Electronic Ear Defenders

Hearing protection headphones for shooting sports are essential equipment to protect your hearing from extreme noise pollution

What are the advantages of active hearing protection?

The advantage of active hearing protection is its ability to amplify ambient noise such as conversations or warning signals to normal volumes, while loud shots are immediately dampened by special electronics. This means that communication in the shooting environment remains possible without damaging your hearing. This type of hearing protection enables you to perceive your surroundings in a targeted manner.

What is the SNR value?

The SNR value (Single Number Rating) is a figure that indicates how much noise hearing protection can dampen. The higher the SNR value, the better the hearing protection protects against harmful noise. For shooting sports, hearing protection with an SNR value of at least 25 to 30 is recommended to ensure sufficient attenuation for large-caliber shots.

What should you bear in mind if you wear glasses?

For people who wear glasses, there is an additional aspect: comfort. Standard hearing protection can be uncomfortable when wearing glasses. To counteract this problem, people who wear glasses should choose hearing protection with silicone ear cushions. These adapt better to the shape of the head and reduce the pressure on the temples, which makes them more comfortable to wear.