Electronic Ear Muffs

[DRC458]

... and yes, I can still here Jen nag with them on...lol

Yeah, well, she will read this thread and you will never "hear" the end of that!

 

[Preacherman]

May I suggest a suppressor?

 

[easy]

Suppressors have a long lead-time. Muffs are about a 30 minute drive.

 

[dennishoddy]

Any suggestions on what to get, or what to watch out for? Academy has them for what seems to me to be reasonable prices ($80 range) and I am going to need some for me and my wife.

Make sure that you purchase the best ear muffs with an adequate NRR (Noise Reduction Rating). If the environment reaches 85dB and your ear muffs only cover 20dB, then you won’t get much hearing protection. Pay close attention to what you are getting.

It's a little long, but here is a pretty good write up about some of the more popular brands.
https://topearmuffs.com/best-ear-muffs/

 

[NightShade]

I bought a couple cheap sets at walmart for electronic ones to begin with. They work but one quit on one side. I think my next set will be something like the Walker's Razor Quad Electronic Bluetooth or they also have a set like these Walker Razor Behind The Neck that would be nice to have. I figure may as well have something that is dual function. And the second set is 31 db NRR so pretty high.

 

[GlockPride]

Make sure that you purchase the best ear muffs with an adequate NRR (Noise Reduction Rating). If the environment reaches 85dB and your ear muffs only cover 20dB, then you won’t get much hearing protection. Pay close attention to what you are getting.

It's a little long, but here is a pretty good write up about some of the more popular brands.
https://topearmuffs.com/best-ear-muffs/

There’s a bit of junk in the article. Such as ANSI S 3.19, nor the testing agency EPA, does not allow a hearing protection device to be rated higher in attenuation than a 33. Yet, they clearly state some have 34 or 35. Not possible or allowable under the standard OSHA cites.

 

[dennishoddy]

There’s a bit of junk in the article. Such as ANSI S 3.19, nor the testing agency EPA, does not allow a hearing protection device to be rated higher in attenuation than a 33. Yet, they clearly state some have 34 or 35. Not possible or allowable under the standard OSHA cites.

Good find. I forgot about that citation.
I do think it's possible to have attenuation at that level...I have it naturally...lol

 

[rc508pir]

I can still here Jen nag with them on...lol

There is NO hearing protection in the world that is THAT magical, for ANY man