Electronic ear muffs ?

[M&P Mike]

Any recommendations for a good set? I currently have a set of Peltor Tactical 6 and can’t stand changing the battery’s on that model. I feel like the damper comes in a little late on those as well.
I am not at the range everyday, so looking to spend $100-$200 on a good set.
Thanks.

 

[DJFaninTN]

Amazon.com: Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff: Home Improvement@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41bcSICIjBL.@@AMEPARAM@@41bcSICIjBL

pretty darn good and only $49

 

[cobra44]

I have the ones mentioned above, and I really like them.

 

[galena]

After several pairs of high end 'shooting ear muffs' my wife bought me a pair of Ryobi industrial ear muffs. They cost less than $60.00 at Home Depot and they come with re-chargable batteries and a charger unit. Best things since pockets on a shirt. If you aren't concerned about not wearing the latest tachti-cool stuff, give them a try..they are better than any 'shooters specific' muffs I've seen.

 

[photobiker]

I have the Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs and they are rated at NRR-22. When I go to the range with someone I want to listen to or sorta keep an eye on I use them or I want to hear what is going on around me. I like them and battery life seems pretty good but I don't use them every trip so I can't really tell you about exact battery life. The ones you have mentioned seem to be rated at NRR-22 as well.
When it is just me or just other shooters I use Peltor Ultimate 10 which are rate at NRR-29, much better. Each number is, I believe, a factor of 10. So from 22 to 29 is a LOT.
Back to the question. I like the Howard Leight's I have and think they work great but I haven't tried the $200 models and don't plan too.

 

[Vegetaman]

Never have tried the electronic type. Always have used the cheap $10 ear muffs or ear plugs when I go out...

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I use the HL linked above along with foam plugs too. Low profile muffs with double protection and able hear speech. The combination works well for me.

 

[Deacon KC]

The Caldwell ones are surprisingly good for the price.

 

[mrbort]

I think Winchester makes some surprisingly good ones that Wally World sells for sub $30. Nothing fancy (no auto shut off, each muff is independent, etc) but the NRR is good (30+?) and the amplification is tinny but good. I like mine quite a bit and even opt for them over the Howard Leight + plugs that are my secondary setup. The HLs the,selves I find are too loud for me (not a fan of loud noises.... that I like guns so much considering is a testament to how darn cool they are... also that aversion to loud noise may have me with lots more hearing protection than others).

 

[sarge1967]

I have the Howard Leight muffs and they work great for me.

 

[kozmic]

Yeah, +1 on the H. Leight Impact Sports. My wife, kid and I all use them. I have a pr. of the "thin" Caldwells for guests. Both types are terrific and a screaming deal for their cost. I got all on Amazon.