What hearing protection would be good for someone with glasses?
Posted by et_hornet@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 13 comments
I'm looking into getting some headphone-style ear protection, but in the past when I've used it the seal is broken by my glasses, and the ear pro itself moves my glasses a few centimeters off my face and they're more suspended in front of my eyes. Kinda hard to describe unless you've also experienced it. I saw a youtube video recently about a headphone-style ear pro that has safety goggles clip on to the headphones with magnets, but I don't know if they make a prescription version of that and I also do not wear contacts.
isaacnewton687@reddit
Earmor plus. They come default with gel cups. Work great for me, way better than my walkers, even with the gel cup upgrade.
Zimi231@reddit
I have chonky frame arms but don't seem to have seal issues with cheap earmuffs. I do double up with foam ear plugs just in case.
seattleforge@reddit
My Axils are fine over my glasses, but my frames also aren't thick.
OzzieBoy2023@reddit
My mom numb h pop
DashMcGee@reddit
The roll-up foam ear plugs often have noise reduction ratings off 33, which is better than most earplugs, and they are dirt cheap. The silicon ones with three baffles are pretty good. That is what I use. Technique is important. The foam kind need 5 minutes to expand. The silicone ones need to be inserted by pulling up on your ear and pointing the tip forward toward your nose.
Black_CatLounge@reddit
Everyone is wearing glasses when shooting so they all should accommodate.
Beebjank@reddit
I don't actually recommend Sordins but man are they comfy long term, even with glasses. But to be fair, you SHOULD be wearing safety glasses regardless of eye health when shooting. But my $500 recommendation isn't likely useful for you.
nottatroll@reddit
You can find gel ear cups on Amazon for under $20 for the Howard Leigh Impacts. Much better seal.
But yes, also use foam plugs in conjunction with the over the ear muffs.
Historical-Product59@reddit
everything this guy said
dottmatrix@reddit
Get any reputable over the ear style and then replace the pads with Noisefighters which are specifically designed with a recess for the glasses arm of prescription or safety glasses.
tcarlson65@reddit
I use the Walkers Digital Razor Xtreme. They have gel pads making extended wear and use with glasses more comfortable.
The Savior brand muffs also have gel pads.
GunnCelt@reddit
I use the savior over ear pro and the gel cups work fine with my glasses.
Drunk_Catfish@reddit
Double up with in ear protection and wear whatever over ear you have. I like the custom fit ones, I think I got mine for about $20 and I have Sordin Supremes I wear over that.