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george wrote:They use a compression circuit instead of just turning off.

I'm very glad to read this! I've used muffs in the past that cut off when the threshold noise level is reached. They are very distracting and I can't use muffs that operate like this. I'm going to try some of these as it will let me wear a wide brim hat on the range.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

george wrote:They use a compression circuit instead of just turning off.

I'm very glad to read this! I've used muffs in the past that cut off when the threshold noise level is reached. They are very distracting and I can't use muffs that operate like this. I'm going to try some of these as it will let me wear a wide brim hat on the range.

Chas.

Charles,

I guess you missed where I said it earlier, but these work just like my Howard Leight and Caldwell muffs do.

At a loud noise, all sound is either cut off =or= severely cut back. The time it takes before the sound comes back on is longer than the Howard Leights, but seems shorter than the Caldwells. This is with them in mode 1, which is for outdoor shooting. According to the manual, mode 2 would have an even longer delay for indoor shooting.

Bose makes a set of earbuds with active noise cancelling. They don't cut off fast enough to really cut off damaging loud noise. They are more designed for listening to music while flying and cutting out background noise of jet engines. I don't know if anyone does make a set of hearing protectors that by changing the phase of the sound wave actually eliminate noise of a gun shot. 31 db noise protection though is pretty good but is passive and only work if they really fit well. I have a set of custom molded that I use for shotgun and they work well but I don't hear commands very well with those on. I had the Howard Leight but they never made a good enough seal and I dumped them. They also only had 21 or 23 db noise reduction. The Wilson low profile muffs I just got give 31 db protection and I have to see how they work with my rifles and shotguns. They have a very tight seal.

Pawpaw wrote:

TreyHouston wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:I'm looking forward to reading reviews by Forum Members. I'm really interested in these, but what is the purpose of Bluetooth?

Chas.

So you can listen to Marilyn Manson while shooting! Or Tupac whatever you prefer

It will also work with your cellphone as a bluetooth headset. My hearing aids do that, and boy does it spoil you. I have a tough time understanding some people (like my daughter) without it.

PawPaw I am researching blue tooth hearing aids right now. I would like to speak with you about yours. Check your inbox.

Pawpaw wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

george wrote:They use a compression circuit instead of just turning off.

I'm very glad to read this! I've used muffs in the past that cut off when the threshold noise level is reached. They are very distracting and I can't use muffs that operate like this. I'm going to try some of these as it will let me wear a wide brim hat on the range.

Chas.

Charles,

I guess you missed where I said it earlier, but these work just like my Howard Leight and Caldwell muffs do.

At a loud noise, all sound is either cut off =or= severely cut back. The time it takes before the sound comes back on is longer than the Howard Leights, but seems shorter than the Caldwells. This is with them in mode 1, which is for outdoor shooting. According to the manual, mode 2 would have an even longer delay for indoor shooting.

My Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs don't cut-off; they must limit the db level of the sound. I've carried on conversations during IDPA matches while the muffs limited the db level of the gunfire.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

Pawpaw wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

george wrote:They use a compression circuit instead of just turning off.

I'm very glad to read this! I've used muffs in the past that cut off when the threshold noise level is reached. They are very distracting and I can't use muffs that operate like this. I'm going to try some of these as it will let me wear a wide brim hat on the range.

Chas.

Charles,

I guess you missed where I said it earlier, but these work just like my Howard Leight and Caldwell muffs do.

At a loud noise, all sound is either cut off =or= severely cut back. The time it takes before the sound comes back on is longer than the Howard Leights, but seems shorter than the Caldwells. This is with them in mode 1, which is for outdoor shooting. According to the manual, mode 2 would have an even longer delay for indoor shooting.

My Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs don't cut-off; they must limit the db level of the sound. I've carried on conversations during IDPA matches while the muffs limited the db level of the gunfire.

Chas.

I would have sworn mine (same model) cut off. Oh well, a difference in perceptions perhaps. I'll pay attention to that the first time I go shooting with these earbuds. That might be sometime next week.

These are available again at Midway - the price is now $149.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/354867 ... _-20160617

I returned a set of LG Tone Active that I just bought last week so I can get these instead.

I'm patiently waiting reviews of after a range visit. I have been looking for some new earplugs for the range and something I can use as a Bluetooth device since my last one went out on me.

This fits all in one. Keep us posted. May have to get these

Every time I see comments about Bluetooth, all I can think about is a distracted shooter on his/her cell phone and still pulling the trigger.

bblhd672 wrote:These are available again at Midway - the price is now $149.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/354867 ... _-20160617

I returned a set of LG Tone Active that I just bought last week so I can get these instead.

Ouch! A $30 increase. They are available here for $134.03. (The were $125 when I started typing this post!)

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

bblhd672 wrote:These are available again at Midway - the price is now $149.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/354867 ... _-20160617

I returned a set of LG Tone Active that I just bought last week so I can get these instead.

Ouch! A $30 increase. They are available here for $134.03. (The were $125 when I started typing this post!)

Chas.

Now they are back down to $125.96. This is starting to look like the European stock market.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

bblhd672 wrote:These are available again at Midway - the price is now $149.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/354867 ... _-20160617

I returned a set of LG Tone Active that I just bought last week so I can get these instead.

Ouch! A $30 increase. They are available here for $134.03. (The were $125 when I started typing this post!)

Chas.

If you buy from smile.amazon.com and choose texas state rifle association as you charity, they get a small percent

#shamelessplug

psijac wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

bblhd672 wrote:These are available again at Midway - the price is now $149.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/354867 ... _-20160617

I returned a set of LG Tone Active that I just bought last week so I can get these instead.

Ouch! A $30 increase. They are available here for $134.03. (The were $125 when I started typing this post!)

Chas.

If you buy from snile.amazon.com and choose texas state rifle association as you charity, they get a small percent

#shamelessplug

I do the same, but my donation goes to the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund.

Chas.

FCH wrote:Every time I see comments about Bluetooth, all I can think about is a distracted shooter on his/her cell phone and still pulling the trigger.

Have you actually seen that, or are you just making something up to worry about?

psijac wrote:... snile ...

smile ?