Are AirPods Safe for Shooting? : The Science of Hearing Protection

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  • @1yehny
    @1yehny 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I subbed before I knew you guys were ENT. Nice to have docs who aren't afraid of showing shooting content.

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! appreciate it and we definitely have tried to bring solid content.

  • @SL33KDOT
    @SL33KDOT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who has only used disposable orange earplugs, I appreciate that you described all of the relevant options and what really shines as the best options. You also took the effort to emphasize how easy it is to get a mold and I hope to one day get a fitted filter ear plug

  • @shawnobrien5447
    @shawnobrien5447 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As always.....a great video. Has all the information for someone to make an informed decision on which product works for them. I have the SoundGear not the phantoms. Like them a bunch. I wear hearing aids because I do have hearing loss. So wearing my SoundGear gives me the ability to hear what is going on around me at the range. Saftey first! As always, looking forward to what is next!

  • @tommyleemaddox1033
    @tommyleemaddox1033 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is excellent and very welcome information. Many thanks from N. Georgia!

  • @TheDks300
    @TheDks300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy the content but we need more of it!

  • @user-vj3ov7tq9d
    @user-vj3ov7tq9d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for all the great information! Especially that AirPods are Not hearing protection!! Awesome video.

  • @joeyd1636
    @joeyd1636 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video! Just disappointed you didn’t cover the silicone style ear plugs! I wear the safari land silicone ear pieces with passive filter and wanted to get a review on that style also.

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! Thanks for the feedback. I agree, those would have been a great thing to include but didn’t have any personal experience with them. I’ve looked up the Safariland plugs with the filters that you mentioned and they look like they’d be excellent! They have a NRR of 33 dB. Very similar to the custom plugs with filters, with the only difference being that the fit may not be exactly right for some people. Overall, though, great choice. I’d have absolutely no concerns about using them to protect my own hearing

  • @dnhart6
    @dnhart6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr. Gina is awesome! She addressed the issues i was experiencing at Nationals/San Antonio with my Phantoms this last year and hooked me up! Unbelievable service above and beyond the call! It pays to use professionals, especially when dealing with hearing and vision!!

  • @ttpnw1776
    @ttpnw1776 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good info always appreciate real world testing with some science behind it

  • @cafowler1000
    @cafowler1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job guys!! well covered important topic, spot on.

  • @gloriousasssquat1876
    @gloriousasssquat1876 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Y’all gotta be in with some kind of think tank lol, insanely well made content and great information with so few views is wild

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! That tends to happen lol some people want education while others only want to be entertained regardless of the quality. Going to keep trying to put out good content. Thanks for being a subscriber!

  • @nathanschock4858
    @nathanschock4858 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Can anyone share actual lab data that shows why air pods are not acceptable for shooting? A friend says "I feel like they work" and I bludgeoned him for having no supporting data, so sharing a video that says "we feel like they don't work" isn't going to help us out.

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ehs.umass.edu/noise-cancelling-devices-vs-hearing-protection-fact-sheet Here you can find the University of Massachusetts entire Hearing Conservation program if you wanna point your friend in the right direction haha. The link is merely a sample of the medical studies that have gone into hearing protection. The entire shooting community is behind that stance not just the medical industry.

    • @user-iz2fv8rx7l
      @user-iz2fv8rx7l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@claylabusahow old is this though? The Apple AirPods Pro specifically has a different type of seal and noise cancelling to older style headphones. Research would need to have been conducted at least in the last five years

    • @charlesseekssilver2985
      @charlesseekssilver2985 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When they say “we feel” they are drs and their opinion is that of a professional nature. They gave plenty of explanation why in the first 15 minutes. Shooting sound is quick and the noise cancellation will not react properly to cancel out the loud sound whereas with regular/constant sound, noise cancellation can properly work.

  • @168dac
    @168dac ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fantastic video! So much so that I've just ordered a pair of Sounder Phantoms which I'm having to import into the UK from the USA as they're not available to purchase over here at the moment. Are any of you guys coming over to the UK to shoot the ESP World Championships at the beginning of July?

  • @stevekunde123
    @stevekunde123 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hardest thing to get used to for me with the phantoms was being able to hear the pellets hit the ground/vegetation after the shot.

  • @scottcriddle1177
    @scottcriddle1177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Similar to the comment above I am curious what you think of the Xcore and ISOtunes with the foam plugs.

  • @kairoward7738
    @kairoward7738 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    if you dont have options it works fine

  • @thebigguy5538
    @thebigguy5538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang! I thought my tinnitus was getting worse. Glad it was just the video!!

  • @nortonco_shootingsports
    @nortonco_shootingsports ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. 2 things, 1. I’m currently looking into are quality glasses and hearing pro and both combined are the cost of low end guns 🥲 and 2. Do a funny “What to do and not do” sporting clay etiquette video. Competitive shooter myself (met Jeremy at the NC State Championship this past weekend) I’ve seen the angry, the rude, and the careless. Would be a funny topic to cover for any level of shooter. Just an idea.

  • @Clearthestreet
    @Clearthestreet 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro it works for me. I was listening to music while shooting and bearly heard anything

  • @Frankyfromnj
    @Frankyfromnj ปีที่แล้ว

    Great piece.. very helpful. I’ve been using SoundGear product for a number of years. Well worth the price. However, those batteries are a real PITA.. I’m going to look into the rechargeable model.

  • @TPVPRO
    @TPVPRO 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why did you not include AXIL and other brands that are readily available off Amazon?

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe at the time the point we were trying to get across was there are different categories ear protection that functionally work and those that didn't as Apple ipods were not designed for ear protection and that noise canceling is not protection. All of the other brands out there designed for ear protection would fall into simple categories that are either plugs, filtered plugs, or electronic assisted. Then either fitted or non-fitted. What specific brand a person goes with is subjective to personal preference, value that people put on their hearing, economic feasibility etc. Plenty of quality options out there, some better than others but all have pros & cons. Educating folks on hearing protection was the main goal. I'm personally happy with .50cent foamies or $1600 Electronics. But I prefer the electronics for ease of use when interacting with people all the time. Hope that helps.

  • @quinnsmith5704
    @quinnsmith5704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video gents.
    I have had an interesting journey with ear protection. Ive worked with an audiologist a few times but cant find a custom fit plug that seals in my ear when I mount the gun and when im just standing about.
    It seems that the way I mount changes the shape of my ear canal too much, so ive had to go back to the foam plugs.

  • @stampede230
    @stampede230 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Definitely have active noise cancellation off. I have been using my galaxy buds pro when skeet shooting with no issues. Although, I wouldn't recommend using these for pistol or rifle shooting.

  • @alanwise7868
    @alanwise7868 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great and informative video! Thank you!
    Here's a question for you, or maybe it's a bit of something supplemental you could cover on this topic: Within what distance of people shooting do you want to make sure you have hearing protection in your ears?
    My father was a physician and would shout at me as a kid for not having ear plugs in unless I was either on the line shooting (trap and skeet) or probably within 30 yards of others shooting; but I was a dumb, rebellious kid then and now wear my ear protection almost at all times (especially with the advent of the electronic models), like he used to and wanted me to. However, I notice many, many people don't wear anything unless they are essentially actively shooting. Would love your thoughts on this.

  • @jonkryman5254
    @jonkryman5254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another excellent video. I am also an M.D. and this video has the perfect balance of technical/science and practical info for all shooters to appreciate and learn from. Please keep the videos coming !!

  • @danawalkerley1395
    @danawalkerley1395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you think of the new AXIL XCOR?

    • @KinetikES
      @KinetikES 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was wondering the same. But it seems they have a thing for SoundGear.

  • @Luke-ke8qw
    @Luke-ke8qw ปีที่แล้ว

    If y’all ever feel like taking another trip down to Georgia I’d love to see y’all check out Garland Mountain sporting clays up in Waleska.

  • @XCaPTainClipzX
    @XCaPTainClipzX หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are the $250 Filtered earplugs from soundgear safe enough for an indoor range?

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Safe enough, absolutely. Foamies are truly safe enough, so im assuming the idea is to be able to communicate better at the range, filtered earplugs are better, than electronic hearing protection provides better benefits than that. Safety is key but truly all we are doing when spending more money on ear protection is buying more capability in communication and how many times we don't have to remove our ear protection in environments where it could be harmful to enjoy communicating with others. All safe, which ones best is just how much ease of communication matters to you. Regardless of the brand. Hope that helps!

    • @XCaPTainClipzX
      @XCaPTainClipzX หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@claylabusa Safe enough to be worn without over ear muffs? I should’ve clarified in the initial question

  • @budzo100
    @budzo100 ปีที่แล้ว

    One further question I have. Great video by the way, very informative. Hence my question. I was informed that unless you are using a full ear muff, like the Walker's or Peltor's, that cover the whole ear, you'll still receive damaging vibrations and noise to the ear bones. Because the ear muff covers that back of the external ear and along the head. This point was not brought up on this particular video. But I'd like to know if this is the case? I have switched back to Walker ear muffs from the shot cancelling ear plugs for this reason. My shot cancelling ear plugs are designed by company's that specialize in shooting ear protection so I know I'm getting a good sound cancelling with the ear buds. But this question of the ear bones along the back of the ear is my concern and the damage that could result because of using an Ear bud/plug. Can you please assist?

  • @Krysis219
    @Krysis219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here first. Looking forward to this one.

  • @hbarradah
    @hbarradah ปีที่แล้ว

    What I wasn’t clear on is what is better in the electronic buds compared to the one with filter. The filtered one has no batteries and cheaper, why go the electronic route?

  • @basshnter1997
    @basshnter1997 ปีที่แล้ว

    My home clay ground!

  • @drewt.4353
    @drewt.4353 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like someone can make better tips for airpods?

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not a bad recommendation?

  • @mikereynolds3294
    @mikereynolds3294 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swimmers silicone formable ear plugs you buy at the drug store for me is the best at sealing up in your ears and stopping all harmful noise and inexpensive

  • @danawalkerley1395
    @danawalkerley1395 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always wonder if people have wax build up from using in ear protection. A few years ago I would use the foamy ones and eventual I had hardened wax. The ENT (yes I can’t spell the other word) wouldn’t remove it until I softened it because he was worried it was stuck to my ear drum. Anyway that’s when I switched to over the ear which are fine for pistol but I want to get back to in the ear. Oh side note I wore them not only for shooting but my job so it was a lot of time with them in my ear. I just worry that switching back to in the ear will result in the wax build up.

  • @aeron-mw7ofs
    @aeron-mw7ofs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍

  • @russreadsbooks
    @russreadsbooks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think another factor that makes AirPods unsuitable is the fact that unless the AirPods can make a sound in your ear as loud as a gunshot, there is no way for the noise cancellation to make a negative waveform of large enough magnitude to cancel out the incoming wave.

  • @jhayden1111
    @jhayden1111 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Selling headphones huh lol

    • @claylabusa
      @claylabusa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha nope, just educating folks that noise canceling and ear protection are not the same. Could you imagine. #SponsoredbyApple haha