Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 39,667 ratings

Price: 59.99

Last update: 07-31-2024


From the manufacturer


Features include:
  • Ambient sound amplification
  • Automatic noise-blocking
  • Ultraslim earcups
  • Padded, adjustable headband
  • Folding design
  • Snap-in ear cushions
  • AUX Input jack & cord
  • Auto shut-off (includes 2 AAA batteries)
  • Classic green color
  • NRR: 22
  • Model: R-01526

Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff

The Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff offers the ultimate in safety and ear protection. The safety is delivered through distortion-free amplification (up to a safe 82 dB) of important low level sounds like range commands and conversation. The protection comes from instant blocking of any noise above 82 dB.

Designed for use at the range or in the field, this earmuff also features low profile earcups that won't interfere with when aiming. The headband is padded for comfort, and telescopes to ensure a secure, custom fit. An external audio jack lets the earmuff do double duty as stereo headphones when connected to an MP3 player or other audio source.

Features

Full Situational Awareness

Directionally placed stereo microphones amplify range commands and environmental sounds to a safe 82 dB.

Block Hazardous Sounds

Amplification shuts off at 82 dB, and patented Air Flow Control technology provides optimal noise reduction across all frequencies.

Designed for Shooting

Ultraslim earcup with cutout allows for full clearance of stock.

Custom Fit & Comfort

Padded, telescoping headband adjusts for a comfortable, non-slip fit.

Compact Storage

Convenient folding design for easy storage on the range or in the field.

Headphone Functionality

Connect to external MP3 player, scanner or other audio device.

Easy Maintenance

Snap-in ear cushions make replacement easy and extend performance of earmuff.

Low Energy Earmuff

Features auto shut-off after 4 hours and snap-on lid for easy replacement (includes 2 AAA batteries).

Folding Instructions

Fold out the earcups as shown.

Unfold Earcups

Place Earcups

Adjust Headband

Do's and Don'ts


Top reviews from the United States

vex520ak
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic value - my favorite hearing protection (update)
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
Five stars EASY. I've had my pair of Impact Sport hearing protection for three years now I think, or there abouts. I've used mine at work, running heavy equipment 80+ hours a week and laboring all manner of dirty jobs on large demo and construction projects. I absolutely love these. Are they the highest tech? No. Are they the most comfortable? No. Are they the highest level of sound damping available? No. What they are, and why they receive such high regard from myself, is very good for their intended purpose in every respect, especially for the price. One can certainly spend a lot more, as a matter of fact a couple of my co-workers have the high-end 3M head gear with the Bluetooth this and bells and whistles that, but they are bulkier, much more expensive and those guys are constantly babying their sets. I've never worried about babying mine. I take care of them like anything else I own; I don't kick them around or anything, but I have used and used and used them some more. They've floated around in my dirt crusted duty bag for weeks at a time, bouncing around the floorboards in a rock truck for days, been used and banged around on construction and demo projects and been subjected to thousands of rounds of small arms fire and, the ultimate test - my kids have played with them. The audio clarity on these is very good, if not perfect, and I get an amplification boost which I'm spoiled for. I can hear better with these on and I never get the feeling that my auditory sense is hindered. With a couple of lesser rigs that I've had (one of which actually cost twice as much), I would keep getting the feeling that I wasn't hearing things... "correctly" due to the sound quality and a lack of directional sense. Consequently, I would find myself compelled to lift them off of my ears at times to cue in to sounds that I'd heard. Not so with these; I never feel compelled to lift them off to hear better. I can wear mine for hours without discomfort and the batteries last so long, even at full amplification, that I don't have a guess as to how many hours they actually last - a long frikken time. They're low profile which lends them better usage under more "dynamic" work conditions; they just don't get in the way. I've also used mine during target practice with compensated 308 Win and 10mm Auto. These earmuffs are enough protection that damage does not occur even under the high decibel hammering dealt out by those arms. No ringing in the ears even under the brutal, cranium splitting, muzzle blast of rapid fire compensated arms. When I'm operating equipment and the cab noise is high, I put these on and set the audio so I'm comfortable. My ears are protected and I can still hear things like the VHF in the cab, horns and voice commands and engine noise perfectly. Like I said before though, these are not the highest level of sound protection you can get. If you're used to using the big, high NRR stuff, these might seem a little light. I call them just right and I give them 5 Stars.
Update: Still going strong! It's 1/14/17 now. I'm wearing these on a daily basis in my shop, still using these when I'm shooting and I also wear these when I'm out cutting firewood with a chainsaw. Sub-zero temperatures, snow, years of rugged use in general have not stopped these things. Mine still work like new, although they no longer look new by any measure. These have been a great value. When this pair finally go the way of Chesty Puller and Audie Murphy, I'm getting another set of the same.
Nelio
5.0 out of 5 stars best value around!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
This is my initial review of the Howard Leight R-01526 Earmuffs, which I've had for a week now, so I will tailor it to my limited usage. That being said, these electronic earmuffs are exactly what I was looking for in my search for quality hearing protection (or "earpro" as we say in the military). I've been frequently going to the gun range for some time now and I found it difficult with regular earpro to hold conversations with the range officers and the other patrons around me. The best ones I could find besides electronic types were the SureFire Sonic Defenders (which I've used for years), however I have pretty touchy sound sensitivity and I had to keep the filter caps closed, which blocked out any hope for normal audible dialogue. I knew electronic was the only way to go, but I was halted by the astounding prices and size of many of these devices. Then, I was introduced to these beauties.

Design: This is one of the, if not the slimmest and most compact designs on the market right now. The headband is very slim and the earpads (is that the right word?) are slim as well, but comfortable. I like how it folds up into itself quite compactly, with virtually nothing sticking out. Even the volume control and microphones are made flush with the outer shells so as to mitigate damage or accidental activation, as well as reduce exposure to the environment. The overall feel is very solid and it truly seems like they used quality materials in the construction. I especially like the tough leather upper of the headband, which comes slightly distressed from manufacturing.

Performance: The three main topics of concern here are battery life, amplification, and most importantly, attenuation. I've only used this twice, probably for a total of 5 hours, so I will refrain from commenting on the battery life for now. However, this eapro does have a 4-hour auto shutoff to conserve battery power. The amplification is excellent for this earpro. I'm hearing things I really should not be able to hear (like whispers from far away), and crystal clear as well. The quality is so good that if I adjust the volume just right, it almost sounds like I'm listening with my ears exposed. I do want to point out though, that in a quiet environment and on low volume, I do get some white noise, but it is very negligible and I completely forget about it once I actually use the earpro as intended. As for the attenuation, these protect my ears just as well as inserting foam plugs. I am able to notice the gradual return of amplification if someone is talking as a shot is fired, so it is not instant, but too brief to be of any bother.

Usability: Like I said these are very slim, so you can wear this under a hood without it bulging out or a specially designed helmet with the ears cut out. I tried wearing this with my Large ACH, but sadly it did not fully agree with the matchup. The cups were pressed a little too tightly on my head and the headband sandwiched on the top wasn't the most comfortable either. Maybe I should shift around my internal pads. The power switch/volume control is perfectly designed. It is just a rotating switch that clicks to let you know if it's on or off and has enough rubbery texture and grip that you can easily adjust it with the touch of a finger. It is not the easiest to find when on your head, but in short time muscle memory will take over and it will not be a problem. Also, this earpro is very light and since I have a large head, it fits really snug, but I had no problem wearing this for hours at a time as it is very comfortable, especially due to the soft earpads (too late to change now).

Durability: I haven't had these for that long so I cannot attest to how it stands up to wear and tear. But, it does feel very sturdy and rugged, and seems to be constructed with tough, quality materials.

Overall, Howard Leight manufactured a top-notch electronic earmuff that holds its own compared to earpro four times its price (I've personally tried the ComTac II). For the average shooter like myself, I could not find anything else coming close to this earpro in design, performance, and price range. Yes, I did check out the Peltor 6S, but their microphones and volume adjustments jut out from the shell, which some reviewers complain can be accidentally activated in a bag, and it takes 4 batteries, and it's more expensive. The Howard Leights are a steal.

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