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Post by genesis273 on Feb 23, 2020 9:08:53 GMT -5
I wasn't exactly sure where to post this since I use them for deer, turkey, predator, etc... I figured since all those forums have one thing in common, firearms, I'd post it here.
I bought a pair of cheap electric ear muffs at Walmart last year. They are great for the range. But, for hunting, when I'm really zoned in trying to hear the game I'm pursuing, the static in the background is amplified and drives me insane. Is this going to be an issue with a $20 pair just the same as a $100 pair? Or is there a brand out there that has really combated this issue? I actually like the ear bud types that I have seen but, I don't need the Bluetooth feature. Thanks in advance.
Brandon.
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Post by featherduster on Feb 23, 2020 9:58:47 GMT -5
As a person who wears hearing aids my guess would be that the muffs you are using are analog technology.
Analog amplifies all sounds, if you want to be selective your going to have to go with digital.
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Post by sakorifle on Feb 24, 2020 10:00:51 GMT -5
I wear earmuffs all the time my own are cheap ones, my work ones are over a hundred pounds.
They all amplify sound until the gun goes off then they close down for a mili second then back to amplification.
I can actually hear better with them on than off as im deaf as a post anyway .
but as featherduster says they will amplify everything and the worst is the blooming wind.
But the positive side is i can now hear the birds singing in the morning, lovely
Regards
Billy.
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Post by genesis273 on Feb 25, 2020 9:50:36 GMT -5
I'm okay with the amplified sound. I assume I can just keep the volume turned down low as to not over amplify it. But, my biggest concern is the static feedback. Even on the lowest setting, the pair I have now is constantly giving that feedback. I'm just not sure if this is expected in all electric/digital earmuffs or if it's a side effect from buying cheap.
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Post by sakorifle on Feb 25, 2020 19:37:06 GMT -5
I'm okay with the amplified sound. I assume I can just keep the volume turned down low as to not over amplify it. But, my biggest concern is the static feedback. Even on the lowest setting, the pair I have now is constantly giving that feedback. I'm just not sure if this is expected in all electric/digital earmuffs or if it's a side effect from buying cheap. By feedback i assume you mean a buzz or squeal like putting your hand over the mics would do The answer then is no there should be no electrical sound just amplified ambient sounds. If you have electrical feedback they are faulty. If you can,switch one side off or take the battery out of one side and see if it stops. Some you can do that others you cannot. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 25, 2020 20:05:52 GMT -5
I'm okay with the amplified sound. I assume I can just keep the volume turned down low as to not over amplify it. But, my biggest concern is the static feedback. Even on the lowest setting, the pair I have now is constantly giving that feedback. I'm just not sure if this is expected in all electric/digital earmuffs or if it's a side effect from buying cheap. By feedback i assume you mean a buzz or squeal like putting your hand over the mics would do The answer then is no there should be no electrical sound just amplified ambient sounds. If you have electrical feedback they are faulty. If you can,switch one side off or take the battery out of one side and see if it stops. Some you can do that others you cannot. Spot on.. I gave up on Walkers as I kept getting a high pitched sgueal especially when the volume was turned way up. I ended up with the Peltor Rangemaster brand and so far so good. I absolutely will not shoot a gun, at the range or hunting, unless I have on my muffs.. |
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Post by sakorifle on Feb 25, 2020 20:12:55 GMT -5
Yes Woodie Peltor are a high end earmuff, not cheap but as far as I'm concerned the best.
That is the earmuff work supply to us.
With peltor one can buy spares like new foam inserts and pads, some cheaper ones, once the pad go flat they cannot be replaced.
And if the pads do not fit over the ears properly then really there is very little point in wearing them anyway.
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Post by esshup on Feb 26, 2020 0:32:04 GMT -5
The earmuffs won't work as well if you wear glasses - some sound comes in because they aren't 100% sealed. If wearing electronic muffs, I'd recommend testing them with earplugs in the ears too.
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