Custom Fit Guards versus Vario versus Cens

[Lloyd]

Has anyone had any experience with Custom Fit Guards CF Digital ? 

After reading about some experiences of delivery, reliability, customer service issues with CENS/Puretone, I've decided to cancel my moulding appointment.

The Custom Fit Guards are quite a bit cheaper at £365 which includes the cost of the mould and the company is a 45 minute drive from my home.

One possible upside, apart from the price that I can see is these are perhaps better in the rain due to their construction (the electronics are fully embedded in the silicone)

The downside is they only come with a one year warranty. Both CENS and Vario have a two year warranty, but are  considerably more expensive.

Anyone had good or bad experiences with Vario?

Thank you in advance for your comments

 

[ColinD]

Thanks for the heads up about this company, I've been looking for another set of plugs, I've use emtec but they don't have a electrionc version.

They are quite a bit cheaper than the other two but why offer only a one year warranty when you rivals offer a two, although at a cost increase

Edit, just been looking at these and can't understand why they coat the whole ear plug with an acylic finish when all  the others I've looked at don't. I would be worried about that finish cracking on something so flexable in the long run

 

[Lloyd]

I decided to go with Emtec filtered in the end. No water issues. Simple, effective, durable and inexpensive which makes any mistake more palatable.

As I don’t do game shoots I don’t need a lot of different modes, but I do need to hear my instructor. I can use a solid type and/or over ear if I ever need total silence.

 

[ColinD]

I have a set of Emtec for Target shooting and have tried to use them for clays but they tend to mute to much for me.

 

[MartynB]

I’ve had a pair of Emtec for many years . They are a quality product , work , very comfortable and easy to clean . You won’t go far wrong with them and you will hear your instructor  . One of the  major benefits of them is they will never impinge on  your gun mount. 

I also use over the ear electronic muffs a lot these days  MSA Sordin Pro X , they will also amplify. If you ever find yourself needing a pair of “ cans” they are highly recommended.

The choice of which I use , or both together pretty much depends on what I’m doing , but I’ve shot  both clays and game with the Emtecs

 

[Lloyd]

Thanks @MartynB

The additional Sordin set sounds like a great plan (no pun intended of course)