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Im going to guess its because there is no industry standard defining what max is.Why would a person not use the max db reduction available?
I try to be a smart @$$, but only nail the second half.What?
They feel way better with gel cups installed.I used the ones from Harbor Freight for a while.
They are just bulky, but work great.
Then I went out shooting and a buddy loaned me a set of these.
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I shot all day with them and they were great as we attempted to shoot clays.
Now I have a set for all four of us to use when we go out shooting.
because max possible reduction would be the size of a phone booth. DRI hear comments about such and such gun is loud, that's too loud, etc but many people often wear 22db reduction muffs or similar. Why would a person not use the max db reduction available?
I agree plus have you ever noticed that the cheapest form of ear protection is very close to the best?I hear comments about such and such gun is loud, that's too loud, etc but many people often wear 22db reduction muffs or similar. Why would a person not use the max db reduction available?
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Same here. When I need to double up, I use these for ear plugs:Probably more to do with comfort, cost and what they have available. More reduction usually means more bulk, more expense and may be harder to find in the form factor you like. I usually go the most reduction I can find in the form factor I want, but sometimes the difference between 26db and 30 or 32 is quite a bit. If I am not sure I will even like that form factor I will get the cheaper model and only upgrade after I decide I like it for that use case.
And then there is the somewhat unique case for me in that I only like electros, because it is hard enough for me to hear already, stuffing in some serious noise reduction basically means I cannot participate in any kind of conversation. Those come with their own additional set of tradeoffs that need to be taken into account.
So basically there is more to earpro than just raw db reduction, and people will make different compromises based on those tradeoffs.
Those are my favorites as well.These have always worked for me. The standard earmuffs always interfere with me getting close to the buttstock.
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Attenuation is typically stronger in the higher frequencies. Gunshots are typically mid range.I'm a fan of Surfer's sonic defenders over foamies. I like their EP4's. They're much easier to insert and remove without have to do the constant rolling and stuffing.
My limited understanding on this topic is also that noise reduction varies across different frequencies. So when they test hearing protection they may be stating the highest NRR they achieved but this doesn't mean it was at gun shot frequencies.
I think that would have just make it seem more complicated to a lot of consumers.Not that there aren't fairly standard "better" options than others, I think it's important to remember that db ratings are typically "absolute". Meaning... given ideal circumstances, perfect fitment and proper use/application... it's the maximum sound mitigation they are capable of.
Since every person is different though, they may not be the "best" option for you. Improper use and fitment, they have found, can contribute to as much as a 50% reduction in sound pressure mitigation.
I haven't bought many ears lately and don't know if it's commonplace yet or not, but they were at one time planning to start labelling items with db ranges vs. absolute ratings. IOW, "across the majority of a wide range of the population" they could expect... say.... a 22-29db reduction. That's pretty significant if you consider that db's rise exponentially. IE., 10db is 10 times "louder" than 0db and 20db is 100 times louder. A 3db difference is roughly going to sound about 2 times louder. So a range of 22-29db really could make a highly significant difference in a products performance between one individual or another.
Trial and error is likely to apply.