5 Best Electronic Hearing Protection for Shooting
Joshua Keaton
Shooting, one of the known and very advanced mechanical machines, has a particular property taken in use. A person who owns a gun must know all in an out about it because it's not a toy to play in the first place. There is a specific precaution taken in mind using the machine; one of the most critical and very essential tools that are a must for a shooter is hearing protection.
Now, what is hearing protection? Hearing protection or hearing aid protects one's ear from a loud noise, which may come out from a muzzle that can reach a wavelength frequency of about 140db, which is not the primary hearing power our ears accommodated. Various markets had bought up different kinds of Electronic hearing protection for shooting, some of the famous electronic hearing protection are stated below with its pros and cons.
5 Best Electronic Hearing Protection for Shooting
1. Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff
2. Peltor Sport Tactical 100
3. Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Pro High Noise Reduction
4. Vanderfields NR35X2
5. Howard Leight Impact Sport Bolt Digital Electronic Shooting Earmuff
Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff
These earmuffs comprise soft ear cushions, and a flexible frame, which offers the ultimate safety to the user, and the product promises to distort free amplification which blocks any noise to 82 hearing DB. Designed in a low profile encrypt that does not interfere with the shooter and specially built for the fields. The headband comes with a comfort cushion, and an adjustable head frame comes with an audio jack of 3.5mm that gets connected to any mp3 devices, and the hearing quality is up to the mark.
Pros
- The product comes with a part to part warranty
- The design is extremely flexible
- Easy to maintain and clean ear cuffs
- Automatic noise blocking
Cons
- Cant block sound frequency above 82db
- Not high in use during indoor shooting
- It uses batteries that can be a drawback at times
Our Take
Everyone who owns a gun and likes to shoot is afraid of losing the hearing capacity because of the high-frequency noise that is enough to shut one's ear for ages. This particular problem got sorted since I bought my Howard Leight. From the name itself, it sounds light and stands by its name is very light to carry and the flexible frame made to fit at any of the users head, The weight of the product is around 1.41 light pounds. I enjoyed the sound blocking feature, which can prevent about 82db, which is kind of high for my gun. Coming across the product, I also noticed the audio jack is compatible to connect almost any mp3 device, and the hearing quality is excellent to experience. I think this product is worth the money.
Peltor Sport Tactical 100
Peltor Sport Tactical 100 comes with a 3m nanotechnology which blocks the harmful noises and amplifies it using its earmuff filters provided in it. The Peltor Sport 100 is compatible to use in both indoor and outdoor. In addition to it is the anti echo sound technology inbuilt that helps one to focus on the aim and shoot with full zeal. Since the time, this product has developed a lot with greater comfort and enhanced functionality feature.
Pros
- 2-hour early battery shutdown indicator
- It has a durable microphone to reduce wind noise
- It comes with 22db noise cancelation
Cons
- It does not support above 22db noise
- Available on very few websites
- The warranty of the products differs from state to state
Our Take
Since the time I have purchased this particular product, I am enjoying shooting with enhanced technology inbuilt in it. It has a padded cushion at the headgear that is comforting to put on. I like shooting indoor, and this device is great for indoors too. It comes with a hearing jack of 3.5 mm, which is mostly compatible with any mp3 accessories, and the hearing quality is an excellent feature built-in it. The equipment is very durable and flexible. Fit for any head. while noticing the back, there is an easy battery door with a tether. The great feature which I feel is good is it's 2hour early battery shutdown indicator, which must get considered while talking about its features.
Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Pro High Noise Reduction
It is the product built-in for indoor and covered boundary outdoor ranges, come with a soft padded headgear and more advance tech loaded features, It has a high noise reduction rating of about 30nrr and can amplify noise about 82db. The loaded features also help to block the hazardous sounds, which are a pain to ears. It comes with rubber pressure points designed so on to fit any head, and the adjustable frame with padded cushion gives comfort to the user.
Pros
- The battery life gets about 450 hours once fully charged
- Very comfort Synthetic material used for earmuffs
- Easy to clean and maintain
- It can connect to a scanner or other audio devices
Cons
- Cant block sound that ranges above 82db
- Not available in many places
- The product does not cover the warranty in many states
Our Take
Coming across this particular product, I liked the variation of features loaded in it. The product uses advanced technology that ensures the comfort of the ears and the headgear. Also, it has a built-in automatic noise cancellation feature that helps one to enjoy in the shooting range. While using this product, I noticed that the jack provided with the product is compatible with any mp3 devices. It comes with a back door that fits double 2AA batteries, and the best part in comparison to any other hearing protection is its early automatic battery shutdown indicator with an indication before 4hour of the shutdown, which saves the battery life for about 350 hours. This particular product weight is also a plus point weighing approximately 15.8 ounces. Once fully charged, the product runs for about 450 hours.
Vanderfields NR35X2
Vanderfields NR35X2 one of the most famous and widely used products because of its price quotation and functionality. This ear protecting device can prevent noise cancellation oof about 22db, which is a good option for indoor and outdoor shooters. It comes with a soft comfort headband, and a flexible, foldable frame is worth the price.
Pros
- It comes with a low price segment
- Handy and is comfortable
Cons
- The built-in quality is not up to the mark
- Does not uses battery
- It does not have an early battery shutdown indicator
- The material used is plastic
Our Take
When I first bought this product, I was not sure that this would be a great product. First was the price tag, but as soon as I got the products and when I tested it. It works pretty well, especially for people who are looking for electric ear protection devices at a low affordable price segment -- one of the best options available, indeed. This gear offers a significant amount of comfort because of the ½ padded headgear. This particular product weight is about 8ounces, which is very light to carry with, and the size dimension is also handy. It has an efficient folding design for comfort storage. I will suggest this product to shooters who are new in the shooting field and are looking for an ear protecting headgear with a low price tag.
Howard Leight Impact Sport Bolt Digital Electronic Shooting Earmuff
This is one of the best ear protection headgear available in the online and offline market; it comprises of digital compression circuit with a light-speed trigger time of about 5ms attack time. This device provides instance hearing protection and does not leave one silent afterward. The built-in quality is exceptionally high and gets highly recommended. This product weighs about 1pounds, which makes it easy to carry. It has an earphone audio and scanner jack about 3.5mm is build in. The battery uses about 150 hours.
Pros
- It comes with a digital feature
- It fits in two AA batteries
- Almost any audio devices can be plugged in the 3.5mm jack
- It comes with a manufacturing warranty of one year
Cons
- Battery usage is only 150 hours
- Not available in a few places
Our Take
While using this product, I enjoyed the lock mechanism and the automatic noise cancelation feature built-in, while looking at the product, it seemed massive. Still, it is just the opposite; weighing about 1pounds is a plus point for the user. The audio quality with the noise cancellation feature is also an additional feature to be noted.
