Brassaholic13 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I've got the head size of Reagan, and the damn ears of Obama. Just bought a set of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U4A5RU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Nice being able to listen to music while protecting my hearing during brass processing... But after about 30 minutes my head and ears start to hurt. Things just aren't big enough to fit over the crown of my head, and if I cant them backwards off the crown, then they put my ears in a bind. Who makes some ear protection for us jugheads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Peltor For electronic the tactical pro Standard the ultimate 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 A friend wears these and has a large head. http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/peltor-earmuffs-h10a.htmlThey also have a much better noise rating then the ones you've got. Also, why not get a good pair of electronic ear pugs? Very comfortable and you can hear range commands and talk comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Peltor For electronic the tactical pro Standard the ultimate 10 I use the tactical pro after going through a set of Pro Ears super whiz bang, blah blah blah, that literally crushed my poor dumbo ears after 20 minutes or so. Could not wear them unless I was actually shooting. And heavy as hell! They packed all of their high speed electronics where a humans ears should be for some reason. I have peltor passives as well. Cheap, big ear compatible and dirt cheap! I have a buddy who spent the money on sordins and sold them for the same reason. One caution. If you are going electronic get the tactical pros since it is a very good noise reduction while allowing conversation. The cheaper peltors I tried clip all sound so you can't talk with shooting going on. Very annoying and common to most cheaper$100 electronic muffs. Either stay with passive and yell at each other or pay for the better noise reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I were a 7 1/2 hat have slightly above average size ear lobes and use these http://www.midwayusa.com/product/671923/howard-leight-impact-sport-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-22-db-greenYou get decent noise canceling and the ability to plug your portable music in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Pro Ears Gold are pretty huge. http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/722843/pro-ears-promag-gold-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-30-db?gclid=Cj0KEQiAreilBRDzrNfb6uqX4fwBEiQAk-MRY47syCABJ0cvc6BSXQhIbTAtDvFm6nzE8eoPc8gPIFIaAtiz8P8HAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 A friend wears these and has a large head. http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/peltor-earmuffs-h10a.htmlThey also have a much better noise rating then the ones you've got. Also, why not get a good pair of electronic ear pugs? Very comfortable and you can hear range commands and talk comfortably. I have a phobia about things in my ears. Had surgery as a child, and they didn't put me fully to sleep while they operated on my eardrums. I was conscious, but paralyzed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 I were a 7 1/2 hat have slightly above average size ear lobes and use these http://www.midwayusa.com/product/671923/howard-leight-impact-sport-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-22-db-green You get decent noise canceling and the ability to plug your portable music in as well. Thanks, will try those. Pro Ears Gold are pretty huge. http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/722843/pro-ears-promag-gold-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-30-db?gclid=Cj0KEQiAreilBRDzrNfb6uqX4fwBEiQAk-MRY47syCABJ0cvc6BSXQhIbTAtDvFm6nzE8eoPc8gPIFIaAtiz8P8HAQ Nice I'm sure, but not spending that much on hearing protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I were a 7 1/2 hat have slightly above average size ear lobes and use these http://www.midwayusa.com/product/671923/howard-leight-impact-sport-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-22-db-green You get decent noise canceling and the ability to plug your portable music in as well. Thanks, will try those. Pro Ears Gold are pretty huge. http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/722843/pro-ears-promag-gold-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-30-db?gclid=Cj0KEQiAreilBRDzrNfb6uqX4fwBEiQAk-MRY47syCABJ0cvc6BSXQhIbTAtDvFm6nzE8eoPc8gPIFIaAtiz8P8HAQ Nice I'm sure, but not spending that much on hearing protection. And trust me. If you have big ears they will hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I were a 7 1/2 hat have slightly above average size ear lobes and use these http://www.midwayusa.com/product/671923/howard-leight-impact-sport-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-22-db-green You get decent noise canceling and the ability to plug your portable music in as well. Thanks, will try those. Pro Ears Gold are pretty huge. http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/722843/pro-ears-promag-gold-electronic-earmuffs-nrr-30-db?gclid=Cj0KEQiAreilBRDzrNfb6uqX4fwBEiQAk-MRY47syCABJ0cvc6BSXQhIbTAtDvFm6nzE8eoPc8gPIFIaAtiz8P8HAQ Nice I'm sure, but not spending that much on hearing protection. And trust me. If you have big ears they will hurt. Which? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Again, I'm not using these for shooting. I'm using them while I work doing brass processing. The noise of a 6HP shop vac a a 2.25HP Bosch Router motor are deafening over time. I need something I can wear for 6+ hour stints, every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Again, I'm not using these for shooting. I'm using them while I work doing brass processing. The noise of a 6HP shop vac a a 2.25HP Bosch Router motor are deafening over time. I need something I can wear for 6+ hour stints, every day. OOOOOOHHHH! I missed that. How about the cheapest passive peltors with a pair of earbuds just tucked inside the muffs. Not in your ears but inside the muffs. You could probably still hear music OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummm Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not first-hand info, but a friend with a big head loves these: http://www.davidclark.com/HeadsetPgs/model19a.htm Apparently you can adjust the width across your head. Can't speak to the ear size issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I've seen guys use the peltor worktunes Earmuffs with built in radio and MP3 port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 XXL hat size here. I used the boring green Howard Leight Impact Sports, and I still use them as a backup when I forget my Sordins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thats two votes for jughead HL Impact Sports... Will try a set for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) I would recommend the 3M Tactical Sports. $90, excellent circuit processing. no clipping like the cheaper tactical 6s etc. http://www.amazon.com/3M-Tactical-Hearing-Protector-Compatible/dp/B000Q04MRG nice big oval shaped ear cups and a comfy head band. I had these and my first set was stolen. I was so pissed I bought a set of the cheaper howard leight impact sports as replacement. honestly they are not even in the same league. the Howard leights have much inferior sound processing circuitry, are less comfortable and the ear cup may be tall but it's narrow and very uncomfortable. I used them twice then bought another set of the peltor tactical sports. So yeah, I'd spend the $90 on the peltors AND buy the gel cups. They are $50 but well worth it. I used to take my muffs on and off all the time. with the gel cups I happily leave them on for 4 hours at a time. much better sealing around glasses AND they improve the NRR too. http://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Camelback-Sealing-HY80/dp/B00DHVXKVA/ref=pd_sim_hi_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=01GGJ5ESXZJWDPZZ7R5P Edited January 19, 2015 by BeerBaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q04MRG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Welp, just ordered a set last night. Used some Amazon points and got them for half price. Should be here Thursday. Will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 get the gel cups too. they increase comfort massively and reduce NRR. Probably the biggest downside for the peltors for you is if you want to plug in your MP3 player you have to buy an adapter cable and it's about $20 from memory. I've never needed it but you might want it. The gel cups are worth every penny of the $50 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 get the gel cups too. they increase comfort massively and reduce NRR. Probably the biggest downside for the peltors for you is if you want to plug in your MP3 player you have to buy an adapter cable and it's about $20 from memory. I've never needed it but you might want it. The gel cups are worth every penny of the $50 though. Well SOB... I didn't see that specialty plug. Why the hell don't they just charge more for the darn headphones and include it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 yeah it's a pain for people who want to use their muffs with music. I thought I should mention it. I have no idea why they don't just use a regular headphone jack. I guess the pattern they have fits their other comms gear? still, at $90 they are a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There's a mil-std for comms stuff that is of course complicated. 1 pin for audio in, 1 pin for audio out, 1 pin for bass, 1 pin for BS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Well, they arrived today. Two pin system, one wire soldered to each pin. Looks like it would be easy enough to re-wire it to a std 3.5mm jack and skip the $50.00 stereo cable. Edited January 22, 2015 by Brassaholic13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 yeah I'm sure I've seen someone knock up a DIY cable for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Well, liking the Peltors so far. Found the mating connector for the headset to make my own cable. Unfortunately, the damn connector is more than any of the cables I've seen pre-made. http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/1443095?k=412X-ND That must be one bad ass little connector. Here's the mfgrs site: http://www.switchcraft.com/productsummary.aspx?Parent=488 Edited January 29, 2015 by Brassaholic13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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