rsrjerry Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hi all I had a hearing test the other day and failed, much to my amazement as i dont think i have an issue but i have been told i do. and cause is shooting over the years.my right ear is fine but left not good. so i need to protect what i have now as best i can (stable door and all that) my question is whats the best custom in ear digital one to go for ? as i am in pest control for a living i want comfort and to be able to hear best way possible and dont want ear muffs or plugs that muffle out the sound any pointer be great cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Cens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 iv used cens for five years been excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, johnnytheboy said: Cens Do these also work when the wife is on one?? That’s what gives me ear-heck, 39 minutes ago, rsrjerry said: Hi all I had a hearing test the other day and failed, much to my amazement as i dont think i have an issue but i have been told i do. and cause is shooting over the years.my right ear is fine but left not good. so i need to protect what i have now as best i can (stable door and all that) my question is whats the best custom in ear digital one to go for ? as i am in pest control for a living i want comfort and to be able to hear best way possible and dont want ear muffs or plugs that muffle out the sound any pointer be great cheers I have full medical ever two years with the industry I work and I’m the same lift ear not good. I’ve got the last 18 years records and each one you can see the difference my left ear not good now. but my question is I’m right handed why my left ear???? My right ear good as a 10 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsrjerry Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I asked that question and the lady who done the tests told me that right handed shooters will have bad left and visa versa of left handed. Ear to stock, arm body sound absorbing. But when she done the test and the sharp drop off on the graph indicates caused by sharp loud noise as in shooting. All new to me and I’m no expert on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Cens are the best in ear but muffs offer better protection than any plug due to protecting the bones behind the ear. My audiologist advice if digital muffs and a cap for best protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I’ve played around with various options Nd the most effective solution for me is good quality foam disposable plus with good quality active earmuffs over the top. This was recommended to me by a RCS Audiologist, ‘ if you MUST exposure your hearing to gunshot, then do this...’ was the advice I received.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 46 minutes ago, The gouse said: Do these also work when the wife is on one?? That’s what gives me ear-heck, I have full medical ever two years with the industry I work and I’m the same lift ear not good. I’ve got the last 18 years records and each one you can see the difference my left ear not good now. but my question is I’m right handed why my left ear???? My right ear good as a 10 year olds. Yes, they have an off switch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 have any of you tried wearing any of the cens etc for 12 hrs? I have to wear ear plugs in work plus I'm deaf ish, got sent for scans after my last test because my right ear is so much worse than my left. I wear the roll up orange plug type, sometimes there ok others there a pain in the .. any recommendations for ear plugs in work? Wearing proper ear muff style isn't really an option as there not comfy for a full shift. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, Mice! said: have any of you tried wearing any of the cens etc for 12 hrs? I have to wear ear plugs in work plus I'm deaf ish, got sent for scans after my last test because my right ear is so much worse than my left. I wear the roll up orange plug type, sometimes there ok others there a pain in the .. any recommendations for ear plugs in work? Wearing proper ear muff style isn't really an option as there not comfy for a full shift. cheers Howard Leigh are the most comfortable of the disposables that I have found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Cens are comfy for long periods. I've left mine in for long days on the woodies, and many hours under the moon with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Mice! said: have any of you tried wearing any of the cens etc for 12 hrs? I have to wear ear plugs in work plus I'm deaf ish, got sent for scans after my last test because my right ear is so much worse than my left. I wear the roll up orange plug type, sometimes there ok others there a pain in the .. any recommendations for ear plugs in work? Wearing proper ear muff style isn't really an option as there not comfy for a full shift. cheers I am a light sleeper and use plugs overnight. My fave so far is Moldex Pura-Fit. Comfy enough for 8 hours and I bet longer too. Recently I was ill with one result being permanent severe deafness in left ear. I have just got my first ever hearing aid, an odd experience but got to deal with it. Edited April 18, 2018 by John_R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 cheers I'll have a look. 12 minutes ago, John_R said: Recently I was ill with one result being permanent severe deafness in left ear. I have just got my first ever hearing aid, an odd experience but got to deal with it. my brother recently got a hearing aid, i didn't even notice it till he pointed it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I am pleased with the device, the smaller of the 2 behind-the-ear types the NHS would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yes I used to wear cens for over 12 hrs at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I also have hearing loss problems. I have custom moulded earplugs I can't wear for more than an hour, find Howard Leigh max I can forget are in and sleep through anything, but for shooting I far prefer peltor protacs, as I hear surrounding noise better than with nothing on but they do a better job than the plugs of knocking down the report. Also so comfy I have slept in them quite happily before (they don't clamp quite as tight as the peltors). Peltor optime fours I would use if not needing to hear surrounding noise. I try but rarely manage to remember Howard Leigh max inside the protacs. The protacs turned up with Howard Leigh max inside more or less matches my normal hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Howard Leight impact sport are excellent value for money. The built in amplifier works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I have Cens really like them, in fact they improve my hearing unless its windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 What do a pair of electronic cens cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 18 minutes ago, Newbie to this said: What do a pair of electronic cens cost? Varied the dogs danglies are 650 down to about 300. Worn mine for hours, actually forgot I had them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 One I certainly don't recommend are the "Ultimate Ear Reactear" -- I bought a pair as they promise to stop the 'bang' but let you hear otherwise, turns out they don't work terribly well in open space, and don't work at all if you are in a shooting booth or a covered stand... In fact they thing to makes things worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck100 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 18/4/2018 at 20:21, The gouse said: Do these also work when the wife is on one?? That’s what gives me ear-heck, I have full medical ever two years with the industry I work and I’m the same lift ear not good. I’ve got the last 18 years records and each one you can see the difference my left ear not good now. but my question is I’m right handed why my left ear???? My right ear good as a 10 year olds. I have tinitus in my left ear, i'm a right handed shooter and came to the conclusion that my left ear is exposed more to the report of the gun. 50 years of pest control, decoying etc seems to have taken it's toll on my hearing. I don't recall anyone wearing ear protection when shooting other than clays. As OP says, stable door ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Buck100 said: I have tinitus in my left ear, i'm a right handed shooter and came to the conclusion that my left ear is exposed more to the report of the gun. 50 years of pest control, decoying etc seems to have taken it's toll on my hearing. I don't recall anyone wearing ear protection when shooting other than clays. As OP says, stable door ....... I too have Tinitus, which is more pronounced in my left ear. (right hand shooter) Too late now for me, but I use Howard Leight impact sport ear defenders to protect what l have now and not make it any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I had a worsening tinnitus in right ear and almost total hearing loss . Progressive hearing loss to point where I am needing a hearing aid . Done everything wrong , Glastonbury , diving accident with ears , shooting . Can't emphasize need to protect hearing enough . Life changing debility . Got it 24 /7 . Full time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Moderated shot gun ?? No ear protection required then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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