Hearing protection recommendations with good sound amplification

[Jack3]

Can anyone recommend a good set of electronic ear defenders with good sound amplification? This is particularly important as I'm already a little deaf!
Currently looking at the Sordin Supreme Pro and Peltor Sport-Tac...
Will be predominately for game shooting and time on the range.
Thanks.

 

[dlz90]

Can anyone recommend a good set of electronic ear defenders with good sound amplification? This is particularly important as I'm already a little deaf!
Currently looking at the Sordin Supreme Pro and Peltor Sport-Tac...
Will be predominately for game shooting and time on the range.
Thanks.

I have a pair of the Sordin pro they are very good and amplify the background sound and give good protection, the gel ear packs would probably make them even better which I don't have but i can recommend them.

A friend has the Peltor and these are also really good, maybe even slightly better at cutting out wind noise but in all honesty there wasn't much in it.

As far as build and robustness I'd give the nod to the Sordin, mine have been knocked about for years in the back of my pickup and still going strong they are tough.

Just my tuppence worth I don't think you'll go wrong with either, maybe someone with more experience with the Petor could add some extra information on them.

Good luck and safe hunting

Damian

 

[Rasputin]

I use peltor ones and it’s remarkable what they pick up when you’re sat quietly. They have even survived dunking on the marsh.

 

[Gm81]

Sportac will give you the hearing of a super human. You can turn them up and it makes you think things are literally feet away when they can be 100s of yards. So I try to keep the volume lower to stop that feeling.

 

[Steff]

Peltor SportTac for game shooting and clays. For the rifle range they are insufficient if there‘s someone fooling around with a muzzle break. This this I recommend the Peltor ProTac - Shooter version, not the hunter version.

 

[Covert]

Peltor.
Used them extensively for many years.
Amplify sound to such an extent that you can hear conversations at distance. Several pegs up on a driven day, have to be aware of the consequences of critiquing neighbouring guns.

 

[Tazz]

Another vote for Sordin Pro ensure you get the Jelly Cup ones much more comfortable

 

[Bonzo dog]

Just treated myself to a pair of swatcom active 8s. Highly recommend them, definitely worth the ££

 

[Muntybuck5803]

For range work I use the Peltor Com-Tac and they’re all I could ask for even with muzzle brake rifles etc. I would imagine they’re similar to the above mentioned sets.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

For range work I use the Peltor Com-Tac and they’re all I could ask for even with muzzle brake rifles etc. I would imagine they’re similar to the above mentioned sets.

I’ve got a set as well and recently got the gel cups from Earshot Communications. They’re a brilliant upgrade and make them so much more comfortable to wear!

 

[DVS1]

Peltor EEp100 is what is use and has 3 levels of volume...Great kit

 

[hybridfiat]

I used Walkers ear buds with the cord.
They work well.
5 levels of volume.

 

[gixer1]

I use a set of Peltor Sportec and pretty impressed with them.

 

[Jack3]

On Earshot Communications’ recommend I’ve ordered a pair of Swatcom Active 8s. They’re not cheap but I gather they’re incredibly good!

 

[Bonzo dog]

On Earshot Communications’ recommend I’ve ordered a pair of Swatcom Active 8s. They’re not cheap but I gather they’re incredibly good!

You won't be disappointed!

 

[norcan]

Peltor EEp100 is what is use and has 3 levels of volume...Great kit

Agreed; they’re very effective in both amplifying and blocking sounds. I prefer them to the electronic over-ear type, especially in the field.

 

[Klenchblaize]

I’ve got a set as well and recently got the gel cups from Earshot Communications. They’re a brilliant upgrade and make them so much more comfortable to wear!

I wonder if they will fit my old style Peltor Com-Tacs . Any chance of a link please?

Thanks

K

 

[The Optimist]

I use Sordin Supreme Pro-X and find them to be excellent. Very good on the range where people are shooting with muzzle brakes, but I can still hear conversations clearly. I have a set of gel pads, but haven’t yet found the need to fit them. Just my experience.

 

[GMan14]

I have a pair of the Sordin pro they are very good and amplify the background sound and give good protection, the gel ear packs would probably make them even better which I don't have but i can recommend them.

A friend has the Peltor and these are also really good, maybe even slightly better at cutting out wind noise but in all honesty there wasn't much in it.

As far as build and robustness I'd give the nod to the Sordin, mine have been knocked about for years in the back of my pickup and still going strong they are tough.

Just my tuppence worth I don't think you'll go wrong with either, maybe someone with more experience with the Petor could add some extra information on them.

Good luck and safe hunting

Damian

I have both peltor & sordin supreme pro x they both seem to perform very similar

 

[Lever357]

I have had a pair of Peltor Sporttac for 6 years and they are very good. I can hear people talking at least 20 feet away, which has surprised them at times!!! Got mine from Best4headsets

3M™ Peltor™ SportTac Hearing Protector - Green + Orange

The Peltor SportTac is an intelligent active hearing protector. The smooth adjustment of the hearing protector's level dependant function gives the user particularly pleasant sound reproduction and less interference. The unique digital audio circuit eliminates the abrupt sound cut-off that...

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