Ear bud hearing protection for someone who hates having stuff in their ears?

[Fixingcars]

I'm looking for a recommendation for some ear buds to try at the range for hearing protection. The earmuffs I have been using along with my glasses are really digging into my head and it gets rather bothersome after a bit. I don't particularly like things stuck in my ears but am possibly ready to try some bud style hearing protection. I see that Sig/Axil is having a sale at the moment. I would probably get a buddy of mine to go in on the deal so we could buy 2 sets for $100 each. Anyone used these or have any other recommendations?

AXIL - GS EXTREME 2.0 SPECIAL

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[nstassel]

I'm looking for a recommendation for some ear buds to try at the range for hearing protection. The earmuffs I have been using along with my glasses are really digging into my head and it gets rather bothersome after a bit. I don't particularly like things stuck in my ears but am possibly ready to try some bud style hearing protection. I see that Sig/Axil is having a sale at the moment. I would probably get a buddy of mine to go in on the deal so we could buy 2 sets for $100 each. Anyone used these or have any other recommendations?

AXIL - GS EXTREME 2.0 SPECIAL

goaxil.com

I split a pair of those with another neser. They're good. I have been using peltor eep100 for two years. Those are superior for noise reduction. These axil one are Bluetooth though and that's a nice trade. I found the cord to be slightly annoying from being used to the cordless type. They're quit clear in their voice amplification but a little bit of static. Not bad just a little hiss. For 100 bucks I think they're a good value. No idea how long they'll last but seem robust.

 

[Mesatchornug]

A couple other threads on the Axils. Seems some folks like them. I hope you're one of them.

Finally got around to shooting with the Axil Ghost ear buds

As the title says, I finally was bored enough to do it. For comparison, I have 2 sets of 'high dollar' electronic hearing to compare them to. I was shooting essentially a modified Glock 17 with SpeerLE 9mm. I have to say they are 'comparable' to my custom molded ear buds. I'd still wear...

www.northeastshooters.com

Best Electronic Hearing Protectors-Priced <$200

Anyone have any experience with these? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018342050?pid=638445&utm_source=hot-buy&utm_medium=email&utm_content=main-image-link&utm_campaign=walkers-silencer

www.northeastshooters.com

I got a pair; sent them back. Wasn't impressed.

https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/what-did-you-get-for-christmas.401341/post-7073021

Good luck.

 

[paul73]

I split a pair of those with another neser. They're good. I have been using peltor eep100 for two years. Those are superior for noise reduction. These axil one are Bluetooth though and that's a nice trade. I found the cord to be slightly annoying from being used to the cordless type. They're quit clear in their voice amplification but a little bit of static. Not bad just a little hiss. For 100 bucks I think they're a good value. No idea how long they'll last but seem robust.

i tried 2 types of similar plugs and gave up and now use those - which are dumb non-electronic inserts so it just blocks all the sound all the time, but does it damn well and is close to 0 grams in weight.
Amazon product ASIN B07761HPHSView: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07761HPHS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

[Broc]

I am not next to my shooting stuff right now. Recently I had that dude from Boston do a mold of my ear at a shoot, that hearing protection works great.

I forgot the name of the business.

Edit: Ear Safety Systems. I think they are great.
Shot up to 45/70 without the need to double the hearing protection.

 

[Mesatchornug]

I am not next to my shooting stuff right now. Recently I had that dude from Boston do a mold of my ear at a shoot, that hearing protection works great.

I forgot the name of the business.

Edit: Ear Safety Systems. I think they are great.
Ahot up to 45/70 without the need to double the hearing protection.

I just got a set from HearSafe. Same idea. Only used them once, but I like them so far. Looking forward to testing them more this weekend.

 

[Fixingcars]

A couple other threads on the Axils. Seems some folks like them. I hope you're one of them.

Finally got around to shooting with the Axil Ghost ear buds

As the title says, I finally was bored enough to do it. For comparison, I have 2 sets of 'high dollar' electronic hearing to compare them to. I was shooting essentially a modified Glock 17 with SpeerLE 9mm. I have to say they are 'comparable' to my custom molded ear buds. I'd still wear...

www.northeastshooters.com

Best Electronic Hearing Protectors-Priced <$200

Anyone have any experience with these? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018342050?pid=638445&utm_source=hot-buy&utm_medium=email&utm_content=main-image-link&utm_campaign=walkers-silencer

www.northeastshooters.com

I got a pair; sent them back. Wasn't impressed.

https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/what-did-you-get-for-christmas.401341/post-7073021

Good luck.

Thanks for the links. I didn't search very well evidently. . . .

 

[Fixingcars]

I am not next to my shooting stuff right now. Recently I had that dude from Boston do a mold of my ear at a shoot, that hearing protection works great.

I forgot the name of the business.

Edit: Ear Safety Systems. I think they are great.
Shot up to 45/70 without the need to double the hearing protection.

How much are the custom fitted ones?

 

[Broc]

How much are the custom fitted ones?

I forget exactly what I paid because he has a lot of options, like electronic hearing. I went with no options and I think I paid $65.

I will be getting another pair.

Takes roughly 10minutes for the guy to mold your ear, then he cleans it, rounds the edges and mails it to you. Nice guy.

 

[weekendracer]

I'm looking for a recommendation for some ear buds to try at the range for hearing protection. The earmuffs I have been using along with my glasses are really digging into my head and it gets rather bothersome after a bit. I don't particularly like things stuck in my ears but am possibly ready to try some bud style hearing protection. I see that Sig/Axil is having a sale at the moment. I would probably get a buddy of mine to go in on the deal so we could buy 2 sets for $100 each. Anyone used these or have any other recommendations?

AXIL - GS EXTREME 2.0 SPECIAL

goaxil.com

I have a set of the Axils. I was pretty impressed when I shot with them side by side with my high end set I got with my insurance. I still wear outters, but it knocks pistols down to 'bearable', I wouldn't want to do a full on range day with just them in.

I had issues getting them to fit right. My wife uses them for bluetooth, she figured it out and showed me how to actually wear them. I tested them after this instruction.