Posted: 8/16/2015 2:28:09 AM EDT
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They have a kick-starter running on "push-button" hearing protection that looks pretty slick. They look pretty comfortable, like ear-buds, and supposedly block 30db. The concept is cool, but has anyone tried a set, since they were at Shot show? Any feedback?
"After the X-Pro is comfortably settled in your ear, you can activate the hearing protection with the push of a button. The closed valve will now protect your hearing by giving you 30dB of noise reduction with the foam tips (24 dB noise reduction with silicon tips). When you need to hear again, instead of completely removing the ear plugs, simply press the button again to open the acoustic valve (patent pending), allowing sound to pass through naturally. X-Pro Ear Plugs are washable and reusable to help you avoid the hassle and extra expense of constantly having to replace disposable earplugs." https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1454687729/prosounds-x-pro-hearing-protection?ref=category_popular |
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On a different note, what would these do different/better than a $12 set of the Surefire plugs? That's what I'm asking. They look like normal hearing protection, but have a valve that opens them up, so you can hear someone without having to pull them. |
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That's what I'm asking. They look like normal hearing protection, but have a valve that opens them up, so you can hear someone without having to pull them. Quoted:
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On a different note, what would these do different/better than a $12 set of the Surefire plugs? That's what I'm asking. They look like normal hearing protection, but have a valve that opens them up, so you can hear someone without having to pull them. Oooooooh  nevermind. I thought this was your kickstarter. I was wondering what the hell, since you've been here long enough to know better about positing it up.
Personally, other than being slightly quicker I don't think there is an upside. Mechanically complex that can break vs Surefire's silicon internals that are good till the end of time. It's been a long fucking day. 
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On a different note, what would these do different/better than a $12 set of the Surefire plugs? I don't know but those surefire plugs are pretty damn sweet. I was very sceptical but I'm not sure if I'll ever used anything else at this point, I love them. |