wildfowler.250 Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 A thread under the wildfowling section reminded me to post on here. What electronic ear defenders would you recommend? I'm not to fussed for the small 'hearing aid'/expensive ones. Just something that does the job but allows you to hear well at the same time. Would be interested to hear your views *ps spell check changed the title..should really say defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I've some pelter electronic ones that do the job. Also a pair of sonic 2's ear plugs they are good if you prefer not to have ear defenders on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Which ones do you prefer? I normally just wear the standard, 'ear muffs' type ones when I'm out. Keeps the ears warms as well. But could do with something so that I can hear what's happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have a pair of Peltor tactical sport electronic , marvellous bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derfley Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have a pair of bisley ones (which I paid less than £40 a few years ago). Looking at the prices of the bisley's now (around £100) I'd say get the peltors, which can be had for for similar money off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Cheers! I'll look into the peltors. Any models in particular that are good? I have a pair of Peltor tactical sport electronic , marvellous bit of kit Cheers I'll look them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 MSA Sordins similar to the sportacs but waterproof and slimmer, I find them great Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Msa sordin pro x for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) http://www.justears.org/peltor-sport-tactical-ear-defender-for-clay-pigeon-shooting/# there you go mate Edited December 27, 2013 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I use Deben Electronic Protection, very slim, individual volume control for each ear, wind muffle on the microphones. Very easy to hear what's going on around you but nice and quiet when you pull the trigger. They also have a switch on each ear piece that can't be turned on accidentally. Light weight and they keep your ears warm. My son uses Bilsom electronic ones, also very good but only one volume control which controls both ears. Both are great. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Peltors for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Which ones do you prefer? I normally just wear the standard, 'ear muffs' type ones when I'm out. Keeps the ears warms as well. But could do with something so that I can hear what's happening TBH I tend to wear ear plugs with my shotgun (unless it's really cold) and the peltors when shooting unmoderated rifles the sonic 2's at £10ish are good value even if you don't get on with them it's not the end of the world. The peltors are about 15 years old and are in need of new volume/switches as they crackle as you turn them on but they still do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 A thread under the wildfowling section reminded me to post on here. What electronic ear defenders would you recommend? I'm not to fussed for the small 'hearing aid'/expensive ones. Just something that does the job but allows you to hear well at the same time. Would be interested to hear your views *ps spell check changed the title..should really say defenders I don't feel they are robust enough for the foreshore and what if you drop them in the mud or loose them in the dark? stick to cheap disposable foam plugs I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Cheers for all the feedback; given me plenty to look into! I don't feel they are robust enough for the foreshore and what if you drop them in the mud or loose them in the dark? stick to cheap disposable foam plugs I say Cheers kent. Can't make my mind up. Being able to hear on a flight is pretty essential,(especially if the cloud cover is poor). On the other hand, I don't want to fork out money for something that's just going to get wrecked.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 always these http://www.ardmoor.co.uk/products/jr-nap-na-p9a/napier-pro-9-hearing-protection?utm_source=googleshop&utm_medium=shop&utm_content=google-shop&utm_campaign=24-12-2013&gclid=CPCGwbzc1rsCFfHItAodIFsAWA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Cheers for all the feedback; given me plenty to look into! Cheers kent. Can't make my mind up. Being able to hear on a flight is pretty essential,(especially if the cloud cover is poor). On the other hand, I don't want to fork out money for something that's just going to get wrecked.. Well you will not hear it later on anyhow if you don't protect what you have today. Watch the dog, they soon learn! Try a few flights with foam plugs (roll the ends so they go all the way in the ear canal then wait with your finger touching the end while they re-expand to fit). If the dog is constantly looking to the left or trying to pivot around to the rear let him and do the same. if he knows what its all about just trust him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have Howard Leigh impacts at around £60.Spot on and the extra hearing with the electronic is astounding and usually hear the birds way before they are ready to have a shot at.Whatever you do,get something to save the hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I know you said no hearing aid-esque ones but... I have a set of ACS sonic valves and they are the comfiest ear defenders you could ask for, and the valves are super sensitive, i can easily hear wingbeats and calls with them on, sound is hardly dampened until you fire the shot! Besides they only set me back 100 sheets and that was with the fitting making them super good value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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