Searching for ear muffs

[jdege]

I've gone through several pairs of external amplifying earmuffs over the years. I like being able to hear what's going on around me at the range, while still protecting my hearing.

I've also had a paid of Bluetooth earmuffs, that me allow to stream music while working with power tools, but they don't let me hear ambient sound the way my shooting muffs do.

My Bluetooth earmuffs are reaching end-of-life, and I thought I'd replace them with something that would do both. Protect hearing, allow me to converse with other people, and stream Bluetooth.

I bought something I found on Amazon, and I'm sending it back. The Bluetooth is flaky, but more than that it's monaural. Which is aggravating when streaming music and dangerous at the range.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

[hard h2o]

Walker's Razor Digital X-TRM BT Ear Muffs
https://www.scheels.com/p/walkers-razor-digital-x-trm-bt-ear-muffs/88815103082.html?cgid=ear-protection

Walker's Disrupter Bluetooth Ear Plugs
https://www.scheels.com/p/walkers-disrupter-bluetooth-ear-plugs/88815104012.html?cgid=ear-protection

Both very good

[gun_fan111v2]

I use these https://www.scheels.com/p/walkers-xcel- ... -XSEM.html (because of higher NRR rating). I think they have a bluetooth version as well.

They do cut out completely if the shots are fired close enough, which took a bit to get used to.

Speaker on one side went out after a couple of years, out of warranty. They send me 50% off so I got a new set and gel inserts. We’ll see how well that holds up.

[jdege]

Thanks.

I'll stop by Scheels and take a look.

[Bitter Bastard]

I use Peltor Sport Tactical 500's. They seem to work well for noise reduction and are comfortable. I'm not really a music guy but now that I have the option, I really like listening to music or a podcast while mowing, and shooting with a soundtrack playing adds something to the experience. Battery life seems good too. No complaints at all about them.

https://www.amazon.com/Peltor-Electroni ... 6YRWJ?th=1

Good luck!


Bitter Bastard

[ex-LT]

I picked up a set of Axil GS Extreme ear buds (not the 2.0) about 4 months ago. So far I'm happy with them, but I haven't had many opportunities to take them to the range yet, either. I do wear them to the gym, and they do a good job of blocking out the external noise, so all I hear is the music/podcasts coming through my bluetooth.

[Jackpine Savage]

I use Peltor Sport Tactical 500's. They seem to work well for noise reduction and are comfortable. I'm not really a music guy but now that I have the option, I really like listening to music or a podcast while mowing, and shooting with a soundtrack playing adds something to the experience. Battery life seems good too. No complaints at all about them.

https://www.amazon.com/Peltor-Electroni ... 6YRWJ?th=1

Good luck!


Bitter Bastard

I've been using the same for a couple years. I like them. I don't use blue tooth very often.

[IvanTheTerribleShot]

You can run an amplifier on you phone to have whatever the phone mic pics to be played on the headphones.
(I haven't yet found one with equalizer fitted for range use, but I would think headphones design would be limiting played sound intensity.)

[hard h2o]

Thanks.

I'll stop by Scheels and take a look.

I will be working there on Friday evening. Look for Tom if you will be there.

[Jackpine Savage]

Not sure if these were one of the ones mentioned. I have no experience with them. On sale.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101712898

[warrlac]

FWIW - I bought this Walker Ultimate Quad Bluetooth from Midway. They let you listen to music from your phone and answer calls via Bluetooth. They also have active sound compression. They seem to be fairly priced at $60. I will be using them in the field this coming weekend at a match. Will post my thoughts post-match.

Not sure if these were one of the ones mentioned. I have no experience with them. On sale.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101712898

[jdege]

I ended up purchasing the Walker XCEL 500BT Digital Electronic Muff.

Haven't used them much, yet, but they seem to have much higher Bluetooth quality than the others I've tried.