So my birthday is coming up and my fiance wants to get me some "accessories" since I tend to spend most of my extra cash on guns and ammo which leaves the extras somewhat lacking. Generally I use ear plugs, though I do have two sets of cheapo Howard Leight [Leightning] standard muffs that I never use because they are too tight on my head and they tend to get in the way when shooting rifle.
So I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for some nice electronic muffs that might be better suited for me? I've tried searching but I haven't found many results in the way of electronic. Budget is around $100, although cheaper is always a plus. So heres what I'm looking for:
Comfortable - I have a huge head (lol) so it'd be nice if they have some sort of size or tension adjustment to them. Or at least be a "one size fits all, even you large headed guy!" size.
Electronic - Seems interesting, I like the idea that you can talk to people without having to scream. I don't imagine I'd ever use the iPod hook up, but I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing to have it.
Decent NRR - The ones I found on my own seemed to have a pretty low rating (22db) but does this actually matter? If the muffs actively filter out loud bangs, the NRR shouldn't really matter right?
Low profile - Something at least remotely thin around the ears. I've knocked my muffs off more than once while shooting trap, it'd be nice if I cold find something that wouldn't do that anymore.
EDIT: Heres the pair I was looking at that got me thinking about getting some. Aside from the low NRR, they look pretty good and the price is right. Just wish I could try them on before buying them:/
So I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for some nice electronic muffs that might be better suited for me? I've tried searching but I haven't found many results in the way of electronic. Budget is around $100, although cheaper is always a plus. So heres what I'm looking for:
Comfortable - I have a huge head (lol) so it'd be nice if they have some sort of size or tension adjustment to them. Or at least be a "one size fits all, even you large headed guy!" size.
Electronic - Seems interesting, I like the idea that you can talk to people without having to scream. I don't imagine I'd ever use the iPod hook up, but I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing to have it.
Decent NRR - The ones I found on my own seemed to have a pretty low rating (22db) but does this actually matter? If the muffs actively filter out loud bangs, the NRR shouldn't really matter right?
Low profile - Something at least remotely thin around the ears. I've knocked my muffs off more than once while shooting trap, it'd be nice if I cold find something that wouldn't do that anymore.
EDIT: Heres the pair I was looking at that got me thinking about getting some. Aside from the low NRR, they look pretty good and the price is right. Just wish I could try them on before buying them:/

and wear them for hours with no problem.
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