Walker'sGame Ear GWP-RSEM-CARB Gear Hearing Plugs, Carbon, One Size

Great product used many times at the weapons ranges and it’s exactly what I’ve been seeking. It’s really comfortable on my ears and the loud noises are 100% blocked out completely.

To start I would like to say that I have paid full price for every piece of digital hearing protection that I possess, and am not receiving anything for this/any review! I have been rather obsessed with finding the best protection over the years because I care about my hearing, will never stop shooting guns, and want to be comfortable while enjoying guns :) . I own every single one of the hearing pro sets that I discuss. If you don't want to/have time to read the whole review, I'm putting my conclusion at the top. Feel free to read the rest to figure out why I answered this way.But here is the quick bottom line:Do not buy a knock off brand. I do not own any of them, but have tried them. Not worth saving a few dollars. Of the more affordable name brands: Walker, 3M, or Howard Leight... The Walkers are by far the best and most comfortable. But if you have a tiny bit more $ to spend, search for the "AKT1 Sport". Are they worth the extra money? Yes, absolutely - buy the AKT1's if you can afford them. If you already own some 3M's, Howard Leight's or Walker's and are looking for a major upgrade without breaking the bank, go for the AKT1's. I have not noticed a difference in sound or comfort (just design) between different Walker models, but I did notice the difference in sound and comfort when I got the AKT1's! Should you just save your money and buy the "Gucci" of ear pro, ComTacs or MSA Sordins? Probably not, but maybe depending on need.The details:In the $50 - $100ish range I own 5 models: Walker's Razor Slim & XCell, Howard Leight's Impact Sport, 3M's Peltor Sport Tacs, and the AKT1 Sport's.The best hearing protection does two things. 1 - it protects your hearing, 2 - it should not be a burden or painful to wear. Walker's, Howard Leight's, and 3M's are not very comfortable for shooting after about an hour, and on my wife (smaller head) they are actually painful to wear for more than about 10 minutes. Each of them also make you sweat because of the material of the cup pads.Howard Leight - I put HL in 5th place because the sound quality is quite "electronic-y", and they are just downright uncomfortable for any period of time. The sound amplification of quiet sounds is quite substantial and impressive at times, however the quality of the sound itself is lacking. I don't need to hear a whisper from across the room if I can't determine whether the whisper came from a robot or a human. (Robots, although friendly looking, are usually evil, so it's important to know the difference)3M's Peltor Sport Tacs - are in 4th place because their price point was a little higher, they are still uncomfortable for long periods of time, and they are also a bit bulky for shooting rifles. The cheek plate on a rifle is almost guaranteed to nudge these muffs and cause your shooting ear to have decreased protection. They still have a bit of an artificial electronic sound, but seem to have the best overall hearing protection in this price range when shooting larger calibers or indoors (as long as you can avoid the cheek plate nudge).Walker's - The XCEL and Razor models are tied with each-other for 3rd and 2nd place. They beat out HL's & 3M's just because they are a bit more comfortable. But they are tied with each-other because they don't really have a noticeable difference in sound quality or protection. I think they are both the same Walker tech, just different designs and price points. They are both a little more comfortable, and noticeably less "electronic-y" sounding than the Howard's or 3M's. The sound amplification of quiet sounds is pretty impressive. But in order to make them comfortable for extended shooting times you'll have to spend $ on upgraded gel pads.The AKT1's - take first place. I found these on Amazon and never heard of them prior to that. But I am very happy to have found them! There are only 2 little negatives: 1- they are still a bit bulky (although light weight) so the cheek plate of a rifle does nudge them, and 2 - the amplification of quiet sounds is not quite as dramatic as the other brands. However they take first place because the fit is incredibly better on the AKT1 than any of the models mentioned previously. This is true for both large and small heads actually. I think this simply because the band seems to have had a lot of thought/development put into it, and the pads on the ear cups are either real leather or really nice fake leather. Unlike the other models listed above, these are comfortable out of the box. You don't have to upgrade the pads because they are super soft and that alone is quite impressive. The sound quality is also remarkable. They may lack in magnitude of amplification, but the microphone & speakers work together to provide the least artificial sounds of any other headset I have worn (including ComTacs and Sordins). It is sometimes hard to tell if they are even turned on when someone is talking to you, because the sound quality is so good it sounds like their real life voice.Lastly the $200-$400 range:Peltor ComTac's and MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X's are pretty equivalent to eachother - I cannot decide which of these are actually better. I can say that I like the sound quality of the the speakers in the AKT1's better than both of these high dollar headsets. However they both feel more durable than the AKT1's, and the sound dampening tech in the ComTacs and Sordins are noticeably more advanced than any of the lower priced sets. If you can afford the $200-400 price, then go for them. If you need to use coms while wearing ear protection, buy them. They are the only brands that have a substantial amount of radio/mic/helmet mounting accessories readily available - and the only two that I would trust for coms reliability. The major benefit is the platform they provide. Most (if not all) come with the gel padded cups and I would buy a set with the genuine leather band cover if you use the top headband style. I prefer the Sordins, as they just seem to fit my head better than any other brand, and I am a fan of the brand name. I have not tried the newest Sordin model yet though... so I may have to update this. Are they that much better than the cheaper models? For very specific reasons yes... but if you are not actually needing the coms platform, then buy the AKT1's. Yeah, I think the AKT1's are that good!

These are quite decent if you can get them on sale, I would recommend you buy a gel cup replacement pad for them as soon as possible. you can usually find them for around $10 CAD on eBay. I have used them for work, indoor ranges, and outdoor ranges. I find that the electronic MIC works best in quiet, outdoor settings. As the MIC picks up machine noises more easily than voices. These are pretty rugged, as after heavy use for about a year the only part that is damaged is the rubber housing for the bundled cables. The AUX cable sounds pretty good as the drivers are quite good, but the MIC quality can be improved. For the comfort of large ears, the space you get for your ears is lacking as mine touches the drivers. Yet these work pretty well, the only gripe I would have with comfort is for long periods of time is my glasses start to hurt, and it feels pretty hot+damp.

I am surprised it doesnt have an auto-shutoff to prevent battery drainage. I have another pair from a cheaper, less known company that has that feature. This pair is more comfy though, and the low profile is anothet plus.

I had higher expectations from the product. It does an ok job at muffling sounds at the gun range. The ear cups are not comfortable and hurts the ears after about 30 minutes of usage.Not really compatible with safety glasses and it presses against the safety glasses as well.

Great shooting muffs for a decent price. Fit comfortably and block loud gun shots amazingly well. The only thing not so nice about them is that they kinda get in the way for getting your cheek against the stock when trying to look through the scope. The amplified sound quality is pretty clear but sounds quite artificial. Other people talking and other noises beside don’t sound very natural. Overall I’d say they are great quality and worth the money.