Doing a field artillery demonstration one day I had a spector come up afterwards and ask "Do you boys wear hearing protection when you shoot that thing?" I couldn't resist answering "HUH?!"
As an army active duty audiologist this video is excellent! Hearing is painless, permanent, progressive, and most importantly preventable in most cases by wearing your hearing protection.
If you have ever put in foamies - then put electronic ear pro over ear, then realize you don’t have eye pro on yet and have to start over....go ahead and hit that like button.
Thank you for this! 14 surgeries of temporary and permanent ear tubes.. 3 surgeries to repair ruptured drums.. 40% hearing loss in left ear 10% loss in right. Much love!
The after sales service with Sordin is second to none, they sent me free parts for a set that I’ve owned for over 15 years even though I was enquiring to buy because I lost the parts on a range. Thank you Sordin.
When I first put on the Comtac III it had the volume all the way up, and I thought they must be shitty because I heard loud static. Come to find out, I was hearing the amplified hum of a refrigerator.
Great issue to push on the youngsters, I am glad I did after 21 years in service. From working on a five ton back up to 155's firing or a 12 hour ride on a C130, and live firing of course.
my first encounter with electronic ear pro in real life was when me and my bro were talking about a guys cool gun across the range. we felt like we were talking quietly, but he heard and called us over to have a nice chat about it.
NOTE: If the batteries die, the headsets will still protect your hearing. The power is just for the microphones, with a noise cutout to shut the microphones off when loud noises occur. Mike, YOU know this, but for your admirers... Your mike test at the end was outstanding!
PETE Sheppard: Can i pls get your advice? i'm new to 2A. Can you please recommend good, reasonably priced ear protection for INDOORS? (i don't want bluetooth for music...i'm still learning, not ready to carry yet)
@@RightToFreedomGirl The best protection is to double up; earplugs with muff-style hearing protectors, which are not expensive. Check the NRR (noise reduction) ratings of each item--the larger the number, the better the noise reduction.
@@petesheppard1709 A part of me says I need to experience the loudness bc in a self-protection incident, i won't be reaching for ear protection - seconds count, ya know? But i don't want to ruin my hearing either & i keep reading comments saying it's happening to owners a lot :(
As a tanker we have had Bose noise canceling CVC helmets for years. I am glad that we didn't have to buy our own, they were like $2,000 twenty years ago. Thanks for the video, it brought back memories.
To activate protection in flannel, roll sleeves up to the three quarter length mark and unbutton down to sternum. Chest hair takes from level 3 pistol to level 4 rifle. Shaving or waxing chest hair nullifies protection of flannel.
CUCK HEAD I work in a sheet metal shop & while it cut out the sound of grinders, drills & hammers it picks up bits of conversation from the other 30 guys & lots of ambient sound like the laser cutter & wood being shuffled around from 70 ft away.
@@Loopsrainforest holy fuck that laser cutter sound must have been terrible lmao. did you ever have them in when the nitro was being refilled? i use some bose neckband earbuds with the noise cancelling at my shop. they dont make them anymore and if mine ever break im fucked lmao. sometimes they pick up the HF start on my welder and cut out if i lean over a table im working on but other than that they are the best earbuds ive ever used at work and ive tried quite a few.
This is maybe THE best informative video on TH-cam about a quality earpro comparison with usable facts and great insight for someone, like me, that doesn't have any ear pro that wont cause headaches. Thanks very much for this G.T.
I bought a pair of those Surefires about a year ago. First time I wore them I was very impressed with the comfort and the noise reduction, then I woke up with an ear infection. Not sure if it was a coincidence or some sort of reaction to what they're made out of but it wasn't fun! However I kept them and tried them again after my ear got better. Every time after that they've been amazing.
Watching videos about, or being told about, ear pro, hearing loss, etc. makes me significantly more aware of my tinnitus for the next couple of hours. I'm VERY aware of it right now. Thanks. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I think the worst part for me is when it randomly switches from one ear to the other, makes me hyper aware 😅 do you ever have your hearing completely cut out in one ear, only replaced by the fucking screeching? That shit is the worst fr... and I'm not even old enough to buy a gun yet 😭😭😭
Interesting points about doubling up on hearing protection. Yes there's more exposure indoors, but the high amplitide impulses are effectively the same. It is advisable to wear double protection whenever you are shooting a number of shots. The reduction of a rifle shot by 30 or 35 dB still leaves you in the 130 to 140 dB range.
Here are a couple of articles about firearms measured outdoors and firearm suppressors also measured outdoors. The peak sound pressure levels range from 140 to about 175 dB SPL. The suppressed peak levels ranged from 120 to 151 dB peak SPL. With the suppressor, the levels are sufficiently high that hearing protection should still be worn. I only taking a few shots, single protection w/o suppression may be acceptable. If firing more than a few shots, for instance at a firing range, then double protection would be advisable. These electronic muffs should all provide about the peak reduction indicated by the NRR. Safety glasses will affect the performance significantly, 8 to 15 dB less, depending upon the size of the leak introduced by the temples pieces of the glasses under the muff cushion. NIOSH recommends wearing dual protection when firing weapons. Electronic and moderately attenuating earplug. (I no longer work for NIOSH, so this is just my opinion) www.soldiermod.com/volume-11/pdfs/articles/honeywell.pdf asa.scitation.org/doi/pdf/10.1121/2.0001132
@@MyWatchIsEnded Zune was the superior product dammit, Apple and their stupid catchy marketing, Jet songs, Gorillaz, and Stupid Bono silhouettes on bright colors Eminem 8 Mileing it, fuckin Bob Dylan, Fratellis flathead, Feist 1234, Cake, Grouplove toungtied IF only Microsoft would have Unleashed Alex Clare Too Close in a Zune add instead of IE add we might all be making calls on our ZunePhone Xs
I have the RAC, the sound reproduction is so realistic I forget I'm rocking them. I will however say that MSA Supreme Pro's are superior if you are doing any sort of static observation work, where you're only concerned about your front. They allow for the hearing of a mouse 5 yards away in the leaves.
Truly amazing video, finally found all the answers I'd been searching for. I actually went with the Ops-Core, pricey AF but your coupon code saved a ton, sincerely appreciated, you literally just covered the earplug package...you are the ultimate tactical Santa! Bottom line, 34db noise reduction with the NMFI earplugs and accurate directional sound is priceless. Indoor, outdoor, good to go. Ya get one pair of ears, do whatever it takes to take care of them, and thankfully the Ops-Core don't sacrifice any situational awareness to accomplish that. Thanks again!
If the guy next to you at the gun range is reading the instruction manual and you thought maybe it was time to go; go ahead and hit that subscribe button!
Tell him how he makes you feel.. Maybe at night when you look at the moon, he’s looking at the moon too thinking about you! There’s also Craigslist missed connections, who’s ready to get weird!?
" you can equalize and make one ear louder than the other" * gets excited " if you have a partially deaf ear from Marines yelling rah in your ear all day" Well... I feel personally attacked.
I always forget my hearing protection. At this point I just use the old McDonalds receipts in my car as ear pro by chewing them up and putting them in my ears. Works great.
You stick an idiotic comment everywhere....most are aware this is only done to promote yourself (and your hypocritical, pandering, shill channel.) Try to locate an ounce of integrity and honesty.
@@assafsubiranamurillo2664 I don't have a channel, moron. Perhaps you should learn how to write in at least a 2nd grade level before passing judgement on the opinions of others. Pathetic moron,
@@mrick1974 no. Not stereo. You cannot identify direction of noise. I run cheap ass howard leight impact sports, but they work well, are stereo, and aux Jack plays input superimposed over ambient noise.
Hearing protection is not just for when you're shooting guns but for any noisy environment or activity. I have tinnitus which I believe I got from being in noisy server rooms. My choice is the 3M Peltor Optime 105 H10A earmuffs because they have an awesome 30db NRR. Whether I am at the racetrack, workshop or even just mowing the lawn, shredding paper or vacuuming I'll slap them. I also have a pair in the office for those times when I want to block out the general chatter or when the fire alarm goes off.
Thank you for this video, not enough on utube reminds the “youth” of the danger and seriousness of hearing damage. I always doubled up and I never imagine a nightmare called tinnitus that started in midlife. Hearing loss is culmative. Shooting, motorcycles etc. you won’t notice it at 20,30,or40 unless you do something stupid. Hearing loss is PAINFUL. If you have chronic tinnitus your life will never be the same again. It can render you useless as you adjust to living with it. 24/7, 7 days a week it rings. Some days are so bad you will need a fan on all the time and a dark room. People KILL themselves. Never shoot indoors, even when you double up. You are absorbing alll the rounds in there, limit your time to 15-20 minutes then get out. There is no cure for tinnitus. Doctors are clueless If you already suffer from depression, anxiety, or ptsd, it is a serious condition that I believe leads to a lot of veteran suicides. I am active with a tinnitus counselor and I have counseled others. . In the last 4 yrs I’ve spent 10K plus on out of pocket medical.
Your story sounds a lot like mine... Im usaf vet. A lot of money and life burned up..... If not for my wife i know my demise would happen.... Good luck brother... Keep your head up..
Love your Channel man! I'm retired LE from Sydney Australia and a passionate shooter (as passionate as you can be in this Country). But I do train! Big time! Your channel is second to none as far as I am concerned. Keep up the great work Mate!
My (almost deaf) brother put a pair of the Walker Razor Electronic earmuffs, weird hearing him respond to me from across a busy room. He immediately bought a pair.
Just FYI - Peltor have a "tactical" headband that is made to be more comfortable under a helmet and is almost identical to the band of the MSA headset. I've used it for years and it is phenomenal and significantly more comfortable than a typical headband when wearing a helmet. You can get the Sordin comfort with the Peltor protection.
I literally just went down the rabbit hole of electronic ear muff shopping and my biggest fucking hero in plaid has once again guided me to the promise land. Love you daddy.
Really appreciated this video, especially because you showed how the different ear pros sound qualities differ & perform by putting a microphone inside. Ingenious! Finally an ear pro review that is not simply opinion! Well done Mr Thumb 👍🏻. Sorry for the lame pun 😅. Also appreciate you trying to keep a straight face while “talking from behind” to the ear pros 😂.
I’m that guy in the military that administers audiograms. I’ve seen many a aircrew, maintainers, and AFSOC guys/gals that can’t hear for shit now. I’d personally recommend doubling up if you can. Although, I know it’s not always practical. The most important aspect of in ear protection is ensuring they are fitted and in properly. It’s pretty common to have two different sized ear canals. We see a lot of asymmetric hearing loss due to lack of a proper fit in both ears or improper insertion. Also, I really appreciate this content. I think it’s a topic not covered nearly enough.
Love that you did this review! This has me wanting to pick up a pair of AMPs. You may or may not be familiar with them since they're ancient, but before Peltors and Sordins, Gentex had Wolf Ears back in the 80s and 90s. They were huge, but something that has continually pissed me off is their directional sound reproduction and pass-through sound quality is an order of magnitude better than Sordins and Peltors despite being ancient (I still have my 1030As from back then). The AMP sounds like Gentex might have given audio reproduction the Wolf Ears treatment. I need a pair...
EQUALIZER (decibel) RANGE capability is what you are describing. It's the same as any pro audio gear: the cheaper the parts and design, the more minimal the eq capability of the hardware is. As a sound engineer, I like that the peltors have an individual R/L eq level finder. Most people's ears have different eq damage levels, so that's a cool feature*
Really appreciate this video because I have enough trouble myself comparing but my wife knew I wanted a good pair of ear pro and watched this video in order to buy me a pair of Peltor Comtac V’s which is exactly what I wanted despite having no gun knowledge at all!!
$900 for those isn’t unreasonable for the “best” quality for a professional headset for real situation use. It’s fine to get a $50 headset for going to the range on weekends but if your job consists of shooting things for a living or you just shoot multiple thousand rounds per month, it’s worth it. Sound clarity and comfort is key when it comes to expensive audio equipment. Bose makes the A20 Aviation headset that virtually all professional pilots use, they are about $1,100. But they are the best at what hey do, cancel noise while being extremely comfortable for use all day.
With the new REV6 Digital Sound Processing the sound quality of Liberator is better than before. And I really like TCI’s Digital Situational Awareness Enhancement which can increase the sound a lot louder than MSA Sordin. Yes you will get more noise but useful in some demanding situations.
I HIGHLY recommend the Ops-Core amp's, they are by far the best headset on the market. Gentex Corp has many multi million dollar contracts with both the DOD and UK MOD
Got a pair of MSA Sordin Pro (neck band) with gel cups standard that I've worn everyday for three years at an Amazon fulfillment center. Mine last 600 hours on average (yes 600 running on low volume), go through new ear cups (hygiene kits) every year. Wear them everyday for 10 hours each day and can confirm the noise pickup issue. You get used to it but situational awareness takes a hit. Often doing double takes on what is being said under conveyor whine, pallets crashing, and jacks clanking along.
As a Marine working as a Field Artillery Man, I wish I could hear what he's talking about.
HE SAID NOT TO CHEAP OUT ON YOUR HEARING PROTECTION. SPEND AT LEAST 15 BUCKS ON IT
@@sockaccount8116 well I used my issued 3M ear plugs. However they turned out to be faulty. Now I just use old cigarette filters 😂🤣
4 years into the artillery I'm just now looking into electronic earpro after those 3M bitches didn't help me out
Field Artillery Guy*
Fellow 0811 here
"Put them deep in your canal"
Instructions unclear, still got tinnitus and now I can't poop.
(c)anal
Oh fuck that’s funny bwahahaha
Funniest shit on the internet today! I laughed way too hard at this!
I hope this is an Angry Cops reference
Then expand, and boom...
I started wearing peltors so I can hear 7 year olds sneak up on me at the airsoft field
Nice
HACKZ
Their light weight makes them extra sneaky.
Aim small hit small
@@Dea7hWarran7But if the munchkin militia are small enough you can strap one to the back of your vest and have an instant tailgunner.
“If you ever forgot your earpro”
Me: WHAT?
HE SAID!!!!
HE SAID IF YOU EVER F---OT YOUR --- ---TECT--
Doing a field artillery demonstration one day I had a spector come up afterwards and ask "Do you boys wear hearing protection when you shoot that thing?"
I couldn't resist answering "HUH?!"
*tinnitus intensifies*
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
As an army active duty audiologist this video is excellent! Hearing is painless, permanent, progressive, and most importantly preventable in most cases by wearing your hearing protection.
Hearing *loss*
Wow warfighter
MA'AM DID YOU SAY HEARING SHOULD BE PAINLESS?? GUESS I SHOULD GO SEE A NAVY EAR DOCTOR, HUH?
You're awesome 👌
Hearing is preventable!
If you have ever put in foamies - then put electronic ear pro over ear, then realize you don’t have eye pro on yet and have to start over....go ahead and hit that like button.
noise fighters saves me from having to start over
@@50shadesofcerakote preach!!!
I read somewhere that there could be a case for military members that were issued foamies from 3M. Can’t remember where I saw it though...
@@Dea7hWarran7 you mean all over TV? Lol
Andrew Zebolsky you would need to prove you were issued and used those old ass double sided two color plugs
If you ever had 3M combat earplugs issued to you, and suffer from hearing damage you may qualify for a cash settlement suit.
Sean Lockwood this is the comment I was looking for...
My wife said I had selective hearing. Now when I get my cash settlement im going to buy a new gun and there will be nothing she can say.
But, but...what if I need a portable oxygen generator and quality life insurance on a budget?!?
"where is my poop suit!!" -angry cops
I got my free rascal.
Thank you for this! 14 surgeries of temporary and permanent ear tubes.. 3 surgeries to repair ruptured drums.. 40% hearing loss in left ear 10% loss in right. Much love!
WHAT!?
@@stephen9564 yes
How you got all this, I´m a shooter so I wanna know. TY
@@GabrielMeneghettiprob just wore one ear pro instead of one in ear and one over
The after sales service with Sordin is second to none, they sent me free parts for a set that I’ve owned for over 15 years even though I was enquiring to buy because I lost the parts on a range. Thank you Sordin.
I guess I’ll have to be spending my E-3 paycheck on more than just Dominos and Copenhagen from now on. Love ya dad!
This is a huge mood
Trumpbux just came in
Imagine chewing when you can just fucking eat it
You forgot the Coors light.
and Bang energy drinks.
Dad, please come home. Mom and I miss you.
Dad, I still kept your milk tea from 10 years ago
Dad cant Hear you , he turned the Volume down on His Peltors , O wait , Hes listening too T swift 😂😂
Bring grandpa Haley too.
I dont think hes joking guys, mike has 3 kids and just went through a divorce...
@@nicholasfernandez7720 He also fucked a trap. Or almost did, I can't remember.
“I run through 100h batterylife, in one day” - Battery Thumb
@Aberdolf Lincler lmao gotta love the Marine Corps
vibrator? lmao jk
When I first put on the Comtac III it had the volume all the way up, and I thought they must be shitty because I heard loud static.
Come to find out, I was hearing the amplified hum of a refrigerator.
Ikr electronic earpro is fucking wild
i just boutght some sordin pro x's an hour ago and am listening to this video with and an amplified refrigerator at the same time hahaha
Dude I just got a pair of brand new comtacs and there's constant high pitch ringing in the background. Also I get a faint "eee" in the left ear
@@blakecardenas2973 that's called tinnitus bro you are suffering from hearing loss
@@moistenedeel4791 how do you like the sordins after owning for a while? I'm looking into a pair and Sordins seem the most attractive to me.
Great issue to push on the youngsters, I am glad I did after 21 years in service. From working on a five ton back up to 155's firing or a 12 hour ride on a C130, and live firing of course.
my first encounter with electronic ear pro in real life was when me and my bro were talking about a guys cool gun across the range. we felt like we were talking quietly, but he heard and called us over to have a nice chat about it.
THIS HAPPENED TO ME
This happen at osut surprising didn't get smoked
hahahahha, that must've felt weird 😂
NOTE: If the batteries die, the headsets will still protect your hearing. The power is just for the microphones, with a noise cutout to shut the microphones off when loud noises occur. Mike, YOU know this, but for your admirers...
Your mike test at the end was outstanding!
Thanks for this clarification . A mic test out in the shooting range would have been really cool.
PETE Sheppard: Can i pls get your advice? i'm new to 2A. Can you please recommend good, reasonably priced ear protection for INDOORS? (i don't want bluetooth for music...i'm still learning, not ready to carry yet)
@@RightToFreedomGirl The best protection is to double up; earplugs with muff-style hearing protectors, which are not expensive. Check the NRR (noise reduction) ratings of each item--the larger the number, the better the noise reduction.
@@petesheppard1709 Excellent advice. I'll buy some 3M foam & use with the quality ear protection.
@@petesheppard1709 A part of me says I need to experience the loudness bc in a self-protection incident, i won't be reaching for ear protection - seconds count, ya know? But i don't want to ruin my hearing either & i keep reading comments saying it's happening to owners a lot :(
Who needs hearing protection when the ringing in your ears never goes away?
Tinnitus gang rise up
Huh
WHAT? THERE'S NO COOKIES IN THE OVEN!
Repping that tinnitus, my man
@@Ghillie66Sniper Same my dude
Today I'm reviewing the Peltor Comtacs. I've had them for a month and have about 50k rounds through them
Did the Comtacs have any failures to feed or fire?
damn, 50k rounds in 30 days???? your ammo store must really like you!!
I get what you did there brother ..... noiiice
I’m surprised you didn’t shear the bolt. He should have liked your comment btw.
50k rounds through them? who needs steel plates?
As a tanker we have had Bose noise canceling CVC helmets for years. I am glad that we didn't have to buy our own, they were like $2,000 twenty years ago. Thanks for the video, it brought back memories.
I found a crate in Kuwait with 25 of em. Of course I have one. 😂
Noise canceling headphones do not protect your hearing.
@@StuninRub the ones he is talking about do
@@user-nb8yt2il2r They do not.
I must admit, this is the ONLY youtube channel where the comments are just as fun as the videos! Blessings to you GT!
This really helped my Escape From Tarkov gameplay. Thanks daddy
Aren't flannels all the protection you need?
From most women, yes.
I think flannels only protects against bullets...NOT hearing😭
@@tuongtran4862 Flannels help you dodge bullets...bullets called THOTs.
You have to pop the collar in order to get your ear protection.
To activate protection in flannel, roll sleeves up to the three quarter length mark and unbutton down to sternum. Chest hair takes from level 3 pistol to level 4 rifle. Shaving or waxing chest hair nullifies protection of flannel.
I tried wearing amplified hearing protection at work once & quickly realized it was a super power that I never wanted & will never use again.
Too much noise?
CUCK HEAD I work in a sheet metal shop & while it cut out the sound of grinders, drills & hammers it picks up bits of conversation from the other 30 guys & lots of ambient sound like the laser cutter & wood being shuffled around from 70 ft away.
@@Loopsrainforest man I feel bad for superman
@@Loopsrainforest holy fuck that laser cutter sound must have been terrible lmao. did you ever have them in when the nitro was being refilled? i use some bose neckband earbuds with the noise cancelling at my shop. they dont make them anymore and if mine ever break im fucked lmao. sometimes they pick up the HF start on my welder and cut out if i lean over a table im working on but other than that they are the best earbuds ive ever used at work and ive tried quite a few.
I was given the peltors in the army and it really is the closest I ever came to knowing what superpowers feel like.
This is maybe THE best informative video on TH-cam about a quality earpro comparison with usable facts and great insight for someone, like me, that doesn't have any ear pro that wont cause headaches. Thanks very much for this G.T.
I bought a pair of those Surefires about a year ago. First time I wore them I was very impressed with the comfort and the noise reduction, then I woke up with an ear infection. Not sure if it was a coincidence or some sort of reaction to what they're made out of but it wasn't fun! However I kept them and tried them again after my ear got better. Every time after that they've been amazing.
Watching videos about, or being told about, ear pro, hearing loss, etc. makes me significantly more aware of my tinnitus for the next couple of hours. I'm VERY aware of it right now. Thanks. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I think the worst part for me is when it randomly switches from one ear to the other, makes me hyper aware 😅 do you ever have your hearing completely cut out in one ear, only replaced by the fucking screeching? That shit is the worst fr... and I'm not even old enough to buy a gun yet 😭😭😭
@@maxgoldstein6309 same boat lol, had since I was 8
@@maxgoldstein6309 woah, i thought i was the only one lmao. my hearing will randomly cut out all the time in one ear or both
My alarm can't wake me up at 6:30am but daddy Garand's voice commands full attention of my mind body and spirit. But mostly my body
GAY
Flannel Daddy always gets me standing at attention. I wasn't in the Navy but I've got a full mast.
Posted 5 minutes ago and already 46 comments. The poop squad does not disappoint.
Especially as the video is 30min long... :)
Obi-Shane Of Nerfworxlab
Never have there been so many poops in harmony.
Plop plop.
Obi-Shane Of Nerfworxlab currently pooping
Interesting points about doubling up on hearing protection. Yes there's more exposure indoors, but the high amplitide impulses are effectively the same. It is advisable to wear double protection whenever you are shooting a number of shots. The reduction of a rifle shot by 30 or 35 dB still leaves you in the 130 to 140 dB range.
34db reduction from the Amps combined with a suppressor dropping that down to 135-140db before it even hits the muffs 🤌👌
Here are a couple of articles about firearms measured outdoors and firearm suppressors also measured outdoors. The peak sound pressure levels range from 140 to about 175 dB SPL. The suppressed peak levels ranged from 120 to 151 dB peak SPL. With the suppressor, the levels are sufficiently high that hearing protection should still be worn. I only taking a few shots, single protection w/o suppression may be acceptable. If firing more than a few shots, for instance at a firing range, then double protection would be advisable. These electronic muffs should all provide about the peak reduction indicated by the NRR. Safety glasses will affect the performance significantly, 8 to 15 dB less, depending upon the size of the leak introduced by the temples pieces of the glasses under the muff cushion. NIOSH recommends wearing dual protection when firing weapons. Electronic and moderately attenuating earplug. (I no longer work for NIOSH, so this is just my opinion)
www.soldiermod.com/volume-11/pdfs/articles/honeywell.pdf
asa.scitation.org/doi/pdf/10.1121/2.0001132
8:22 “you can plug in iPods” okay boomer..
That sweet sweet T-Swift
To be fair those real small I pod nano devices are great to clip onto your collar and go.
I only use a Zune.
Having a nostalgia trip now. Just walking through Walmart looking at the MP3 vs iPod war XD
@@MyWatchIsEnded Zune was the superior product dammit, Apple and their stupid catchy marketing, Jet songs, Gorillaz, and Stupid Bono silhouettes on bright colors Eminem 8 Mileing it, fuckin Bob Dylan, Fratellis flathead, Feist 1234, Cake, Grouplove toungtied IF only Microsoft would have Unleashed Alex Clare Too Close in a Zune add instead of IE add we might all be making calls on our ZunePhone Xs
Still waiting for "basics of tactical waifu pillows and chicken tendies"
Aamakkiir94 the review we need 😤😤😤😤
Hearing protection needed when the wife's yelling at you for forgetting to take the trash out
If you intentionally rupture your eardrums then you can't hear her and dont need ear pro at the range. Saves money for guns.
Vannak Yen, you’d go ahead and need to jack into your phone and crank something, otherwise you’d get that bitching in stereo.
Take the trash out you SOB, mom can't do it herself
Use it when you need to rock the baby to sleep and it is wailing straight at your ear.
Make sure to mount on a ballistic helmet if in range of iron skillets
The Peltor ComTac XPI is the best, as I can pretend that the UI female voice is an actual woman speaking to me.
Sad...but true
I have the RAC, the sound reproduction is so realistic I forget I'm rocking them. I will however say that MSA Supreme Pro's are superior if you are doing any sort of static observation work, where you're only concerned about your front. They allow for the hearing of a mouse 5 yards away in the leaves.
Truly amazing video, finally found all the answers I'd been searching for. I actually went with the Ops-Core, pricey AF but your coupon code saved a ton, sincerely appreciated, you literally just covered the earplug package...you are the ultimate tactical Santa! Bottom line, 34db noise reduction with the NMFI earplugs and accurate directional sound is priceless. Indoor, outdoor, good to go. Ya get one pair of ears, do whatever it takes to take care of them, and thankfully the Ops-Core don't sacrifice any situational awareness to accomplish that. Thanks again!
Can you give an update on how you like them? I am waiting for a sale. They are PRICEY
I always use protection when I'm alone in the basement. :)
Wait a minute.....
You shouldn't be shooting in the basement.
This is how you make poop babies!
Call James Charles to give you a hand
My grandmother has bad hearing so we bought her peltors so she can hear us talking
Hows that been working out lol
Dillon Bowditch WHAAAAT???
Huh? If I'm working out? No darling
People would mention F-35s more often when discussing genders, but they just don't register on gaydar.
Only from the rear aspect
StelF
Must be the stealth tech
Which is weird, cause I've always thought the F-35s are pretty gay.
@@Kycirion Maybe your gaydar is that sensitive for a reason? ;)
Radio my mommy on my Baopfeng to make me tendies while I clear the basement
She can Evac you from your friends house in her dodge caravan!
i hope your profile picture is satire
@@jimmy4999 anti-semite alert
@@Vanpotheosis pretty disappointing seeing anti Semitism and racism in the gun/2A community, just ensuring the doo doo stereo types about us.
@@jimmy4999 your cousin wife is calling
When you play Escape from Tarkov and can test these out in game before actually buying them.
Looked through the comments just for a tarkov one lol
@DomesticPenguin its a joke
Saw sordin and immediately clicked
Legit same as the other guy… was looking for a tarkov comment :’)
@DomesticPenguin found the boomer
If the guy next to you at the gun range is reading the instruction manual and you thought maybe it was time to go; go ahead and hit that subscribe button!
🤣 Best comment!
Bro...The shit that I've overheard.
I was literally just looking at hearing pro... it’s like we are connected mentally...
Tell him how he makes you feel..
Maybe at night when you look at the moon, he’s looking at the moon too thinking about you!
There’s also Craigslist missed connections, who’s ready to get weird!?
I'm sure it's a sexual connection
This is gonna save me so much time on ear pro research bless up
Sometimes that’s just how love is..
better than rectally
or not
Nothing evacuates my bowels quite like the weekly Garand daddy notification
We need an update to this video please!🙂
" you can equalize and make one ear louder than the other"
* gets excited
" if you have a partially deaf ear from Marines yelling rah in your ear all day"
Well... I feel personally attacked.
Thats the best way to lose you're hearing. Period.
you mean professionally?
The pain is real when it’s the truth
Motivation Injury affects dozens of Marines every day.
Amen brother
Glitch in the Matrix at 10:05. I'm scared, daddy...
They cut the hardline!
@@jasonjohnson6938 omg way underrated comment.
He didn’t crop it
Mom's basement has quite a bit of noise reduction already all on it's own
I need the active noise reduction so I can hear her call me up for dinner.
I self identify as a m249 I'm disappointed that I've been left out
thats the penis of the attack helicopter
I identify as an GAU-8 rotary cannon. I feel left out
I should’ve SAW this joke coming
Disappointed? Nobody cares until you're offended and outraged.
Everyone should have access to an m249! Just because it cool!
Wow.. The Ops Core AMP sounds way more natural and clear than any of the others. Hands down winner.
also way more expensive lol
I always forget my hearing protection. At this point I just use the old McDonalds receipts in my car as ear pro by chewing them up and putting them in my ears. Works great.
Average brony
I just shrug my shoulders up high and bring my neck in like a turtle. Works great.
"ME TOO!! " - "WHAAT?" - "WHAAT!?"
Lmao
only the sickest trap music for me dog
Dawg *
You stick an idiotic comment everywhere....most are aware this is only done to promote yourself (and your hypocritical, pandering, shill channel.) Try to locate an ounce of integrity and honesty.
@@jasona2431 no subscribers in your channel, no likes in your comment. Maybe most think otherwise...
@@assafsubiranamurillo2664 I don't have a channel, moron. Perhaps you should learn how to write in at least a 2nd grade level before passing judgement on the opinions of others. Pathetic moron,
@@jasona2431 gonna cry?
Tfw Dad doesn't even bother to mention the cheap-ass Walkers you picked up at Academy....
I feel targeted
This is no longer a safe space ....... I’m not comfortable here any more
Walkers = reality
Amps = divorce
Are walkers any good?
@@mrick1974 no. Not stereo. You cannot identify direction of noise. I run cheap ass howard leight impact sports, but they work well, are stereo, and aux Jack plays input superimposed over ambient noise.
Hearing protection is not just for when you're shooting guns but for any noisy environment or activity. I have tinnitus which I believe I got from being in noisy server rooms. My choice is the 3M Peltor Optime 105 H10A earmuffs because they have an awesome 30db NRR. Whether I am at the racetrack, workshop or even just mowing the lawn, shredding paper or vacuuming I'll slap them. I also have a pair in the office for those times when I want to block out the general chatter or when the fire alarm goes off.
Thank you for this video, not enough on utube reminds the “youth” of the danger and seriousness of hearing damage. I always doubled up and I never imagine a nightmare called tinnitus that started in midlife.
Hearing loss is culmative. Shooting, motorcycles etc. you won’t notice it at 20,30,or40 unless you do something stupid.
Hearing loss is PAINFUL. If you have chronic tinnitus your life will never be the same again. It can render you useless as you adjust to living with it. 24/7, 7 days a week it rings. Some days are so bad you will need a fan on all the time and a dark room. People KILL themselves.
Never shoot indoors, even when you double up. You are absorbing alll the rounds in there, limit your time to 15-20 minutes then get out.
There is no cure for tinnitus. Doctors are clueless If you already suffer from depression, anxiety, or ptsd, it is a serious condition that I believe leads to a lot of veteran suicides.
I am active with a tinnitus counselor and I have counseled others. . In the last 4 yrs I’ve spent 10K plus on out of pocket medical.
aka, spend the 90-1000 bucks now, save a lifetime of sanity and pain. Roger roger. Probs gonna get me a Peltor for Christmas as a gift for myself.
Your story sounds a lot like mine... Im usaf vet. A lot of money and life burned up..... If not for my wife i know my demise would happen.... Good luck brother... Keep your head up..
I’ve used spent 9mm casing for hearing protection
Used cigarette butts off the ground back in the day.
Live 9s work better.
Lol, I've had to use 7.62x39 casings, ordered to do it because I forgot my Peltors back at barracks
I use 40 s&w casings, cause I'm not a bitch.
A nice juicy tampon works good too.
I watched this on my phone. With my Peltors plugged in. Daddy did the sound test with lapel mic. I was in Peltorception.
Can I hook the Peltors to my XBox? Mommy clangs the pots and pans too much when cooking me dinner.
Dudes not goofing, he’s for real. Lmao.
How do you hear that all the way down in the basement?
Love your Channel man! I'm retired LE from Sydney Australia and a passionate shooter (as passionate as you can be in this Country). But I do train! Big time! Your channel is second to none as far as I am concerned. Keep up the great work Mate!
Coming back and seeing the difference between old plaid daddy and demonetized plaid daddy is a treat
I like to stuff the fingers of my enemies in my ears like daddy taught me.
65 thumbs up means 65 people have been raised right!
Morgo120 I put them in my butt, but my ears still ring. I need picture instructions.
M that's just the sound of freedom, think it as a soundtrack to your life.
And I'm over here with my Howard Leight impact sports feeling less than Gucci.
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These are what I have. Lol
@@JackMRaganIII I love walkers
How are they? Should I go with those or get some used ComTacs on eBay for $80 bucks?
@@aidanhunter6195 40 bucks vs 80 bucks. Why coms? You know anyone else with coms?
Aidan Hunter I’ve been running impact sports for roughly a year and a half. Good price, comfy, slim design, does what they’re intended to do
A concept: Garand Daddy ASMR
Soulful Repose is a US Army veteran. 😊🎗🗣 ... shes awesome!
I don't know what I enjoy more.
The sound of Grand thumbs voice, or the amazing comments section!
My (almost deaf) brother put a pair of the Walker Razor Electronic earmuffs, weird hearing him respond to me from across a busy room. He immediately bought a pair.
Don’t need hear pro cause I can’t tell if my gear box jams when shooting biodegradable bbs
😂
Lol
That's why I run gbbs
I got 500 count foam ear plugs for like $8 on ebay... gotta love Chinese child labor..;
Am I right.
calholli yes.
@@eggbert191 I now understand why there are girls' voices in my head that tell me about abortion
They contain chemicals known to the state of california to cause birth defects and reproductive harm
@@calebinman2628 well it's fine because my tinnitus will always be my babe
Careful now
Just FYI - Peltor have a "tactical" headband that is made to be more comfortable under a helmet and is almost identical to the band of the MSA headset. I've used it for years and it is phenomenal and significantly more comfortable than a typical headband when wearing a helmet. You can get the Sordin comfort with the Peltor protection.
Lose the “headband” clip them to the sides of your helmut
Do you know where I could find that?
@Fieldcraft Enthusiast then get a fast helmet.
@@vinceee_r Them's expensive
@@KTheStruggler I found a legacy fast helmet that’s affordable. It’s doable, just research.
I literally just went down the rabbit hole of electronic ear muff shopping and my biggest fucking hero in plaid has once again guided me to the promise land. Love you daddy.
Really appreciated this video, especially because you showed how the different ear pros sound qualities differ & perform by putting a microphone inside. Ingenious! Finally an ear pro review that is not simply opinion! Well done Mr Thumb 👍🏻. Sorry for the lame pun 😅. Also appreciate you trying to keep a straight face while “talking from behind” to the ear pros 😂.
Let’s see a doggo review video.
A pupper pet video
I second that motion.✋
69th
I'll get on change.org
I think a dog review video would be ruff...ruff ruff ruff
"Beyond Clothing?" AKA what I try to see every time you're on the screen...
Why cant I hear flannel dad?!
*turns on own comtac's
Oh thats why.
I’m that guy in the military that administers audiograms.
I’ve seen many a aircrew, maintainers, and AFSOC guys/gals that can’t hear for shit now. I’d personally recommend doubling up if you can. Although, I know it’s not always practical. The most important aspect of in ear protection is ensuring they are fitted and in properly. It’s pretty common to have two different sized ear canals. We see a lot of asymmetric hearing loss due to lack of a proper fit in both ears or improper insertion.
Also, I really appreciate this content. I think it’s a topic not covered nearly enough.
Love that you did this review! This has me wanting to pick up a pair of AMPs. You may or may not be familiar with them since they're ancient, but before Peltors and Sordins, Gentex had Wolf Ears back in the 80s and 90s. They were huge, but something that has continually pissed me off is their directional sound reproduction and pass-through sound quality is an order of magnitude better than Sordins and Peltors despite being ancient (I still have my 1030As from back then). The AMP sounds like Gentex might have given audio reproduction the Wolf Ears treatment. I need a pair...
Lucas- puts on Peltors
Everyone- "Who are you using comms with on the range??"
With a gas mask and $20k night vision. “But but I need the gas mask for lead.”
I ain't mad. If I had those kind of benjamins, I would too...
James Breen TRUTH BRO
Everything that's wrong with the TH-cam gun community can be found on this channel.
What’s worse than hearing loss is seeing all of those 3m lawsuit adds.
Huh?
At least you don't have to hear them.
Haha
It almost sounds like you are embarrassed of us down here in the comment section! It's alright we love you anyway!
EQUALIZER (decibel) RANGE capability is what you are describing. It's the same as any pro audio gear: the cheaper the parts and design, the more minimal the eq capability of the hardware is. As a sound engineer, I like that the peltors have an individual R/L eq level finder. Most people's ears have different eq damage levels, so that's a cool feature*
Really appreciate this video because I have enough trouble myself comparing but my wife knew I wanted a good pair of ear pro and watched this video in order to buy me a pair of Peltor Comtac V’s which is exactly what I wanted despite having no gun knowledge at all!!
$900 for those isn’t unreasonable for the “best” quality for a professional headset for real situation use.
It’s fine to get a $50 headset for going to the range on weekends but if your job consists of shooting things for a living or you just shoot multiple thousand rounds per month, it’s worth it.
Sound clarity and comfort is key when it comes to expensive audio equipment.
Bose makes the A20 Aviation headset that virtually all professional pilots use, they are about $1,100. But they are the best at what hey do, cancel noise while being extremely comfortable for use all day.
Love having to yell at the vets in the pharmacy breaking HIPPA “This is your Viagra!”
I doubt they care.
Scowler they’re probably proud of it
@@christopherdean9684
The hearing loss, or the Viagra?
Scowler both
Welp I just got yelled from the wife for walking her up. Comment had me cracking up.
Daddy, would you consider selling your pre-worn shirts?
STOP!! I can only get SO ERECT!! 😭
10:02
thought I was having a stroke.
The perfect loop brooo
Hampter
Watching this video, 35 years old, Marine, but no trap music. Almost got me Haley Jr.
But dad, how do we hack ourselves into YOUR COMMS?
25:25 “talking from behind, talking from the side, talking from the front “ when I close my eyes it’s like he is right here whispering in my ear
If you ever watched the whole video and all thats in your head is "PELTORS" go ahead and click that subcribe button
Please do an updated of this video, Mike! The minuteman movement would eat it up!
Also im curious your latest opinion on the later gen ears.
I've been watching and learning from Garand Thumb videos since the quarantine period began. 🇸🇽🇺🇸
"Flang"? "FLANG"?! There's an e on the end of that word for a reason!
The rest of TH-cam: “ASMR is dead”
Grandpappi: “hold my beer”
😂
With the new REV6 Digital Sound Processing the sound quality of Liberator is better than before. And I really like TCI’s Digital Situational Awareness Enhancement which can increase the sound a lot louder than MSA Sordin. Yes you will get more noise but useful in some demanding situations.
I HIGHLY recommend the Ops-Core amp's, they are by far the best headset on the market. Gentex Corp has many multi million dollar contracts with both the DOD and UK MOD
I've never ever forgotten my ear protection as I am quite responsible. I usually only forget my weapons or ammo at times . But no biggie .
What about the plaid shirts, Daddy? San Diego Comic Con is coming up and I want to cosplay my favorite Papa Garand.
Furries get the furnace ya tactical buttplugger
SoCal gang
Lots of of respect for you mike, I really enjoy watching your videos
Hearing is so overrated l love the sound of tinnitus singing me to sleep!
I truly just laughed out loud. I can hear the "eeeeeeeeeee" right now.
Box fan gang
"Ear plugs are for pussies" -old fudd who responds to every question with 'HUH?'
Got a pair of MSA Sordin Pro (neck band) with gel cups standard that I've worn everyday for three years at an Amazon fulfillment center. Mine last 600 hours on average (yes 600 running on low volume), go through new ear cups (hygiene kits) every year. Wear them everyday for 10 hours each day and can confirm the noise pickup issue. You get used to it but situational awareness takes a hit. Often doing double takes on what is being said under conveyor whine, pallets crashing, and jacks clanking along.
I love that through-the-ears comparison at the end. I hope the Peltor ProTac will sound half as good as the ComTac does