Exactly what I didI like the Walker Bluetooth plugs enough that I bought two pair, and I wear the Peltor electronic muffs too. Using both really cuts down the gunshot noise but it’s still easy to hear conversation.
What did you say ??I need to get some better hearing protection. I am also going with double ears. Slowly losing my hearing and want to preserve what I have for as long as I can & will continue to shoot.
So, looking for recommendations for GOOD ear plugs and ear muffs.
We have these available at work. They work well but after about 4hrs my ears get sore. Roll tight, not just squeeze them, then reach over with opposite hand grab ear an pull up on ear to open canal and insert plug and hold till it seals.Howard Leight NRR 33 flared. All day comfort (when inserted correctly) and no better Noise Reduction Rating.
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Then some muffs on top. I have talked to multiple audio scientists and there’s a general consensus that good plugs with decent muffs on top can add an effective 5 -6 dB of additional real world protection over muffs alone .
About the earplugs. I would say that at least half the people I see using foam earplugs are not inserting them correctly. You want to roll them pretty tight before inserting and go in far enough that the flare is almost flush.
Howard Leight NRR 33 flared. All day comfort (when inserted correctly) and no better Noise Reduction Rating.
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Then some muffs on top. I have talked to multiple audio scientists and there’s a general consensus that good plugs with decent muffs on top can add an effective 5 -6 dB of additional real world protection over muffs alone .
About the earplugs. I would say that at least half the people I see using foam earplugs are not inserting them correctly. You want to roll them pretty tight before inserting and go in far enough that the flare is almost flush.
@normmatzen , is there a site that can show pictures of how foam plugs should look like if inserted correctly?
What ER-20 earplugs do you recommend? Thank you.