Recommend in ear protection

[Oddjob]

Im looking to move away from electronic ear defenders to the moulded in ear variety. I would prefer not to spend huge amounts of money on CENS (despite their capability) because I am moving house. Are the sort with sonic values comparable? Is there a cheaper version of CENS?

I do quite a bit of coaching with the school team I run so being able to hold a conversation and supervise is pretty important.

What have you tried and what would you lovely people recommend?

 

[ExSCA]

I can recommend the Emtec Noisebreakers - as can a few others on here who have bought them. I reviewed the fitting process here : http://shootclay.co.uk/2011/10/25/review-emtec-noisebreakers/ - these are passive, not electronic - and I know that Cens and the like will provide even more flexibility - but at a price.

Very comfortable, and more than able to hold a conversation.

 

[tonky70]

I would also recommend these too good bit of kit is the emtecs and they are so easy to fit and you don't even realise you have them in your ears

 

[Iggy]

I've also got the Emtecs and would not use anything else.

When I first started shooting I spent a small fortune on different ear protection and these are by far the best I've used.

Iggy.

 

[Oddjob]

That is what I wanted to know, thank you. So you are able to chat away and hear what is going on around you with the sonic valve? Is it like having a normal foam ear plug in or better?

Certainly the CENS will pick up a gnat farting, but the cost is just over the top. Are there cheaper alternatives? I'm assuming due to size the technology costs.

 

[Iggy]

I've never used the CENS type but like you I couldn't justify the cost.

When I use mine I can't honestly say I can hear 'normal' conversation as clearly as I probably could with the more expensive CENS but I personally prefer it as they cut out any unwelcome 'natter' or other background noise you get while you're shooting. I can hear conversations, but I find I have to be quite close or looking at the person talking to pick everything up.

I'm sure the folks who have the CENS type will have a view, but I prefer the Emtec type with the valve, they're effective, cheaper and being moulded very comfortable to wear.