer firing 155mm shells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have Peltor Tactical Sport. I don't have a Howitzer, but they work well with a shotgun. Turning the volume up allows you to hear things you would normally miss, and if you don't like the sounds of the countryside it has a socket you can plug your phone or MP3 into. They're a nice shade of green, shallow, and fold up small. Mine came from Optics Warehouse when I bought my bins and bipod. They were the cheapest I could find on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Sordin pro x for me extremely durable and waterproof too. Yeah I know expensive but worth it IMHO Same here - very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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