oscarsdad Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I am looking to get some better hearing protection since I find myself shooting a lot more frequently now (which is great) so am thinking of either some decent electronic ear defenders or possibly the custom fitted ear plugs. Currently I just use just some Peltor passive ear defenders (service issue MOD ones). I don't really want to spend more than about £150 but would like decent quality and comfort - does anyone have any thought or recommendations? Cheers Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Custom in ear with valve for less than £100 and if you are lucky with a deal electronics at under £200. - Comfort with no obstructions. Edited November 13, 2012 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 You want them as slim as possible so they don't interfere with your mount. I just bought Sordin supreme pro water proof. They were 200 quid but are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 You want them as slim as possible so they don't interfere with your mount. I just bought Sordin supreme pro water proof. They were 200 quid but are amazing. That's why I thought about the in-ear ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 That's why I thought about the in-ear ones. Don't come any slimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 That's why I thought about the in-ear ones. Agreed but they don't keep your ears warm and that sold it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've just (within the last 2 weeks) started using a pair of Bilsom Impact Sport electronic defenders. Absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have some Deben electroinc ear defenders mine are not the slim down version but don't effect my mount at all. Although they do a slim down version. Mine were £50 so couldn't go wrong really. Like them as they keep my ears warm in the wind and have adj controls so you can increase the volume of the ambient noice such as talking but still reduce all sound above 85db. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Peltor Pro Sports are the job, supper comfortable, volume controls, changable colours,auto shut off & if you search the net you can pick them up for around £90 at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I've been using these as recommended by some here, they don't break the bank and work a treat. http://www.howardleight.com/ear-muffs/impact-sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) I have some Bisley branded ones. They are slim and don't impact my gun mount at all. Edit: these ones - http://www.solware.co.uk/shotgun-accessories/Bisley-Active-Electronic-Ear-Defenders-Muffs.shtml Edited November 14, 2012 by guest1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I've been using these as recommended by some here, they don't break the bank and work a treat. http://www.howardleight.com/ear-muffs/impact-sport I have gone for some of these off the bay...cheap and cheerful and hopefully effective. Thanks for all the recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 We have the impact sports too.Great piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 oscarsdad - are you serving forces? If so drop me a line, I may have something useful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) oscarsdad - are you serving forces? If so drop me a line, I may have something useful for you. Sadly not, I did all the selection but after much deliberation decided to stay in industry and now I sit behind a desk getting fat and bored wishing I had joined! Lol! Edited November 14, 2012 by oscarsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Howard Leight electronic ones for under £60. Brillaint in use and top quality. http://www.howardleight.com/ear-muffs/impact-sport--2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) I've lost 60% of my hearing in one ear and 40% in the other and also suffer severe tinnitus ALL the time and all from firearms. Once you lose your hearing, it's gone for good and I wouldn't wish my hearing problems on my worst enemy. My advice would be to buy the best possible product you can find rather than the cheapest. I've now bought myself a pair of Walker's Game Ears (I think it's called the PH model) They fit into the ear like a hearing aid and are very comfortable.. They work a treat but I surely wish I'd had them 25 years ago. Edited November 14, 2012 by shakari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have gone for some of these off the bay...cheap and cheerful and hopefully effective. Thanks for all the recommendations. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, I got mine off ebay too for around £50 a while ago. They do the job just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I've just got some of these through my work http://www.protecthear.co.uk/products/protecthear/ and have been using them for shooting and there great, not sure what they cost but I wouldn't think they'd go for them if they was dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I've got a pair of Peltor Sportac earphones which are great. http://peltorcomms.3m.com/World/Product.asp?PageNumber=934&Product_Id=34&ProductCategory_Id=39 They **** on the cheaper ones, easing out the report so you can't tell rather than cutting out dead for a moment. Comfy and come with both green and orange outer casings. Got mine from http://www.best4headsets.co.uk/-MT16H210F-478-GN/asp/ProdID/3585/CtgID//af/page.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 another one for Howard Leigh's. of the bay for not a lot of money. big wheel on/off so can use with gloves. input jack for phone, ipod. good battery life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 I have a pair of Radians, battery ear defenders with sound blanking built in. I won them in a shooting times competition. They are slim line, easy on off and comfortable. They pick up and low noise such as speech and traps etc but blank out the bang. Can highly recommend, but dont know how much they retail for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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