(Part 2) Best safety ear muffs according to redditors
We found 517 Reddit comments discussing the best safety ear muffs. We ranked the 102 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
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You might also try over-the-ear hearing protectors, like you might wear to operate a lawn mower or operate heavy equipment.
I usually advocate for cheap, disposable foam earplugs (I keep a small pack of these in my laptop bag in fact) but if you have some damage to your ear, jamming something in there might possibly cause problems of its own. So going over-the-ear is the safer path.
Cheap: 26dB @ $7 USD
Good: 31dB @ $15 USD
You said you are in Buenos Aires, so I'm sure you'll know better places to purchase than Amazon US.
These are just examples...
Electronic ear muffs are great. It's hard to beat the Howard Leight Impact Sport for the money, but they gave me a headache after wearing them all day at matches. I use custom molded plugs and a set of MSA Sordin's now and they're well worth the $$$ for me.
As far as eye pro, it really depends on what kind of shooting you do. A decent set of glasses with 3-5 interchangeable lenses is really nice to have.
Was in the same boat last year. Kids under 3 are free and we had no problem bringing our infant in. Biggest thing is to make sure you bring one of those clear stadium bags as diaper bags are not allowed.
edit: as others have mentioned, bring hearing protection for the little one. Infant ears are significantly more sensitive than adult ears. Our little one hates having anything on her head but she’s been doing really well with these earmuffs.
I took my son at 7 years old to a Babymetal concert in seated area. Assuming an indoor concert, Just bring some good ear plugs (not the cheap foam ones), something like this or this in addition to this (yes both plugs and headphones). It can be VERY LOUD, and painful for young kids especially without proper ear protection. If it's a festival, then just headphones are probably adequate.
Once you have that, they will have a good time. I wouldn't take them on the floor though, unless you're near the back or sides because there can be some big crushes going on at times near the middle and front.
I don't know about the other stuff, but DEFINITELY take some ear protection. They make them in kids' sizes, like these. We had to leave a Lady Tigers' game early because it was too loud for my 4yo son, and the Grizzlies will be exponentially louder.
It's the same principal as any weighted pad/blanket. Pressure all around and down, like being held in a hug kinda.
My daughter loves a weighted blanket to sleep, and when she's in a meltdown, but didn't like a weighted vest. They're expensive, so if you have the option of trying one out (we borrowed one from the school for a weekend) before investing, do so.
My kiddo has headphones in every color as well as some we've personalized with jewels/fake fur. She sees them as an accessory like any other she'd wear (she's 12).
She also has lots of bite necklaces in fun shapes/colors.
Earmuffs made for the shooting range. Best $12 I ever spent. On Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Reduction-Protection-Defenders-Resistant/dp/B07MR3FFY1/
I have these for my indoor range, the included little bag is perfect for these and safety glasses. Unless you go up to fancy noise cancellation ear protection, these (one ones like it) are perfectly adequate.
To echo what others have said if you can install longer screws into the doors this will make them harder to kick in (I have found most contractors cut corners here). Good job sending her back with an AR-15 I personally believe that in a barricade situation or for home defence situation in general they are just about the perfect guns!
Just a random aside about the rifle, make sure it has a light and a Red Dot of some sort attached (preferable an AimPoint since they are always on) for ease of use and target identification. Generally I recommend that people load their AR's with MK262 Mod1 77gr ammo if they have a 1:7 twist this is an absolutely devastating round and much more effective than 55gr ammo IMHO.
Finally if you have it electronic ear pro is great for home defence situations, I personally do not like Howard Leight's as I have seen too many break with actual use. Lowest end I suggest are Peltor's made by 3M with my favorites being MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X's (these are used by special forces) they actually amplify your hearing so you can hear people walking around and they still protect your hearing in the event of shots fired.
I am very glad your daughter is safe and it sounds like you have her well taken care of, keep up the good work!!!!
IMI MK262 Mod 1 Ammo
SureFire Scout Light
MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X's
Peltor Tactical Sport
We've brought our son (then two, now five) with us to matches. It's perfectly safe.
I will say that we use kids ear protection to reduce the crowd noise which scares him a bit when goals are scored. Here is an example for $12
>Electronic muffs are fine no matter what.
Uh, no. Most electronic muffs on the market have a lower NRR than their non-electronic counterparts, meaning they provide less noise reduction and therefore less hearing protection. That fact alone means there are situations where electronic muffs will be the inferior choice.
A popular electronic muffs like Howard Leight Impact Sports only have a NRR of 22db compared to passive muffs like these from Decibel Defense with an NRR of 37db. Since decibel scales are logarithmic, a difference of 12db is a big deal. An increase of 3db means a doubling of noise intensity, so the 12db difference between the two represents an over tenfold increase in intensity. That's a significant difference.
Electronic muffs can be fine in many situations when used properly, but they're definitely not fine "no matter what". There are absolutely situations where there are better choices and shooting indoors with a lot of other people that you don't need to communicate with is one of them.
Hopefully you get some cool neighbors that are respectful, but in case you don't have you considered something like these?
TR Industrial Safety Ear Muffs, ANSI S3.19 Approved https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUX97U6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9MgqzbVV3Y4X1
I've been thinking of trying muffs instead of Ear plugs cause I am not really fond of sleeping with things stuck in my ears and end up trying to suffocate myself with a pillow to block out noise instead.
You really have no clue what you are talking about. The Zsh-1-2m has the ability to connect a radio for communication. MSA Sordins are an electronic set of earmuffs that dampen loud noises and amplify quiet sounds with no comms capability unless added.
http://depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=671
https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QV33ZRK
I use these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXYJ2QP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work well enough to let me study in places like starbucks and panera without being bothered. Sometimes ill put earbuds underneath and play some classical music and I am DEAD to the outside world. It's great, and they're very cheap (compared to pricey headphones).
I use the MSA Sordin supreme pro-X with gel-cups, but they're a bit pricey. https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QV33ZRK
Others swear by something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Amplification-Electronic-Earmuff-R-01902/dp/B007BGSI5U
Peltor got some as well: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Tactical-Sport-Earmuff/dp/B000Q04MRG
I like the Sordin because A) They're comfortable, B) the profile makes them not be too much in the way for a proper cheekweld, and C) I think they have pretty damn good sound compared to the Peltor that I tried (it's easier to distinguish sound direction I think).
You've definitely asked the right group. I can tell just from the way you wrote your post that these sounds trigger irrational, violent responses. Personally, I hate it when my family eats pancakes with whipped cream. They always suck up the whipped cream with an inhale of breath that pisses me off instead of putting the food in their mouth normally.
Do you have headphones or sound reducing earmuffs? That's an absolute must for anyone with misophonia. I prefer on-ear headphones as opposed to over-ear ones, but if you want something cheap sound reducing earmuffs like this one are less than $15.
I currently use the Peltor Sport Tactical 100 ($50) which does have a very basic compression circuit. At least from my personal experience, the noise suppression performance in that model is better and the sound more natural than the Howard Leight Impact Sports, though both pale in comparison to my employer-provided MSA Sordins.
If I was in the market for a new set, I'd probably be looking at:
Of course, any set of Peltors I might buy would also get 3M camelback gel pads installed, which adds another $40. The difference in comfort with those pads is amazing; with the standard soft plastic pads the Peltors get uncomfortable for me after an hour or two, but with the gel pads I'm fine wearing them for the duration of 10+ hour international flights. The MSA Sordins come with similar gel pads installed, but overall they're $100 more than the Peltor 500 + gel pads.
So yeah, if I were buying today, I would most likely spring for the Peltor Sport Tactical 500 + camelback gel pads for a total of $160. If Bluetooth is not useful for you, you could save $20 by dropping down to the Peltor Sport Tactical 300.
Even just the $50 Peltor 100s should be a significant improvement over the Howard Leight Impact Sports or Peltor RangeGuards.
These are comfortable as well: http://amzn.com/B004H38ROW
The earmuffs came in handy when my downstairs neighbors had a baby
Get proper ear protection, NOT HEADPHONES - https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Earmuffs-Protection-Shooting-Reduction/dp/B01N2RM9AB/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1497372229&sr=8-7&keywords=ear+protection+for+kids
Depends. Can he hear through them? I have "noise canceling" headphones that let sound in. Work with the SPED teacher. Something like this is rated at 22 dB. It is enough to cancel out most of the noise but will let in enough of a conversation. Noise canceling is passive. They aren't active where they pump in white noise to cancel the sound and make it neutral. The kid is really set off by loud sounds. Imagine every scrape of a chair sounds like nails on a chalk board. A regular conversation sounds like yelling. Zipping backpacks sound like a paper shredder. Would you be able to operate in that atmosphere?
And you know what? If he's at grade level, that is the least restrictive environment. He just needs extra supports.
Put this video on at full volume and full screen. Watch it. Same with this video. Did you know that fluorescent lights make a humming/buzzing noise? That some computers will make a buzzing/whining noise? Probably not. Are we telling kids like this that they don't belong in a gen ed classroom?
I study best with complete silence. Music distracts me too much. Plus, most headphones without music I could still hear voices/conversation really well in the library. Somehow conversation just cuts right through. Then I'd spend all my study time angry at people talking and fantasizing about telling them to shut up.
I bought some earmuffs on amazon for $15.
Sometimes I also wear earplugs with them. Can't hear anything. It's great. Plus, busting out a large pair of ear protection earmuffs sends a clear message to anyone talking around you to STFU.
Those ones are. https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QV33ZRK
I found a solution a little while ago, but my requirements were a little different. In particular, I wanted headphones that would actually muffle the external sounds substantially so I could hear the real time playing with effects on my tracks.
I spent several days on and off researching headphones online, and I was completely prepared to drop as much as $200 on high quality in-ear drummer headphones.
Then I came across a forum post where someone suggested these paired with these.
I figured since it was so cheap I'd try it out and man, I have to say the value is off the charts for the solution. If you're looking for something more specialized that won't muffle as much then you might want to look elsewhere, but I used this same setup when playing live and recording with the band and it worked great. Looks a little silly but if it works it ain't silly.
Noise cancelling headphones. I nanny for a family with a 5 year old who has autism. They couldn’t take her to the amusement park because of the noise. They found some on amazon and they’ve been a game changer! She no longer has to miss out on loud activities!
here’s the ones she has
Sound affects everyone a little differently. I've tried out Bose headphones from the disability services lending library when I was at university, but my favorite headphones are these: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Honeywell-Leightning-1013461/dp/B004H38ROW
They cancel out ambient noise just right so I can talk to people who are nearby. I take a pair with me everywhere just in case. I love that I can fold them up and stick them in my purse.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MR3FFY1/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
Mpow - I own a few pairs. They’re cheap but effective.
Hope this helps.
I know the 4th is coming. I know it's going to get loud. So I purchased the kid a set of Baby Banz earphones - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I3ZAEZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Heard good things, thought we might be able to use them in any situation (e.g. taking a flight, etc.) to help minimize the impact.
Best of luck!
Hola u/elevenosix__. Lamento mucho esto. Yo que vos, pruebo por ejemplo un equipo de protección de oído. Este funciona muy bien: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXYJ2QP/ref=psdc_7491808011_t2_B0723CYHPZ.
O si no, este tiene bluetooth: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0723CYHPZ/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza.
Después, pone una música de relax como esta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW3iGR3IwV8&t=640s
Y chácate.
Expanding foam ear plugs and a cheap pair of non-battery ear defenders (both worn at the same time). I use this setup and I literally can't hear anything with them both on. It might take a while to get used to the feeling of the foam ear plugs as they can cause a little pain but it passes after a few weeks of regular use.
Someone has already linked to foam ear buds, so here's a link to some cheap ear defenders.
http://www.amazon.com/FSL-Decimate-Earmuffs-34dB-Protection/dp/B00MO86ETM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463703660&sr=8-1&keywords=ear+defenders
That's what I get for posting when husband and kid are bugging me nonstop!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PUX97U6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Active noise cancelling is aimed at reducing steady background noise like the hum of a jet engine heard inside an airplane cabin. This works without music playing but the headphones need to be turned on.
Passive noise cancelling is the ability of the materials and design of the headphones to block sounds from reaching your eardrums. In-ear headphones are the best at this because they form a seal inside your ear canal. This works even if the headphones are turned off.
Will you be listening to music at all when you are looking to escape outside noise?
If you do not plan to listen to music at all and are just trying to get as close to complete silence as you can, then try using earplugs and ear protection muffs. This will be lots of passive noise cancellation. For maximum sound blocking you can put the earplugs in and then also put on the earmuffs.
For earplugs and earmuffs look for ones with the highest Noise Reduuction Rating (NRR). It's listed in decibels (dB). This tells you how much sound they block.
Earplugs
Ear muffs
Earplugs are for chumps. Gotta get a pair of these babies and show up in style.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Safety-Muffs-Decibel-Defense/dp/B01BEENYCQ
I'm looking for over the ear noise control like this. I can't figure out the right term, some of them say headphones, some of them say ear muffs, some of them say noise control, I'm just confused. I don't need the music type because I can just put my ear buds on under them, but wearing ear plugs all day is really bothering my ear canals.
Buy these and wear them under something like these.
I spent $20 or on a pair of these: 3M Peltor X-Series Over-the-Head Earmuffs, NRR 22 dB, One Size Fits Most, Black/Green X1A (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3YSCSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2iGIBbY5AVF6T
What you will find, however, is that your ears adjust pretty fast, so I slip my apple ear buds underneath to play noise that stops my ears adjusting down. Makes it seem very very quiet
Sometimes noise can be helpful. Do you still find yourself occasionally dozing off when you meditate? If that still happens, then these noises can be useful prompts to refocus attention on the breath.
If you are past that, but still find yourself experiencing aversion to the noise, you can buy ear protection for use at shooting ranges and wear that while meditating.
It won't totally block out the sound, but it will dilute it to a point where you can ignore it eventually.
I take it to the next level with ear muffs. It's like I have my own office wherever. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MO86ETM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_y91lzbFBCYXRN
The headphones I use are Leightning LOF headphones. They are passive noise reduction, rather than active noise cancellation, but they work well.
Mine really needs them. We use these:
https://www.amazon.com/Snug-Kids-Earmuffs-Hearing-Protectors/dp/B00NU1JJ4Y/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1518751625&sr=8-9&keywords=noise+cancelling+headphones+for+kids
I have a pair of these for flying since I generally don't like the noise anyways. It makes using my AirPods more tolerable.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DFAK64G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i got these a while back they work really well as they are not huge and appear more like regular headphones but are pretty compact.. only problem is its a pain to unfold them..lol but they work.
I've got a 10.5" pistol and I wear these with no issue. I've made the mistake outdoors and forgot to put them on before firing a shot.. never. fucking. again. My ears rang for 10 minutes.
Thanks for all the info, that's exactly what I needed! Also, have you tried wearing ear protection over your earbuds while mowing the lawn? It would definitely help with sound isolation.
Use foam plugs as well as earmuffs. That should help a lot. All you'll hear is your own breathing.
Here's a good pair of muffs for not much money: https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Leightning-Folding-Earmuff-1013461/dp/B004H38ROW/
Are you able to buy any online (or if you're a kid, get a parent to buy them for you)? A ton of autistic people I know, from my preschooler to some teens and adults in our community, all love these as an option for just literally canceling noise...they're not for listening to music, just blocking out noises. People who are "sensory avoiders" don't seem to have a problem with the feel of them, and they are apparently comfortable for lengthy use. Very reasonably priced, and as a bonus they come in a wide range of cool colors/patterns!
Turns out I received a copy of the "2020" production Sordins by mistake, as an Amazon error. ACE-Instruments is offering to send me an MSA branded version free of charge on rush shipping + a return label for the pair I already have. They've told me that come 2020, all new production Sordins will be sold looking this way.
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Should I take the offer? Realistically I like the ones I have now, they work great and are comfortable. As far as I can tell, they are exactly the same as "MSA" Sordins with 5 levels of audio amplification and little to no background noise unless really boosted up on the volume. From a utilitarian standpoint there's no need to send them back at all.
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On the other hand, the lizard brain in me wants the "MSA-Sordins" because, you know, the grass is always greener.
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Here's a link to a few of the "new production" sordins that they mentioned, what do you think? I kind of want to take the deal just because I'm not going to be able to get the "original MSA-Sordins" anymore after this.
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the new stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NP2PCF3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NP1FDQF
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What I bought originally:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010E12YNK
Lots of people are recommending earbuds and I agree! Something to make them better are the cheap hearing protection "head phones" that you can get at the hardware store to hold them in and block ambient noise. Like these
Why MP3? You could avoid tech completely
If you want to listen to music put wireless ear buds in before putting these on.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Safety-Muffs-Decibel-Defense/dp/B01BEENYCQ
Electronic ear protection.
They work similarly to a combination of Bose Noise Cancelling headphones, traditional insulation based protection and a hearing aid.
Using a simple onboard 'computer'/logic circuit and microphone, the earpro will dramatically reduce the level of loud noises (gunshots, explosions etc) while amplifying quieter noises (footsteps, talking/instruction etc). You can typically hear normal level sound better with electronic earpro on than with your bare ears.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-green-cups/dp/B010E12YNK
Hey, Sound_rage:
Firs of all, I'm sure that your trigger sounds extend to many beyond people. Is it anything repetitive or annoying that gets you? For me personally, I know that it's ANY piercing, stochastic noise.
Anti-anxiety medicine hasn't done much for me. I've tried a bit of gabapentin for restless legs syndrome, which also kind of helps if I'm triggered at night, but Valium or Ativan didn't do too much for me in a particularly triggering setting (3+ hour meetings with no option to leave with Mach 5 snifflers).
I'd suggest earmuffs over headphones in the short-term: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFAK64G/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481220598&sr=sr-1&keywords=earmuffs These are AMAZING, and I didn't study in a public place really ever before I found them.
Also, I'd maybe suggest giving kava kava (a pacific root-based anxiolytic) a try. It is a little hard to get into because it tastes terrible and is very difficult to dose, but I'd really recommend putting in the time to give it a shot if you're also generally anxious. It lets you study at the same time because it doesn't really dull the mind too much - how great! Here's a good starter brand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7ANUKU/ref=sr_ph_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481220924&sr=sr-1&keywords=kava
Also check out r/kava for this
And best of luck!!!!!
If you're using them in a practice scenario, I would recommend some noise cancellers construction workers use. You can use them to practice with music by just using ear buds and putting the noise cancellers over them. I picked up a pair for €10 (~12 dollars) in a local hardware store. Highly recommend no matter how ghetto they look lol
EDIT: These ones precisely
https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Hearing_protection
Noise Reduction Rating of 31 dB,
If hearing protection is your highest priority, you need to be looking at the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). This will be listed on the packaging/informational section (if online). The higher NRR, the better.
Electronic pro, specifically the Howard Leight's, are very popular because you can adjust the noise level to block out gunshots but still hear other sounds. You'll see these recommended everywhere. I own a pair, at pistol competitions, EVERYONE uses them. The downside is that the Howard Leights don't have a super high NRR (NRR: 22)
I also use these Fnova brand earmuffs, which have a NRR of 34. Because there's no electronic amplification, they're much, much cheaper.
For earplugs, I use Decibullz custom molded plugs, which have a NRR of 31.
What I've learned from shooting pistol competitions, especially when shooting around barrels/barricades or indoors, is that the ubiquitous Howard Leights are not sufficient. I double up with the Decibulls and Fnova for maximum hearing protection.
My suggestion is that, unless you really want the electronic amplification, you can buy the Fnova and Decibulls for the same price as one pair of Howard Leights.
There are two kind of noise cancelling headsets used at eSports events, white noise and passive. White noise headsets are just any headsets (usually cheap gaming headsets) hooked up to a white noise generator, which blasts static over their in-ear earbuds to distort outside noise. If this was how NA was doing it and EF plugged their headsets into the white noise machine, it would be less egregious. Passive noise cancelling headsets use only the foam and stuff to cover your ears and just muffle sound. This was what was being done at NA, they were using pretty standard off the shelf earmuffs, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PUX97U6/
Pic from NA:
http://i.imgur.com/6RWTqMWl.jpg
For this purpose, the HyperX headsets are absolutely and completely ineffective. They are not built to have the same kind of noise cancellation at all. The headsets themselves, you can literally hear normally out of them, I can conduct a speaking tone conversation with someone just fine, no way are they suitable as passive noise cancellation headsets. So no, it wasn't just "a different brand", the ones at NA were literally the type of earmuffs you use at construction sites and shit, and wearing their HyperX gear was not a suitable substitute, no matter how much Sean says they couldn't hear the casters. If you've used both, the difference is so insanely massive it's not even funny. They're not remotely the same in nature.
And no, "making an argument from an extreme" doesn't "show ignorance". The fact that you do not understand reductio ad absurdum is a thing, and a very valid argument... That literally shows your ignorance.