30-6 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Never seen these before, seem good, anyone use them ? Very reasonable price for such an important product. http://www.auritech.info/index.cfm/products/shoot/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Umm .... According to their page (linked above), shooting can produce up to 150dB These attenuate by 30 dB (about 28-35 is par for a set of ear defenders, so that is believable) - which leaves 120 dB But they say damage starts at 85 dB ...... I suspect the 150 dB is questionable. Assuming they do give 30 dB, the next question should be whether they are comfortable. Personally, I think over ear protection gives best protection IF YOU CAN WEAR IT, but I'm one of those who can't wear over ear protectors. I use Emtec in ear protection after trying many others, and these are better than the Napier Pro 10s I used before - which were good. I find 'in ear' types need to be very carefully chosen and personally find most very uncomfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Umm .... According to their page (linked above), shooting can produce up to 150dB These attenuate by 30 dB (about 28-35 is par for a set of ear defenders, so that is believable) - which leaves 120 dB But they say damage starts at 85 dB ...... I suspect the 150 dB is questionable. Assuming they do give 30 dB, the next question should be whether they are comfortable. Personally, I think over ear protection gives best protection IF YOU CAN WEAR IT, but I'm one of those who can't wear over ear protectors. I use Emtec in ear protection after trying many others, and these are better than the Napier Pro 10s I used before - which were good. I find 'in ear' types need to be very carefully chosen and personally find most very uncomfortable I know your maths makes sense but The measurement of dB don't work like that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decibel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger3167 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Bought some from a gme fair in July and used them since. Comfortable to wear and very effective. Haven't gone deaf yet, only when the wife wants some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) I know your maths makes sense but The measurement of dB don't work like that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decibel I don't want to hijack the thread, but actually, dBs of attenuation subtracted from the initial value to give the attenuated value just like that; See this article http://www.coopersafety.com/noisereduction.aspx from which I quote "For example, if you were exposed to 80db of noise but were wearing earplugs with an NRR of 29, your actual noise exposure would only be 51dB." Edited November 17, 2013 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I've got some and they're pretty good. Comfortable and good noise reduction. Can't fault them for 20 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeman Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Umm .... According to their page (linked above), shooting can produce up to 150dB These attenuate by 30 dB (about 28-35 is par for a set of ear defenders, so that is believable) - which leaves 120 dB But they say damage starts at 85 dB ...... I suspect the 150 dB is questionable. I don't want to hijack the thread, but actually, dBs of attenuation subtracted from the initial value to give the attenuated value just like that; See this article http://www.coopersafety.com/noisereduction.aspx from which I quote "For example, if you were exposed to 80db of noise but were wearing earplugs with an NRR of 29, your actual noise exposure would only be 51dB." Just to add to this; safe working levels of impulse noise and continuous noise are typically different. Forestry Commission in particular uses the figure of 140db impulse noise limit for employees involved in deer management. A typical .308 might be 165db, so you'd need ear protection of at least 25db (and/or a moderator). I haven't tried the Auritech plugs, but I do use Surefire EP3's which are the same price, similar design and work very well. Edited November 17, 2013 by freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am suspicious of anything that allows normal conversation but blocks shot noise and doesn't involve digital technology I got some hot pink foam plugs from the chemist and they are by far the best things I use short of big ear muff style all the "bladed" style ones I have I find a little uncomfortable but are good for quick fitting but average noise attenuation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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