Anyone using Pacific Ears filtered plugs?

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10-08-2023, 09:43 AM
PaulNZ

Anyone using Pacific Ears filtered plugs?

So after 12 years, it looks like one of my Starkey Magnum Ears has given up the ghost. Before I commit to a set of electronic replacements (I'm guessing either Soundgear or Starkey again), I thought I'd have a quick look at the Pacific Ears filtered earplugs like these: https://pacificears.co.nz/product/pro-impulse/

They're certainly a lot cheaper than the electronic ones! Has anyone used them? From the description I guess they dull your hearing by 15dB the entire time you're wearing them, even before you pull the trigger?
10-08-2023, 03:26 PM
6x47

If they have a non-linear filter in them, they will let softer sounds through far more than loud impulses. However, nothing will match electronics when it comes to hearing softer/useful sound.
10-08-2023, 06:56 PM
Boner

I used to use them.
Very comfortable to wear all day.

Stopped using them when my hearing deteriorated so much the attenuated too much I couldn’t hear anything in the bush.
Bought a suppressor and hope for the best.
10-08-2023, 11:04 PM
No.3

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Originally Posted by Boner

I used to use them.
Very comfortable to wear all day.

Stopped using them when my hearing deteriorated so much the attenuated too much I couldn’t hear anything in the bush.
Bought a suppressor and hope for the best.

Electronics that amplify are good here...
11-08-2023, 07:15 AM
6.5 CRD

Cant speak for the ones you have posted, however a while ago i bit the bullet and purchased these.

https://pacificears.co.nz/product/gun-sport-pro-elite/

I find them absolutely brilliant, improves my hearing greatly for bush stalking, yet i can shoot unsupressed not an issue.
11-08-2023, 08:17 AM
PaulNZ

Thanks all. Sounds like I'll be looking for electronic rather than passive replacements, I'll look further into the various electronic options.
11-08-2023, 10:28 AM
gqhoon

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6.5 CRD

Cant speak for the ones you have posted, however a while ago i bit the bullet and purchased these.

https://pacificears.co.nz/product/gun-sport-pro-elite/

I find them absolutely brilliant, improves my hearing greatly for bush stalking, yet i can shoot unsupressed not an issue.

Did you go with the universal tip or the custom fitted tip? Am curious what additional performance the custom tips provide.