JustJon Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hi, I've got some over the ear style protection at the minute, non electronic. Just seen these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peltor-Tactical-6S-Electronic-Behind-Head-Ear-Defenders-/360349300699?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item53e67df7db#ht_500wt_689 What's anyone's thoughts? Like the behind the head idea personally. Would like some electronic ones so I can hear what's going on but don't want to pay through the teeth (hundreds) for in ear electronic. Help!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Have a look at the Napier pro9 and 10 passives very clever and work you can hold a conversation with them on light and battery's don't run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garjo Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 In good company see link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-philip/8568333/Duke-of-Edinburgh-given-ear-defenders-for-90th-birthday.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban_winter Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 The Napier ones don't work. I bought some and tried them against standard ear defenders. You can hear speech just as well with either. If you don't believe me do the following experiment. Put the radio on and wear your Napiers. Turn the volume down until you can only just hear it. Swap for some standard passive defenders - you will still be able to hear the radio. They're just a con. Only worth buying if you value low-profile ear protection (although in my experience ear plugs are cheaper and more comfortable). If you want to hear speech clearly then you need electronic ones. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Have a look at the Napier pro9 and 10 passives very clever and work you can hold a conversation with them on light and battery's don't run out As above. I have both, and they are brilliant. Very light in weight, and battery free. The Pro 9's are designed for shotgun shooting, and the Pro 10's are suited for centrefire rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Howard Leight electronic ones from eBay. About £60 work really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I've got the Peltor Sportacs. They're pretty good. Having said that I've read very good things about the Howard Leight's. You can plug an I-pod into them and listen to music which may or may not be an advantage for you? And they're cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Howard Leight electronic ones from eBay. About £60 work really well +1 Mine even keep the unmoderated .308 at bay, and very slim as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I've got the Peltor Sportacs. They're pretty good. Having said that I've read very good things about the Howard Leight's. You can plug an I-pod into them and listen to music which may or may not be an advantage for you? And they're cheaper! Another vote for the Sportacs - excellent and comfortable for extended periods - batteries last for ever too. They can amplify conversations some distance behind you if the gain is turned up too far. A couple of months ago I was clay shooting and blathered a close in target from the bottom barrel (1/4 choke) - must have been smack on cos it was a ball of dust....I heard a voice behind me say "must have hit that with full choke". Finished and came out of the cage - two shooters were about 15ft away and I was able to say "that was 1/4 choke actually" he burst out laughing, amazed I'd heard the comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sordin pro x for me pricey but tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Howard Leight electronic ones from eBay. About £60 work really well +1 Mine even keep the unmoderated .308 at bay, and very slim as well. Are they Stereo or mono? I've found with my old mono ones you cannot tell which direction a sound comes from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Stereo I believe, there is a mic in each side. Very disconcerting when you have one ear in and one out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Howard Leight electronic ones from eBay. About £60 work really well EXCELLENT VALUE, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Stereo I believe, there is a mic in each side. Very disconcerting when you have one ear in and one out! You mean ...IN one ear and Out the other ? Edited June 13, 2011 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks all - appreciate the comments. Are these the Howard Leights that people are referring to please? CLICK ME, CLICK ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Am I put a couple of quid aside from change each month into a pot so the cost isnt a stinger and am going to put the cash towards buying a set of these: http://www.noisebreaker.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Interesting - same price but very different concept... It amazes me we need such bulky protection given the noise cancelling properties of many mp3 headphones these days. I just don't get it... I like a simple life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangun1 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Napier Pro 9 are great ear defenders got mine at http://www.fearisshootingsupplies.co.uk/ Edited July 25, 2011 by dangun1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 peltor optome111 http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=peltor+optime&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1170&bih=752&wrapid=tljp1311606849516012&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=3040907731770871179&sa=X&ei=QogtTvHbBoiZ8QPQoaiQDA&sqi=2&ved=0CF0Q8gIwAg# probly the best passive cups ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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