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Electronic Earmuffs
April 08, 2019, 03:18 PM
cyberphobiaElectronic Earmuffs
Not been steel or idpa shooting for over a year, going to get back into it.
What are the best priced below $100 electronic earmuffs out there please.
My elchepo Walkers have not fared well in the safe even with the batteries out.
Thanks
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April 08, 2019, 03:21 PM
h2oysBAck when I bought my electronic muffs I had about the same budget in mind as you and found Howard Leight's fit the bill.
Here is a link to Amazon for $55. Note I paid less at Cabelas about 5 years ago because I had a coupon as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Howard-...83932699671934&psc=1April 08, 2019, 03:30 PM
748sI have a set of Pro-Ears that I have been using about 5 years. Very comfortable, even in warm weather and have been holding up very well. They are north of $100 though. As mentioned above the Howard Leights are probably the best bang for your buck under the $100 mark.
April 08, 2019, 03:32 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by h2oys:
Here is a link to Amazon for $55. Note I paid less at Cabelas about 5 years ago because I had a coupon as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Howard-...83932699671934&psc=1
Check out the Q&A section for that item.

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April 08, 2019, 03:48 PM
az4783054On a whim I purchased my first electronic earmuffs through AMAZON. I have to get in the habit of turning the volume down completely when shooting indoors.
"Walker’s Razor Slim Electronic Hearing Protection Muffs with Sound Amplification and Suppression."
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April 08, 2019, 04:04 PM
cyberphobianice start thanks.
prices seem the same from over a year ago.
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April 08, 2019, 07:34 PM
ZSMICHAELRemember it is YOUR hearing. I bought the best I could afford in both eye and ear protection.
April 08, 2019, 08:00 PM
dave7378quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Remember it is YOUR hearing. I bought the best I could afford in both eye and ear protection.
Agreed.
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April 08, 2019, 08:09 PM
PASigI love my Howard Leight’s, around 50 bucks. I also use foam plugs in my ears for good measure:
April 08, 2019, 09:49 PM
feersum dreadnaughtI like the other, higher Protection Howard Leights.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007...e9-8963-117ccf44e055
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April 08, 2019, 09:56 PM
sig77quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
I love my Howard Leight’s, around 50 bucks. I also use foam plugs in my ears for good measure:
I have the same. Love mine.
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nhtagmembernot sure if their made any longer but I've had a pair of Peltor Tac7's for more than 10 years and they are great
I use double protection - foam plugs inside the cup
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April 08, 2019, 10:51 PM
henryarnaudI spent a good chunk of money on electronic hearing protection muffs. They failed right after the warranty expired.

I'm looking at getting a set of Howard Leights.
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indigossI have the same pair and they have been solid. I dropped them on concrete and they stopped working. After some tinkering, I realized the battery connectors bent slightly causing a lack of connection. I bent the connector back and it worked like a charm. They are great as they amplify voices yet block out the sound of gun fire.
April 09, 2019, 05:17 AM
ARMT Guyquote:
Originally posted by sig77:
quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
I love my Howard Leight’s, around 50 bucks. I also use foam plugs in my ears for good measure:
I have the same. Love mine.
I bought a set for work, ( indoor range ) years ago and they're great. Comfy to wear for long periods. They're my go-to ear pro for work and play.
I like their lower profile.. makes it easier when using long guns. Buy a hard case, too. Protects them better and carry an addition pair of batteries with them.
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April 09, 2019, 08:28 AM
cyberphobiaAgain thanks
Cannot put plugs in me ears I have weird ear canals
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April 09, 2019, 10:52 AM
sjtillThe good muffs only cut out the gunfire and immediately go back to normal amplification. I have some Peltors that “clip”—they cut out for several seconds.
I use Sordins but they are over your budget.
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April 09, 2019, 10:59 AM
cyberphobiaYes those $300 muffs are nice I must say. Peltors seem the way to go thanks for all the suggestions.
Now I need new glasses with thin side bars to go under the earmuff pads.
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April 09, 2019, 11:27 AM
feersum dreadnaughtReplacement glasses compatible gel ear pads are the way to go with either type of Howard Leight ear pro.
https://www.amazon.com/Noisefi...e%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-2
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