Good value for the money but missed the mark for greatness - 3M Peltor 6S Tactical Hearing Protection Ear Muffs

The behind the head headband is great. It maintains a good fit and is out of the way of wearing glasses, hats and slings. My ears are sensitive to loudness after years of abuse and these muffs suppress the sound to a comfortable level. The amplifier/speaker system is a feature I'll always insist upon having from now on. Being able to hear my fellow hunters or range officer is a tremendous advantage and convenience over someone who has to remove plugs or muffs to communicate.

As mentioned by others, the installation and removal of the batteries is accomplished via a disappointing method. The cushion rings of both ear cups have to be "popped out and popped back in" to replace the batteries. It's not the hardest thing in the world but it's not a breeze either. I haven't had a failure yet but I anticipate that the cushion ring will wear out or I'll end up tearing it. Should that happen, I might "pop" for a high end set of muffs that have better electronics for hearing and locating sounds in the field, the ability to connect radio or phone communications and of course a better thought out battery system.
Until that day, these will handle the job comfortably.