Peltor 97069 President Hearing Protector

by Peltor

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The President Hearing Protector combines the high attenuation of our top muffs with the compactness of a folding muff for the ultimate in protection, comfort and convenience. Assembled in USA.

Product Description

Peltor President Hearing Protectors give 24 decibel protection in a fold-up package Effective hearing protection you can actually fit in you shooting bag! Peltor Presidents fold down into a compact, space-saving design. And this is Peltor quality we're talking about. No other hearing protection manufacturer meets the needs of shooters quite like AOSafety Peltor. Fueled by over 40 years of experience, these Presidents are designed with comfort in mind, so highly-effective hearing protection is possible without sacrificing comfort. More: NRR 24dB... tested in and by a NVLAP accredited facility; Folds compact for portability; Liquid / foam filled ear cushions; Lightweight and comfortable; Adjustable headband for a perfect fit. The hearing protection choice of law enforcement, the military and shooters all over the world can be your choice too! Order Today! AOSafety Peltor President Hearing Protectors

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 7 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000X6L82
• Item model number: 97069
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,712 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #20 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Work Safety Equipment & Gear > Ear Protection

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Preferred to the H10A Optime 105, May 31, 2010

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Joseph Dunlavey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peltor 97069 President Hearing Protector (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was in the market for hearing protection because I work in manufacturing. At times, I spend many hours at a saw or in a Dust-room with a grinder and two blower-driven dust collectors. Ear-Protection is a necessity so I went shopping for a personal set. I narrowed my Amazon search to the President and the H10. I couldn't decide from the comments and pics/info so I bought both.

First of all, both Peltor-brand muffs are assembled by Aearo Company in Indianapolis. The President/H7F has a 26db NRR while the H10A is rated 30db (though Amazon lists 29db). On paper, this is supposedly a big difference. I have compared both under the same conditions and decided the President cuts more noise. I also like that the President is collapsible which keeps the inner cups clean and dust-free on breaks. This may not matter if you were using these exclusively for the firing range. Considering comfort, the H10A clasps tighter on my Eustachian tubes but you get used to that nagging with any muff. ohhh. With the President, I have experienced all-day comfort (worn multiple times non-stop through an 8-hr shift) including use with mp3player ear buds.

In conclusion, The President wins for quality and utility. If you're looking to save a few bucks, I guess go for the H10 (I use my pair exclusively at home when Gramps is cranking the TV). But I have used both, and my opinion is for the pricier, lower db rated President because it simply cuts more noise at work. This was unexpected and could be due to how the President fits my head better. I don't know about all that, I just know what I hear.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good hearing protection, January 16, 2009

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Grant Libramento (Tryon, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peltor 97069 President Hearing Protector (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have several sets of protective "earmuffs" to wear while I mow my three acres of grass, sitting atop a very loud riding mower. These new protectors the best yet. They are large enough to cover the ear and the spring tension is strong enough to give excellent sound isolation. Well designed and easily adjustable.

45 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Screw Bose! The ultimate noise-canceling headphones!, December 28, 2009

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Eric "Map Geek" (Longmont, CO, United States) - See all my reviews
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My wife bought these for me for Christmas. I don't shoot. I do occasionally use power tools (these guys will likely see a little use in the garage). But the main reason I wanted them was for audio fidelity and to block out noise on airplanes.

I am a big fan of Bose audio products. For years, I've wanted a pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones for air travel. I see them in the airport and on the heads of first class passengers. But they cost as much as a round-trip ticket to Cancun! I tried other noise-cancelling headphones but they all added too much white noise to the music to drown out the ambient sounds.

The Peltor Presidents are a great addition to my travel bag. They aren't exactly "comfortable". They hug my head very tightly. But combined with my Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black), they provide astounding audio quality and essentially shut out the rest of the world in almost scary ways. I would say that the less-than $50 combination of the Peltors and Sennheisers provide the best listening experience I've ever had.