Hearing protection

[Flopsweat]

If youre using AAA or AA, go to harbor freight and get these high capacity rechargeable batteries and you wont be able to top these out. They last atleast 4x or more than duracel before charging.

THUNDERBOLT MAGNUMAA High Capacity NiMH Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Pack

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Those are really poor quality.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

I think your model should do about as well. There is probably something wrong with them. You should send them back.


AAA. I use Eneloop rechargeables.

those are in the excellent category.
Also the Ladda AA 1150 is incredible and the 2450 AA. I use those in flying home made model planes.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Those are really poor quality.

I have alot of them AA for 5 years now. I wont fly with it if its not good.

 

[Flopsweat]

I have alot of them for 5 years now. I wont fly with it if its not good.

I saw some horrible reviews of them when they first came out. Mostly leaking on first use and dying after a dozen or so recharge cycles. Maybe they've gotten better.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

I saw some horrible reviews of them when they first came out. Mostly leaking on first use and dying after a dozen or so recharge cycles. Maybe they've gotten better.

I agree and maybe thats an experience for them. Harbor freight is a hit and miss. But in his case and seems like he needs it quick and within reach. for 7 bucks, why not?
Till you get an eneloop or The Amazon battery on mail. I'm not sure if you can buy those locally.
So far I never experience that on my batteries yet.

 

[Flopsweat]

I agree and maybe thats an experience for them. Harbor freight is a hit and miss. But in his case and seems like he needs it quick and within reach. for 7 bucks, why not?
Till you get an eneloop or The Amazon battery on mail. I'm not sure if you can buy those locally.

I've never seen either locally. If you need them quick, $7 sounds like deal.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

I have lots of different batteries all the way to aircraft Thunder Power batteries. When it comes to the NiMH. Ladda is one of them. Just by the weight, the thunderbolt is shy a hairline. These batteries are all over 5 years now and I use them regularly in the remote transceiver or the electronic visual flying goggles.
PS I notice the name is different now from harbor freights ads.

 

[eustace_stelio]

I've been using procell batteries. Haven't tried NiMH batteries.

I just sent a warranty claim to walker and see what they say.

 

[Alexx1401]

I've been using procell batteries. Haven't tried NiMH batteries.

I just sent a warranty claim to walker and see what they say.

Be interesting to hear what they say if you write them. Damn shame they are showing such poor service. If nothing else get some rechargeable. Well worth the cost.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Thanks for the continuous post. Eventually I will buy an electronic headset. Just a matter of knowing which one that will fit and work for my purpose. Time will tell so I'm just starting with a passive combining with plugs.

 

[Mikej]

Thanks for the continuous post. Eventually I will buy an electronic headset. Just a matter of knowing which one that will fit and work for my purpose. Time will tell so I'm just starting with a passive combining with plugs.

Wifey quit the two AA bat. head set and got the Walker "Silencer R600" in ear model. They rest in a charger case that charges via USB. They come with three sizes of the in ear piece. They've worked well for her. A little spendy, but she uses her Cabela's Card for paying all the bills so they were nothing.

https://www.walkersgameear.com/silencer-rechargeable/

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Wifey quit the two AA bat. head set and got the Walker "Silencer R600" in ear model. They rest in a charger case that charges via USB. They come with three sizes of the in ear piece. They've worked well for her. A little spendy, but she uses her Cabela's Card for paying all the bills so they were nothing.

https://www.walkersgameear.com/silencer-rechargeable/

if your battery ever dies in your built in headphones or you want to upgrade with more capacity and lighter weight which I'm guessing it is a LiPo battery, I maybe able to help you find on that will fit your needs and your headphones without paying a premium amount that the company will service you. I once had a modern type replica of the 80's boombox with a built in battery. that thing wouldn't even last 4 hours. After I updated the battery, I was able to run the box lets say around 5 continuous days. The only flaw of the "small usb type" (I'm not sure what you call it) it ended up wearing out faster than the battery and the unit itself.

 

[Flopsweat]

if your battery ever dies in your built in headphones or you want to upgrade with more capacity and lighter weight which I'm guessing it is a LiPo battery, I maybe able to help you find on that will fit your needs and your headphones without paying a premium amount that the company will service you. I once had a modern type replica of the 80's boombox with a built in battery. that thing wouldn't even last 4 hours. After I updated the battery, I was able to run the box lets say around 5 continuous days. The only flaw of the "small usb type" (I'm not sure what you call it) it ended up wearing out faster than the battery and the unit itself.

The new one is USB-C. The old little one was Micro USB. Before that, Mini USB was twice the height of micro and funny shaped. Replacement connectors are easy to find and not that bad to replace if you have the right soldering iron.

 

[Mikej]

if your battery ever dies in your built in headphones or you want to upgrade with more capacity and lighter weight which I'm guessing it is a LiPo battery, I maybe able to help you find on that will fit your needs and your headphones without paying a premium amount that the company will service you. I once had a modern type replica of the 80's boombox with a built in battery. that thing wouldn't even last 4 hours. After I updated the battery, I was able to run the box lets say around 5 continuous days. The only flaw of the "small usb type" (I'm not sure what you call it) it ended up wearing out faster than the battery and the unit itself.

Good info!
I know about that little stoopid charging receptacle(?). The wife's tablet worked just fine, until the female part in the tablet messed up! the NEW, more fancier, tablet has the latest. Hope it lasts better.
The thing with these inserts is the case keeps them charged, you only need to plug the case in occasionally. Not that much wear and tear on the plug in. And it is the older style. we don't shoot that often. I think I'd worry more about battery deterioration from lack of use than the plug-in going bad.

 

[P7M13]

Lost one of my EP100's while hunting.

Thanks to this thread, saw the link to the Axil buds and bought a set at significant discount.

 

[eustace_stelio]

Well Walker never responded to any of my emails or warranty request. I'll probably never buy their products again.

Customer service is lacking.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Bummer..

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Any of these two NiMh AAA should last you 2 to more times than the best Alkaline you can buy. If I use a duracell coppertop on my digital camera, I can only snap pictures with a flash no more than 8 times. With the high capacity battery like those, I can do 50 x or more. Charge 4 at a time. In case you ran out then switch the other 2. Just make sure its fully charge it before using. They tend to drop power sitting for a long duration.

 

[eustace_stelio]

Well guess Walker just is slow to respond. Got an email from them today saying my warranty request was approved. I just gotta send them in and they will replace them.

It's good to get a replacement but kinda surprised I gotta pay to ship it into them but I guess times are tough for everyone.

 

[Alexx1401]

Well guess Walker just is slow to respond. Got an email from them today saying my warranty request was approved. I just gotta send them in and they will replace them.

It's good to get a replacement but kinda surprised I gotta pay to ship it into them but I guess times are tough for everyone.

Have to say this will make me pass over them any time I need new stuff. Poor customer service is nice to hear about as it tells me who to avoid.