I have both a pair of them as well as the prior ones prior to digital. In my opinion, they are among the best out there. I've never needed to put on plugs underneath.
I can hear what someone is saying without interruption when someone fires off a big gun nearby - even in an inside range.
I'd recommend you give them a try - I think you'll like them.
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Get the gel ear-seals if they don't come with them. Wearing them after several hours or, when it's hot, they're a whole lot better than the standard plastic/foam seals.
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Originally posted by Il Cattivo: I'd like to add a question if the OP doesn't mind - how well do they stay in place when you're shooting a rifle or a shotgun?
Unless you have the unit right up against the firearm, you should be good.
Some people prefer the over the head, some prefer the behind the head. I have both, and both seem to work fine.
Ulsterman - if you want to try out a set, send me an email with your contact. I can send a set out for you to "try before you buy".
Posts: 2820 | Location: Northern California | Registered: December 01, 2006
I have a 2018 pair and my thieving assed movers have a 10 year old pair
EDIT: For the context of this thread, there are a lot more electronic hearing protections on the market today compared to 10 years ago. The Sordins were worth replacing with Sordins as they’re still the worth the premium price.
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I've got a pair of the older ones, Sordin Supremes. The electronics are impressive, but the ears only attenuate outside noise about 22db, IIRC, and that rating is for continuous noise, not impulse. That's pretty good for outside use, but I find I have to double up shooting indoors, even with the gel ear cups, and that defeats some of the advantage of the great electronics.
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