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Sordin SmartEar Impulse earplugs represent the latest in passive earplug technology, designed specifically for shooting, hunting, and similar environments. These earplugs feature a patented impulse filter technology that effectively reduces the peak sound pressure from gunshots, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience. They are reusable and come with a personal small carrying case for convenience. Developed for military use and utilized by NATO soldiers, the Sordin SmartEar Impulse earplugs are ANSI IPIL certified for impulse noise up to 166 dB, providing a reduction of 33 dB. In the absence of sound peaks, the earplugs offer a 19 dB SNR, allowing for clear hearing of sounds and ambient noise with minimal occlusion effect. The design allows air to enter the ear, reducing ear canal irritation, and maintaining the ability to sense sound direction, speech transmission, and spatial awareness, which are crucial for hunting scenarios to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort. Their compact size and medical-grade materials make them ideal for all-day wear. In extremely noisy conditions, such as military artillery use, where double protection is necessary, these earplugs are recommended to be used under earmuffs. They are also discreetly suitable for use under communication hearing protectors.
Technical Features
Peak Impulse Reduction (PIR): 33 dB
Single Number Rating (SNR): 19 dB
High frequencies (H): 22 dB
Medium frequencies (M): 16 dB
Low frequencies (L): 13 dB
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR): 12 dB
Materials
Hypoallergenic TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer)
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Bad fit in my own ears and "dry" feeling rubber, you have to screw it in to get it deep enough for the plug to work properly. Another minus is that I think it blocks a little too much sound, when hunting it was difficult to hear a friend's speech when they stopped in the open row, so I often had to take it out of my ear to hear normally. This combined with the awkward ear placement leads to a little irritation and eventually earache. I talked to a friend who has a similar Decibulls product, both problems are better controlled there. I will have to buy those next. On the plus side, let me say that it blocks the sound of a shot well. Maybe good for someone hunting alone if you don't need to communicate with others.| Overall rating |
Great product, use them mostly as a combo with Sordin supreme pro-x when extra protection is needed.