Wildfowler12 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Morning all, I'm looking to buy some moulded ear protection. I don't think I want electric ones, as most of my shooting is done on the marsh - usually in horizontal rain! A quick scan of Google and a PW search has thrown up a number of options. So I'd be interested to hear from anybody who owns or has tried the CENS Passive or PLUGZZ sonic valve ear protection. Or indeed any alternatives that fit the bill. Firstly, are they comfortable, and do they fit well - normal plugs are forever falling of of my ears - usually when I get cold! And is there a brand or product in particular that stands out? Many thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Personally cannot get on with passive hearing protection . I ended up upgrading to the electric cens and I love them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockermax Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Had the CENS Passive for 12 months. Find them very comfortable to wear and able to hear not to badly with them. If I had the money I would upgrade to electronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Can't fault my Plugzz passives had them for 3 years with no problems, they fit as they should and comfortable. Edited November 27, 2014 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I use ACS http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=75&Itemid=147 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 If you are happy with passive have a look at Emtec Noisebreakers as well. I find mine 'day long' comfortable, but despite what others say I can't hear much in the way of conversation wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks for all the responses, can anyone tell me if the Cens Passives have the valve technology in them, so you can hear normal conversation too? Or do they just muffle all sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 +1 for cens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 If you are remaining with passive plugs, then I would consider Emtech. Mine are still going strong after some 20 years. If you plan on going electronic, then the Cens are quite good. Although they have an excellent after sales service, servicing can be a bit costly. The advantage of the Cens is that you can buy the passive and then add electronics later though. Problem is one persons choice, is anothers nightmare, the mistake can be costly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 specsavers do moulded passive for about £120. f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Cens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEH Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I have some Emtec and the left ear plug is brilliant, however the right ear plug has been moulded twice now and still doesn't seem to fit properly. As a result, I've reverted to using the Sonic 2 plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 specsavers do moulded passive for about £120. f. That's not bad but I recommend pro shock hocks filter passives they are brilliant speech is normal but the bang is gone! http://www.proshock.co.uk/contour-hock-filters.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I have CENS electronics and love them. So much better than passives as I need to be able to hear well in the field or it drives me nuts. I have used them as passives (you get free passive plugs with electronics) and they are great. At that price point (£100) I wouldn't consider anything else. Then, if you want to upgrade to electronics later you just order the modules. There is no passive dampening (they are straight fitted earplugs) but they are effective and comfortable. Previously I used surefire EP3s which are an inexpensive passive and they aren't bad (I keep 2 pairs in the truck now as back up/spares). They are about £15 a pair. You can hear a pigeon's wingbeats coming in to roost but it takes out most of the bang. Much better than basic earplugs and worth the price I think. thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Thanks for all the responses, can anyone tell me if the Cens Passives have the valve technology in them, so you can hear normal conversation too? Or do they just muffle all sound? I have used the CENS Plugzz since buying them at Lowther last August. Much more comfortable than the valves, comfortable enough to wear all day and normal conversation is fine. The only downside is that in high winds (something you may be prone to on the foreshore) all you can hear when facing into the wind, is just that, the wind. Apart from that they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 My new CENS Passives are waiting for me to collect from the Post Office, had the moulds done just 2 weeks ago. I was trying to decide between the CENS and the Emtech's, but the CENS were highly recommended by a couple of different people in my clays club. The nearest place I could get moulds for the Emtechs was about 30 miles away and only midweek during the day. CENS seem to have a lot more options for getting the moulds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPJA Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 CENS for me, I cannot fault mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Good advice. I need a sleeping set to go with an in ear set amd thats another £80 on top. Gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Had my CENS passives for around 2 years and very pleased with them. Can wear them all day and forget you have them on. Normal conversation is a little muted but talking in the hide isn't an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 That's not bad but I recommend pro shock hocks filter passives they are brilliant speech is normal but the bang is gone! http://www.proshock.co.uk/contour-hock-filters.html I just got my new Proshock hocks passives today and they are great. Fit perfectly, hear very well and great customer service. Couldn't recommend Peter Russell and Claire at Proshock enough. That's after a lot of disappointments in the ear protection world No matter which 'device' you use, the fit of the plug is critical and I spent a lot of money with other 'Game Fair only mould takers' before Proshock sorted me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Someone on here said the other day that Boots do some for shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Any audiologist should be able to take the impressions and send them off to a lab to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I just got my new Proshock hocks passives today and they are great. Fit perfectly, hear very well and great customer service. Couldn't recommend Peter Russell and Claire at Proshock enough. That's after a lot of disappointments in the ear protection world No matter which 'device' you use, the fit of the plug is critical and I spent a lot of money with other 'Game Fair only mould takers' before Proshock sorted me out. Couldn't recommend proshock enough. Peter is very helpful and goes out his way to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1cat Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Another vote for the Emtech noisebreakers from me. I can't fault them in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy75 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) I have CENS ProFlex digital 2 and love them. as my hearing is not so good in one ear ok with them in Edited December 15, 2014 by coatesy75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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