Rip Snorter Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 As is the case with many long time shooters, I wear hearing aids. When I shoot, I use high quality electronic muffs. When I last shot SASS matches I used Walkers Game Ears when shooting, muffs off the line. If anything, in the intervening years, my hearing has gotten worse. There seems to have been considerable progress in technology and quite a number of new electronic in the ear devices.Though I have researched them, I haven't come to a conclusion as to what would be best. I would appreciate any user suggestions of devices they are satisfied with. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 I can't be the only one who shot every round of .22 LR I could beg, borrow, or buy as a kid with bare ears, and till the mid '60's (when someone figured out the harm) even nastier stuff including pistol and rifle magnums. Hopefully someone knows, uses a great gadget and will tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 OTTO Engineering NoizeBarrier Micro I use these and find them to be comfortable and effective. They are not cheap, but my hearing (or what's left of it) is worth protecting. The "regular" price on OpticsPlanet.com is $399, but you can find them for $349 and sometimes even less if you look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerRiverCowboy Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Heck what hearing LOL I dont know the thing you call Quiet over this 3M Tinnitus , while some days are better ,it never ends . So use what you can people . Wearing a hat isnt more important than hearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 Just now, PowerRiverCowboy said: Heck what hearing LOL I dont know the thing you call Quiet over this 3M Tinnitus , while some days are better ,it never ends . So use what you can people . Wearing a hat isnt more important than hearing Sometimes my Tinnitus is as loud as the assembly line at Chrysler I worked on for a couple years as a young guy. The HAs actually help, but you can't sleep with them, or at least not often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 19 minutes ago, Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 said: OTTO Engineering NoizeBarrier Micro I use these and find them to be comfortable and effective. They are not cheap, but my hearing (or what's left of it) is worth protecting. The "regular" price on OpticsPlanet.com is $399, but you can find them for $349 and sometimes even less if you look around. Many thanks! One I was considering - my remaining hearing is worth whatever I need to spend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerRiverCowboy Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 8 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: Sometimes my Tinnitus is as loud as the assembly line at Chrysler I worked on for a couple years as a young guy. The HAs actually help, but you can't sleep with them, or at least not often. Same here 8 years in Combat been blown up , actually had earpro in that time because riding in MRAPS for hours would make you tone death so if we were out knocking on doors we would wear them so you could hear as well as possible before trick or treating , as Proven the 3m combat plugs never worked , LOL ask me why i dont trust medical and government again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Not to the hearing aid point.Knock on wood. Best thing I ever did was switch from flanged plugs to a custom molded pair. Work so well I sometimes have to take one out to hear the stage being read. Shout out to Scarlet for fitting me for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 Just now, Sedalia Dave said: Not to the hearing aid point.Knock on wood. Best thing I ever did was switch from flanged plugs to a custom molded pair. Work so well I sometimes have to take one out to hear the stage being read. Shout out to Scarlet for fitting me for them. Unfortunately, I'm deaf enough that without E Plugs, I have to ask the RO to pat me on the shoulder when the buzzer goes off. I have custom ear molds on my hearing aids. Not only more comfortable, I can put them on PDQ if things go bump in the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Wear plugs and muffs. Hats are not important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Shootem, SASS # 24816 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 12 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: Not to the hearing aid point.Knock on wood. Best thing I ever did was switch from flanged plugs to a custom molded pair. Work so well I sometimes have to take one out to hear the stage being read. Shout out to Scarlet for fitting me for them. Molded-in earplugs are the best, but the problem the OP is having (if he's like me) is that because of our hearing loss, with molded-in earplugs we can't hear ANYTHING, like range commands or casual conversation. Some type of electronic hearing protection is needed to not only block harmful noises, but to amplify normal-level sounds like speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Shootem, SASS # 24816 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 38 minutes ago, Grass Range said: Wear plugs and muffs. Hats are not important I agree protecting your hearing is more important, but hats are important to keep hot brass from going down your shirt. If you shoot a 66 or 73, or shoot a 1911 in Wild Bunch, you need to wear a hat. I think Marlin shooters can get away without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 10 minutes ago, Woody Shootem, SASS # 24816 said: I agree protecting your hearing is more important, but hats are important to keep hot brass from going down your shirt. If you shoot a 66 or 73, or shoot a 1911 in Wild Bunch, you need to wear a hat. I think Marlin shooters can get away without one. Had that happen more than once, no big deal. Did bring up a funny memory. Took a gal I was seeing to the Range for the first time. She showed up displaying some of her considerable attributes and dropped a hot one right into her cleavage. Interesting, but I'm sure painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I shot BP in a 8 gauge 4" double as a boy along with revolvers and rifles from 22 to 50 3-1/4" Sharp's. I was often TAD for sustanace to the 11th Marines. My TO weapon was a 1911. At no time did I ever wear hearing protection. I got hearing aids with sound suppression from an LDS kid at EOT 2006who was starting a new company. I am now looking at Costco and VA hearing aids because of the many improvements over the years Axil looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 1 minute ago, Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life said: I shot BP in a 8 gauge 4" double as a boy along with revolvers and rifles from 22 to 50 3-1/4" Sharp's. I was often TAD for sustanace to the 11th Marines. My TO weapon was a 1911. At no time did I ever wear hearing protection. I got hearing aids with sound suppression from an LDS kid at EOT 2006who was starting a new company. I am now looking at Costco and VA hearing aids because of the many improvements over the years Axil looks good My best bud raves about the job the VA does on hearing aids. I went to Costco and wasn't impressed by the exam, so didn't buy, but I have heard good things about them from others. My new insurance covers most of hearing aids so will be looking for a new pair - Oticon was prominent in my research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 28 minutes ago, Woody Shootem, SASS # 24816 said: Molded-in earplugs are the best, but the problem the OP is having (if he's like me) is that because of our hearing loss, with molded-in earplugs we can't hear ANYTHING, like range commands or casual conversation. Some type of electronic hearing protection is needed to not only block harmful noises, but to amplify normal-level sounds like speech. Took me a while to remember where I saw them but check out these. Allow for a custom molded plug that can be paired with over the ear style electronic hearing aids that are designed for shooters. https://www.earplugstore.com/custom-molds-for-in-ear-devices.html Scroll to the bottom of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 Just now, Sedalia Dave said: Took me a while to remember where i saw them but check out these. Allow for a custom molded plug that can be paired with over the ear style electronic hearing aids that are designed for shooters. https://www.earplugstore.com/custom-molds-for-in-ear-devices.html Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Depending on the hat, some muffs built with the behind the neck instead of over the top strap might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 8 minutes ago, DeaconKC said: Depending on the hat, some muffs built with the behind the neck instead of over the top strap might work. Had a shooting buddy who used those with a Stetson, but I haven't found any electronic ones. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101503555?pid=180171 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 As my character is a cavalry officer of the 1870-80's, in addition to my custom fitted ear plugs, when I go up to the line, I change from a broadbrimmed hat to a kepi, which allows me to put on earmuffs over the top of the hat. You still get some conduction of sound through your skull bones. I do NOT wear my hearing aids when I shoot. Years ago, I wore those #&%! Lee Sonic ear valves. The idea was that the sound pressure would close the valves. They didn't work! As a consequence, because I did mostly highpower rifle shooting, my left ear is practically gone! I would have sued the company, but they were out of business before I figured out that I had damage to my hearing! BTW, can't you people type a little louder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 15 minutes ago, DeaconKC said: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101503555?pid=180171 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, DeaconKC said: Depending on the hat, some muffs built with the behind the neck instead of over the top strap might work. I tried that type and returned them. They are much heavier than "over the top" muffs and because there is no top strap to resist the irresistible force of gravity, they need to clamp onto your head much tighter to stay in place. Even with the tighter head clamping action, though, they kept falling down and hurt the tops of my ears. You may get different results, but they were not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Nemesis Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 This is what I have used for the past two years and really like them. Several people I shoot with are now using them and lso like them. SportEAR GhostStryke Extreme with Bluetooth Neck Worn Rechargeable Electronic Ear Plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Snuffy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 try tetra The folks who have them can't say enough good things about them.. Now they aren't cheap but what is your hearing worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I have been using these with great success.....Walker's Silencer Electronic Ear Plugs (NRR 25dB) Pair, they are currently on sale. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018342050?pid=638445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 2/7/2022 at 7:33 PM, Rip Snorter said: I can't be the only one who shot every round of .22 LR I could beg, borrow, or buy as a kid with bare ears, and till the mid '60's (when someone figured out the harm) even nastier stuff including pistol and rifle magnums. Hopefully someone knows, uses a great gadget and will tell! no your not , i did the same - never wore hearing protection [except at work] for shooting till the Y2K event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 +1000 on the Otto. There is a hyper sense mode and I can hear clear up and down the line. Plus the case is a charging station that has yet to run out after many hours, in fact hasn't gone below 70%. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 2 minutes ago, Needle-Nose-Tom said: +1000 on the Otto. There is a hyper sense mode and I can hear clear up and down the line. Plus the case is a charging station that has yet to run out after many hours, in fact hasn't gone below 70%. Worth every penny. Many thanks! Nothing beats experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hills Drifter Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I have been using Peltor Tactical TEP-100 electronic earplugs for the last 5+ years. About $389. They work for me. I can converse with people and hear stage instructions with the amplification. I have read about the Otto product and would like to learn more about them. If anyone has used the Otto and the Peltor I would like to know which one you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Black Hills Drifter said: I have been using Peltor Tactical TEP-100 electronic earplugs for the last 5+ years. About $389. They work for me. I can converse with people and hear stage instructions with the amplification. I have read about the Otto product and would like to learn more about them. If anyone has used the Otto and the Peltor I would like to know which one you prefer. Drifter I have not used Peltor so I can't compare but I will say I don't just hear the instructions, I hear everything. I can hear conversations clear across the stages. I have used them indoors and out and they are awesome. The charging station is unbelievable. I have not charged it once and still at 70 % for a year. You actually put the earphones in the case to charge. The case itself charges the earphones and when the case needs charging you hook up to a USB. Anyway I can't say enough good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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