Earpro

[anaphylaxis]

I'm looking to upgrade the earpro a bit. I mean, I have a $900 aviation headset I use to protect my hearing when flying, but I spent not even $50 to protect my hearing at the range! It isn't too bad when outdoors, but indoor ranges aren't so great.

I'm looking at getting an electronic set so I can hear range commands when training... What is everyone using these days?

[brutal]

Howard Leicht Sport Impact. Still only $50. I've only used them outdoors and under cover.

I guess you could spend more on Peltors, but are you getting more?

[Brian]

Howard Leicht Sport Impact. Still only $50. I've only used them outdoors and under cover.

I guess you could spend more on Peltors, but are you getting more?

+1

... and buy suppressors.

[TheBelly]

Howard leight: http://www.howardleight.com/ear-muffs/impact-sport

[TheBelly]

Gemtech (my first and it's not the best, but not bad for a first can): http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/TREK-p50.htm

[TheBelly]

Oh, and it still costs less than that $900 set you've got. [Beer]

[colorider]

I have the Peltor Tactical ones. I notice that when my head is turned in certain directions, the outside noises are much louder. Not sure if it is the electronic system or what. May be the ear portion is moving slightly away from my head or something. Seems to happen in the left ear more then the right.

[KestrelBike]

Ask a friend w/ the Howard Leight's to let you try them on first for fitment. For me at least, the cups leave open-air gaps below the ear due to the large size. However, I still use them (along with disposable plugs underneath) because of the ease of changing batteries. I have a pair of Peltor 6S that fit great, but it's a *massive* pain to change the batteries and the little foam mic-pickups are always coming off the plastic crenelated holders.

[Batteriesnare]

MSA Supremes or Sordins. Buy once cry once, hear everything!

[RonMexico]

Howard Leicht Sport Impact. Still only $50. I've only used them outdoors and under cover.

I guess you could spend more on Peltors, but are you getting more?
^^^^^^

i have both and to be honest I wear my Howard more bc I don't want to break my more expensive headgear

[The Rat]

MSA Supremes or Sordins. Buy once cry once, hear everything!

Yes. Sordins + the gel earcups feel like having tits around your ears. Can wear them comfortably all day without issue.

[Slapps74]

Yes. Sordins + the gel earcups feel like having tits around your ears. Can wear them comfortably all day without issue.

Now that's what I'm talking about......."tits around your ears"! Haha

[gos]

MSA Supremes or Sordins. Buy once cry once, hear everything!

+1

My MSA Sordin Pros survived days of freezing rain for class without issue, very comfortable too.

[Batteriesnare]

Yes. Sordins + the gel earcups feel like having tits around your ears. Can wear them comfortably all day without issue.

I just replaced my gel cups after almost three years of abuse, the head set is still going strong, even after years of 10+ hour a day use for work for most of that time. They're tits.

[275RLTW]

Get custom molded ear pro. Blocks noise and concussion. All muffs leave a gap when eye pro is tucked under them. Molded ear pro is comfortable to wear all day, light weight, and less expensive than MSAs.

[Batteriesnare]

and less expensive than MSAs.

My MSAs were free...just sayin.

If you have a flex spending account and have a prescription from a doc you can get reimbursed for the cost if the ear pro.

[brutal]

My MSAs were free...just sayin.

If you have a flex spending account and have a prescription from a doc you can get reimbursed for the cost if the ear pro.

FSA is still your money, just pre-tax.

I suppose you consider a tax refund found money? :D

[MAP]

Get custom molded ear pro. Blocks noise and concussion. All muffs leave a gap when eye pro is tucked under them. Molded ear pro is comfortable to wear all day, light weight, and less expensive than MSAs.

If you are investing in your safety take a look at the Smith Optics Ages Eye Pro. It prevents the above mentioned "gap." My sones have these exact eye wear and they are the best I've encountered.

https://elite.smithoptics.com/products/#/Protective+Glasses/Aegis+Echo/view/ (https://elite.smithoptics.com/products/#/Protective+Glasses/Aegis+Echo/view/)

Mike

[Ronin13]

I use Surefire EP3's- cost under $25 and they work great for me. Comfort and fit is great, and they function very well... plus you don't break the bank.

[Batteriesnare]

FSA is still your money, just pre-tax.

I suppose you consider a tax refund found money? :D

When it's a use it or lose it (thankfully we don't use it much, and at the end of the term it usually goes toward shoring up the first aid kits), and we have more in the account to spend than what we contribute - yes, it's free money to me.

Tax returns are a depreciating savings account.

[crays]

FSA is still your money, just pre-tax.

I suppose you consider a tax refund found money? :D

True. You can build in the cost to your FSA at open enrollment, and get your ear pro right away, and not be out-of-pocket all at once (if that is a concern/issue). Plus, as stated, it lowers your tax burden each payday. Being a "use it or lose it" source of funding, it does require some thought, foresight and planning to maximize benefit, but that's another thread...

[patrick0685]

My MSAs were free...just sayin.

If you have a flex spending account and have a prescription from a doc you can get reimbursed for the cost if the ear pro.

what did you get the prescription to say?

[Batteriesnare]

what did you get the prescription to say?

I went to the doc, told them I work in a loud environment and that the standard ear pro wasn't giving enough protection. I took a printout of the MSAs - he wrote it for the product. I bought the ear pro, stapled the prescription to the receipt and turned it in to my insurance, they wrote me a check.

[Marine24]

Howard Leicht Sport Impact. Still only $50. I've only used them outdoors and under cover.

I guess you could spend more on Peltors, but are you getting more?

I just picked up a pair of these at Bowers and pretty impressed. Turned off, I couldn't hear any of the ambient noise or people talking on the phone. With the microphone on, it amplified the sound very well. Guy was rolling a cart down the hall and it sounded like a rock slide. I've used Pro Ears Gold before but these are a good buy. I'll see how they do at the indoor range. Good option for those that aren't living in a high noise environment.

[cstone]

Does anyone else, besides me, wear some foamies or rubber plugs under their headset?

I use the Howard Leight Sport Impact headset, but always put a set of the plugs on a string in first.

[The Rat]

Depends on the situation. If I'm out in open grasslands I just wear the Sordins. If I'm shooting under an overhang (like some ranges have) or indoors, I'll double up.

[mtnrider]

Ask a friend w/ the Howard Leight's to let you try them on first for fitment. For me at least, the cups leave open-air gaps below the ear due to the large size.

I have the same issue. I have to play with them a bit to get them to seal good. I like them but think I might look for something with a little better fit.

[TheVath]

Howard Leight Impact Sport with some foamies seems to be the perfect combo for me