Dave Lakes
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Peltor EEP 100 in-ear electronic plugs
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You can also buy the cord separately, as it isn't included with the 100"s. I think it is worth having, so that if one gets knocked out you don't loose it:They do a multi tip bag to get you started with finding the right size plugs:
Mino CENS Kit Bag - Puretone Shop
Contains a mix of sizes of replacement foam tips for your Mino CENS, along with 2 wax guards and 2 wax guard tools used for the wax guard replacement, and a brush for cleaning.www.puretone.net
3M™ PELTOR™ TEP-Cord Replacement Cord
Replacement cord for the 3M™ PELTOR™ TEP-100 and EEP-100 Electronic Earplug
www.best4safety.co.uk
Dave Lakes
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Peltors highest rated passive over ears are the x5 which have up to 37db reduction. The eep are up to 38db depending on the tips fitted (can be as low as 32db with certain tips, but that’s still very good).
For reference, a set of Peltor Bullseye which you will find on any military range in the country will be about 26db.
Every 3db represents a doubling/halving of noise reduction.
You must have different EEP-100's from me then my friend.
Mine are worn full-days coaching shotguns, clay pigeon events, double gun loading days through the seaon, simulated game days, range days with the rifle, load-development sessions, sometimes stalking (when I remember) and I have never once found fault with them. I have even used them in a tunnel range without issue.
If I remember correctly they have a higher attenuation level than most active overear defenders with the correct fitting ear pieces.
Perhaps I’ve just a different
canal than your good self. If these work for you that’s great but if I’m at the range I’m gonna stick with my Peltor Com-Tacs.
K
I thought I'd found the right plug but then tried a different size and much better sound suppression
Dave Lakes
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I think that’s crucial, even more so than with over ear ones because there is zero adjustment; they’re either in your lug or they’re not!
Surely our military are using better ones than that nowadays?
I was recently at the range with a chap who's just left the German army. He had his issue ear-defenders with him, and they were the every-effective Peltor Optime III, in a fetching olive-green colour.
Dave Lakes
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We were just starting to get some kind of electronic version as I was leaving, but inevitably the good new stuff is the first to get nicked and broken, so there will always be a few sets of passive cans and a box of yellow foam disposables!
Thanks for the feedback folks, looks like it's worth a go. I guess if I don't get on with them, at least the replaceable tips mean I can sell them on. Whereas I'll be stuck with my disappointing custom moulded filtered plugs forever!
Question:
Is there actually a difference between the orange ones (for "forestry and shooting" ) and the bright green (for "industry")
The stats look the same, I think, but I think the orange are slightly more expensive...
Question:
Is there actually a difference between the orange ones (for "forestry and shooting" ) and the bright green (for "industry")
The stats look the same, I think, but I think the orange are slightly more expensive...
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Just a wee update in case anyone is reading this and wondering if they should get a pair. I gave mine a decent test last week at the range. It was a breezy day and they did activate a bit with the wind noise, but nowhere near as intrusively as the mechanical valve type I had before. Comfortable enough to wear for the whole 3 hours or so, perfect for conversation and general awareness, and quiet enough that I was able to wear them in the shotgun pit with everything echoing around off sleeper walls, etc.
Very pleased
Very pleased
Why do you think they are not suitable for the range?
For me it’s simply that they do not reduce noise by the same degree as muffs. However, I’ve since given this more thought in light of the db reduction figures being quoted and have concluded that what ear buds do not do is protect the bone around the ears (skull) from concussion. Something that is particularly noticeable in covered areas such as the BSRC “Statics” FP and the Running Deer hut.
Just my view but I’m not a Rocket Scientist.
K
Fair one, I have heard about the bones but being protected.
If I’m shooting next to someone in moderated at my tunnel club or next to a brake at bisley I do tend to double up with over ears over the LEPs now.
What has leaf salad technology got to do with this, anyway?
norcan
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Which tips were you using? If you use suitable ones and insert them properly, they give significantly and measurably better noise reduction than over-ear hearing protection.
I've confirmed this myself using both calibrated test tones, and at an all-day long-range session. I brought EEP-100s with the large foam tips as well as MSR Sordin Supreme Pro-X with the gel pads for doubling up. With only the over-ear set, the isolation seemed a bit inadequate, whereas I felt no need to supplement the in-ear set with over-ear ones even beside a muzzle-braked .338 Lapua.
Just use the right tips and put them in right. These ones are extremely effective:
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They're the ones I use, very good once fitted properlyWhich tips were you using? If you use suitable ones and insert them properly, they give significantly and measurably better noise reduction than over-ear hearing protection.
I've confirmed this myself using both calibrated test tones, and at an all-day long-range session. I brought EEP-100s with the large foam tips as well as MSR Sordin Supreme Pro-X with the gel pads for doubling up. With only the over-ear set, the isolation seemed a bit inadequate, whereas I felt no need to supplement the in-ear set with over-ear ones even beside a muzzle-braked .338 Lapua.
Just use the right tips and put them in right. These ones are extremely effective:
Mrs SimpleSimon had a go with them as well but she couldn't get those tips to fit and used some of the rubbery ones instead. Obviously I can't comment on how effective she found them, but she thought they were similar to her non-valved moulded plugs.
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