ClearArmor Safety Ear Muffs Hearing Ear Protection - 31.5 dB SNR Noise Reduction - Comfortable Earmuffs that Work for Hunting, Gun Range, Mowing

[+] THE REVIEW: I could not decide between this product and another product on Amazon, so I purchased both and compared them. The other product (link provided below) is rated at 34dB (EN 352-1 rating). I cannot find a rating for this product (no where on the box), but I purchased them because of the great reviews. I compared them by putting my HEPA air cleaner to level 3 (of 4) and then wearing each one in turn comparing the noise levels that could be heard. I moved toward and away from the air cleaner to notice any change in the noise levels. THE COMPARISON RESULTS: This product (ClearArmor 141001 Shooters Hearing Protection) out performed the other product just by a little bit. They were very close. I think the difference came down to the ClearArmor's headband applying more equal pressure around the ear thereby making a more uniform seal, thus blocking out more noise. The other product's headband applied more pressure to the bottom of the earmuff thereby allowing noise leakage toward the top of the earmuff. I tried applying pressure with my hands to form a more equal seal, and that helped a little, but still did not equal the ClearArmor. I have not worn these for long periods of time, so cannot speak to that. When I have something to report on that I will update the post. COMPARISON SUMMARY [10/22/2017 update] I thought I would add a little comparison summary: - Comfort: Fnova is more comfortable. - Noise Reduction: ClearArmor is quieter just by a little bit. - Construction of Unit: Fnova is just a little bit better constructed. - Padding: Fnova's padding around the ear is just a little bit softer Basically, if you're looking for comfort if you need to wear them a long time, then I would recommend Fnova. If you're looking for the maximum noise reduction (e.g., use at a shooting range) for shorter period of time, then i would recommend ClearArmor. I compared this product too: Fnova 34dB Highest NRR Safety Ear Muffs - Professional Ear Defenders for Shooting, Adjustable Headband Ear Protection / Shooting Hearing Protector Earmuffs Fits Adults to Kids [+] COMFORT LEVEL AFTER WEARING A COUPLE OF HOURS [10/13/2017 update] I have now worn this product for about a couple of hours and did notice that it became slightly uncomfortable to wear. Surprisingly, the Fnova (product I compared these too) ended up being more comfortable to wear. Remember, the Fnova were just a little less effective in blocking noise, but it turns out they are more comfortable to wear. I did take the advice of others and stretch out the ClearArmor pair for 24 hours, but I have not yet had the chance to wear them to see if it makes them more comfortable to wear. Stretching them out, however, did lesson the pressure against the head, so it would make sense they would now be more comfortable to wear. I will update when I have had a chance to wear them again. [+] STRETCHED THEM OUT FOR MORE COMFORT [10/29/2017 update] I did try to stretch the ClearArmor out like some of the reviewers have suggested by putting a box between them for a day. It did stretch them out a little which made them a little more comfortable, but I still find them a little more uncomfortable than the Fnova to wear. This isn't necessarily a bad thing because the ClearArmor does do a better job at noise reduction, so if you're using them for a shooting range such that you are not going to wear them for hours on end like I do, then the ClearArmor is the better choice. In my experience, I could wear these for a hour with no problems of discomfort. [+] BLOCKS OUT NOISE OF VITA-MIX [3/15/18 update] I purchased a decibel meter ( VLIKE LCD Digital Audio Decibel Meter Sound Level Meter Noise Level Meter Sound Monitor dB Meter Noise Measurement Measuring 30 dB to 130 dB Date Logger Tester ) and measured how loud my Vita-mix is when it is on its highest setting; it is about 100 dB. I tried wearing these to block out the noise and do they work! Wow, is all I can say. Of course I can hear the Vita-mix, but the high pitched noise the Vita-mix makes on high is so muffled that it doesn't even bother me to have it running with these on. I was really surprised. These block out about 34 Db (based on the comparison to the other brand), but they must do an even better job at blocking out higher pitch noises at even higher decibels. Vita-mix should think about including this product inside their product's box. Their customers would be even more happy. 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Order ID 102-4678728-5961007: 1 of Safety Ear Muffs 34dB Highest NRR, Shooters Hearing Protection. Professional Folding-Padded Head Band, Certified S3.19 & EN352. Adjustable to Fit All [ASIN: B00NKSMPZW] ------------- Begin message ------------- The safety ear muffs arrived on time, as stated by Amazon. They were in perfect condition. I have worn them twice now while mowing on my large Kubota zero radius lawn tractor. It cut down on the noise from the engine and mower blade considerably. They are comfortable to wear, well padded and fit over the ears. Easy to adjust. I also like the fact that they fold and are easily stored. I'm impressed that your company included a thank you note for purchasing your products. This small attention to customer recognition makes me think that your company searches for quality products that reflect your desire to have a strong repeat customer base as well as reputation for offering quality products. --- Original message --- The safety ear muffs arrived on time, as stated by Amazon. They were in perfect condition. I have worn them twice now while mowing on my large Kubota zero radius lawn tractor. It cut down on the noise from the engine and mower blade considerably. They are comfortable to wear, well padded and fit over the ears. Easy to adjust. I also like the fact that they fold and are easily stored. I'm impressed that your company included a thank you note for purchasing your products. This small attention to customer recognition makes me think that your company searches for quality products that reflect your desire to have a strong repeat customer base as well as reputation for offering quality products. Peggie Roder Sent from my iPad Peggie Roder P.S. - If you have not received your ClearArmor™ Safety Ear Muffs. Please contact support here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=518316 or call Amazon Customer support at 1-866-216-1072 You are receiving this message as a result of your Amazon order: 102-4678728-5961007 Click here to stop receiving messages from this seller. For Your Information: To help arbitrate disputes and preserve trust and safety, we retain all messages buyers and sellers send through Amazon.com for two years. This includes your response to the message above. Amazon.com uses filtering technology to protect buyers and sellers from possible fraud. Messages that fail this filtering will not be transmitted. We want you to buy with confidence anytime you purchase products on Amazon.com. Learn more about Safe Online Shopping (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=551434) and our safe buying guarantee (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=537868). ------------- End message ------------- For Your Information: To help arbitrate disputes and preserve trust and safety, we retain all messages buyers and sellers send through Amazon.com for two years. This includes your response to the message above. Amazon.com uses filtering technology to protect buyers and sellers from possible fraud. Messages that fail this filtering will not be transmitted. We want you to buy with confidence anytime you purchase products on Amazon.com. Learn more about Safe Online Shopping (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=551434) and our safe buying guarantee (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=537868). [commMgrTok:A1G9ZP3NA9X2MR]

I originally purchased these noise-reduction earmuffs for studying in the library - the whispers and chatter of fellow patrons was highly distracting. In this capacity alone, the earmuffs were 100% effective in eliminating the low-level sound distractions I had been experiencing and therefore merit a five-star rating. They are comfortable and able to be worn for hours at a time without becoming uncomfortable. However, my favorite use for the earmuffs was entirely unexpected. I live in New York City and ride the subway an hour each way to and from school. The subway is loud, the performers which frequent the trains are loud, even listening to music the entire way with my Sennheiser CX300 II CX 300 II Precision Enhanced Bass Earbuds, which themselves reduce a fair amount of the ambient noise, the experience is less than ideal. The game-changing moment was when I decided to wear the ClearArmor earmuffs over my earbuds - the result was nothing short of extraordinary. I can actually LISTEN to my music now in the highly noise-polluted subways of New York City. I'm currently in the library writing this review in a secluded carrel, listening to music with the earmuffs on over them, and I feel like I'm the only person in the building. There is absolutely no ambient sound whatsoever. Save yourself the hundreds of dollars you would spend on noise-cancelling headphones, buy a pair of quality earbuds like those from Sennheiser and pair them with the ClearArmor 141001 earmuffs. You will not regret it. This is honestly perhaps the best purchase I've ever made on Amazon, it has had a tremendous impact on my daily commute and ability to study without distraction, which is critical as I am student in law school. Excellent product. Five-stars all the way.