They are not fixed to the main plug body, held in place by only tension on the plastic body of the valve– I would like to see at least a detent ring that keeps them from moving laterally during long-term wear. The silicone ear traps are longer than expected, but due to the soft silicone are easily maneuvered within the ear to a comfortable position.
After insertion, it only took about 5 seconds for the plugs to seal up. The foam was soft and pliant, but quickly springs back to shape. As always with foam, one needs to roll it and crush it down so that it can expand correctly in the ear canal. However, the stems do not show any difference in height in either position, so it was difficult to tell if they were in the open or closed position without having them installed in the ear. Clicking them is reminiscent of a click-pen, with nearly identical tactile sensation. They are a red stem on an otherwise matte black and uneventful ear plug. Immediately, the clickers for the hearing valves stand-out. The case is in the bottom, filled with the other two foam tips, but was missing the second set of silicone tips (I will chalk this up to being the first production packaging run). The packaging claims a total Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) or 19-30 dB, which is impressive, as most plugs are around 24-26, which makes the plug nearly 100% more effective than standard “cheap” foam inserts. Opening the top, the contents slide out easily, with the two plugs within easy reach. Labeling is in subdued grey, with the normal uses for hearing protection called out and amusingly, ProSounds added “sleeping/snoring” to the list. The package shows the two earplugs with foam inserts attached, the two “medium” silicone inserts, and the small included carry pouch. A nice combination of black, orange, and silver letters it will do well on a shelf. We obliged, and captured all that we could over a heavy weekend of shooting and used multiple shooters and personnel to capture opinions. ProSounds sent us the product and requested an expedited review as part of their KickStarter campaign. They are a unique set-up, using push-click valves to open and close the plug for clear communication and maximum hearing protection, respectively.Īuthor’s Note: Usually, the TFB Staff takes time with a project on a review, often across multiple months and shooting sessions to ensure we capture all the relevant details and quirks of a product. ProSounds sent us one of their first production X-Pro sets for review. Pushing the innovation boundary today is ProSounds with their X-Pro low-profile in-ear multiple-setting ear-plug. Since then, a bevvy of new products have helped shooting and other industries alike combat long-term hearing loss with solid offerings. Few solutions have been user and cost effective until the last few years. Its a singular issue or combination of bulk, high-cost, ineffectiveness, weight, etc.
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