The sport of shooting requires that safety is addressed at absolutely all times, and this doesn’t just include gun safety in handling a firearm, but also in ensuring that proper protection is utilized for the eyes and ears. The problem is that many products that are offered to help protect the ears are uncomfortable, hot and just not effective. If sound is too greatly reduced, safety is an issue as shooters can’t hear their surroundings.
However, Starkey Laboratories has created a new in-ear protection that makes use of the same noise reduction technology found in quality headphones. The SoundGear by LaPierre provides electronic hearing protection in a instant fit device. It features digital processing to allow wearers to experience lower noise levels, with less feedback and yet have the ability to tune into the surroundings while protecting their hearing. It provides both sound enhancement and hearing protection in a single device.
“SoundGear utilizes the most advanced technology in electronic hearing protection,” said Jerry Ruzicka, President of Starkey. “We are excited to provide a new option for shooters that both protects and enhances their overall experience in the field.”
The SoundGear by LaPierre eliminates feedback, whistling and buzzing, and comes in with an elastomeric sleeve providing easy-to-wear comfort that is unlike bulky earmuffs and earplugs, and are ready to wear right out of the box. The SoundGear use a size 10 battery and feature a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 25 dB. Protecting your ears is sound advice indeed.