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I've owned and used (heavily) both 3M Peltor's Optime 105 and Ultimate 10 earmuffs. Those both do an equally great job and have a high rating for protection that is proven. After 3 years of using those two, I was ecstatic to see the X-Series X5A on the market as an upgrade in their ear protection line. These earmuffs are very well designed and constructed with premium materials compared to the Optime 105 and Ultimate 10's construction. They are more snug, more comfortable and most importantly, they provide a higher level of protection that is seriously noticeable. I'll never go back, as this pair of earmuffs is unquestionably worth its salt.
Experience: Full-time major airline Ramp Agent.
Very highly recommended!
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94 of 96 people found the following review helpful
My older earmuff was the Howard Leight Leightning L3 ...
When i received this X5A i was shocked by how heavy it is compared to the L3. I went to the 3M website and sure enough the X5A weighs 12 ounces compared to 8 ounces for X3A and 6 ounces for X1A - this is one HEAVY earmuff ! It is also very deep. But that's how it manages the outstanding 31db NRR.
I compared the new X5A back to back with my aging L3 and sure enough the X5A murdered it. the attenuation of high frequencies was comparable, but when it came to the lows there was no comparison - the X5A was MUCH stronger in attenuation of the bass. i verified this by playing music on my DJ speakers while wearing both earmuffs. the X5A in fact is so strong that in a quiet environment it can get a bit uncomfortable psychologically. of course, there is no reason to wear them in a quiet room.
when i tapped on the side of the earmuff while having them on the L3 was very loud, but the X5A much less loud. this just confirmed what i already knew - the X5A has a much stronger, heavier, deeper shell, which also seems to be made out of a more non-resonant plastic.
but the shell is only half of earmuff performance - the seal of the earpad is the other half. and once again X5A murders the L3 here as well. the seal is OUTSTANDING. it is super soft, the shape is super smooth ( no square corners like the L3 ) and feels more like gel than foam - it is soft but substantial. it works amazingly well both for comfort and sound isolation.
the strong, deep shell combined with the soft yet substantial earpad that contours to your head combine to produce the outstanding acoustical performance of this earmuff ...
I'm sort of a nut about hearing protection. I lost a little hearing as a kid so I want to protect what I have left. I play the drums, shoot guns, and enjoy loud live rock and roll. I own ear foam plugs, hi-fi ear plugs (baffles), electronic ear muffs, slim or lo-profile ear muffs, standard ear muffs, and now these extreme muffs.
If you are looking for something that provides moderate hearing protection-- either because the noise you have to deal with isn't very loud (low volume) or you actually want to hear a bit of noise through the muffs (such as while playing the drums for hearing other band members, or riding on a mower or using a chainsaw where you might need situational awareness for safety)-- these ear muffs might be overkill. These ear muffs are the kind best suited for a jet runway or a very loud manufacturing plant. They are pretty extreme and very, very quiet. I wouldn't wear then walking around the street or in a car.
I'm going to keep the pair I ordered and use them for studying and occasional use at the indoor gun range. They are well-constructed and very comfortable. The memory foam ear pads are great, and the overall shape is streamlined so they don't snag on things. They seem durable and like they'll last. I don't like that the acoustic foam in the ear cup is exposed without a liner, but I can always clean dust out with an air compressor. A couple other things to mention:
(1) They are a lighter grey than what is really pictured. Maybe it's just the lighting in the picture. (2) They are BIG. They look ridiculous on. Then again, these are for function vs. fashion. (3) Because they are big, you may have some problems getting a good cheek weld on the stock of your rifle if shooting.
Protect your ears and encourage others to do the same!
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Bought these for mowing the lawn since my old ones from Home Depot were falling apart. What a world of difference. Much more comfortable on the head and construction feels solid. Some times I pop in a set of ear buds under these for listening to my iPod at reasonably low levels. When I do that I can't even tell the difference from the mower engine and when I engage the mower deck.
Con: perhaps these will make you look uncool but for me the hearing protection is worth the dorky look.
When these wear out I will be buying another pair without question.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
These are the best hearing protection earmuffs I've ever purchased. The sound attenuation is great and they fit nicely. I highly recommend this product. They have the best sound attenuation specs I've been able to find.
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