Posted: 11/10/2013 6:39:57 PM EDT
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Hi All,
So, my hearing isn't the best, though I don't have problems on a daily basis. During requal twice a year I have a hard time hearing range instructions. Since it's the same each time, I've resorted to memorizing the COF and get by. But, it takes a toll, and fucks with my gaming. I usually stand there between drills holding an ear open as the range staff glares at me like I'm mental. The commands are over the PA system and come through like Charlie Brown's teacher "wawawawawa..wawawa." Sometimes I'm lucky and the senior staff will stand behind me and repeat the commands. If the officer in the booth has a high pitched voice, it seems to help. But most of the time they seem to mumble in a low voice.. anyway, I've been told by multiple people that I should get hearing aids, but I am still refusing to do so. Now to the point. Are there any electronic ears that would help in this instance? I've never tried them before. Thanks, -Coop |
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http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Accessories/Hearing-Protection-Enhancement|/pc/104791680/c/104734980/sc/104381280/Pro-Ears-Predator-Gold-Muffs/1389483.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhearing-protection-enhancement%2Fpro-ears%2F_%2FN-1100132%2B1000004353%2FNe-1000004353%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104381280 Pro Ears Note: Just because you have hearing aids doesn't mean you have to use them all the time. I only wear mine for watching TV. |
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http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Accessories/Hearing-Protection-Enhancement|/pc/104791680/c/104734980/sc/104381280/Pro-Ears-Predator-Gold-Muffs/1389483.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhearing-protection-enhancement%2Fpro-ears%2F_%2FN-1100132%2B1000004353%2FNe-1000004353%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104381280 Pro Ears Note: Just because you have hearing aids doesn't mean you have to use them all the time. I only wear mine for watching TV. I got the camo model 
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+1 for Pro Ears.
If your budget is smaller, consider Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs. |
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I use these
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/746384/walkers-alpha-power-muffs-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-24db-d-max-green Except the sets we have came from Costco for about $40 We're pretty happy with them for being both protectors and also allowing us to hear what others are saying. We've had them less than a year though. So I can't say how well they will last. No problems so far though. If people are blasting with really loud rifles we'll put in some ear plugs and use these with the volume turned all the way up. This last trick should work with any amplified muffs. |
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Is there anything between these and the Pro Ears that anyone would recommend?? I have a set of the Howard Leights, and they're good, but there are some negatives, and I'd like to find something else. The gel cups are very nice, but $299 for ears is a lot. |
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Is there anything between these [Howard Leight Impact Sport] muffs and the Pro Ears that anyone would recommend? The advantage to the Howard Leight set is cost. Well, the volume (microphone gain) seems to be a bit louder if one considers that an advantage. They both have about the same passive reduction. I have both. My primary set is the Pro Ears and I keep the Howard Leights in my rifle bag in case I forget to grab my Pro Ears on the way out the door. |
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Thank you for the advice. We are required to use double hearing- plugs & muffs. So I usually leave one plug hanging very loose and hold the muff off my ear during commands... Regards, Coop A couple of guys use double plugs. To me it's very dangerous when you cannot hear range commands. |
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Thank you all for the help. I think I've narrowed it down to two based on input and internet reviews.
The Peltor Tactical Pro and the Pro Ears Predator Gold. About $60 difference. I like the neck band idea over the top band, although I've never tried a neck band model. The others are just out of my price range (MSA). Thoughts on these two options and whether the neck band is better? Thanks again, -Coop |
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I think I've narrowed it down to two based on input and internet reviews. The Peltor Tactical Pro and the Pro Ears Predator Gold. About $60 difference. I like the neck band idea over the top band, although I've never tried a neck band model. Thoughts on these two options and whether the neck band is better? However, as with most things, YMMV. 
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