Decibullz Percussive Filters

[wyo]

Has anyone been using these that can comment on the comfort and ability to pick up ambient sound while wearing? How about any guys or gals that are using them while hunting with a real blasty brake on their rifle. I love the idea but it seems almost too good to be true.

 

[LongWayAround]

I have a pair that I've posted about a couple of times. They work very well.

I've mostly worn them waterfowl hunting and found them able to hear quiet conversation while birds are working. I keep a snug beanie on to make sure they stay in place. You know they're in place but I have not found them uncomfortable. If they come loose, you notice the difference.

They've worked well shooting rifles at the range as well.

 

[wyo]

I have a pair that I've posted about a couple of times. They work very well.

I've mostly worn them waterfowl hunting and found them able to hear quiet conversation while birds are working. I keep a snug beanie on to make sure they stay in place. You know they're in place but I have not found them uncomfortable. If they come loose, you notice the difference.

They've worked well shooting rifles at the range as well.

Thanks for the feedback, I think I might give them a try!

 

[Netherman]

I've been wearing the neckband ear plugs and for rifle hunts I've been happy. I keep them around my neck all day and just slip them on as needed. Worked well even with my buddy's braked 338 RUM.

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[Mikido]

I have a pair that I've posted about a couple of times. They work very well.

I've mostly worn them waterfowl hunting and found them able to hear quiet conversation while birds are working. I keep a snug beanie on to make sure they stay in place. You know they're in place but I have not found them uncomfortable. If they come loose, you notice the difference.

They've worked well shooting rifles at the range as well.

Sorry for resurrecting this thread. For the waterowlers, are you able to hear the wings of flying geese or ducks that come from behind over head? Or just the loud clucks/quacks? Thanks

 

[LongWayAround]

Sorry for resurrecting this thread. For the waterowlers, are you able to hear the wings of flying geese or ducks that come from behind over head? Or just the loud clucks/quacks? Thanks

I'm honestly not sure, haven't worn mine a whole lot lately. Most of my use was in a larger group hunting snows when we could see them approach. When I'm solo I don't usually wear them.

 

[FLswamper]

I just fitted a pair of Decibullz this evening. After a second fitting, they are comfy and deaden the sound quite a bit. I would not be able to hear geese wings flapping with these.

I purchased the lanyard too. No-brainer for me as otherwise I am guaranteed to lose one or both Decibullz, especially in the field.

Here are a couple lessens learned tonight on fitment.

1. The instructions say use silicon earplugs for fitting because the foam (shooting) earplugs will be damaged by the hot water. However, the silicon earplugs are shaped differently than foam earplugs. So my first fitting was with silicon earplugs as instructed, and when I later swapped in the foam earplugs, the Decibullz no longer fit my ears.

So, for the second fitting, I did this:
- heated up the Decibullz without any earplugs
- popped on the foam plugs
- fitted them in my ear
Voilà, my Decibullz fit great with proper sound deadening when using the foam (shooting) plugs!

2. For my first fitting, I pressed them into my ears with too much gusto and they pancaked a bit too much. Once the plastic hardened, the thin edges were not comfortable. Fortunately, after heating, the body becomes as malleable as Playdoh. So it is an easy reshape if it doesn't feel good. Mine are very comfortable after my redo.

 

[FLswamper]

3. Murphy's Law says I will always try to put the right one in the left ear and vice versa. Defeat Murphy and mark R and L with a Sharpie once the fitting is over.