An advantage can be gained by using the accessory microphones. It turns the headsets into walkie talkies.I'd like to add in yet another experience with DEHP Pros. This time "field experience"
I initially stated that these will make you hear things you've never heard before, I have to somewhat modify that. It appears that the circuitry amplifies high-pitched sounds a great deal more than low-pitch sounds. For example, walking through leaves/grass/etc the crutching sounds is amplified a LOT. However, talking etc cannot be heard very well over this sound.
Real-world occurrence...
Scenario: pheasant hunting in tall grass and multiple hunters
Problem: hunters need to communicate verbally
W/o hearing pro: can hear verbal communications just fine from distance up to 40 yards away even while walking through the grass
W/ hearing pro: cannot hear verbal comms from even 10 yds away while walking. Listener must stop to listen otherwise the highly amplified sound of the crunching grass overpowers the lesser-amplified sound of voices.
I can see where these would be great for any type of hunting where you're sitting still because it will amplify the sound of crunching leaves etc as a deer moves in. It could also amplify the sound of leaves rattling in the wind overpowering other sounds. Would also be "ok" in any hunting where you're moving and dont necessarily need to hear other sounds (that would defeat the purpose of electronic hearing pro though).
Just wanted to update this with my recent experiences. After about 5 minutes of pheasant hunting with the DEHP pros on I took them off. Others in the hunting group that tried them had the same experience and sentiments.
Only if everybody has similar headsets though. In my case I had 2 sets of muffs (mine and my wife's) and there were 6 hunters... The muffs were quickly ditched in favor of small amounts of hearing damage.An advantage can be gained by using the accessory microphones. It turns the headsets into walkie talkies.
Sorry, I just noticed you have the DEHP. They may not have this feature. The peltor also has an accessory chord that will link them to a cell phone.Only if everybody has similar headsets though. In my case I had 2 sets of muffs (mine and my wife's) and there were 6 hunters... The muffs were quickly ditched in favor of small amounts of hearing damage.
But a good point either way. In parties where all have muffs/headsets and can cross-communicate it would be a fantastic idea to use that feature.
Awesome info esrice!!!! BTW, the Peltor Tactical Sports are currently $109 from Brownells. For anyone that is shopping.
on edit: I just found them for $99 on Botach Tactical.
Has anyone who made the switch from the Howard Leights to the Peltor Tac sports noticed it's more difficult to hear voices? (Yes they are turned on and turned up all the way.)
Even if the range is quiet its difficult to hear talking...the only thing that sounds amplified is the circulation fan. With my old HLs it was easy to hear my friends talk to me. Kinda bummed since the Peltors are dramatically more comfortable
Has anyone who made the switch from the Howard Leights to the Peltor Tac sports noticed it's more difficult to hear voices? (Yes they are turned on and turned up all the way.)
Has anyone who made the switch from the Howard Leights to the Peltor Tac sports noticed it's more difficult to hear voices? (Yes they are turned on and turned up all the way.)
They do have a different sound suppression scheme, but I can't honestly say it is better.
Curious, have you used them on the range yet while shooting? And if so, were you alone or with other shooters?
However, it just really bothered me when my gun jammed and I could barely hear the RO.
Yes, that's correct...So I read the DNR Hunting Guide cover to cover. From what I read, it is legal to where electronic ear muffs while hunting. Is this correct?
From this review, I'm looking at a set of Peltor's.