bbbean Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'd like to pick up some in ear amplified hearing protectors to use for hunting, and possibly with my muffs for double plugging at matches. Any reccomendations in the under $300 range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james57 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Qualification: I sold hearing protection for Cabela's for four years and tried them all each day. Best: Walker game ears has units with four pickups and that gives you directional effects for hunting. Black or Camo $219.00. Try them at the store for your personal preferences. No repair problem, except for user error. Tried/ purchased (2) Best Pro Ears Magnum and was disappointed at the fit and headband. Maybe just my face, but the electronics operated fine. I am still testing a hand made set and am looking at Sordin MSA units for Open shooting only. Hunting and shooting, the Walkers are the best selling and never had a dissatisfied turkey hunter. N batteries are expensive however. Both brands have compression technology,that is the best. Hope this helps as your hearing loss doesn't come back... James in KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Qualification: I sold hearing protection for Cabela's for four years and tried them all each day. Best: Walker game ears has units with four pickups and that gives you directional effects for hunting. Black or Camo $219.00. Try them at the store for your personal preferences. No repair problem, except for user error. Tried/ purchased (2) Best Pro Ears Magnum and was disappointed at the fit and headband. Maybe just my face, but the electronics operated fine. I am still testing a hand made set and am looking at Sordin MSA units for Open shooting only. Hunting and shooting, the Walkers are the best selling and never had a dissatisfied turkey hunter. N batteries are expensive however. Both brands have compression technology,that is the best. Hope this helps as your hearing loss doesn't come back... James in KC Which model Game Ear did you use? Did you use them in both ears, or just in one ear with the other ear plugged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Dillon's HP1s cost $134.95 through Brian's online store. I prefer black to Dillon blue, but that's just me. http://www.brianenos.com/store/dillon.range.html Here's a link to a good review: http://www.gunblast.com/dillon_muffs.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 IN EAR protectors! The Dillon Duane refers to and the Black or Cammo Game Ears James refers to are EAR MUFFS! I use older Game ears that are behind the ear for hunting AND shooting games, they are 3-4 years old and still ticking, even thou I washed and dryed them once... wacko: think I paid $150 each for them, I know they are higher now thou. : I did have some of those custom ear plug made specifically to accept the tubes so I didn't have to use the foamy ones that wear out after heavy use... I think the Decot guy did them for me at Superstition Mountain 3 gun earlier this year... I see they now have true in-ear models as well... hmmmm... I would reccomend ANY Walker game ear product! for the price they can't be beat. jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I use these: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/RAD701-1.html Had them for a couple years and they just started going bad. They work fairly well for rimfire and non-comped guns. I like them because they're comfortable to wear all day when the weather gets hot. I double up with ProEars for open guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDiver Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I just purchased a pair of these muffs......They are pricie, shop around.....but they are outstanding!!! http://www.gundogsonline.com/hearing-prote...imension-2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 IN EAR protectors! Ah, got it. Why the preference for in-ear electronics, anyway? In my experience, sticking anything inside my ear canal is just asking for an ear infection. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 A lot of us shoot rifle & shotgun too (read 3gun) and ear muffs just get in the way. so in ear or behind the ear types are preferred. (plus its a lot cooler/comfortable in the summer not to have muffs on!) jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 IN EAR protectors! Ah, got it. Why the preference for in-ear electronics, anyway? In my experience, sticking anything inside my ear canal is just asking for an ear infection. But that's just me. When I'm competing or practicing, my Peltor muffs are just fine. But they're a little much for hunting, when I may walk several miles, and don't want a hot ear muff and headband, but would still like some amplification and protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Got it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 GOOD in ear is going to cost you $700-1000, you can get stuff that works for less but if you want really good stuff it costs a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If you want good it is never cheap but you might want to check out these. They provide lots of certificates for prize tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmcphersn Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Anyone try these yet? Surefire EP3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Holy smoke.....they're rated at only 9db!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 That sounds....painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danva Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I have been using the surefires with muffs. Put them in and leave them in. They are kind of confortable. Surefires provide some protection when not shooting-- noise from other bays etc-- but you need something over them when the shooting is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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