Just about 3 weeks ago, I received three pairs of
Peltor Tactical Pro Electronic Headsets we ordered for my wife, son and I from EnviroSafetyProducts.com. I looked at the Peltor Tactical Sport Hearing Protector, but even though they were cheaper, the Tactical Pro sets offered slightly better hearing protection, so I went with those instead.
They were not cheap, but they were also purchased at a considerable discount from what others typically charge. We paid $159.90 each, and that was the best price I could find at the time. EarPlugStore sells them for $178.95. Walmart charges $218.88. SecurityProUSA.com has them "on sale" for $321.50. The only price cheaper than what I paid that I could find was Optics Planet at $156.99, but they never have anything in stock so I don't even fool with them anymore.
My son and I used ours at the rifle range the weekend before last. We fired about 120 rounds of .308 between us, and these ear muffs worked exactly as advertised. They were comfortable, and the microphones made it possible to hear normal conversation quite easily while very effectively damping out the muzzle blast from two M1As.
The highlights:
* Audio Input Jack - Can be used with portable radios
* Touch pad rubber encased controls
* Power saving feature
* NRR 26 dB
* Great for the shooting range and people with hearing loss
* Uses new Peltor DIGITAL SOUND SUPPRESSION (DSST) chip technology
* Hazardous impulse noises are suppressed to 82 dB
* 2 AA batteries required
Electronic hearing protection at its best! Cut out harmful noise - Amplify useful sounds. The Peltor TACTICAL PRO offers electronic suppression of dangerous impulse noises common to industrial users and shooters, along with amplification of ambient surrounding voices, important signals and warnings. The Peltor Tactical Pro electronics are designed to limit amplified sound levels to 82 dB. Microphones on each cup pick up and reproduce ambient noise in stereo for true directional hearing. An audio jack allows connection to external devices via optional Peltor patch cords. Hearing protection NRR 26 dB.
The Peltor Tactical Pro electronic headset features a wide, soft padded folding headband that distributes weight while two-point suspension exerts low pressure for comfortable, long term use. Soft, liquid foam-filled ear cushions provide added comfort. Features an auto shutdown power saving feature that turns off the headset after two hours if no function is used. Battery life is about 1000 hours. Warning signal sounds when power is low, before shut-off.
BotachTactical.com also has them for $159.95. Their website says:
When clear ambient sound and voice recognition is required in your noisy environment, rely on the latest line of electronic headsets from Peltor. The TACTICALPro has been designed with a unique frequency response that amplifies signals, voices and warning sirens while at the same time instantaneously suppressing dangerous impulse noises.
I plan to use mine when hunting.
Anyway, I know they aren't cheap... but what's your hearing worth? Mine is already so shot (no pun intended) that I can't afford to lose anymore. I highly recommend these if you can afford them.
I hope this helps.
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