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Hunting hearing protection suggestions
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:48 am
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:48 am
OB Board, I hunt deer, doves and occasionally ducks and I also like to go the the range.
In the past I have utilized ear muffs for hearing protection and they are effective but they also block out range commands/instructions, field communications, whistling of wings, etc.
I cannot locate a reliable source for hearing protection gear reviews. Everything appears to be essentially an advertisement for a promoted product.
I'd love to find some (bluetooth capable would be a plus) earbuds that allow quiet conversation in a duck blind or permit me to hear "doves coming!" or "range hot" while also offering hearing protection.
What are the thoughts f the OB collective?
Thanks in advance! SWLATiger
In the past I have utilized ear muffs for hearing protection and they are effective but they also block out range commands/instructions, field communications, whistling of wings, etc.
I cannot locate a reliable source for hearing protection gear reviews. Everything appears to be essentially an advertisement for a promoted product.
I'd love to find some (bluetooth capable would be a plus) earbuds that allow quiet conversation in a duck blind or permit me to hear "doves coming!" or "range hot" while also offering hearing protection.
What are the thoughts f the OB collective?
Thanks in advance! SWLATiger
This post was edited on 11/2/26 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:52 am to SWLATiger
I have axil gs 2.0 and they’re great. The 3.0 is supposed to be a little better, except for wind noise (the 2.0 has a filter you can attach). Do not waste your money on the wireless earbuds they have. They suck. Also, make sure you’re buying them on sale. They often mark them down.
For muffs, I like the Howard Leight impact sport. But I prefer the axil gs 2.0 for duck hunting.
For muffs, I like the Howard Leight impact sport. But I prefer the axil gs 2.0 for duck hunting.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 1:17 pm to SWLATiger
I started with the Walker’s Suppressor BT and they worked great, for a day. They would not rechage in the case unless I removed the ear pieces. I was going to live with that because I was very happy with the fit as well as the performance, but the on the third day, they would not pair with eachother. Great customer service and they did a total refund.
I now have the XCOR pro II and I really like them. They were a good bit more expensive, but the fit, performance and charging has been great so far - about two months
I now have the XCOR pro II and I really like them. They were a good bit more expensive, but the fit, performance and charging has been great so far - about two months
Posted on 11/2/26 at 2:06 pm to SWLATiger
For your rifle, get a silencer. No reason not to now. It's the best you can buy for a long term solution.
For ducks and range, I have the Axil GS and they're great.
For ducks and range, I have the Axil GS and they're great.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 3:52 pm to Touche Pas Ca
I have used the Walker Suppressor earbuds for the past 2 seasons and they've worked fine for me.
Ambient sound quality isn't the greatest, but its not terrible either. I'm sure a higher priced earbud would sound better, but the ones I have are good enough for me.
Ambient sound quality isn't the greatest, but its not terrible either. I'm sure a higher priced earbud would sound better, but the ones I have are good enough for me.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 10:43 am to SWLATiger
I need some type of small earbud that works and has really good ambient sound.
I upland hunt a lot and sound is invaluable. I can’t imagine losing my ears in the field but also understand that not using protection will eventually cause that.
I upland hunt a lot and sound is invaluable. I can’t imagine losing my ears in the field but also understand that not using protection will eventually cause that.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 11:50 am to midwestTiger20
How invaluable is sound to you? I got some digitals a long time ago and never looked back. Actually on my 2nd pair. The advancements are pretty remarkable. Hearing amplified and noise suppression are on point. They are great but not cheap.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 12:40 pm to MWP
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I got some digitals a long time ago and never looked back. Actually on my 2nd pair. The advancements are pretty remarkable. Hearing amplified and noise suppression are on point. They are great but not cheap.
What you have?
Posted on 11/3/26 at 2:32 pm to Murtown
Soundgear Phantoms
Posted on 11/3/26 at 2:41 pm to SWLATiger
I had earbuds for a few years. Too much trouble to keep clean for my liking and I got an ear infection from them once. I prefer the walkers over the ear electronic muffs. Takes a little while to get used to hunting with them on but now its 2nd nature.
Posted on 11/3/26 at 6:02 pm to Murtown
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I got some digitals a long time ago and never looked back. Actually on my 2nd pair. The advancements are pretty remarkable. Hearing amplified and noise suppression are on point. They are great but not cheap. What you have?
Right? what you got baw
Posted on 11/4/26 at 10:22 pm to SWLATiger
Suppressor and subsonics.
Posted on 11/5/26 at 7:04 am to SWLATiger
I prefer passive filtered in-ear so I’m not upset when I inevitably lose them. Otopro impulse is the best I’ve found. I don’t feel disadvantaged when I wear them hunting. Surefire are another cheaper but less effective option.
I usually double up at the range if I am indoors or under a roof. The walkers electric muffs do fine for that.
I usually double up at the range if I am indoors or under a roof. The walkers electric muffs do fine for that.
Posted on 11/6/26 at 6:09 am to SWLATiger
Another vote for the axil gs pros. I have had good experience with the wired ones. The wireless ones are finicky and battery life is not good enough to wear all day in the field.
Double up with a pair of walker earmuffs when Im shooting long range with my rifle or indoors with my pistol.
Double up with a pair of walker earmuffs when Im shooting long range with my rifle or indoors with my pistol.
Posted on 11/8/26 at 2:18 pm to MWP
Holy hell you weren’t lying on the expense. $1500
Posted on 11/9/26 at 2:55 pm to SWLATiger
Range day
Walker Slim Electronic Muffs
Bird hunting and clays with other people
Decibullz percussive molded ear buds. They're not the best at sound suppression, but they are better then nothing.
Skull screw ear buds are just eat plugs but they're easier to dial hallway in your ear for light suppression. Again. Not the best hearing protection, but meets my need.
Clays by myself
Any in ear bud at the range or leftover plant ppe.
I've used the axis and electronic buds but wind noise is excessive and the electronic buds and muff cut out on calling and directionally I don't know where the amplified sounds are coming from. If you're not calling or leading the blind in calling shots and locating birds. They're fine.
Walker Slim Electronic Muffs
Bird hunting and clays with other people
Decibullz percussive molded ear buds. They're not the best at sound suppression, but they are better then nothing.
Skull screw ear buds are just eat plugs but they're easier to dial hallway in your ear for light suppression. Again. Not the best hearing protection, but meets my need.
Clays by myself
Any in ear bud at the range or leftover plant ppe.
I've used the axis and electronic buds but wind noise is excessive and the electronic buds and muff cut out on calling and directionally I don't know where the amplified sounds are coming from. If you're not calling or leading the blind in calling shots and locating birds. They're fine.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 3:38 pm to Murtown
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Holy hell you weren’t lying on the expense. $1500
Yeah my hearing is almost gone so I figured I would get the best I could get to salvage what little I have left.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 8:43 am to MWP
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Yeah my hearing is almost gone so I figured I would get the best I could get to salvage what little I have left.
I'm going get fitted for hearing aids today.. Wish like hell I would've taken better care of my hearing. Hell I wish I would've taken better care of everything!
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