wildfowler.250 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Who makes the ‘best’ electronic ear defenders? I usually just use the usual ‘chainsaw’ / earmuff type ones but could do with an electronic pair to be honest. Don’t mind paying reasonable money for them. If anyone can recommend a brand, that would be brilliant. Not particularly fussed for the custom/moulded options. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I own the pelitor 300 and 500s. But the cheap walkers are very good and not far off from the pelitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) I have had Peltor and MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X. Both are great but if they get lost the cost of replacement makes you cry. I now have a pair that is 1/10th of the price and when they get damaged it is less of an issue to replace. If you are just doing a couple of days driven shooting or clays I would go with the best either XPI or Pro X, however m if you use and abuse your equipment frequently over rough terrain and are picking up the tab then think of your wallet and go for Awesafe at £26 including P&P. Edited September 28, 2020 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 You won't go far wrong with peltor sprtacs good volume to hear the birds coming in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Howard Leights are good for me, clays & pigeon shooting. Not too spendy.. good battery life & pick up wingbeats. I have heard shot striking the clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Cheers! Peltor seems to be the common theme but will look up the other options. Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I got the howards and seem fine but never used the high end ones so can't compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 4 hours ago, wildfowler.250 said: Cheers! Peltor seems to be the common theme but will look up the other options. Much appreciated! Again I’m own the peltor 500 and 300 and the walkers. The walker is not as good but almost as good and half the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I bought howard Leight ones, ok but not great and last year I bought peltor sport as which are Infinately better for not much cash. I don’t fight in wars so don’t need commtac.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, PPP said: I bought howard Leight ones, ok but not great and last year I bought peltor sport as which are Infinately better for not much cash. I don’t fight in wars so don’t need commtac.. Are you using these ? https://www.best4systems.co.uk/peltor-sporttac-hearing-protector-all.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA Shopping&utm_term=4574930448815345&utm_content=Main Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 50 minutes ago, captainhastings said: Are you using these ? https://www.best4systems.co.uk/peltor-sporttac-hearing-protector-all.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA Shopping&utm_term=4574930448815345&utm_content=Main Group Yep, I have pair and so does my son, really impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I use Peltor SportTac and they are brilliant for shotgunning but not so good for full bore. Downside is they can be a bit clammy in the summer when its hot. Edited September 29, 2020 by samboy Added a bit extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I have the Howard Leights. They are fine, but my big spud head means I can only wear them for so long before it gives me an actual toothache which ever way they press on the nerve around my jaw. In other words they seem to run a bit small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I use Howard Leight ones when on the farm etc. But, wearing them on the range, with a non moderated .308 being fired next to me, the report hit my ears! I've just ordered a set of Emtec Noisebreakers which will be used mainly on the range. I'll be testing them out soon, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 22 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I use Howard Leight ones when on the farm etc. But, wearing them on the range, with a non moderated .308 being fired next to me, the report hit my ears! I've just ordered a set of Emtec Noisebreakers which will be used mainly on the range. I'll be testing them out soon, hopefully. I've just ordered some Emtec noisebreakers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I got a cheap pair of amazon to try out. They cost 25 quid. If it wasn't raining I'd go to the garage and see what make they are. They are great. My much richer friend has a far more expensive pair to go with his range rover (that does not get muddy ever) and we can't tell the difference in fit or sound quality/reduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balotelli Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Some tests carried out showed that the disposable foam ones were as good as nearly anything. Can limit conversation if further than a few yards away. But if you roll the foam plugs in your fingers into a cone shape and take a little time in seating them nicely in your ear, they work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hod Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, GingerCat said: I got a cheap pair of amazon to try out. They cost 25 quid. If it wasn't raining I'd go to the garage and see what make they are. They are great. My much richer friend has a far more expensive pair to go with his range rover (that does not get muddy ever) and we can't tell the difference in fit or sound quality/reduction. I got the awesafe ones from Amazon also, based on almost 5,000 good reviews. Absolutely spot on, to the point I wonder what the peltor ones would do better for the extra cost? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Shooting-Range-Earmuff-Awesafe-GF01-Noise-Reduction-Sound-Amplification-Electronic-Safety-Ear-Muffs-Ear-Protection/dp/B0797SW8VZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ear+defenders+shooting+noise+cancelling&qid=1601539556&sprefix=ear+defenders+sho&sr=8-3 Edited October 1, 2020 by hod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, hod said: I got the awesafe ones from Amazon also, based on almost 5,000 good reviews. Absolutely spot on, to the point I wonder what the peltor ones would do better for the extra cost? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Shooting-Range-Earmuff-Awesafe-GF01-Noise-Reduction-Sound-Amplification-Electronic-Safety-Ear-Muffs-Ear-Protection/dp/B0797SW8VZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ear+defenders+shooting+noise+cancelling&qid=1601539556&sprefix=ear+defenders+sho&sr=8-3 Those are the ones. Well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 hours ago, GingerCat said: Those are the ones. Well worth it. I had the Noisebreakers delivered this morning. Total cost £113, including the £35 Specsavers charged for the mould, and £6:00 postage, which they were sent in a small jiffy type bag!!! I'll try them out when I'm on the range next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I've just received my Awesafe electronic ear muffs via Amazon Prime for under £26:00. I tried them and they are excellent. These will be used as backup for my Howard Leight ones, that are showing the worse for wear, after using them for many years, and will also be used my one of my grandson's when I take him/them shooting. I've very pleased, and recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I've just cancelled my order as the hearing shop who were doing the moulds wanted £130. I'll make do with my Mercury plugs and some others i had made a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 3 hours ago, samboy said: I've just cancelled my order as the hearing shop who were doing the moulds wanted £130. I'll make do with my Mercury plugs and some others i had made a while back. Specsavers charged me £35 for making the moulds, which was taken off the total price. I paid an extra £78 to Emtec, which include £6:00 postage for what was a small jiffy bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 My Emtec cost £60. They took the moulds themselves at a stand at a Game Fair. But that was about 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I've had Peltor Sportacs for the last 12 years, think I paid around £100 and they are excellent. Downsides? A bit bulky - careful adjustment required so you don't get contact with the gun stock, the ear pads don't provide a good sound seal when you are wearing shooting glasses. However the question was which are the 'Best' and that has to be the MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X with the silicon gel ear muffs. Developed for military applications they are built like the proverbial brick outhouse, are extremely comfortable, the microphones are super sensitive (adjustable), for normal conversation but cut the gun report sound back to complete comfort levels. Buy the right model and you get the Gel ear pads as standard (also available separately so you can upgrade), the gel pads wrap themselves around the shooting glasses frames and eliminate the sound leakage issue. The controls to use the muffs are super simple and designed to be used when wearing gloves, simply the best - cost no object. I paid £207 for mine a few months back, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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