Electronic hearing protection recommendations?

[KeithH]

Not sure if this was the right place to post this question. Wading through all of the reviews on Amazon was tedious and frustrating. I need something so I can hear an instructor’s commands while remaining pain free if I happen to be beside someone with a muzzle brake. Any solid suggestions?

[Peally]

With a nasty brake you'll probably need to double up regardless, just FYI.

If you want cheap, get Howard Leight Impact Sports (if the stock plastic pads don't fit you they do make gel ones that may fare better for comfort and fit). If you want buy once cry once, get MSA Sordins or equivalent.

[KeithH]

Thanks Peally. : )

[RJ]

With a nasty brake you'll probably need to double up regardless, just FYI.

If you want cheap, get Howard Leight Impact Sports (if the stock plastic pads don't fit you they do make gel ones that may fare better for comfort and fit). If you want buy once cry once, get MSA Sordins or equivalent.

^ This.

The HL Impact Pro’s, at $58 shipped are also a good option, with a bit more NRR than the Sports:

Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Pro Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff, Black & Grey (R-01902)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BGSI5U..._6bIyAbD0TYQ8Z

[scw2]

If you want cheap, get Howard Leight Impact Sports (if the stock plastic pads don't fit you they do make gel ones that may fare better for comfort and fit).

Would you happen to have a link for the gel pads? I wasn't aware that upgrade was available for HL ear pro.

[Jim Watson]

That's good to know. I have the HL Pro and while they are quieter than the Sport, they are heavy and not very comfortable. I usually wear passives unless I just HAVE to hear more than "Are you ready?" BEEP.

Everybody likes to wear the Sordins but their NRR is inadequate for gunfire.

[Peally]

Would you happen to have a link for the gel pads? I wasn't aware that upgrade was available for HL ear pro.

They're mainly made by small shops and individuals with the gear that can make them.

One of a few options: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719D35HM

[Peally]

Everybody likes to wear the Sordins but their NRR is inadequate for gunfire.

They're not any worse than sports IMO. I've worn both for years and both only give me problems when "that guy" is using a big brake on a rifle or open gun. YMMV, but both work and both are fine for a basic cheek weld on a rifle if needed.

[Jim Watson]

Glad you like them, but Sport NRR is only 22 and Sordin a pitiful 18. And I don't care what Trevor says.

[HopetonBrown]

I have Pro Ears. One's nrr25 and another is 32 or 33.

I've dealt with them for warranty repair and they were easy to work with.

Pro Ears are more popular in competitive circles, MSA in defense/tactical type people.

I don't need my ears to have comms or fit under a helmet, so the additional noise reduction is welcome.