Electronic Muffs for Large Ears

[Baklash]

I bought a pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs based on good reviews by people who said they have large heads and ears. They work great, but after 20 minutes they begin to hurt my ears sumpthin' fierce. I'm not Bozo the Clown or Dumbo the elephant, but I do have large ears and they're still growing after all these years, unlike other parts of the anatomy. I do not necessarily have a large head 7 1/4", so I'm not sure why they pinch so much. Apparently the size of the cutout for the ears is the key.....I think. I've read so many glowing reviews/comments I don't know where to start now. I'm thinking of getting something from a bricks and mortar store instead of the internet so I can return them easier. Any good recommendations/comments would be helpful.

[CJB]

If the muff is burning your ears, I cannot imagine the chafing you shoulders gotta be given on what surrounds the muff. Just sayin.

[berettabone]

I have a pair of Howard Leight L3 non electric, and they have a more rectangular cushion...............I like them......................and I have a pair of Remington's that were cheap, and have a more rounded cushion, and I like them also. I probably got them from Gander, don't remember for sure. I think you would be better getting them from a store in person.............maybe a shooting range nearby, where you can see what others are using?????????????????

[Baklash]

If the muff is burning your ears, I cannot imagine the chafing you shoulders gotta be given on what surrounds the muff. Just sayin.

Hey, I can move those ears. Makes a great back scratcher.

[gb6491]

.... I'm thinking of getting something from a bricks and mortar store instead of the internet so I can return them easier. Any good recommendations/comments would be helpful.
Don't know about how well they work with big ears, but I've a set from Harbor Freight that do the job for me. They are inexpensive and if you don't like them, Harbor Freight is pretty good about returns: http://www.harborfreight.com/noise-canceling-electronic-ear-muffs-92851.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/noise-canceling-electronic-ear-muffs-92851.html)
Regards,
Greg

[Baklash]

Don't know about how well they work with big ears, but I've a set from Harbor Freight that do the job for me. They are inexpensive and if you don't like them, Harbor Freight is pretty good about returns: http://www.harborfreight.com/noise-canceling-electronic-ear-muffs-92851.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/noise-canceling-electronic-ear-muffs-92851.html)
Regards,
Greg

That is an excellent price and the noise reduction at 24db is very good also. In fact, Harbor Freight just opened a new store nearby. I can try them out B4 I buy. Thanx.

[b4uqzme]

I just did a Van Gogh and lopped 'em off. Never used 'em noways. :rolleyes:

[Alfonse]

Wish there was a Harbor Freight near me. At least there is the internet.

[Bawanna]

Hey I'll swap you a Harbor Freight for the Big R in Wenatchee?

[Ikeo74]

Something different you might look into instead of ear muffs that fit over your ears.

I am hard of hearing and have to wear hearing aids inside my ears. Mine are called over the ear because the electronic part is behind the ear with the plug in my ear. These have a feature of "instant off" for loud noises like gunshots. Then they are instant back on after the shot. Using these I do not have to wear any other hearing protection. They work gread because I always wear them except for sleeping.

Now there must be a similar product you could buy at a lot less cost than hearing aids. Some company somewhere must make a product like this for under $100. You might check around to see if you can find something to fit inside the ear like my hearing aids.

[Alfonse]

I like the Big R, but now it's called Coastal Farm and Ranch. In the Midwest they have Farm & Fleet & Rural King stores that make Coastal Farm and Ranch seem kind of puny in comparison. We do drop by the Everett Harbor Freight sometimes. My son's favorite (he loves tools) is the Bellevue store.

[downtownv]

Will it help this guy?

[Bawanna]

Something different you might look into instead of ear muffs that fit over your ears.

I am hard of hearing and have to wear hearing aids inside my ears. Mine are called over the ear because the electronic part is behind the ear with the plug in my ear. These have a feature of "instant off" for loud noises like gunshots. Then they are instant back on after the shot. Using these I do not have to wear any other hearing protection. They work gread because I always wear them except for sleeping.

Now there must be a similar product you could buy at a lot less cost than hearing aids. Some company somewhere must make a product like this for under $100. You might check around to see if you can find something to fit inside the ear like my hearing aids.

I'm in the same boat, cept only my left ear has a hearing aid, the right ear don't talk to my brain anymore. I still wear electronic earmuffs over the hearing aid, don't want to risk what little bit of hearing I have left.
Which means I have to get large muffs to reduce the feed back on the hearing aid which I'm sure your well familiar with.

[Bawanna]

I like the Big R, but now it's called Coastal Farm and Ranch. In the Midwest they have Farm & Fleet & Rural King stores that make Coastal Farm and Ranch seem kind of puny in comparison. We do drop by the Everett Harbor Freight sometimes. My son's favorite (he loves tools) is the Bellevue store.

The Big R in Omak changed names this year too, now it's North 40 or some such thing. I wanted to stop in and see if it was the same, had a great sporting goods section and a huge inventory of guns, it was awesome.
But alas we drove by on a mission to get home.
I think there's a Coastal Farm in Mount Vernon or Burlington that we went to awhile back, it was pretty cool too, pretty nice sporting goods section there too.

[Dbholfo]

Harbor Freight is great. Just don't lose your receipt or they won't take it back. I got my -24db Remington's for about $15 at the ubiquitous Walmart. That was 6 years ago. I always carry foam plugs in a large medicine bottle in my range bag for when the ear cover comes lose or a buddy forgets his. Spray adhesive puts the ear pieces back on.