I have been using the Axil 2.0 and really like them.

GS Extreme 2.0

AXIL GS Extreme 2.0: 3-in-1 earbuds for shooting, featuring Bluetooth, noise isolation, and electronic protection. Comfortable, long-lasting, 25hr runtime.

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How much value do you put on being able to hear your grandchild calling you PopPop? My hearing is poor at best from driving open station tractors for 40+years. I am told hearing aids are $3000 or more. You can spend it now or spend it later.

 

Article in Clay Target Nation this month warning against earbuds and electronic noise cancelling ear devices for hearing protection. I've lost half of my hearing in my left ear from shooting as a kid with what turned out to be poor hearing protection.

Something like this
Amazon.com: Decibullz - Custom Molded Earplugs, 31dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Shooting, Travel, Swimming, Work and Concerts (Black) : Health & Household

or a good set of foamies is all I recommend to anybody.

 

I'm an NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor and an NSCA Level I Sporting Clays Instructor. I also shoot all shotgun disciplines. So, I understand the need to hear range commands and student's voices.

I have been using Caldwell E-Max Shadow Pros for over a year now. They are adjustable for ambient hearing, including amplifying, if needed. They instantly clip loud noises. They are also Bluetooth compatible. The case has a rechargeable battery, so they don't need to be plugged in constantly. I use mine at least twice a week, and I have been charging the case every four to six weeks. I highly recommend them!!!

They also won't break the bank...

Caldwell E-Max Shadow PRO Earplugs 1136234 NRR: 25 dB, Quantity: 1 Pair, Size: Adjustable, 19% Off w/ Free Shipping

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I have been using Caldwell E-Max Shadow Pros for over a year now.

Do these come with some sort of lanyard? The sixth picture from the link you included show one but it isn't mentioned in any of the other information.

I've dropped enough of the individual earbuds to know I'm not capable of keeping them in my ear and I dislike telling the squad the stop while I search for the dropped earbud.

 

Pro Ears and Tetra both make great products. I purchased set of Tetras last fall. I use them for hunting and shooting sports. Both are about $1500 and are custom made to fit your ears. (Custom mold)
They are expensive, really high quality and have several settings. If you are THAT concerned with your hearing, they are worth the money.
I wear hearing aids due to loss of hearing from a medical condition. I tried the foam tip ear buds and hated them. the custom molded fit great and feel great all day.

 

I got Soundgear about six months ago. Not cheap, but I like them. My only complaint is they automatically turn on when you take them off the charger. They sell several different models. I got the Phantoms from an audiologist, which were cheaper than MSRP.

 

I forgot the link: Custom Fit Electronic Hearing Protection | SoundGear

 

I forgot the link: Custom Fit Electronic Hearing Protection | SoundGear

Just made appointment, thanks for info.

 

I'm using the Walker's in-ear BT plugs. Work fine, can listen to music from your phone or Garmin watch, and the case recharges them. $100 on sale is pretty common for them. No issues.

 

Walker's Silencer 2.0. I just sighted in my 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10 at an indoor range and they did great. Better than foam ear plugs and just as good as muffs.

 

3M PELTOR has been most adequate for me. Bought & tried Walkers, Axils, Caldwell & so on. They were not that bad, but I wasn't really happy with the performance like it mutes in between loud sounds and etc. Borrowed couple of really expensive stuffs from local hunters. I must admit they were really nice, but didn't really want to pay that sort of money.

So settled with 3M. Not the cheapest but the performance quality was there, too. Somewhere in the middle of everything.

 

I just got a set from Otto Pro, not electronic but they do have a filter so you can talk easily and when you shoot it dampens the loud noises.

 

Otto NoizeBarrier

I've used these for almost two years and I am very impressed. You can hear range commands easily and they provide 40 db of impulse noise protection. They are so comfortable that I forget that I am wearing them.

 

Otto NoizeBarrier

I've used these for almost two years and I am very impressed. You can hear range commands easily and they provide 40 db of impulse noise protection. They are so comfortable that I forget that I am wearing them. View attachment 1871314

Seeing some mixed info about these. NRR ratings should be the ones to go by.
NRR: 28 dB(Foam Tips); 23 dB (3-Flange Tips)

NoizeBarrier Micro High Definition Electronic Earplugs Hearing Protection

The NoizeBarrier Micro high definition electronic tactical earplugs offer active hearing protection as well as hearing enhancement for extremely effective sound localization and detection. Gun range hearing protection.

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I shoot single and handicap with a Tozo NC9 noise canceling earbuds. In the noise cancelling mode and the music on, you will not be able to hear the score keeper hit or miss call if you care about the potential error. It is $34 for the 2022 version on Amazon.

 

Forget electronic. These work perfectly well with no batteries or charging.

XP Reactor

XP Reactor Earplugs: Innovative sound filtering, 33 dB SNR for loud sounds, maintains normal hearing. Medium/Large tips included, Small/Extra Large available separately.

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Or call me to purchase a selection of seldom used electronic ear buds.

 

Soundgear phantoms

 

E.A.R.COM 50 YEARS OF QUALITY

 

ESP buy once cry once.

 

After taking 3 different online hearing tests from different websites and all of them saying the same thing....moderate hearing loss, I made an appointment with an audiologist for next week. I would love it if there was some type of combination so I don't have to spend even more money on hearing aids and ear protection while shooting trap!

 

I had the same experience with the online tests. I went to an INDEPENDENT audiologist for my hearing test after I got my Sound Gear Phantoms. The test revealed that I had some hearing loss, but not enough to need hearing aids. According to my friend's wife, who is an audiologist, most of the chains will try and sell you hearing aids whether you need them on not. I watched a lot of Youtube videos by Doctor Cliff, AUD. He has a network of audiologists that follow certain practices to be part of the HearingUp network. I had to travel to Austin from near San Antonio to find an approved audiologist. I am happy I did. Here is the link for the network: Find a Provider | HearingUp FYI, I am 70.

 

Active noise cancelling ear buds or headphones are not designed to protect against gun shots, they might work ok if you're away from the firing line but don't offer the protection you need while shooting. For electronic hearing protection to protect against gunshots you need something that reacts to that impulse as quickly as possible, technology for that has steadily improved but of course the better stuff costs more. An extreme example is those mechanical ear plugs, I bought them to use while instructing as soon as they hit the market but they didn't protect me from Tinnitus because any mechanical valve is way too slow, by the time it closes harm has been done. I'm sure some people use their air pods and claim they work fine for shooting, Tinnitus or permanent ringing in the ears along with hearing loss is cumulative, the cruel thing is each of us has a limit of exposure to harmful sounds before it turns into Tinnitus but we have no way of knowing how close to that line you are, well unless you have already developed Tinnitus and then you risk making it worse. To cut to the point don't scrimp on hearing protection, living it with for 50 plus years I can tell you Tinnitus is no fun. When I don't use Peltor electronic headphones over foam plugs I use the 3M Peltor TEP 200 electronic plugs.

 

You can really use just about any earbuds . But here’s the trick .. go to Amazon or eBay and get foam replacement tips believe me they will block out a ton of sound . I use just regular JBL earbuds with foam tips and with the music off they still block out more sound than my custom molded earplugs !


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With them turned off they are practically heavy ear stoppers, I'd look for a better custom molded earplug maker.

 

FYI:
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SoundGear hearing protection and enhancement products are made by Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology and premier provider of hearing healthcare.

 

Try contacting OTOPRO TECHNOLOGIES , their CEO was interviewed on a recent trap shooting podcast and it was very interesting and informative.

 

Iso tunes, wireless Bluetooth, 25 dB reduction. Use the foam tips and you can't hear the score keeper...

I shoot in them and build Fences and decks in them, they are small and relatively cheap.

 

Another vote for ESP. They are a little pricey but a very good product.

 

By the way you are talking, you already need hearing aides. I am what they call legally deaf. The first aids I had were Miracle Ear. They were designed to stop any extremely loud noise above
95db weather it be a gun shot, a saw, loud music, ect. You might want to check into them.

 

I am really interested in this topic and will be following closely. I do 3-gun in a hot climate and immediately discovered earmuff style fall off running and plugs will fall out easily from sweat. I took a different approach with using surefire plugs for protection and the Raptor Bone Conduction - Walker's (walkersgameear.com) as a sound transmitter to hear commands/instructions.
The plugs are great as they have two mechanisms to hold them in place and if I get them jammed into the ear canal deep enough, they will not come out even in sweaty running/gunning for several hours. The raptor is interesting and it does work but only if the transmitter pads have good contact with your cheekbone. .

So, I am now in search of an electronic plug that will do both but not willing to shell out big bucks until I know they will not fall out.

 

I've had a set of the Otto Noize Barrier plugs for a couple of weeks and haven't taken them to the trap range yet but at the regular range, they seemed to work quite well using the "Skull Screws" tips

I usually only use the disposable foam plugs with the high NRR for shotgun stuff so it will be interesting to see. You can definately hear the range commands and others talking with the Otto one.