– 3M Peltor SportTac Headset – Level Dependent Active Hearing Protection for Shooters, with Impulse Noise Control, 26 dB, Orange/Green

Having used a standard military green pair of ear defenders for years until finally they gace up and fell apart, I was looking for something new, I found these, well where do I start, I was unsure on how they would operate when using different cal, from .22lr to 45/70, I have to say they are amazing, my only regret is not buying any of these sooner, even my wife wants a pair now, and trust me it takes a lot to impress her. They fit great, and are super comfy, they are a slight bit heavier than the standard ear defenders but you don't notice them after a min, its great to be able to speak to people without moving one cup to one side, the changeable side covers are good, however found the one with the controls on a bit of agro, however the batteries are in the other ear, so shouldn't need to remove it again, only other slight niggle is that they are a bit of work to fold them up, however I think this is just because they are new and need to be worn in, I do have a ear defender bely clip and unlike the standard ear defenders, they are a struggle to just pop them onto your belt without making adjustments to the belt clip that you buy, this is because of the rubberised padding inside the head band, which makes the head band prob twice as think as a standard pair, Great for putting on your head, a pain for a clip, although, at my shooting club I am the only person who uses a belt clip so for 99% of the shooting community, this will not be a problem, I would recommend these to anyone and having tried different brands I found to be the best (FOR ME) at the end of the day guys, as you all know you will do your own research and find what's best for you, I have to say that I DON'T agree with people saying they are expensive, I don't think you can put a price on health and safety equipment, and I feel that if you want an item that will last then you pay for what you get, DONT be put off by the price, these are well worth the money, they will save your hearing, make life easier at the range being able to hear people talking for range orders, and they look great, so my advise, TAKE THE HIT, and get something that will last and keep you safe. Thanks all

Comfy on the head and over my ears even with glasses on. Great quality sound and instant noise reduction. Not cheap but far better than the previous cheap Chinese pair I had, what’s your hearing worth that’s how I looked at it.

Good quality product. Not the cheapest but in my opinion probably the best! Only one pair of ears, so look after them.

Good product they seem to do a good job. My only critiscm is that when the batteries start to fail the headset starts beeping at you and within 5mins they are dead - so you need to have a spare set of batteries with you. My other slight concern is that the batteries didn't appear to last that long, I have replaced the provided batteries with a better quaulity brand - we shall see how these get on

Peltor produce some of the best electronic ear defenders on the market. The sound quality is excellent and it cuts out the damaging levels of gunshot without affecting the volume of other frequencies, unlike some other makes which just drop the volume of everything on detecting a shot and take several seconds to recover. The volume control is good, but my only criticism is that it controls both ears in unison. There are certain circumstances where independent controls on each ear, as provided by some other makes, are useful. The headband is steel, so won't break, unlike the plastic headbands on some makes. Automatic switch off is very helpful in saving battery life for those of us who forget to turn them off, but 2 hours can sometimes be too soon if you are out for a day on the range. The warning of auto switch off saves the day. Very good value for money, compared with almost all other electronic ear defenders on the market.

I’ve tried various designs of ear defenders through the years. These offer amongst the best for performance and comfort. I often find the headset type design becomes uncomfortable after a long period of wear, but these have been fine over a period of 3 hours constant wear. They work as well or better than any passive ear defenders I’ve used before. The obvious added benefit of these is the electronic function. It works very well to ensure speech is clear while loud sounds are greatly reduced. You have the option to turn the volume up or down meaning you can increase voices or cut them off as desired. Using these on a rifle range keeps safety instructions clearly audible while shots are simultaneously reduced to a dull boom. Even with the volume turned up the shots are still reduced to the same level. Very impressed and happy with these. They’re ideal for use on a rifle range or a day on the clays. I would recommend these.

Good value, well engineered

Used on a weekly basis, these ear defenders have been incredible. With the mics switched off, they are effective and comfortable ear defenders, but once you switch the mics on, be prepared to be blown away... With the sensitivity set at a middle level, you're suddenly able to have full conversations at low spoken volume without any impedance, whilst totally blocking out all gunshots. With the sensitivity set to high, you're able to hear people talking two fields over- these Peltors can't be beaten!!

Très bon casque pour le tir sportif

Casque très performant pour la protection auditive, avec une atténuation de 26 dB qui protège efficacement contre les bruits de fusil. Confortable à porter sur de longues périodes grâce aux coussinets bien rembourrés et à l’arceau ajustable. La qualité de fabrication est robuste et le design reste pratique pour les activités de chasse ou de tir sportif. Produit fiable et indispensable pour ceux qui cherchent à protéger leur audition sans compromettre le confort.

Toch maar weer opnieuw gekocht voor het vervangen van de vorige. Het zwakke punt is het plastic van de kabel. Dit wordt hard na een tijdje en breekt dan, waarna de binnenste aders bloot komen te liggen. Een vervangende kabel is niet te leveren door Peltor (stond een half jaar in backorder en toen gecanceld). Zo te zien is het ontwerp intussen nog niet verbeterd, dus afwachten maar hoe lang deze het gaat volhouden… Recensies van goedkopere alternatieven van een ander merk waren niet erg goed, dus maar weer voor dit model gegaan. De werking is prima en de demping voldoende.

Ho acquistato queste cuffie per utilizzarle nella battuta al cinghiale o al poligono per gli allenamenti con la carabina, che spara troppo forte per le mie orecchie: materiali di costruzione e qualità costruttiva eccellenti. Il funzionamento è ottimo, alzando al massimo l'amplificazione si sentono suoni che senza cuffie non sono percepibili; Sempre al massimo, di contro, si sente un fruscio di fondo molto forte. Io lo uso a metà, e vanno veramente bene. L’ergonomia è molto buona: io indosso cappello ed occhiali (da sole o con lenti gialle, a seconda della posta) durante le battute e non danno molto fastidio. La giornata in cui le ho provate a caccia era abbastanza calda, e in effetti dopo un po' le cuffie scaldano molto le orecchie; io ho risolto indossando una sola parte ed alzando l'altra ed alternando le orecchie, il tutto ovviamente finché non avevo canizze o animali in zona. C’è da dire che la prima battuta del mattino, in cui ho avuto per molto tempo la posta all’ombra, non scaldano molto. Le cuffie tagliano i suoni alti di qualunque tipo, come il carrello dell'otturatore che si chiude o il caricamento delle cartucce nel caricatore, oltre a suoni forti di qualsiasi frequenza che superano gli 86db. Il taglio dello sparo è formidabile: all'orecchio non arriva assolutamente nulla del colpo, anzi le cuffie (anche da spente) isolano talmente tanto che durante lo sparo si percepisce solo il carrello che ricarica il colpo! Avevo letto da qualche parte su internet, prima dell'acquisto, che taglia i suoni forti in circa 2 decimi: secondo me ci riesce anche in meno. L'amplificazione torna circa mezzo secondo dopo la fine dello sparo o del rumore. Nell'utilizzo in battuta al cinghiale vanno tenute in considerazione tre cose: 1) Con le cuffie si sente tutto ma è difficile, specialmente all'inizio, capire bene da dove arrivano i suoni: Se si ha una posta con una o due tracce ok, ma se è una posta messa in mezzo ad un ginestraio e con diversi passi da seguire, bisogna stare molto attenti e capire da dove arriva l'animale. I microfoni sono direzionati in avanti, quindi ruotare la testa aiuta un po’, ma bisogna farci l’abitudine. 2) Parlando di amplificazione e capacità uditiva, consiglio di non alzare troppo perché si amplificano anche le campanelle dei cani: quando stanno lontani ok, ma se stanno cercando abbastanza vicino alla posta, si rischia di coprire gli altri rumori vicini (tipo un animale che cerca di uscire in modo furtivo). Non ho trovato particolari problemi durante le camminate: certo non bisogna fare troppo rumore, ma l'amplificazione nelle cuffie non è eccessiva. 3) Attenzione al vento: alla fine sono due microfoni coperti da una spugna, se è forte si sente e spesso le cuffie tagliano l'audio. Consiglio a tutti di acquistare il cavo per collegare le cuffie alla radio utilizzata dalla squadra in battuta: io ho acquistato su un sito esterno quello per la mia G9, il volume è quello impostato sulla radio e non da assolutamente fastidio.

Por el tiro con arma corta y por la caza y el tiro con arma larga tengo unos 5 cascos, pero estos los he comprado para la caza mayor, y la verdad que son comodísimos para llevarlos 6 o 7 horas seguidas cosa que los otros que tengo para 1 hora están bien, pero para largas jornadas de caza me resultaban bastante incómodos, en resumes recomiendo estos cascos encarecidamente por su comodidad , calidad y precio