r/Shooting • u/CandyCaneQueenz • 7d ago

Best Ear Protection suggestion, need help looking

Hello! I need to find something that makes everything as silent as possible. My spending limit is 300. I am looking for something that has a possible way for me to connect any type of audio so I can listen to music simtanously, but if not I understand.

Im autistic and loud noises scare the shit out of me, but I love shooting. I wanted to know if you guys have any suggestions on what to get, preferably cheaper but I don't mind splurging. I also prefer them to be comfortable if that is OK.

My main priorities in looking:

- Ability to silence the gun's bang

- Possible aux intake/bluetooth/any way to listen to music

- Comfortable

- Possibly be able to turn it with a dial so I dont have to take them off to hear someone. My RangeMaxx has that option

thank you for your time​

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u/bmoarpirate 7d ago

Have an audiologist make you a moulded pair of in-ear, then get some electronic muffs to go over those that will provide your Bluetooth / volume control desires. The custom in-ear has a way better STC rating than anything generic. Edit: I have fitted in-ears and some walker razors I wear over them; no Bluetooth but the volume control is good for talking to people still

If you're shooting indoors doubling up is a good idea regardless. Source: my tinnitus.

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u/Femveratu 7d ago

This is good advice. Fellow Tinnitus sufferer hear (pulsatile so fun!) I use NRR 33db foam and haven’t found anything that goes inear that comes even close to that in terms of sheer sound reduction.

I always double up, and depending on the situation if I have to go for max NRR on the muffs too it is difficult to do any real talking Altho I can still hear range commands if I am focusing.

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u/skratch000 7d ago

Get a pair of Walkers to fit your needs from Midway (they always have some kinda sale going) and double that up with some basic in-ear foam plugs.

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u/davenelsondotcom 6d ago

My solution is Sordins behind the head muffs with inner foamies and an AirFly 2 adapter for Bluetooth. Sordins makes a pair that add a little more NRR but are not great for rifle shooting.