In-ear hearing protection

[Laelkhunter]

Another thumbs up for Otto Noizebarriers. They come in a small (cigarette pack size) case that is also the charger. You can charge them about 20 times before you recharge the case with a USB cord. They come with foam and silicone ear pieces (I like the foam best). All day comfort, and they have 2 settings, normal and enhanced. Enhanced setting allows me to hear my guide whisper to me and they are directional so you can tell which direction sounds are coming from. They provide excellent protection from muzzle blast (I shoot a braked .340 Weatherby). I've been using them several years now, and if something happened to them, I would not hesitate to buy another pair. They offer veteran and first responder discounts.

 

[LongWayAround]

Just ordered a pair of these to try too. Winner between these and the Amazon earbuds gets to stay I guess

They hold pretty well, but if you're moving around much I recommend wearing a beanie over them.

 

[BadDogPSD]

Do they sound "natural" when you're talking?

I wear them when shooting and sometimes when hunting. While maybe not natural, I'm not bothered by them when talking. But I don't really talk much when hunting & shooting.

 

[ichthus329]

I wear them when shooting and sometimes when hunting. While maybe not natural, I'm not bothered by them when talking. But I don't really talk much when hunting & shooting.

Got it. We're always cutting up in the duck blind

 

[mthayr]

I know any hearing device takes awhile to get used to, and it's not realistic to expect it to sound like your natural ear.... but how do the Silvers sound when you're having a conversation? When you speak, does it sound like talking with your ears plugged? I'm looking for a natural presentation but maybe that can't be found with cheaper hearing pro.

They are essentially medical-grade hearing aids that suppress sound over 95dB (by 24dB). Of note is that they also can amplify sounds under the cutoff threshold by up to 30dB (bc, like I said, they're basically hearing aids) which is useful for stand/still hunting. There is no echo or ear plugged ear feeling, zero, none, nada. The sound quality is decent, albeit a bit tinny.

 

[chemist]

Never used the soundgear.

Recently upgraded to the otto noizebarrier microm from the walkers. I consider it money well spent especially with respect to wind noise.