3M Peltor MT15H69FB-09 Com-Tac II Headset

I used this headset over an 8-hour period in an indoor range and fired 300 rounds. As an electric headset designed to block out impulse sounds, I was able to hear the instructions from the instructors with good clarity while muffling the reports from the other handguns. However, when some shooters began shooting their high-powered rifles approx 40 feet away, the report was very loud and the headset only minimally muffled the sound. Fortunately, I had a pair of spongy earplugs and used them in addition to the headset, and it made a significant difference. I am glad to say, though, that even with the spongy earplugs, I was able to hear the instructors with mild-moderate muffling.The earmuff seals are sufficiently malleable to permit me to wear eye protection and prevent impulse sounds from hurting my ear drums. I would warn against wearing cheap eye protection with ear stems that bow out. Make sure that when you use eye protection that the eye stems are straight and present as small a profile as possible.Are they worth the price? Very pricey. Time will tell as I continue to shoot indoors and try different combinations for ear protection. I will say, however, that I don't have buyers remorse.

I picked these up after shooting at a deer with my scout squad. It was the first time I had ever shot the scout without hearing protection and it about made me want to cry. I had been thinking about getting some walkers game ears or something along those lines for awhile and decided now was the time. I have heard good things about Peltor in the past and after seeing what they offered picked these up.(they also have a set called sporttacs specific to hunting application). I am blown away by them. They muffle dynamic sound better than I could have hoped, they are more comfortable than I expected, and they amp hearing in a way I would have not believed. My 7 year old was upstairs threatening to punch his 5 year old brother and was whispering so I wouldnt hear and I heard it like I was in the room. In the woods, the sound amplification is insane. You can shoulder a weapon now problem as well. I think they are pretty well made with metal components where needed but plastic to save weight where practical. These things have instantly become a necessary piece of my hunting and tactical kits. My father, brother, and neighbor have all purchased them as well since getting a chance to put their hands on mine.

** There is no active noise cancelation with this headset. **Active noise cancelation is using microphones to detect certain incoming noises and cancel them out with speakers emitting an opposing sound wave.This devices AMPLIFIES low volume noises rather than cancels them out but is able to cut this function out if a noise, a gunshot for example, is above a safety threshold. In this respect, the Peltor headset is excellent. Rifle reports on the range are never amplified and, therefore, are nicely muted by the earpiece padding. Voices and other low-volume noises, however, are aplified so that you can hear them over that same dampening padding.It does pick up so many annoying background noises in addition to the voices and such that I wish to hear, I find myself wearing foam ear plugs as well. Wind is the prime culprit. This headset amplifies the wind pretty much constantly.Someone below mentioned cheap plastic headband. Mine is a steel band, covered in faux leather. It's super uncomfortable, placing such pressure upon my ears that I can only wear the Peltor set for limited periods of time. Everyone's threshold is different, but my ears can hurt all day long after wearing these things. The same vice-like grip and large ear pieces also interfere with the wearing of eye pro/sunglasses.Between the wind and the discomfort, the negatives are enough that I've started to leave my Peltor headset in the range bag more often than not. That's about the worst thing I can say about a piece of gear.

I'm loving my ComTac IIs. I bought them to replace my Sordin ear pro. The Sordins worked fine; the problem with them is that neither the boom mic nor the PTT cable are removable. I don't run commo through them very often at all, so I end up having to just twist the mic out of the way and wrap the PTT cable around itself.The ComTac II's commo package is removable (and doesn't come with this kit) so when you don't need it, you can just remove it.I love these. They're super comfortable, and I can easily wear them all day with no discomfort throughout the day. They're also very low profile, and hasn't impeded with the stocks of any weapons I've shouldered.

If you shoot and need hearing protection especially if you teach or go to firearm classes BUY THIS NOW. The noise canceling is amazing. By amazing I mean it seems like magic how it takes down noise, but keeps conversations crystal clear. The conform level is fantastic too as well. If you have any doubts about this product just give it a shot you will be amazed!

I wore these for 5 months in Afghanistan. They were on my head during two firefights, two IED strikes and numerous demolition ops. They perform exactly as advertised and hold up well.Only complaints: they get quite sweaty on patrol and replacement mic protectors (the fuzzy things) should be standard, though it worked fine with only one.

THANKS TO AMAZON AND THEIR GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE they toke care of this issue, but this is NOT a Peltor!!! I'm currently deployed and I know what Real Peltor looks like!!!! I don't know what this dude thinking selling fake ass headset for almost $300!!!on top of that it came in some box(was not even the original box) just a headset and 2 batteries look like that it's been used....well guess what I bought the same headset from somewhere else for only $60 and it came in the original box with Microphone plus push to talk ...brand new... same exact headset!!!!Again thanks to Amazon for their Great customer service!