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I'm looking for recommendations for electronic headphones to use both at a range and while hunting .... the type of headphones that enhance normal sounds while blocking muzzle blast .... they must be designed so that they can be used in rainy weather

I have had three different sets of electronic headphones and have found the cheapest work just as good as the expensive ones.

Yep my cheap set. I think $35 work just fine. As for rain I can't say. They all have exposed microphones. I'd just wear a broad brimmed hat over them in the rain or a rain hood.

The electric ones are just regular hearing protectors with added microphones on the outside and speakers on the inside. if the battery's die they still muffle sound just fine. Mine even have a jack for plugging in your portable music player.

I wish I could say that I never have had to hunt in bad weather but that ain't even close to being true .... over time I've found its more comfortable to have the headphones on over the cap .... don't believe I own a hat/cap that could be worn over a set of headphones .... now a hood of some type is a very different matter .... suggestion appreciated, will certainly look into it

Haven't used any for hunting, but I got two pair of Howard Leight headphones for $75 from Amazon. So far they have worked fine. A friend of mine who does hunt suggested them to me. He said he always stick a couple of spare batteries in his pocket, just in case.

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Am ... protection

Great deal at $40. See a lot of guys using these. In fact, last time I went shooting in the desert with a few colleagues all four of us had the same headphones.

I have the same model as JCN.
I have used them working in a press room with six machines running. And adjust them to be able to have a conversation while tuning out the background racket.
They work very well at the range but I do tend to shut the microphone off when there are shooters close to me. It is an indoor range and can get pretty noisy.

Agreed. When I'm indoors I will double up with foam ear plugs as well. When outdoors with friends or an instructor I'll turn the mic on.

recommendation appreciated .... in the list of questions asked and answered :

"Question:
are these water resistant at all? A small drizzle ruined my cheap-coldwell's the first time i used them...

Answer:
I've used them in damp, humid and foggy conditions but I would not expose them to rain or persistent drizzle"

so far, I haven't found any that are designed to handle rain .... don't know that I will .... may well come back to these .... thanks again

I have Peltor Tactical Pro hearing protection. Supposed to be Cadillac of hearing protectors. I like them. I've never hunted with them, but suppose I could. I've never worn them in the rain.

JCN wrote:I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Am ... protection

Great deal at $40. See a lot of guys using these. In fact, last time I went shooting in the desert with a few colleagues all four of us had the same headphones.

just placed an order with Amazon for these Electronic Headphones .... they should be here day after tomorrow .... suggestions appreciated

Solid choice. Won't be disappointed.

as compared to the bulkier regular shooting earmuffs I've been using, I like the fact that they appear to be rather think .... thanks again for the recommendation

I just got a nice set of the Howard Leight by Honeywell. Camo impact sport it says on the box. They work great at the range. $70 Canadian. Amplifies low level sound up to 4 times, and filters out the harmful stuff. Very light and comfortable.

Was thinking about what to buy my mom for Christmas and remembered this thread! I bought her a pair of the Howard Leight Impacts along with some other shooting accessories. She likes her S&W Model 60 and trap shooting with her Beretta...

JEBar wrote:

JCN wrote:I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Am ... protection

Great deal at $40. See a lot of guys using these. In fact, last time I went shooting in the desert with a few colleagues all four of us had the same headphones.

just placed an order with Amazon for these Electronic Headphones .... they should be here day after tomorrow .... suggestions appreciated

as scheduled, the headphones arrived today .... they seem fine and with us planning to go to local range tomorrow, they will be thoroughly tested ..

just got back from the range .... fired 100 44 Mags, a few 30-06's, something over 100 223's, and a bucket full of 9 mm's .... must say I'm impressed with the new hearing protection .... very comfortable to wear, excellent protection from muzzle blast while allowing me to hear all of the things I wanted to hear .... am already asking myself, Why didn't I get some of these years ago ?

JEBar wrote:just got back from the range .... fired 100 44 Mags, a few 30-06's, something over 100 223's, and a bucket full of 9 mm's .... must say I'm impressed with the new hearing protection .... very comfortable to wear, excellent protection from muzzle blast while allowing me to hear all of the things I wanted to hear .... am already asking myself, Why didn't I get some of these years ago ?

JCN wrote:Great deal at $40. See a lot of guys using these. In fact, last time I went shooting in the desert with a few colleagues all four of us had the same headphones.

Thanks for the report, JEBar; and for the recommendation, JCN. I think I'll give them a try, too. I like that they can also be used with my tablet to listen to movies, videos, or music. Just added them to my cart.

I love mine, they make the range even more enjoyable if that's possible!

I really wish I had them during the time I spent every possible minute hunting ..... decades ago I tried some electronic ear plugs that never did live up to their sales hype .... I was really impressed with this set at being able to determine the direction from which the sound was coming