The problem with electronic noise cancelling ear muffs is that while you can adjust the volume for non-blocked sounds, I have seen none where you can adjust the threshold for blocking. All brands I have tried will block hand clapping, slide drops, paint can rattling, etc., but they help with normal conversation, especially when wearing earplugs also, which I do.Piney wrote:What she's found is that it almost makes it worse trying to hear conversations and range commands. The muffs shut off with nearby fire at other stages (that's not considered close nor loud). They also shut off with "quiet" sounds such as racking a slide. When they shut off, conversations and commands are missed. All the control knob seems to do is to raise the amplification-- not the sensivity.
Is this common to all electronic muff or just this model ?
By the way,
I currently use a pair of electronic noise cancelling ear muffs that I got from Harbor Freight on sale for $12 (normally $19). I can't tell the difference between them and any higher priced brands.gigag04 wrote:This may be a financial issue as well....I'm "younger" and $70 ear pro is not in the works for my budget right now.