Here's a link to my original review.
SoundGear Electronic Hearing Protection-Review
Here are all of the customer reviews posted in our store.
*****
I purchased from you, last Autumn, two pair of SoundGear hearing protectors, which proved to be brilliant.
I have recently returned from a 20 day Safari in Africa, where I wore them from sun up to sunset and could not be more pleased.
Dan K.12/22/2015, 12:12
*****
Len, I forgot to tell you I had a wonderful experience with SoundGear. One unit acting up so I sent both in to be looked at...easily 6 months past warranty and they sent me a brand new pair.
Allan Segal09/24/2015, 12:03
****
The Sound Gear industrial version functions well at the range AND when shooting trap. Diminution of the firing noise is instantaneous (....much better than the similarly priced GhostStrykes that I had to return).
An on-off button would be welcome, however, as you must remove the batteries to turn off the unit. The earplug removal tab would be improved on the Sound Gear device if it were longer and stiffer, but overall the unit does the job well, and is comfortable.
Steve09/21/2015, 08:10
*****
Bought a set of these recently based on the good reviews. I went with the 'hunting' version and can say that for me, they are not too much on amplification. My left ear is really bad so they helped a lot with that. As others have mentioned, they are very comfortable and block the sound of most gunfire. When I shot my 460 S&W though, I still wore double protection, i.e. the plugs and muffs. They will be something I use regularly from this point on. Thank You LRH for the prompt shipping and assistance.
E. J.06/21/2015, 12:42
*****
Works as advertised and easy to wear all day! I should have bought these earlier.
Frank Metcalfe03/24/2015, 08:24
*
Judging from the favorable ratings my dissatisfaction most likely results from my hearing than the product. That said, I would just use my 50-cent EAR foam plugs and Peltor muffs at my range (open table, no roof) and foam plugs when hunting as I am usually alone.
Deer hunting in TN is a far cry from long range hunting elsewhere, and since these don't work alone for large calibre target shooting, they aren't much use to me. Others have had much better success in other applications so it could be a "particular purpose" problem as the lawyers like to say.
I have them so I'll use them but unless you use them for one or two shots in the open, or maybe varmit shooting, I wouldn't recommend them.
No complaints with service from LRH Store; good people and great hunting knowledge resource. Just the wrong product for me.
Frank, TN
Len Backus10/15/2014, 12:08
*****
Hey, Dan
This is Len Backus. I use the SG units when hunting with no "double protection". But at a range or in a non-hunting or practice session I always add muffs over the top. I used double protection before I started using SG and I still do. For me and my 7mm Dakota magnum cartridge with brake, while hunting with no double protection the SG does a great job for me.
Maybe the included two sizes of inserts just don't work for your ear canal size.
Dan Hughes10/11/2014, 19:26
*
I bought the Sound Gear industrial version. I'm shoot a 300 wby magnum with a muzzle break. I am a right handed shooter and my left ear took the sound as if I had no protection whatsoever. I tried them in the field and at the range. The field test was unacceptable but the range was unbearable because of a roof that provided shade but trapped the sound. I switched units L&R ear with the same results. I went to extraordinary lengths to make sure the fit was proper. They fit good and amplified sound great though.
JiM 08/14/2014, 13:27
****
I have been using the industrial model for 4 months now and the only thing I can comment about is the silicon plugs and only the small ones fit me and they are wearing out ,tears in the silicon material. I will need to replace them before hunting season I sure hope I can order only the small plugs and not have to but a set of 3 to get what I need. other than the plugs wearing out these things work great.
Response from LRH - Jim - we will send you some free replacements.
hynes5706/23/2014, 16:47
*****
I have the Soundgear plugs and love them.
What started me on my journey was a duck hunting outing where three of us sat fairly close together in a blind and repeatedly shot for several hours. While it was a good morning, later on in the day and for the next couple of days I could tell my hearing was a little off and knew full well why. Calling ducks and listening for their response and wing beat presents a problem when wearing regular ear plugs. At least for me anyways. So I bought a pair of Howard Leight amplified muffs knowing I'd find some use for them at the range if they didn't work for duck hunting. Within the first few minutes I knew the muffs wouldn't work. Whenever I tried to blow the duck call the sound kicked out and it was hard to tell what the call sounded like. When I went to mount the shotgun the muffs got in the way a little. I quickly abandoned the muffs for duck hunting. Then I tried the muffs for coyote calling. I loved being able to hear better. Hearing how much noise I made going into my stands was helpful. After a few outings though I began to realize that the muffs were problematic for coyote hunting as well. It was very difficult to tell which direction noise was coming from. small amounts of wind would cause havoc. And the hood I wear would rub against the mic every time I moved my head (I thought something was trying to sneak up on me at times).
My sound gears solved all of those problems and although they were a hell of a lot more expensive than what I had planned to spend, I've never regretted the purchase.
