School me on hearing protection
#1
Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:21 AM
With my current eye protection, it hurts to wear the muffs for more than a couple hours. I know I need better eye protection (designed for shooting and use under muffs) but I am also looking for advise on active hearing protection and custom molded en ear style.
What do you prefer, and where do you find it? Specifically, where can I get good long lasting custom molded in-ear hearing protection?
Thanks!
#2
Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:39 AM
Somewhere, I have the name of a guy (a Dr. I think) in Mt. Vernon IL that does custom molded plugs, my nephew had them for awhile and my sister was happy with the service from this guy's office. I don't know what his title is, sorry. She paid around $40 for them to be made, so they are reasonable.
I have also been told that sometimes you can get them made at large shooting events that draw vendors. There are DIY kits out there, but I've heard mixed results from folks on them. It seems to me that DIY would be difficult since you can't see what you're doing.
#4
Posted 07 April 2012 - 11:34 AM
I have found that for me the cheap muffs are just as comfy as the expensive ones. Although they may not work quite as well.
A lot of people swear by the custom molded ear plugs, but I have never tried them.
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#5
Posted 07 April 2012 - 12:36 PM
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 12:59 PM
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#8
Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:03 PM
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 05:10 PM
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#10
Posted 07 April 2012 - 06:37 PM
I had my molded plugs made at vendors at large trapshoots. You might want to check with some of the local hearing aid vendors in your area. I believe that some of them will make plugs for you. Audibel, Beltone, Smith's, etc. would be places to start. Use something, or you'll be spending a lot more time (and money!) at your local hearing aid vendor.
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#11
Posted 08 April 2012 - 10:51 AM
I am thinking about buying the mold yourself kind to tide me over until I find the good professional ones.
#12
Posted 08 April 2012 - 06:25 PM
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#13
Posted 08 April 2012 - 06:53 PM
vezpa, on 08 April 2012 - 06:25 PM, said:
#14
Posted 08 April 2012 - 07:19 PM
Chiburbian, on 08 April 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:
I am thinking about buying the mold yourself kind to tide me over until I find the good professional ones.
Read my post again. The part right after the word trapshoots. I suggest that you check with some of the hearing aid vendors in your area. I've listed some of the top brands. Or, you could go to your local eye, ear, nose and throat doctor (or whatever they call themselves now). But, I'm guessing you'll pay an office call fee along with the fee for the plugs. You might invest a phone call though.
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The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar?
"..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.."
--Samuel Adams
Luke 11:21 - "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed." NASB
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:26 AM
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:33 AM
#17
Posted 11 April 2012 - 10:12 AM
Kaeghl, on 10 April 2012 - 08:33 AM, said:
Those were good, a lot better then the DI's that used filter'd cigarettes lol.
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