Not much hearing protection - Pro Ears Pro Tac Plus Gold NRR 26 Ear Muffs

I did not get the chance to evaluate the performance of the electronics in these muffs because so much sound was already penetrating the housing. You really notice it when switching from foam ear plugs (NRR of about 32) to these ear muffs (NRR 26).

I understand that NRR 26 is substantially less than 32, but I doubt these units even rate at 26. I used them while shooting my 45 auto at an indoor range and the noise level was too high. I had to supplement the muffs with foam plugs, which defeats the reason I got these expensive devices.

I should have known given the small size of these muffs and the electronics and batteries they have to hold, there is not much room left for sound insulation padding.

I considered exchanging them for the larger & heavier NRR 33 model but given the one poor review it received (for the same high-noise reason) I am not sure it would help.

Pros: Simple, amplifies normal conversation well
Cons: does not suppress loud noise enough

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.