Honeybooboo Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 What are you guys using? I have some Howard Leight impacts but want to step it up. Are pro ears where it's at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I've been using ProEars Gold for a few years and like them better than the Sordin. They're kind of expensive, but worth the cost. I picked up a back up pair a few months ago when there was a sale for $189. I still double plug when shooting/RO'ing open guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I still use my Pro Ear Golds, they just work better than anything I have tried and I've tried a lot. Sent from the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMurse Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Are the Peltor Tac Sports worth considering? I am debating if moving up to the >200 dollar range is worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepau1k Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Pro Ears Gold is the way to go. Spend the money on PEG rather than eventually owning a pair you will not like as well Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Are the Peltor Tac Sports worth considering? I am debating if moving up to the >200 dollar range is worth it? I've got both. The Peltors fold smaller, so I keep those in my bag as a spare. ProEars is what I use. The Peltors clip the sound, the amplification isn't even close to the ProEars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMurse Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Are the Peltor Tac Sports worth considering? I am debating if moving up to the >200 dollar range is worth it? I've got both. The Peltors fold smaller, so I keep those in my bag as a spare. ProEars is what I use. The Peltors clip the sound, the amplification isn't even close to the ProEars. Thanks for the info. I will look into those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydad Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I have both and very much prefer my Pro Ears Gold. Peltor for back up and I also double plug with some molded earpieces from Flash Bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybooboo Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Are you guys using the regular Gold ones, the slim golds, or the pro mag golds which seem too massive? So pretty much between the regular ones and the slim. The slims have a slightly higher NPR which seems weird. But they are doing 20% off today for the holiday so seems like a good time to buy. Edited May 25, 2015 by Honeybooboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm using the Gold (the big ones). The ones that had the NRR of 33. I've got 3 pairs now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm using the Gold (the big ones). The ones that had the NRR of 33. I've got 3 pairs now Same here! Except I only have one pair but will buy another pair if these go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I recently switched from ProEars to MSA Sordins. I much prefer the Sordins. Far more comfortable and the sound is equal to or exceeds the pro ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I recently switched from ProEars to MSA Sordins. I much prefer the Sordins. Far more comfortable and the sound is equal to or exceeds the pro ears. Hmmmmm .... They may or may not be more comfortable but with only an 18 NRR rating vice 33 for the ProEars there's no way I'd switch .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 For the past 3 years with my open gun I have used the Pro Tac Mag Gold with no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortBus Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I have a $325 pair of sordins and I hate them. Not because of the 18NRR though. And there is a long article from Trevor on the pistol-forum about that 18 rating.. Good read but I promise they filter WAY more noise then that. Quietest muffs I've had on. Everything prior I would double up, these I don't even think about it. And the gel cups are amazing. I wear my ear pro all day without ever taking it off, not even once. And they stay comfy. What really pisses me off is they were 325 big ones and are basically comfy Howard Leigh's. I was under the impression that when shota broke off (over 82db) it would cancel out the loud noise but continue to amplify anything under 82db. But they just cut completley out. You can just about hang up having a conversation while someone is running a stage. I contacted SRS and they were very ready to make it right and acted awesome about the whole thing but I never sent them in. My buddy has a pair and his do the same thing so I guess that's just how they are. I feel cool, but they don't work how I thought they would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Luke205, that is not how they work normally. I have a pair of the Sordin Supreme Pro-X and they don't cut off with a loud noise, they just cut out anything in the higher ranges while conversation is still heard. And they are comfortable with the gel cups, I have those too. I don't like them as much as my ProEars due to the ringing I get after a day of wearing them. That article you are referring to about Trevor is full of holes and just plain does not make sense. Everyone has their own tastes and wants but I'm telling you that mine fit great (#1 priority) but they still don't block out enough high level sound. With my ProEars, I never go home at the end of a match with my ears ringing. I already have Tinnitus and the Sordins make it worse, the ProEars do a much better job for me. I still like wearing my Sordins if I'm shooting Minor and not around any Open guns. I just wish they blocked out more of the upper range noise and they don't for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybooboo Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 The sordins look nice. The models are confusing. What are the different models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Look at the SRS Tactical website and they give a decent explanation of what each model does and their configuration. The ones I purchased are these below but mine did not come with the gel cups, I had to buy those separately and install them: http://srstactical.com/all-products/headsets-and-hearing-protection/msa-sordin-supreme-range/msa-sordin-supreme-pro-x-black-special.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortBus Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Luke205, that is not how they work normally. I have a pair of the Sordin Supreme Pro-X and they don't cut off with a loud noise, they just cut out anything in the higher ranges while conversation is still heard.. Well either they suck really really really bad or me AND my buddy got a busted pair. After your reply though I am a little hopeful and will go through with sending them back after this weekends match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortBus Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Also for anyone wanting a pair, SRS is AWESOME. People on the phone are very nice and I had my muffs in 2 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoShooter Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I've got a pair of the MSA/Sordins after I tried the Howard Leight Impact Sports. Those HL's were the worst thing ever as far as comfort (square shaped ear seals which left a huge gap on the bottom) and the way the electronics work. The HL's clip the sound (on/off) and the Sordins compress it. It's akin to the volume being turned down but not completely muted. The Sordins feel like a quality piece. Can't say the same for the HL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybooboo Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I've got a pair of the MSA/Sordins after I tried the Howard Leight Impact Sports. Those HL's were the worst thing ever as far as comfort (square shaped ear seals which left a huge gap on the bottom) and the way the electronics work. The HL's clip the sound (on/off) and the Sordins compress it. It's akin to the volume being turned down but not completely muted. The Sordins feel like a quality piece. Can't say the same for the HL. I might go ahead and order the Sordin Supreme Pro-X then with the gel ear cups. I have the Impact Pros and I don't wear them. Like you said it creates a gap at the bottom and they are really loud for me indoors. Even with foam plugs, but I think foam plugs don't always sit right in my ears. The best pair of ear pro I have is actually a passive pair of Brownings. They have small cups and create a really tight seal but they hurt because they are so tight and no electronics which I think is pretty important for comp shooting and taking classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortBus Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 You won't regret the gel cups. Even if the gel cups were $100 I'd still buy them. They really do make that big of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I recently switched from ProEars to MSA Sordins. I much prefer the Sordins. Far more comfortable and the sound is equal to or exceeds the pro ears. Hmmmmm .... They may or may not be more comfortable but with only an 18 NRR rating vice 33 for the ProEars there's no way I'd switch .... I will have to find it, but there is an article explaining that Sordin publishes their WORST test rating whereas everyone else uses their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Luke205, that is not how they work normally. I have a pair of the Sordin Supreme Pro-X and they don't cut off with a loud noise, they just cut out anything in the higher ranges while conversation is still heard.. Well either they suck really really really bad or me AND my buddy got a busted pair. After your reply though I am a little hopeful and will go through with sending them back after this weekends match. Yeah mine don't cut out either. I think you and your buddy got lemons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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