Passive (non-electronic) ShootersEars rely on the physical structure of the device to block the sound from entering the ear. Passive protection comes from a dense solid silicone ear piece or may have a patent pending "Dual Filter Sound Bore System" installed. The Dual Filter Sound Bore System allows you to hear normally, but protects you from loud sounds.

1. Peak Clipping Technology - When an unsafe sound is detected, this type of technology simply shuts off all sound. Hearing protection is provided by the physical structure of the device. Because the unit shuts off during these peak clipping events, speech and other desirable sounds become inaudible. This technology is the most common found in retail hearing protection today.

2. Compression Technology - When an unsafe sound is detected, compression technology devices do NOT shut off, but reduces the loud sound down to a safe softer level. This leaves the wearer to be able to continue to hear their surroundings. Shooters need this "situational awareness". Speech from range masters, instructors, or hunting and shooting companions can still be heard through multiple or even rapid fire muzzle blast noise. All ShootersEar electronic products use Compression Technology.

Are ShootersEars Superior to Earmuffs?

Earmuffs

My Problem With Earmuffs. "They're hot, sweaty, and get in my way. When I'd go to the range and there was a pause in the shooting, the first thing I would do is yank my earmuffs down around my neck. Then invariably, someone would fire off a round and make my ears ring. And forget about it in the field. You can't hunt with earmuffs on. Damage done. Now, when I wear my ShootersEars, taking them off doesn't even cross my mind. They're so comfortable; you just forget that you have them in. And I hear game better than I ever could without them." - Chuck McElwee, Founder.

ShootersEars

The design theory of earmuffs is to block sound from entering the ear. The only way a muff can do this is to create a "perfect acoustic seal" around the outer ear, covering the cheek & hair area behind the ear. The higher NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) earmuffs are generally the heaviest due to the denser and thicker materials used. When earmuffs are tested in the lab and assigned a NRR rating, testing is conducted with this "perfect acoustic seal" around the ear. When you wear shooting glasses, have hair behind your ear, put your cheek against a long gunstock, or move you head to an awkward shooting position, the acoustic seal can be broken between the earmuff the side of your head. These NRR ratings now no longer apply. You are not getting the hearing protection you think you are. Earmuffs are not physically able to work well with shooting glasses, hair, gunstocks, or unusual head positions. Sound is seeping in past the muffs and reaching your ear through the break in the seal.

ShootersEars are designed so that they fit into the bowl and down into the canal of your ear. ShootersEars are not affected by shooting glasses, hair, gunstocks, etc.

ShootersEars:
- Cool
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Effective
- Durable

Did we leave anything out? No other hearing protection or enhancement & protection system available provides better "real world" protection against the extreme noise of firearms more effectively than ShootersEars.

Whether you choice is our solid silicone, solid silicone with the Dual Sound Bore System,
or one of the electronically enhanced advanced compression and gain systems. Your hearing is protected no matter what or where you shoot.

ShootersEars, They're amazing!