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Peltor 97044 Tactical 6S Active Volume Hearing Protector

(94 customer reviews)

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2150999

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The Peltor tactical 6S hearing protector muff blends comfort, performance, and protection with electronics that limit amplified sounds to 82 dBA within 5 milliseconds. An active-volume system provides distortion-free amplification of low-level sounds up to 19 dBA. The folding design includes independent volume controls in each cup.

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Product Details

Product Length:	8.2 inches
Product Width:	4.7 inches
Product Height:	2.9 inches
Product Weight:	0.5 pounds
Package Length:	8.4 inches
Package Width:	4.7 inches
Package Height:	4.1 inches
Package Weight:	0.55 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 94 reviews

Features

Active volume hearing protector
Reduces hazardous impulse noises from firearms to harmless levels within 5 milliseconds
Localizes weak sounds and attenuates impulse sounds
Equipped with separate microphone, receiver, amplifier and volume control; powered by four 1-12-volt AAA batteries
Features an outstanding noise reduction rating of 19 dB

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.0

( 94 customer reviews )
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 97 found the following review helpful:

I don't usually review items but I feel I must this time May 11, 2009 By David Courtney
I purchased model 97044 Peltor hearing protector based largely on the reviews I read here. This is quite possibly the worst hearing protection I have ever used. I wrote this unit off as a lemon or part of a bad batch. However, I was at my local shooting range this past weekend when a gentleman approached me because he noticed that I was wearing the same brand that he had. We compared notes and realized that we both had the same issues. They are as follows.

1. The battery location and replacement procedure is ill considered and lends itself to the possibility of damage to the unit when accessing the battery compartment.
2. The location and orientation of the on/off/volume knob, specifically the right side, causes the right unit to be inadvertently activated when the unit is folded for storage. Thus draining the batteries in that unit between uses. This has happened twice.
3. The function of the unit during the first use was good. All subsequent uses have seen a severe decline in quality of the electronics of the unit. My unit crackles and pops. The other gentleman's does not work at all and he feels that he gets very little protection.
4. The actually Db reduction is somewhat suspect.

That all said, a friend has one of the other, more expensive models, that he is happy with thus far. I really don't know if I'm willing to give this company more of my money in hopes that there is light ahead. I really hope this helps everyone who is considering this model.

Caveat emptor!

37 of 39 found the following review helpful:

should have had them sooner... Aug 05, 2005 By Vastine S. Steubing
The "Peltor Tactical 6-s is everything I hoped for.They allow me to shoot at the range with no damaging noise, and still hear the range officer, or conversations near me.

Also I found that when using a noisy folding machine at work the sound is muted and barely audible. But I can still hear the telephone or someone speaking.

I love 'em

35 of 38 found the following review helpful:

Excellent gear for the price Mar 13, 2007 By N. Anderson
I am an Army MP officer stationed in Iraq. In the 3 weeks since I got these muffs I have used them on a couple of small arms ranges, in a CQB live fire exercise, and on several tactical ground and air movements. So far, they have performed as advertised. Very comfortable, fit great under the helmet, the mics work beautifully. Light weight, easy to store and carry (I usually loop them thru the strap on the non-firing shoulder of my IBA), and appear to be holding up nicely. Sturdy, user-friendly design, good protection, overall excellent value for the price. I am happy with them.

30 of 32 found the following review helpful:

Not for long term use Dec 05, 2006 By J. C. Martin
These muffs work great for shooting and other short term uses. The electronics work well, allowing you to hear conversations and other low volume sounds while blocking loud noises. The spring steel headband holds the earpieces tightly, perhaps too tightly. After wearing them for a day of working with a chain saw it felt like I had had my head in a vice. I tried them again a week later with the same resulting headache. I don't use them now for anything that requires more than about 15 minutes of continuous wear.

30 of 32 found the following review helpful:

Peace officer praise Aug 15, 2005 By D. K. Tomlin
I bought two of the Peltor 97044 Tactical 6-S hearing protectors for myself and a friend and fellow officer. They exceeded both of our expectations and performed as well as or better than some more expensive muffs tried in the past. Thankyou for a fine product.

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