At Farlows we stock a range of devices to protect your hearing, from standard in-ear plugs to electronic ear defenders that amplify the sound of your quarry breaking cover, whilst automatically reducing impulse noises such as gunshots to a safe level.
Napier Comfy Foam Ear Plugs
The most comfortable in-ear foam plug on the market today, providing a basic but inexpensive method of protecting your hearing.
Pro 9 Noise Cancelling Hearing Protector.
These lightweight, low-profile ear defenders work by using sound-chamber technology, which defends the ears from loud damaging sounds (gunshots) but allows them to hear normal sounds, such as the human voice. The lightweight unit is barely noticeable when worn and because the soft ear cuffs seal at the ear but are not inserted into the ear canal, they are vastly more comfortable than other in-ear plugs and can be worn for long periods of time without discomfort.
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- The unit is remarkably light at just 40 grams.
- Can be folded and carried in a shirt pocket.
- The Pro 9 is also supplied complete with 2 extra sets of replacement ear cuffs.
- Provides 32 Decibels of noise reduction
British Manufactured, these are the slimmest folding passive hearing protection available. Extremely comfortable to wear and will keep your ears warm on the coldest of days. The padded headband is made from rustproof stainless steel and soft ear cushions ensure a noise-proof seal around the ear.
- Provides 24 Decibles of noise reduction
- Folds down to pocket size for ease of carrying and storage.
Deben's slim electronic hearing protection blocks out loud and harmful noise whilst amplifying quieter sounds using dual microphones fitted in each cup. This allows the user to hear the direction of approaching game from a greater distance.
Unique low profile 'microphone filters' reduce annoying wind noise to very low levels, whilst the New electronic circuitry ensures an even greater dynamic noise compression and extended battery life to over 300 hrs.
- Provides 23 Decibels of noise reduction.
- Noise amplification gives benefit to wearers with impaired hearing.
Here at Farlows, we have a real focus on safe shooting practises. Whether you shoot a few times a week or get one or two friendly invitations each season, ear protection should be high up to list of priorities when checking over your kit for the season ahead. Exposure to gunshots without ear protection can lead to a range of hearing problems from hearing loss to irreversible tinnitus.
At Farlows we stock a range of options to protect your hearing whilst shooting, from standard over-ear defenders, to electronic ear defenders and electronic ear buds that amplify the sound around you, but cutout the loud noise over a certain decibel such as a gun shot. The electronic options are really great to use as they pick up the sound of your quarry breaking cover and ensure you can hear people around you. This helps to know exactly where the beaters are as they draw closer. Not only is this beneficial for your shooting performance, but also from a safety and situational awareness point of view as you will always know where the other guns, beaters and picker-up’s are around you. This is especially important if there is a problem mid-drive and shooting needs to pause for example.
The Best Hearing Protection for Shooting
ISO Tunes Defy Slim Basic Earmuffs
The ISO Tunes DEFY Slim Basic Earmuffs are the entry point of our electronic ear defenders range. They deliver superior protection in a no-frills, ultra-slim design. Tactical Sound Control™ allows you to hear and control ambient sound volumes, all while protecting you from harmful gunshot noises. DEFY Slim Basic is the ultimate electronic earmuff for distraction-free, high-performance protection.
ISO Tunes Defy Tactical Earmuffs
The ISO Tunes DEFY is a tactical earmuff that defies every assumption shooters have about painful and restrictive hearing protection. This modern take on a traditional style earmuff features next-generation technology, providing environmental awareness and gunshot noise attenuation. Tactical Sound Control offers sound amplification up to 8x their natural volume, while still protecting you from harmful noises in under 2 milliseconds. Another great feature of these ear defenders is you can also take phone calls and listen to music through them.
Peltor SporTac Electronic Hearing Protection
The Peltor SportTac™ earmuffs are developed specifically for hunting and sports shooting. A well known name in the shooting hearing protection field and this is for a reason. The SporTac is one of the most popular options out there, they are loved by many for their high build quality, perfect sound transfer and compact design. The smooth, level-dependent function eliminates abrupt sound cut-off. They protect against harmful impulse noises while letting in, and amplifying, ambient sounds.
ISO Tunes Caliber Earbuds
The latest product within the shooting hearing protection market is the ISO Tunes Caliber earbuds. They are a small, ultra-lightweight and minimal alternative to those seeking simplest and faff free option of hearing protection! The earbuds stow away in the case which charges the individual bud units when closed, making them easy to keep with you in a pocket. They offer the same unrivalled hearing protection and noise amplification as the range of over-ear hearing protection does, they are just so much smaller and more easily portable. They come with a wide variety of buds to suit every ear shape, ensuring the best protection possible.
Napier Comfy Foam Ear Plugs
These are the most comfortable in ear foam plugs available. These shaped ear protectors are made from closed cell foam that is hygienic and more efficient than conventional material. Whilst these are a great low-cost option, they do not offer the same hearing protection as our other options. They are very handy to have stashed in your coat pocket or attached to your cartridge bag in case you forget your usual ear defenders!
A Final Word from Jack
“Personally I shoot with the ISO Tunes Caliber Earbuds. I like how compact they are, easy to stow away between drives and whilst shooting they don’t get in the way at all but still deliver the same performance I need to safely cut out shots but amplify birds and people around me. I have shot with them in very wet conditions and havnt had any issues! They are also rechargeable so no messing around with batteries and come with a huge variety of plugs for different ear shapes and sizes. I couldn’t recommend them high enough!”
