Recommendations for electronic hearing protectors that will fit a large head with all-day comfort.

DLS · Jan 11, 2020

I have a rather large head, requiring a 7 7/8 hat size for comfort. I'm looking to get a quality set of electronic ear muffs that will be comfortable. Most of the muffs I've used in the past (all passive) are very tight and I need to pretty vigorously stretch the head band to widen the space between ear pieces.

I really don't want to have to muscle an expensive electronic set like this to make it fit. Anybody have any recommendations for me?

Thanks.

Howard1955 · Jan 11, 2020

Maybe your local gun shop will let you try some on.

My Howard Leight set is comfortable on me, but I only wear a 7 1/4 hat size.

robertvarner · Jan 11, 2020

I also bought a Leigh headset and gently overexpanded the headset to be more comfortable. I also bought a set of Noise Fighter gel-filled ear pads alond with the adapter plate. After I put these on, I am able wear my earmuffs all day with very little discomfort as I had experienced before. The Noise Fighters made a huge difference in my comfort.

Stomper · Jan 11, 2020

DLS said:
I have a rather large head, requiring a 7 7/8 hat size for comfort. I'm looking to get a quality set of electronic ear muffs that will be comfortable. Most of the muffs I've used in the past (all passive) are very tight and I need to pretty vigorously stretch the head band to widen the space between ear pieces.

I really don't want to have to muscle an expensive electronic set like this to make it fit. Anybody have any recommendations for me?

Thanks.

Sorry to hear that the swelling never went down when you got dropped on your head as a baby.

I'm kidding!!

Maybe look into electronic ear-plug type kit... I'm going to look into what's out there later this year.
:s0155:

Howard1955 · Jan 11, 2020

P7M13 · Jan 11, 2020

Wrote this review of electronic hearing protection a few weeks ago.
It includes "in the ear" plugs as well as over the ear muffs.

Review of Electronic Hearing Protection

This review is about active hearing protection, and one set that I use as hearing aids. It's written like a blog review. If you want to get to the product comparison reviews, go to the bottom. DISCLAIMER I am only reviewing these as someone who has purchased each item described. I have nothing...

www.northwestfirearms.com

DLS said:
I have a rather large head, requiring a 7 7/8 hat size for comfort.

I'm 8-3/4. Believe me, it sucked playing football, wearing school issued helmets.

P7M13 · Jan 11, 2020

Howard1955 said:
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robertvarner · Jan 11, 2020

Stomper said:
Sorry to hear that the swelling never went down when you got dropped on your head as a baby.

I'm kidding!!

Maybe look into electronic ear-plug type kit... I'm going to look into what's out there later this year.

I am being clairvoyant here, since I know what DLS' situation is, but if you also need to listen through earbuds to radio transmissions while you are wearing the headset, only a headset will meet his need..

Belial · Jan 12, 2020

I run Peltor 6S behind the ear for my fat head. Without a over the head band hats are good to go and no short band issues.

DLS · Jan 12, 2020

Stomper said:
Sorry to hear that the swelling never went down when you got dropped on your head as a baby.

Wow, see if I ever again share with you a deeply held personal secret!

LoL

thorborg · Jan 12, 2020

I use Walkers. like these;

I usually wear a fedora or western hats which do not pare with muffs over the head which also interfere with cheek rest on rifles. Worn around the neck, I like these over buds because you cannot accidently loose them if one falls out in the woods. A tiny button on each end will retract the buds into the device when not needed. they don't take long to charge, sit well in a charged up state, and last nearly all day in the field and you can hear what's happing around you when not firing. While not the highest of ear protection available, they work very well and good enough for me.
Though I don't have a cell phone, you can pare them up with one for phone and music too.

Papercidal · Jan 12, 2020

The peltor tep -100 or eep-100 in ears with the scull screws are great they last a full day on the range (8-10 hrs) on a charge,are more effective at noise abatement than any earmuffs made(I shoot indoors and don't even really notice the ar pistol or sbr in the next lane over), you can have a normal conversation while wearing them (I was able to take a phone call on the range without taking them out),and are no more uncomfortable than any other foam plug.