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Posted: 2/11/2002 3:43:22 PM EDT
Does anyone out there own both or have used both and can tell me the difference between the two? I like the small profile of the 6S but have never seen any. I have tried other shooters 7s and I am Way impressed. So are the 6Ss much different?

IPSC_GUY (wantin to protect that valuable hearing) sends
Link Posted: 2/11/2002 5:38:53 PM EDT
[#1]
I have a pair of the 6s that I use for IPSC.  I have never tried the 7s, but they appear to be a lot bulkier.

The 6s are fine for outdoors with both pistol and rifle, but at an indoor range, they dont provide enough protection for me and I have to go back to my "dumb" muffs with a 29NRR.

If you have never used the electronic muffs in competition you will be delighted -- hearing your steel hits (or lack of same) is a real help.  Easier to hear the buzzer too.

Edited to add -- the only difference in the two is size and Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).  The 6s is 19NRR and the 7s is 24NRR.

Good luck.
Link Posted: 2/11/2002 6:33:42 PM EDT
[#2]
I have the 6-S and love them.  You will never go back!!!!

Link Posted: 2/11/2002 8:20:18 PM EDT
[#3]
I have the Peltor 6s and love them. I have never used the 7s but can't imagine them being much better than the 6s.
Link Posted: 2/11/2002 11:39:29 PM EDT
[#4]
The Peltor 6s are for people who need to get close the stock, such as shotgun and rifle shooters.  The 7s are more comfortable, and a more noise suppressing.  The 6s run on 2 AAA batteries in each ear, the 7s use a single 9V. And I think the 6s are $10-$20 cheaper.
Link Posted: 2/12/2002 3:36:21 AM EDT
[#5]
Ah ha the get close to the stock bit is important and I hadn't even thought of that fact, which by the way makes the decision for me 6S it is. Thanks

IPSC_GUY sends
Link Posted: 2/12/2002 5:01:07 AM EDT
[#6]
There's another model to consider:  The ComTacs.

They have the ability to plug your radio into them.
Link Posted: 2/13/2002 2:01:48 PM EDT
[#7]
I looked them up, very nice but twice the price of the 6S. things that make ya go Hummmmmmmm.

www.tjgeneralstore.com/ear_eye_protection.htm

IPSC_GUY sends
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