Professional Equipment Reviews

Amplified electronic ear muffs used to be considered a luxury. They were expensive toys used by those who seemed to have plenty of spare cash. This is no longer the case. Manufacturers have realized there is a market for reasonably priced quality electronic ear muffs and have introduced many models with very affordable prices. What used to cost hundreds of dollars can now be had for a fraction of that.

Whether you are shooting on the practice range, tossing flash bangs during a SWAT entry or in a factory operating loud machinery with warning sounds, electronic ear muffs can greatly improve communication and safety. In some cases, being able to hear warnings and commands while blocking loud noises can mean the difference between life or death. This is where amplified electronic ear muffs have such value. Not only do they attenuate harmful sound levels automatically, some models will amplify ambient sounds to the extent they greatly improve your awareness of activities near by.

Before purchasing any electronic ear muffs, one should know about the features offered between models. One example of a feature rich product is the Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport ear muffs. This very affordable model compares to others costing in the hundreds of dollars. Below is a list of some of the features.

• Noise reduction rating of 22 decibels
• Automatic noise protection - amplification automatically shuts off at 82dB attenuating impulse and continuous noise
• Sound amplification - sound is amplified via dual microphones to deliver superior directional sound quality in stereo
• Headband adjusts for a secure, non-slip fit
• Single knob control for on /off and volume; power automatically shuts off after 4 hours of use to save batteries
• Equipped with an external audio input that allows you to connect to your own audio source
• Easy access to external battery compartment - uses 2 standard AA batteries
• Battery life of 350 hours
• One of the thinnest designs allowing the shouldering of rifles

 For the price versus features, you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal than the Impact Sport ear muffs by Howard Leight products.