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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2020, 01:30:19 PM »
I'm on my second season using Tetra, and I'm happy with them. Pricy, but comfortable. Time will tell how durable they are. Sound quality is better than anything else I've tried.

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2020, 01:40:02 PM »
How’s the sound while calling? Can you hear yourself?

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2020, 04:25:43 PM »
Definitely. You can hear yourself calling crystal clear.

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2020, 04:51:16 PM »
I really should start wearing hearing protection while duck hunting but I can't decide which route to go. Muffs are nice because I don't have to worry as much as losing them like I would with an earbud falling out of my ear. The thing I don't like about muffs is that after wearing for a little while, I tend to get a pressure headache. The other issue I have with either style is how loud they can get in the wind, especially if you are in the reeds.
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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2020, 06:41:27 PM »
I’ve been wearing the same pair of SoundGear for four years. Put them in when I leave the truck, take them out at the end of the day. Still comfortable 12 hours later and have never fallen out or had any problem in the rain.
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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2020, 07:38:45 AM »
I’ve been wearing the same pair of SoundGear for four years. Put them in when I leave the truck, take them out at the end of the day. Still comfortable 12 hours later and have never fallen out or had any problem in the rain.

Which Soundgears do you have? The custom fit Silvers or Platinum or the orange instant fit ones? Did you pay out of pocket or successfully get insurance or and HSA to pay?

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2020, 09:13:07 AM »
Just the instant fit, although I might upgrade if I ever have to replace them. It never occurred to me to try to get reimbursed for them. That’s a great idea and worth a try!
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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2020, 08:45:00 PM »
I got a Letter of Medical Necessity from my Dr and now my HSA will pay for the electronic Hearing Protection. I have it narrowed down to Tetra Alpha Shield or Soundgear Platinum. I’m leaning towards the Soundgear.

Any additional info? I’m all ears.

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2020, 04:42:58 PM »
Hearing Clinic near me is a distributor for SoundGear so I decided to go with those. I went with the Phantoms since they are rechargeable and Bluetooth capable. Should get them in a couple weeks.

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2020, 05:26:56 PM »
I got my SoundGear Phantoms today. I will use them for a hunt on Saturday and report back how they are.

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #25 on: April 15, 2021, 05:30:14 AM »
Id highly recommend the Otto NoizeBarrier's I just finished a review on them you should check out.

https://www.rokslide.com/otto-noizebarrier-micro-ear-protection-review/
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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #26 on: April 15, 2021, 06:47:18 AM »
I have the walker ear buds and like them. If it’s windy they are annoying.

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #27 on: April 15, 2021, 07:30:47 AM »
I can vouch for 3M brand Peltor.  The TEP-200 is their top of the line tactical ear plugs.  Amazon had a "prime" sale on the industrial version of that, the EEP-100 model, two summers ago at 50% off so I bought one of those instead....same darn thing they're just far less expensive than the "tactical" model and neon green color instead of black.  Get the "skull screw" ear inserts as they just screw into your ear and stay put....no worries about coming out.   My only complaint is they pick up noise too well, so if I wear them while stalking I hear my clothes rustling...mostly just an annoyance....but nice when sitting to pick up animal footsteps or a distant bull bugle.  But they shut off pretty well in high wind which is nice.  I use them for everything: duck blind so I can hear my buddies talking until the shot goes off, big game hunting, upland hunting (again putting up with my clothing noise), chainsawing/splitting firewood, and working in the shop with wood/metal cutting tools, etc.  They get used alot and I love them.  Still going strong with no issues after two years of heavy use.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-PELTOR-Tactical-Earplug-TEP-100-1-Kit-EA-Case/?N=5002385+3292682142&rt=rud

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #28 on: April 15, 2021, 07:46:46 AM »
Id highly recommend the Otto NoizeBarrier's I just finished a review on them you should check out.

https://www.rokslide.com/otto-noizebarrier-micro-ear-protection-review/
Thanks for that review, looks like a good option

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Re: Hearing Protection
« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2021, 08:48:47 AM »
Id highly recommend the Otto NoizeBarrier's I just finished a review on them you should check out.

https://www.rokslide.com/otto-noizebarrier-micro-ear-protection-review/
Thanks for that review, looks like a good option

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