babka3487 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Just wondering what everyone else uses? I'm thinking about buying either the napier pro 9 (about £20-£25) or the little orange sonic II reuseable ear plugs (£10-£12). Both claim that you can still hear quieter sounds like talking etc. and this is what i'm after. Does anyone have any opinions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 The sonics gave me sore ears. I cant comment on the napier jobbies, as I have used electronic ear muffs for years, they also keep the ears warm! webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Peltor Sporttac Not cheap but very good. Sometimes electronic ones suffer from wind noise, like what you hear if you phone someone who's out in the wind, these don't I've had them out on windy days and nights and they're really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Cant spend too much when it comes to your hearing - the sonics are Ok but i found them painful as well after a while. Bought some Sport-tacs which are superb protection but I did not get on with ear muffs so looked for alternative earplugs. Looked at all the options and ended up having some Sonic valve custom earplugs made at a hearing centre - they are superb and would not use anything else now. Superior comfort, better sound protection than the Napiers or the shop bought Sonics. Cost about £100 but worth every penny in my opinion. They are made by a company called ACS. I live near Colchester where the Paras are based and the hearing centre sell a fair few pairs to the lads, so if they can cope with an L2A1 heavy machine gun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I use the napier pro 9 and find it excellent. I also have sonic valves but, like most who use them, find they hurt my ears after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) I use the custom plugs made by defend ear + a pair of electronic peltors on top when on the range as I have a hearing problem now and don't want it to get any worse. If I'm rough shooting i just use the plugs as i dont have large cal rifles with muzzel brakes next to me. I have used the orange sonic ones but found them very uncomfortable and they also tended to fall out if knocked on the stock. Edited November 15, 2008 by auto culto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamHall Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I USE PELTOR SHOTGUNNERS GOT THEM OF FLE-BAY ABOUT £15 SEEM FINE TO ME NO COMPLAINTS AS FAR AS I CAT TELL AND THE MOD USE PELTOR SO CANT BE A THAT BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingdragon Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Hi I've just used the Napiers on a 100 bird clay shoot and had no probs with them. The guys who used the foam plugs suffered a bit! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I prefer Sonic 2 earplugs. I guess I must have more manly ears or something as I don't feel any discomfort wearing them. There is a technique to inserting them that others may be doing incorrectly. I also have a couple of pairs of the custom molded jobbies from http://www.customearprotection.co.uk/ which are ok, but don't allow as much volumn through whilst chatting etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 The crappy yellow foam ones used to leave me with soar ears after a clay shoot Got a pair of the Napier Pro 9 now and they are pretty good cant fault them really and not too expensive either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim145 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I bought the Sonic II's. They were ok for the first half hour, but after that they became increasingly uncomfortable. I've now got the Peltor Sport tac's - excellent! Expensive, but woth every penny. I got mine from these guys - excellent service too! http://www.best4headsets.co.uk/category/as...619/af/page.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Huh? Ok, joking. Erm, I've probably used ear plugs once out in the field...! I really should get some, but I just find them annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Whatever you choose to use at least use something - your shooting is surely more important than a little discomfort. I only wish I could turn back the clock ! http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...ic=59610&hl= Edited November 16, 2008 by mry716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 http://www.customearprotection.co.uk/about.htm http://www.censdigital.com/censdigital.swf http://www.noisebreaker.co.uk/EMTEC%202007%20BROCHURE.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babka3487 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks guys for all your opinions! I'll have a think then make my choice! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I use electronic Peltor ones, cost £50 but worth every penny. Comfy, don't get in the way of the gunmount, and you can hear everything perfectly. In fact you can actually crank them up louder than reality if you want! I would never shoot without ear protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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