DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 6, 2018 Been using a pair of Howard Leight impact sport electronic ear pro for several years, but I’m finding that as I do more outdoor events and wear them for longer I’m getting more discomfort and headaches. I think this is mainly from the thin plastic-covered-foam earcups and having eye pro arms squeezed against my temples. Is there a step up between the impact pro’s and something like Sordins/Pro Ears? I want to keep electronic amplification/filtering but have something that I can wear all day with comfort. What about electronic earplugs/in-the-ear ear pro? Any of those worth looking at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted November 6, 2018 Comtac III come on sale quite a bit. Worth every freaking dollar Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted November 6, 2018 You can just upgrade the Ear Cups/Foam. https://www.amazon.com/Valholl-Gear-Replacement-Impact-Headphones/dp/B0719D35HM 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, Purple Patrick said: Comtac III come on sale quite a bit. Worth every freaking dollar. Whoah, $500 - $600 reg price!? What’s a good sale price? 13 minutes ago, Krdshrk said: You can just upgrade the Ear Cups/Foam. https://www.amazon.com/Valholl-Gear-Replacement-Impact-Headphones/dp/B0719D35HM Liking this option, thanks Nick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted November 6, 2018 I think $240 from botachSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichP 115 Posted November 7, 2018 I got the Sordins a while back and can't say that I'm not completely pleased with them. The gel cups feel weird, but are comfortable all day long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,635 Posted November 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Krdshrk said: You can just upgrade the Ear Cups/Foam. https://www.amazon.com/Valholl-Gear-Replacement-Impact-Headphones/dp/B0719D35HM This is the answer you seek if you don’t want to buy new ear-pro. Gel cups make a ton of difference. You can also get a padded cover for the over the head band, if that is annoying you. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted November 7, 2018 35 minutes ago, High Exposure said: This is the answer you seek if you don’t want to buy new ear-pro. Gel cups make a ton of difference. You can also get a padded cover for the over the head band, if that is annoying you. and also if you're wearing a cap....make sure that the over-the-head band isn't resting on "the headache button" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted November 7, 2018 MSA Sordins with gel cups. Comfy all day. Less then $300 and your hearing is worth how much ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, BullzeyeNJ said: MSA Sordins with gel cups. Comfy all day. Less then $300 and your hearing is worth how much ? Both the Impact Sports and the Sordins have the same cutoff level - 82db. What's the advantage of the Sordins in hearing protection? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 7, 2018 2 hours ago, RichP said: I got the Sordins a while back and can't say that I'm not completely pleased with them. The gel cups feel weird, but are comfortable all day long. So if you can't say that you're not completely pleased, that means you're completely pleased? 1 hour ago, 1LtCAP said: and also if you're wearing a cap....make sure that the over-the-head band isn't resting on "the headache button" Hasn't been a problem yet. I think the gel cushions are going to help tremendously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted November 7, 2018 Just now, DirtyDigz said: Both the Impact Sports and the Sordins have the same cutoff level - 82db. What's the advantage of the Sordins in hearing protection? They are really comfortable and for me that’s worth a lot. I shoot for 4 to 8 hours on training days so they are on my head for a long time. I have the Impact sports too. The comfort level is no comparison IMHO. If I had to wear them for an hour or two then it wouldn’t bother me. It’s all on how your going to use them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,635 Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, 1LtCAP said: and also if you're wearing a cap....make sure that the over-the-head band isn't resting on "the headache button" Good advice. I pop that button off on any hat I wear to the range. I hate that fucking button. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted November 7, 2018 28 minutes ago, High Exposure said: Good advice. I pop that button off on any hat I wear to the range. I hate that fucking button. yea..i found it out flying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silphidae 33 Posted November 8, 2018 Gel pads make a significant difference as well as what eye protection I use. I've switched all my eye protection to ESS Crossbow Suppressors when I'm using ear muffs due to the flat temples, the combination is just awesome. Here's a link to the eye pro that has finally made a full day at the range tolerable. https://www.esseyepro.com/Crossbow-Suppressor-ONE_287_detail.html 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted November 8, 2018 Otto Noizebarriershttps://www.botach.com/otto-noizebarrier-high-definition-electronic-earplugs/These are amazing and so worth it if you use long guns or shoot in hot weather.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr.Stu said: Otto Noizebarriers https://www.botach.com/otto-noizebarrier-high-definition-electronic-earplugs/ These are amazing and so worth it if you use long guns or shoot in hot weather. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Very Interesting, thanks Mr. Stu! Did some googling and came across this thread, I think I'm going to get a pair next time ebay has a ~20% discount coupon: https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/otto-noizebarrier-earpro-same-as-new-etymotic-elites.6870288 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeSC 1,204 Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 8:36 PM, Silphidae said: Gel pads make a significant difference as well as what eye protection I use. I've switched all my eye protection to ESS Crossbow Suppressors when I'm using ear muffs due to the flat temples, the combination is just awesome. Here's a link to the eye pro that has finally made a full day at the range tolerable. https://www.esseyepro.com/Crossbow-Suppressor-ONE_287_detail.html These look good, I am going to try them out. I used ESS for firefighting goggles and didn't realize they also made shooting glasses. Thanks for the recommendation! FWIW, right now Optics Planet has them for $111 which is 14% off plus free 2 day shipping. https://www.opticsplanet.com/ess-crossbow-suppressor-2x-plus-eyeshields-w-3-lenses.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 10, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 2:50 PM, DirtyDigz said: Very Interesting, thanks Mr. Stu! Did some googling and came across this thread, I think I'm going to get a pair next time ebay has a ~20% discount coupon: https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/otto-noizebarrier-earpro-same-as-new-etymotic-elites.6870288 Got a pair of Etymotic Gunsports which seem to be exactly the same hardware, different branding/coloring, for $200ish via ebay. Should arrive next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted November 10, 2018 I use these and I like them a lot. I can't tolerate over the ear headphones with long guns but I wanted electronics so this is were I landed and they are nice! https://www.ebay.com/p/3M-Peltor-Tep-100-Tactical-Digital-Earplug/9011945909?iid=372364584536&chn=ps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,884 Posted November 10, 2018 Got a pair of Etymotic Gunsports which seem to be exactly the same hardware, different branding/coloring, for $200ish via ebay. Should arrive next week.They are rechargable? Enty hadn't released their branded version when I got mine.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, Mr.Stu said: They are rechargable? Enty hadn't released their branded version when I got mine. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yep, Etymotic's rechargeables are out - appear to be exact same thing as the Otto's except for color/branding: https://www.opticsplanet.com/etymotic-gunsport-elite-35db-rechargeable-ear-plugs.html 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 8:04 PM, Pew Pew Plates said: I use these and I like them a lot. I can't tolerate over the ear headphones with long guns but I wanted electronics so this is were I landed and they are nice! https://www.ebay.com/p/3M-Peltor-Tep-100-Tactical-Digital-Earplug/9011945909?iid=372364584536&chn=ps can you listen to music with them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted November 19, 2018 6 hours ago, vladtepes said: can you listen to music with them? No Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 23, 2018 Went with Peltor Tactical 500.. have not been to the range yet.. but really conformable and audio is decent.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted December 6, 2018 any Botach codes active now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted December 7, 2018 On 11/23/2018 at 4:29 PM, vladtepes said: Went with Peltor Tactical 500.. have not been to the range yet.. but really conformable and audio is decent.. How do you like them? Thinking of going with the tac500 instead of the comtac3. I mostly shoot indoors, and the bluetooth looks nice to keep linked with my phone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted December 7, 2018 I have the replacement gel cups for my 3m ones.. man they were a PITA to put in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted December 8, 2018 13 hours ago, SW9racer said: How do you like them? Thinking of going with the tac500 instead of the comtac3. I mostly shoot indoors, and the bluetooth looks nice to keep linked with my phone Disclaimer: I had really basic ear protection in the past.. so my frame of reference is really poor.. with that said I LOVE them.. they are extremely comfortable... would buy again.. no real complaints.. but I have only been out with them once... going out again Sunday so if I notice anything weird I will update.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Persona non grata 113 Posted December 8, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 8:36 PM, Silphidae said: Gel pads make a significant difference as well as what eye protection I use. I've switched all my eye protection to ESS Crossbow Suppressors when I'm using ear muffs due to the flat temples, the combination is just awesome. Here's a link to the eye pro that has finally made a full day at the range tolerable. https://www.esseyepro.com/Crossbow-Suppressor-ONE_287_detail.html I love love LOVE my ESS Crossbow Suppressors for the exact reasons you've mentioned. So much more comfortable and better sealing from my ear protection. You also get the added benefit of them being ballistic rated for impacts, while most lower cost "shooting" glasses are not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites