electronic ear plugs

[sakodude]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018342050?pid=289103

Anyone have experience with these? I have a pair of the Walker electronic muffs and love them and I'm wondering if these are as good?

[Wambli Ska]

Walkers makes great stuff! I own 3-4 pairs of their electronic muffs and I love them! They have never let me down so far for my personal use. I also use them as loaners for students so I don’t have to scream to be heard when giving range instructions.

Now, over a year ago I mostly switched to their ear buds because they are so darn comfortable for long term wearing. Doing a 4-6 hour class with over the ear muffs can be trying at best for me. Just a thought, the one thing I would recommend is an upgrade of your idea to their rechargeable ones https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022561693?pid=424434

I’ve been running the BT version of these as my primary hearing protection. They stay in the Jeep where I plug them into one of the USB ports and they are always ready for action. I had a set of their older ones with the button batteries and it seems every time I needed them I couldn’t find the batteries or the ones I had were now dead after just one wearing. That got old quick.

BTW they are great for hunting too, they greatly enhance your hearing

The BT feature, while not necessary, is quite handy so I can take calls from the wife and business associates while at the range. They pair rather nicely with my iPhone so I can also listen to music while I run-n-gun. I think they are also on sale for just a few $$s more.

[sakodude]

Good to know about the battery concern, they do mention in the description they will drain even when off.

[Wambli Ska]

Good to know about the battery concern, they do mention in the description they will drain even when off.

That is accurate, so pretty much a new set of batteries every time you shoot. That got old quick for me. The only option is taking the batteries out of the unit which meant I could never find them again when I needed them.

[CPJ 2.0]

Hmmmm. Thats cheap.

So are these.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102282046



I HATE my Walker muffs.

Not because of function, but because I HATE wearing muffs, period. They do the thing, but I really can’t determine where sound is coming from. But I hate hunting with regular plugs, as I don’t want to have to shove them in my ear holes quickly, or wear them constantly.

[CPJ 2.0]

Good to know about the battery concern, they do mention in the description they will drain even when off.

Which is odd, because the regular walker muffs will last WEEKS while left ON.

Ask me how I know.

[Diver43]

Walkers makes great stuff! I own 3-4 pairs of their electronic muffs and I love them! They have never let me down so far for my personal use. I also use them as loaners for students so I don’t have to scream to be heard when giving range instructions.

Now, over a year ago I mostly switched to their ear buds because they are so darn comfortable for long term wearing. Doing a 4-6 hour class with over the ear muffs can be trying at best for me. Just a thought, the one thing I would recommend is an upgrade of your idea to their rechargeable ones https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022561693?pid=424434

I’ve been running the BT version of these as my primary hearing protection. They stay in the Jeep where I plug them into one of the USB ports and they are always ready for action. I had a set of their older ones with the button batteries and it seems every time I needed them I couldn’t find the batteries or the ones I had were now dead after just one wearing. That got old quick.

BTW they are great for hunting too, they greatly enhance your hearing

The BT feature, while not necessary, is quite handy so I can take calls from the wife and business associates while at the range. They pair rather nicely with my iPhone so I can also listen to music while I run-n-gun. I think they are also on sale for just a few $$s more.

I have thought of trying them many times, but hesitate because they may not fit. I need x-tra small ear pieces.
Are they small? I sent an email to Walkers but never heard back

[sakodude]

Hmmmm. Thats cheap.

So are these.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102282046



I HATE my Walker muffs.

Not because of function, but because I HATE wearing muffs, period. They do the thing, but I really can’t determine where sound is coming from. But I hate hunting with regular plugs, as I don’t want to have to shove them in my ear holes quickly, or wear them constantly.

Any experience with this model?

[CPJ 2.0]

Hmmmm. Thats cheap.

So are these.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102282046



I HATE my Walker muffs.

Not because of function, but because I HATE wearing muffs, period. They do the thing, but I really can’t determine where sound is coming from. But I hate hunting with regular plugs, as I don’t want to have to shove them in my ear holes quickly, or wear them constantly.

Any experience with this model?

The Caldwell?
No.
But, I may, soon. Thanks for spending my money.

[Wambli Ska]

Walkers makes great stuff! I own 3-4 pairs of their electronic muffs and I love them! They have never let me down so far for my personal use. I also use them as loaners for students so I don’t have to scream to be heard when giving range instructions.

Now, over a year ago I mostly switched to their ear buds because they are so darn comfortable for long term wearing. Doing a 4-6 hour class with over the ear muffs can be trying at best for me. Just a thought, the one thing I would recommend is an upgrade of your idea to their rechargeable ones https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022561693?pid=424434

I’ve been running the BT version of these as my primary hearing protection. They stay in the Jeep where I plug them into one of the USB ports and they are always ready for action. I had a set of their older ones with the button batteries and it seems every time I needed them I couldn’t find the batteries or the ones I had were now dead after just one wearing. That got old quick.

BTW they are great for hunting too, they greatly enhance your hearing

The BT feature, while not necessary, is quite handy so I can take calls from the wife and business associates while at the range. They pair rather nicely with my iPhone so I can also listen to music while I run-n-gun. I think they are also on sale for just a few $$s more.

I have thought of trying them many times, but hesitate because they may not fit. I need x-tra small ear pieces.
Are they small? I sent an email to Walkers but never heard back

They are made of the same type foam that disposable ear plugs are made off but I guess a more durable type. You roll them in your hands until they are warm and thin, shove them in your ears and let them expand. They seal in a few seconds. Have pretty small ear canals too and I’ve had no issues.

[Wambli Ska]

Here are mine. Like the Apple ear pods the carry/storage case is also a charging station and battery.

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[CPJ 2.0]

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Fine. I’ll be the guinea pig.




Also snagging that dot mount. Not saying I’m going to measure it and make it from metal rather than plastic, just sayin.

[sakodude]

Look forward to your opinion of them. The walkers are still in my cart waiting patiently

[CPJ 2.0]

Look forward to your opinion of them. The walkers are still in my cart waiting patiently

I wanted to try these.


https://decibullz.com/products/custom-m ... r-earplugs



No electronics. But, I have trust issues. Not sure they would work as advertised. And would still have to cut out a lot of ambient sounds. Which defeats my purpose for hunting. I watched a few video reviews, and it was all marketing wank or “I think, I feel, it seems to” etc etc. no data.

[sakodude]

I tried a custom molded set years ago and was not happy with them. They fit for a while but eventually got loose. I assume technology has improved over the years so those may be better.
It seems I procrastinated a bit to long, the Walkers are no longer in stock or on sale. So the Caldwells may get the nod if you like yours.

[Wambli Ska]

The rechargeable Walkers without BT at still on sale for $99
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022561693?pid=424434

[sakodude]

The rechargeable Walkers without BT at still on sale for $99
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022561693?pid=424434

Thanks, I must have missed those when I looked through the on sale stuff again.

[Wambli Ska]

The rechargeable Walkers without BT at still on sale for $99
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022561693?pid=424434

Thanks, I must have missed those when I looked through the on sale stuff again.

Mine are now my go-to…

[bullsi1911]

Hmmmm. Thats cheap.

So are these.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102282046



I HATE my Walker muffs.

Not because of function, but because I HATE wearing muffs, period. They do the thing, but I really can’t determine where sound is coming from. But I hate hunting with regular plugs, as I don’t want to have to shove them in my ear holes quickly, or wear them constantly.

Great. Now I have more ear pro on the way.

[Wambli Ska]

And just in case anyone is looking for conventional Midway is selling Walkers Slim Quad with BT for $43!!!

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10259 ... ption-link

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[CPJ 2.0]

And just in case anyone is looking for conventional Midway is selling Walkers Slim Quad with BT for $43!!!

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10259 ... ption-link

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Crap. That’s a deal.
Even though I hate ear muffs, I may have to grab those.

[Wambli Ska]

And just in case anyone is looking for conventional Midway is selling Walkers Slim Quad with BT for $43!!!

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10259 ... ption-link

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Crap. That’s a deal.
Even though I hate ear muffs, I may have to grab those.

These come with the gel pads already installed too. I wish I had ANY reason to buy a pair…

[CPJ 2.0]

Got the Caldwell electronic ear hole pluggers. First glance, I like them. Need to charge them and set them up. Only
Had the left one working, but I could hear the birds chirping.

Totally talking out of my ass, but I’m not certain they would be great for all day range use. I’m skeptical of the db reduction rating. And seems like they may fall out of you are being active.
Again, talking from my ass.
But for hunting? Yep. Think they will be ok.

[Wambli Ska]

Got the Caldwell electronic ear hole pluggers. First glance, I like them. Need to charge them and set them up. Only
Had the left one working, but I could hear the birds chirping.

Totally talking out of my ass, but I’m not certain they would be great for all day range use. I’m skeptical of the db reduction rating. And seems like they may fall out of you are being active.
Again, talking from my ass.
But for hunting? Yep. Think they will be ok.

Do they come with multiple sizes of ear plugs?

[CPJ 2.0]

Got the Caldwell electronic ear hole pluggers. First glance, I like them. Need to charge them and set them up. Only
Had the left one working, but I could hear the birds chirping.

Totally talking out of my ass, but I’m not certain they would be great for all day range use. I’m skeptical of the db reduction rating. And seems like they may fall out of you are being active.
Again, talking from my ass.
But for hunting? Yep. Think they will be ok.

Do they come with multiple sizes of ear plugs?

Yes. Small medium and large.
And two different tip types. Foam (their words not mine) and rubber. They say the foam are the only ones that are for shooting.