I've been using them for just shy of four years. They've been great, and for me well worth the money. I'm sure there are some other good products available (ESP seems to have many satisfied customers), but based on my experience I can certainly recommend Sound Gear. Regardless of brand, with electronic ear protection it's essential to start with a good mold done by a qualified audiologist.

 

I started using a pair a year ago, I like them but it seems like you are hearing the shots in a tunnel.
I can now hear conversations (unlike when using ear plugs) but they definitely dull the sound of the shots.
I bought mine through my audiologist as I need hearing aids.

 

I have been using the Sound Gear Hunters for 7 years with excellent results. They are reliable, comfortable, and do the job weather for target shooting or hunting. Greatly improves hearing my Brittany’s bell, particularly on windy days.

 

I love mine. It did take a little getting used to being able to hear things yet also hearing my voice in my own head like with normal ear plugs, but now I wouldn't want to go back to non-electronic protection. They are also significantly more comfortable than the foam plugs and, as you probably suspect, fit perfect every time unlike the foam plugs. The comfort and ability to hear normal conversation with them has made me much more compliant in wearing protection while hunting.

 

Not specific to the brand in question but I quit using batteries in my ESP plugs. Yes I could hear normal volume conversation but I could also hear every damned shot fired on the entire course and that was distracting for me.

 

I just ordered a pair...Had Tetra's worked ok, hated the batteries!!! Volume was hard to control, the crickets were giving me a head ache, and felt like the fit was not perfect...we shall see!

 

Thanks all. I was (am) torn between the phantom's and ESP's but the added bluetooth capability is putting the phantom's in the lead. Not sure if that is a detriment to noise protection when shooting or not, but I do like to listen to music while shooting alone so I can stay out of my own head.

 

Just got mine the other day by myself so no need for conversation or BT they were great stand alone hearing protection. Because of the custom fit it seemed to work so much better.

BT was not that important to me but controlling ambient sound and being rechargeable...I looked at the ESP but the batteries were a deal breaker.

 

Love mine. The main reason I went to them over my others was the bluetooth. I found during shoots, I was putting in an earbud more often as this allowed me to be connected for an issue but provided zero actual hearing protection. Since these are bluetooth I was able to keep connected to the crew and have proper protection. Made it an easy choice for me.
One thing my doctors warned me about was battery life. I often wear mine 8-14 a day, 7 days a week. He warned me as the battery degrades I might experience shorter lifespan and that battery replacement will be about half the cost of the plugs. After 2 years with them I haven't noticed any shortness of battery life yet and am happy. Glad I swapped.

 

This site keeps costing me more and more money on all the toys and gear people ask questions about..

 

Silly question. I have an appointment to get molds made for these next week.

Is there any benefit to purchasing from the audiologist and not from Sound Gear directly? Right now Sound Gear has a $150 coupon if you buy from them.

 

Is there any benefit to purchasing from the audiologist and not from Sound Gear directly? Right now Sound Gear has a $150 coupon if you buy from them.

Mention to your doctor. I saw one as I was getting mine and he said no trouble. He gave me the discount too. I don't know if sound gear reimbursed him or he just ate it but he seemed happy with outcome and I was too.

 

They are working out just great for me...Just had a group lesson and we were spread out a bunch 50 yd. and I could hear most of what was said. No comfort issues with the hard plastic wearing them for 4 three hour sessions. So far they are the right choice for me!

 

Are these the same as sold by Otopro at over $2,000?

 

No they are not... Phantom: Fully Loaded Hearing Protection | SoundGear
Still pricey, but under $2,000.

 

No they are not... Phantom: Fully Loaded Hearing Protection | SoundGear
Still pricey, but under $2,000.

My estimate might be Canadian pricing. Shooters in America would be shocked by what we pay up here. The only reasonable item we have is locally sourced ammo.