Let's talk hearing protection

Howard Law
BackWoods

BackWoods

Frontiersman
Jul 5, 2015
426
209
93
Temple
Zip code
30180
fef1a0c2f203b008534ad80b4f778efb.jpg


For around $10+. Hard to beat.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mac11FA, Kaotiktribe and Cudruln
Cudruln

Cudruln

Turning dollars into pennies.
Lifetime Supporter
Jul 5, 2015
4,337
4,579
113
Rockmart, GA
Zip code
30153
becausefu said:
I wear custom molded plugs, they were $50 but to me worth every penny. I'm behind guns a lot and to me they are more comfortable than the surefire or foamies.
Click to expand...
Who did you go through or did you do the at home kit?
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mac11FA
Kyle Turner

Kyle Turner

Formerly "Palmettomoon"
Aug 16, 2015
30
93
63
Macon
Zip code
31211
Peltors 6S Behind the Head earmuffs for me. I buy the refit kits and change the pads and foam often. Seems to keep corrosion on the batt terminals down. I wear them about 4 to 6 hours per week. Don't take your hearing for granted. We weren't required to wear any in the early to late 80s in competition and between that and M109A3s now I'm suffering loss in both ears. It's gradual and it will catch up to you. Buy good protection. Been thinking of getting the molded ear pieces myself. About the same money as 6S and easier to get a good cheek weld.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mac11FA, Red Dawn and Cudruln
Kaotiktribe

Kaotiktribe

Frontiersman
Jul 5, 2015
350
230
93
Kennesaw
Zip code
30144
I have the Howard Leight electronic muffs, but havent used em in a few years. They just sit in one of my range bags in case my kids wanna use em.

I just use the Surefire plugs. Got several sets in different bags and some in my cars just in case.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mac11FA
Mac11FA

Mac11FA

Disgruntled large member
Super Moderator
Lifetime Supporter
Patriot Lifetime
Mar 26, 2015
3,840
3,011
113
Locust Grove, GA
Zip code
30248
I worked as a hearing aid salesman for a couple of years and I have seen the damage of noise induced hearing loss. The so-called "flinch reflex" is really how well your tensor tympani muscles work. The tensor tympani muscle tightens the ossicular chain (the three smallest bones in the body malleus, incus and stapes or hammer, anvil and stirrup) to reduce the impact of loud noises to the cochlea (the inner ear). The tensor tympani contract when you talk and chew to help reduce the noise to yourself. Typically the muscle reacts to sudden loud sounds to protect the inner ear. Some people develop hyperacusis which is when this muscle stops working properly to make people sensitive to noise.

The bottom line is that no matter what type of hearing protection you chose to use, any protection is better than none. I do need to get some electronic muffs for use when shooting in a group.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Cudruln and Red Dawn
erkinator 2

erkinator 2

Smiling Handyman
Lifetime Supporter
Jul 1, 2015
1,215
1,931
113
Zip code
30513
Mac11FA said:
I worked as a hearing aid salesman for a couple of years and I have seen the damage of noise induced hearing loss. The so-called "flinch reflex" is really how well your tensor tympani muscles work. The tensor tympani muscle tightens the ossicular chain (the three smallest bones in the body malleus, incus and stapes or hammer, anvil and stirrup) to reduce the impact of loud noises to the cochlea (the inner ear). The tensor tympani contract when you talk and chew to help reduce the noise to yourself. Typically the muscle reacts to sudden loud sounds to protect the inner ear. Some people develop hyperacusis which is when this muscle stops working properly to make people sensitive to noise.

The bottom line is that no matter what type of hearing protection you chose to use, any protection is better than none. I do need to get some electronic muffs for use when shooting in a group.
Click to expand...


MAC,

That being said. I have hereditary hearing loss. Bad in one ear. Whst the best aid to look for so when I go to audiologist I don`t get sold something I do not need.

thanks
 
Mac11FA

Mac11FA

Disgruntled large member
Super Moderator
Lifetime Supporter
Patriot Lifetime
Mar 26, 2015
3,840
3,011
113
Locust Grove, GA
Zip code
30248
erkinator said:
MAC,

That being said. I have hereditary hearing loss. Bad in one ear. Whst the best aid to look for so when I go to audiologist I don`t get sold something I do not need.

thanks
Click to expand...
It depends on where you go. You have the right idea about going to an Audiologist rather than a dealer such as Beltone. My dad's partner is still in business and I am not sure if they still keep an office in Cartersville. I may be able to get you a discount, I will just have to talk to James. If not, you would have to go to Rome. I have been out of the business since 1993 so I am not sure of the best deal. I can find that out as well and can send in a PM or post here as well.
 
AirOpsMgr

AirOpsMgr

Director of Lavatory Services
Administrator
Lifetime Supporter
Mar 24, 2015
3,775
10,730
4,294,967,295
30354
Currently have the Howard Leight impacts, like the slim design for a good cheek weld but I still tend to double up with foam plugs indoors. Previous to the HL Impacts, I had a set of Champion electronic (think they were $30-40 at Walmart), they worked well as far as noise cancellation and amplifying conversations with independent volume controls, but they are much bigger than the HLs and suck down 6 AAA batteries in a day or 2, so those just sit as spares.
 
erkinator 2

erkinator 2

Smiling Handyman
Lifetime Supporter
Jul 1, 2015
1,215
1,931
113
Zip code
30513
Mac11FA said:
It depends on where you go. You have the right idea about going to an Audiologist rather than a dealer such as Beltone. My dad's partner is still in business and I am not sure if they still keep an office in Cartersville. I may be able to get you a discount, I will just have to talk to James. If not, you would have to go to Rome. I have been out of the business since 1993 so I am not sure of the best deal. I can find that out as well and can send in a PM or post here as well.
Click to expand...


Any advice from your Dads partner would be great. I see a shop on main st Cartersville/ Is that his place? Appreciate it
 
Mac11FA

Mac11FA

Disgruntled large member
Super Moderator
Lifetime Supporter
Patriot Lifetime
Mar 26, 2015
3,840
3,011
113
Locust Grove, GA
Zip code
30248
erkinator said:
Any advice from your Dads partner would be great. I see a shop on main st Cartersville/ Is that his place? Appreciate it
Click to expand...
There used to be a house on main street but not sure. Their practice was bought out by the Harbin Clinic. My dad's partner retired earlier this year. The best manufacturer out there right now is Phonak. My dad just bought a pair earlier this year and loves them. He doesn't really know anyone in the business any more so not sure who to recommend. I would stick with a private practice Audiologist who is a licensed dispenser. Good luck and I hope this helps.
 
Hayata

Hayata

Blam-blam-blam-blam-blam-blam-blam-blam-PING!
Kalash Klub
Lifetime Supporter
Jul 5, 2015
6,135
30,134
113
Zip code
30022
I tried one of the DIY kits to mold the plugs to your ears. I think I followed the instructions pretty closely but they didn't work well for me.

Always wanted the custom fit that they do at the gun shows just haven't taken the time or spent the money yet.
 
Cudruln

Cudruln

Turning dollars into pennies.
Lifetime Supporter
Jul 5, 2015
4,337
4,579
113
Rockmart, GA
Zip code
30153
Hayata said:
I tried one of the DIY kits to mold the plugs to your ears. I think I followed the instructions pretty closely but they didn't work well for me.

Always wanted the custom fit that they do at the gun shows just haven't taken the time or spent the money yet.
Click to expand...
I am thinking I will get to the next gun show so I can get these done. From what I have seen it is the best route and you can get them with the electronics.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom