Product Spotlight: SureFire Hearing Protection
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Your hearing cannot be replaced. Once it's diminished, a hearing aid may help you make the most of what you have left, but it's not the same as your "factory original" hearing capacity. Andrew Wright from SureFire joins Caleb to tell us about SureFire's Sonic Defenders EP series of highly effective AND very affordable ear plugs. They're made of soft polymer that easily molds to the "concha bowl" of your ear - the part of the outer ear where you put ear plugs. This produces a tight seal to keep those harmful gunshot decibels from turning you into that guy/gal who constantly says, "Eh, what did ya say?"
With SureFire's EP4 plugs, you can choose between two levels of noise reduction: 24 dB with the filter cap closed and 12 dB with the filter cap open. The 12 dB setting is handy when you're a good distance away from the firing line and want to hear conversation but still want some hearing protection. EP5 plugs delete the filter cap, making them solid to provide a straight 26 dB of noise reduction. Like the EP4s, they have soft polymer cups, so they're easy to insert into and remove from the ear while still producing a tight seal.
EP7 plugs have the filter caps like the EP4s, but they also have soft memory foam Canal Comply Tips that expand to fit tightly in the ear. Roll and squeeze the tip, then pop it into your ear and hold it while it inflates to produce a super tight seal. This adds up to a 28 dB NRR (noise reduction rating) with the filter cap in. EP7 plugs are extremely comfortable - great for all-day wear. For maximum protection, EP10 plugs are solid like the EP5s and have the EP7 expanding Comply foam tips. They are SureFire's most quieting plugs of all, with a 30 dB NRR.
Sonic Defender EP plugs fit comfortably UNDER muff protectors, making them great for times when you're dealing with really loud gunfire and want to double up on your hearing protection.
These SureFire plugs are also very affordable, between $15 and $25, depending on model. At these prices, there's no excuse for NOT having good hearing protection! - กีฬา
Looking fly fellas; same barber?
Motorcycle hearing protection! I found and use these on all my motorcycles. It filters out the dangerous low frequency engine and wind noise but I can still hear my comms and EMS on the road. All day comfortable and stays in place taking helmet on and off. Great product.
Surefire hearing pro and signature hair styles. Win-Win!
I started using these about 7 years ago, still one of my favorite ear plugs
My personal favorite is the EP5 and I own several pairs. I keep one in my range bag, one in my go bag, one in my camping bag, and one in my rifle bag. These are by and far superior to even many over the ear hearing protection. There are no gaps created by sunglasses or getting pushed off slightly by your cheek weld.
Heard surefire hearing protection and automatically thought we were gonna be talking suppressors
I started using the baffled ones after seeing Garand Thumb mention them in a video offhand. They work really well and cause a lot less discomfort than the little foamy guys for me.
Glad your vagina is no longer irritated.
What video?
Used ‘em as a Marine infantryman ‘cause the bullshit ones they issued were crap, as evident by the lawsuit that was in the news a few years ago.
I use the EP7s every time I go the range! Great earpro! Cheers, boys!
I have to say. I love these plugs. I’ve never had any pluck with earplugs until I bought these.
I have a pair of walker razor that I really like. You don’t have to mess with anything while shooting and you can hear the birds chirping.
It's not enough. I own those very headphones. And they only range to at most 24 NRR.
Shooting unsuppressed, especially indoors, one should double up on ear protection, which to my knowledge is whatever NRR is hire + 5.
My advice if you do regular shooting, especially around others also shooting is to double up for at least a 35 nrr.
@@noway6633 thanks for the advice. I used to work on the flight line in the military and we always doubled up.
I have several sets of the EP7’s. I keep one in my semi for when I have to go into a factory. One is in my travel bag and is used on planes or concerts (usually with the filter open). One is in my range bag for obvious reasons and one stays in my hunting bag just in case I’m not using my “whisper pickle” or my Walker’s die. I love them because they won’t slide out with sweat and they just the right mix of block out and bleed through. Also, I have Rx glasses and muffs can get uncomfortable after a while.
Coiffage aside, I'm always down to keep hearing. Thanks guys.
I have one set of EP4s in my range bag as backup for my electronic ear pro. But I also have two or three for motorcycling. With the cap open it has enough NRR to cut wind noise. I cut the caps off since they’d otherwise run on the helmet liner.
I love these. Use them under my powered ear-cups.
I use the EP4 with my communications ear plugs in my helicopter helmet and the work very well and are easy to put in.
i use the ep4s under my walkers for added protection, Work as an RSO so its a ear saver for sure,
I've been wearing EP10's for about 8 years... before that I was using over ear hearing protection. The EP10's are tip-top, and I will not use anything else... wash the outer retention rings with soap/water, wipe the Comply Canal Tips regularly, and replace them when they start to fall apart (that is expected with ANY soft foam canal tips). In my opinion, these are best inner ear protection you can buy.
I’ve woken up in the fifties and I don’t even know where to buy Brylcreem.
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Check out Woolworths downtown just outside your suburb.
Was waiting for George McFly to drop in..
They Have some at the corner store.
This comment would be better if the guys head wasn't shaved on the sides.
I have about 4 sets of EP10s stashed in my range bags and vehicles. My go to either when I’m doubling up or forget my Walker Razors.
I think one of these will be my very next purchase.
Target practice people - I'm an old man and I've been target practice all my life and it only took one time and probably 20 rounds to damage my hearing, I went target practice and instead of taking my good quality hearing protection I took the orange looking ear plugs you buy for $5 dollars and for some reason I didn't push in all the way into my ears and on the way home I noticed what sounded like a broken radio speaker and yes it was my hearing, so now I need hearing aids, I'm just saying people please always use the best quality hearing protection you can buy and use it properly and use it every time you go target practiceing.
I used all other Surefire hearing protection. EP7 is the best for me. That polymer style tends to slip out as you sweat.
Got ‘em. They work well.
I’ve had a pair of ep 10’s since either 2007, or 2010. So they’re at least 13 years old. The rubber is starting to get a little sticky but other than that, I still use them.
I just bought a pair of these recently and used them while fishing. The report from NATO fish hooks was rather comfortable with them in. I did, however, find them a bit difficult to insert them effectively as there isn't much to grab onto with the fingertips.
Surefire EP4.....used on deployment down in the engine room LSV-7.😉🤙🏽
I have the ep5 and love them. I tried ep4 first but I guess my ear isn't shaped right for them. They were incredibly painful. The flip up part is hard plastic, and the edge of it would dig into my ear, no matter how I adjusted them.
I used 2 of those pairs at a dog kennel where I work but they both get Warped and worn out due to sweat and water be careful that
I like using them with my cans it’s like doubling up without actually doubling up.
Super. Caleb your hair was stronger.
I wear surefire ep4 hearing protecting while riding my motorcycle. Prolonged wind noise and engine noise can damage hearing.
He really likes the word "super" doesn't he?
It's a super word.
What is the dB rating on the ep7 with the cap open? Is it the same as the EP4 or does it offer slightly more protection because of the foam tip?
Did they use FOP Pomade or Dapper Dan, maybe it was Brylcreem? Clooney used Dapper Dan if I remember correctly.
I had the ep4 was not a fan of them. I wouldn't mind trying the ep10 though.
These will save your life, and are Highly recommend for Anyone considering joining a knitting club.
idk what everyone was using because these suck ass. I invested in custom silicone ones and they are definitely the way to go.
Why is it looks like those early 2000 3M ear plugs our drill sergeant keep telling us to wear to save our hearing, yet I’m 20% hearing disability.
You may be entitle to compensation.
Doubling up is often a must. Whenever I see hickock shoot a centerfire rifle or shotgun with just those orange earplugs i feel physical pain
Where can I order these from
Andrew looks like G Eazy
I tried these, they were terrible. The tiny piece that supposed to let the quiet sounds in, but keep the loud sounds out did not seem to work. I returned them for a refund.
I have a pair of the Ep4s, they thoroughly suck.
Better not let him back on your show, Caleb. His hair part is much nicer than yours. He'll steal the show.😂
Nah,not with that terrible wide part.
The foam version, EP7, is far superior and great for shotgun venues
Didn't the military try using these and they ended up with a bunch of deaf soldiers and lawsuits?
That was the 3M
@@brownells If I recall correctly the problem was a design flaw, these appear very similar I think it would behoove you or Surefire to acknowledge the 3m debacle and demonstrate how these are different
Tf does he keep saying Don and Doff for lmfao
WHAT??? Stop mumbling...
Put the ear pro in AFTER the video.
@@brownells 😆
Zinger
"Surefire Hearing Protection" is a weird way to pronounce "MSA Sordin is the superior option"
Meh get opscore amps they are way better
He said Don and doff, I feel like I'm reading my dnd 2nd edition players handbook again
THEY WARP WAYYY TOO EASY!
GARBAGE!
Shhhh...