29dB, the highest rated muff
There are only two electronic ear muffs that provide a 29dB noise reduction, these Howard Leights and Pro Ears (which are $100 more). I have several of both types, they work the same.
My pictures are of the yellow and also a black Howard Leight unit and the pink unit is a Pro Ears. The military desert colored one is USGI and no longer made by Silencio, but it was the first of such high end products. Note the battery compartment access, the switches and the one failed (repaired) joint.
This HL brand has a metalIc head suspension, likely better durability altho I’ve had one set fail at the plastic hinge connection at the ear cup.
The Pro Ears version is a plastic head suspension and the pads are cushier, but i’ve had the electronics get sweaty and corrode green, destroying a few units.
Neither choice option is perfect, but the Howard Leight version is priced way lower.
Either choice, get a 29dB as you’re damaging your hearing otherwise, certainly true in any indoor shooting environment (above .22LR)
Understand that the 29dB rating is the noise reduction capability even if turned off or no batteries. This is the key to rating the sound reduction capabilities. The electronic portion of the dB reduction is irrelevant for you and me, its stated for scientists and lawyers. Pish posh mumbo jumbo. All you hotta know is 29dB, and there’s only these 2 options.
They are great for instructors and their students, allowing for unimpeded communication which is so critical.
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