Ear pro for CQB

[RostokMcSpoons]

Right, I've dug my ear plugs out of my toolbox and tried them in again.

They're Surefire Sonic Defenders Plus EP4-MPR in medium size.  A few steps down from the Ultras linked above, I suspect, though they superficially look the same.

 Maybe I didn't squish them into my ears properly before, but they definitely block an appreciable amount of sound.  They also block a lot of ambient sound (even with the little vent plugs opened), and so get that closed-in feel.  They'll certainly do enough to keep my hearing safe though.

 

[concretesnail]

Earing damage is no joke, when it comes to fitting thw squish-ums plugs I find squishing them and giving them a lick or lick your finger to moisten them slightly gets them in easier. It works with all sorts of plugs too. As I wear a range of plugs for different activities,from foams to comtacs.

 

[MrTea]

If you want in-ear protection; i've used the Earmor M20. They work, don't cause your ears/side of the head to get hot but at the same time, you can still got shot in the ear which sucks. Can pick these ones up on ebay for about £40 new.

If you want over-ear, i've used the Earmor M31. Again, they work. They protect your ears but your head/ears tends to get hot.

As a note for both Earmor offerings; they don't go completely silent when they detect loud noises. The best way I can describe is that they cut out all of the top end so you can hear the 'loud' noise but at a safe volume level. In comparison, I have an unbranded headset (comtac knock offs) that cut all sound completely (depending on how loud it is) and fades sound back in afterwards.

 

[Sewdhull]

I've always used the foam buds for hearing protection, I don't think I've ever played anywhere noisy enough to require them tho.

 

[Madhouse]

Not been on the receiving end of a grenade yet but it’s only a matter of time.

Saw there’s an M20T version of the Earmor’s and am wondering if there’s such a thing as a Bluetooth ptt module to use them with my Boafeng UV-5R?

 

[GiantKiwi]

am wondering if there’s such a thing as a Bluetooth ptt module to use them with my Boafeng UV-5R?

Yes, but they are really, really expensive.

 

[Warky]

Got the Howard Leights, they are decent enough but get your head hot and are annoying with a cap.

Got the surefire, decent enough but found a bit of a fiddle and ache after half a day.

Got the Howard Leight Laser Lite squishys (they fit nice).

I've played CQB for years and never had anything loud enough to really need them. Before splashing loads of cash I'd check what sites you plan to play at allow, most ban the TAG stuff which can get crazy.

BFGs (quake8, oshi, etc)  I've never worried about (most places ban the 12 gauge blanks, which are loud).

Strikeforce in Gloucester use some really loud disposable pyro, had one go off between my feet and it was an 'interesting' experience but even then didn't cause any issues without earpro. 

If you're going somewhere new i'd suggest stick a couple packs of squishys in your bag just in case.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

BFGs (quake8, oshi, etc)  I've never worried about (most places ban the 12 gauge blanks, which are loud).

Awww shizzle, does that mean I probably I won't be able to use my new Oshi grenade in CQB?  It takes the .209 primers.

 

[Krisz]

Awww shizzle, does that mean I probably I won't be able to use my new Oshi grenade in CQB?  It takes the .209 primers.

You can defo use it unless pyros are prohibited altogether. Sites are against usually 9mm and 12 gauge primers because they're way too loud.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Awww shizzle, does that mean I probably I won't be able to use my new Oshi grenade in CQB?  It takes the .209 primers.

If you're thinking about using it at the new place - talk to Carlos first as I think bang bangs will be limited - at least at first.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

Silly me, I thought those little primers would be relatively quiet ?.

Oh well, I'm sure my grenade will still see some use in the woodland, for clearing out tents, the kill houses and the church area.  Even though it's rather arse-about-face to me...  Sure there's less echo in the outdoors, but people will be much less likely to wear ear-pro in the woods, so a grenade or flash bang going off nearby is surely as likely to be too loud?

Anyway, I'll be sticking to the rules whatever Carlos decides they are, of course.

 

[Emergencychimps]

Don't quote me, but I find the .209 primers, 9mm and mk5s around the same volume of bang. These I'm happy to do events without ear pro. 

12g and tag frags are louder and more likely to do damage. These really need ear pro.... especially if indoors.

 

[Rogerborg]

Awww shizzle, does that mean I probably I won't be able to use my new Oshi grenade in CQB?  It takes the .209 primers.

Should be fine.

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[Dan Robinson]

Where Mr Spoons is thinking of using them is rather close to where some Geegees live.  At least initially,  there might be limits on what can go bang until they're moved or acclimatised. 

 

[Warky]

Most places allow .209s, but better ask than annoy the site ?

 

[hunter511]

.209s are IIRC 5ish decibels on average quieter than 9mm. BUT decibels are not a linear measurement but a logarithmic one.