In ear electronic hearing protection.

[Jefe's Dope]

I'm currently using non electronic in ear hearing protection and prefer it to my electronic ear muffs (Howard Leights) due to superior cheek weld, comfort with eye protection and sweat. Amongst some others. The muffs only win over the in ear is ease of mounting and ability to hear other's talk and possibly comfort. But I will call that a draw.

What in ear electronic hearing protection do you use/recommend? I prefer to NOT spend $1K-$2K. Under $300 or preferably less. Or do you have another option/suggestion? I prefer to stay away from muffs specifically due to cheek weld.

 

[PDXGS]

Pre owned Nacre Quiet Pro units are available on Ebay for about $70-$170.
They usually come with new earbuds...If not, you can buy those on Ebay as well
These are tethered earbuds that attach to a small remote unit carried on the belt or chest.
There are in use or were in use by the Marines.
They offer active noise cancellation along with ambient sound amplification. They were designed for military use and are rugged as hell and well- made.
An example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nacre-Quie...832365?hash=item1c979e83ed:g:k5AAAOSwjqVZNImz

Might want to also look at Silynx Clarus Pro units as well.
https://www.silynxcom.com/products/ lighter and more consumer-friendly than the Nacre system.

 

[j741]

Any thoughts on the Etymotic GSP-15 GunSport Pro? Seem to be right at $300 mark.

https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/gsp15.html

 

[PDXGS]

A fellow three gun shooter runs then and likes them. I've used other Etymotic products in the past- good company in that they stand behind their products.

 

[tna9001]

Any thoughts on the Etymotic GSP-15 GunSport Pro? Seem to be right at $300 mark.

https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/gsp15.html

I've got a pair and love them. If I'm shooting a lot I use them under a pair of MSA headsets. Noise attenuation is on par with foam earplugs.

 

[alicea8541]

Etymotic Research GSP-15. If you can wait until May 1st, the GSE-15 will be released and they are the rechargeable version. Played with them at SHOT this week, very nice!

 

[earthquake]

Been using Etymotic for 3 years now. The GSP's are very nice, and comfy, great sound reproduction, noise suppression and they support PRS with prize table donations every year. The owners even attended a PRS match last year and listen to shooter feedback.
The GS Elites are really amazing. I'm looking forward to them.

 

[snarkscarbine]

Etymotic Elites are hard to argue with. Also tried them out at Shot, and will be picking some up once they’re available.

 

[j741]

Etymotic Research GSP-15. If you can wait until May 1st, the GSE-15 will be released and they are the rechargeable version. Played with them at SHOT this week, very nice!

For me, no problem waiting until May. I'll keep track of those.

 

[vh20]

For those who saw the GSE-15 Elites at SHOT, I have two questions:

1) What is the NRR rating they are assigning to these units? Is it better than the non-rechargeable version? I believe those were 25dB as I recall.

2) Are we REALLY SURE they are going to be released May 1? I ask because I called the factory last Tuesday after the SHOT show had already started and asked if they had a release date and was told they did NOT, but they thought it "hopefully" would be in the 2nd Qtr of this year, "but don't hold us to it." They also said that last Sept, and again last November.

 

[snarkscarbine]

1) identical to GSP-15, whatever that is. Varies based on plug type.

2) no idea. They didn’t give a date.

 

[alicea8541]

For those who saw the GSE-15 Elites at SHOT, I have two questions:

1) What is the NRR rating they are assigning to these units? Is it better than the non-rechargeable version? I believe those were 25dB as I recall.

2) Are we REALLY SURE they are going to be released May 1? I ask because I called the factory last Tuesday after the SHOT show had already started and asked if they had a release date and was told they did NOT, but they thought it "hopefully" would be in the 2nd Qtr of this year, "but don't hold us to it." They also said that last Sept, and again last November.

NRR is 25db with no/dead battery and properly fitted tip, up to 40 db with unit on and properly fitted tip. I was told they are currently in production and May 1 is the date they will be for sale.

 

[vh20]

Thanks for the info. Regarding the date, it will be interesting to see what happens. They don't appear to have their stories straight. While it very well could work out to be May 1, I'll remain skeptical until I see it.

 

[j741]

Are any of the in-ear going to be sufficient for indoor pistol range shooting? The reviews I've read on the Etymotics seems to indicate they will not. One review went so far as to say its not good for range sessions but just for hunting sessions with few shots being fired.

 

[snarkscarbine]

Are any of the in-ear going to be sufficient for indoor pistol range shooting? The reviews I've read on the Etymotics seems to indicate they will not. One review went so far as to say its not good for range sessions but just for hunting sessions with few shots being fired.

I don’t think any one form of hearing protection will ever be sufficient for indoor shooting on its own. That’s a pretty abusive environment.

 

[alicea8541]

always wear double ears for indoors.

 

[j741]

For the indoor pistol I'm fine keeping the double ear approach.

What about outdoor rifle range? My main interest is in finding some ear protection that isn't so bulky that it interferes with me getting a good check rest in behind the scope. On my first outing with a chassis rifle I would end up with my ear protection either getting uncomfortably jammed in or them being pried a way a bit by the cheek rest. I was hoping in-ear could help with that a bit.

 

[mercracing]

I’m defiantly going to have to check these out. Seem to be a much more affordable option compared to fitted ear pro.

 

[earthquake]

I find them sufficient for outdoor use in close proximity to braked HP rifles. I've worn them through 3 seasons of PRS. At an indoor crowded pistol range though, they didn't cut the mustard. The Elites may be a bit better since the mics have moved, but I haven't tried them indoors yet. The GSP's resulted in a lot of overload feedback indoors.

 

[Mattio]

Peltor makes a re-chargeable option available now... I personally have not used these but I have used other Peltor or 3M PPE and have been satisfied.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...-Earplug-TEP-200/?N=5002385+3290832110&rt=rud

 

[theletterzee]

What

Pre owned Nacre Quiet Pro units are available on Ebay for about $70-$170.
They usually come with new earbuds...If not, you can buy those on Ebay as well
These are tethered earbuds that attach to a small remote unit carried on the belt or chest.
There are in use or were in use by the Marines.
They offer active noise cancellation along with ambient sound amplification. They were designed for military use and are rugged as hell and well- made.
An example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nacre-Quie...832365?hash=item1c979e83ed:g:k5AAAOSwjqVZNImz

Might want to also look at Silynx Clarus Pro units as well.
https://www.silynxcom.com/products/ lighter and more consumer-friendly than the Nacre system.

If you run them, what do you use to mount them and clip them to your belt?

 

[Spblademaker]

Peltor makes a re-chargeable option available now... I personally have not used these but I have used other Peltor or 3M PPE and have been satisfied.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...-Earplug-TEP-200/?N=5002385+3290832110&rt=rud

I’m happy with mine. Had them for a few years now. No issues. Even sent them thru the wash once.

 

[Andy T]

I started using these: Walker Razro . Successfully used then in a one day precision rifle class. The only downside is that the wire can get snagged on stock/rifle parts. I had one side getting pulled out of my ear by accident.
They do a good job of noise cancelling and also pair with your BT device.

 

[SLG]

I have the peltors. They work well for what they are, but I relegate them to hunting. I don't consider in ear protection sufficient for any shooting, unless you have a good can. Often I just use the Surefire passive plugs for hunting instead, though, as they work better under my comtacs, and reasonably well for one or two shots hunting. Much cheaper and extremely durable too.

 

[PDXGS]

The Nacre Units come with a belt attachment device and also fit three prong GCode holster mounting plates- for molle, belts, etc.

 

[waveslayer]

We are in final development of a new Inner Ear hearing protection. It will have several other features that will make it an almost everyday use item. I can't tell too much about it. We are almost ready for launch, but it's called Grizzly Ears.

 

[hlee]

Foam earplugs are the only form of in-ear protection that I find does not loosen in my ear when I mount a rifle. The pressure of the rifle on my face changes the shape of my inner ear just enough that even custom molded [and especially triple flange] ear plugs get loose and let extra noise through. For that reason, I always go muffs and plugs. I am very interested in an in-ear solution. That said, foam plugs are cheap...

 

[PDXGS]

The Nacre units have a replaceable foam ear bud that comes in several sizes. Combined with the foam, the active noise cancellation is awesome.

 

[ruebarb]

I use the Westone Defender Ear. They work great walking on the range and with Pistol. But when shooting the crack of my brake on my MPA 6.5 is too loud, which is very disappointing. I still have to double up with muffs.

These Grizzly Ears better be able to do that to take the edge.