Pro For Sho 34dB Hearing Protection Ear Muffs – Highest NRR Compact Design Ear Protection for Loud Events & Sensory Use

I've used this product for 10 months as of December 2025 for indoor range firearm practice. Use then approximately 6-7 times a month for a total of about 1000 rounds a month (9mm). I use them in conjunction with the throw-away polyurethane foam ear plugs. I have found them to very effective, light weight, reasonably comfortable and very fairly priced. Some complaints I've seen is that, since they are indeed foldable (collapsible), getting them on your head is sometimes a bit of a challenge after taking them out of your range bag! I admit that sometimes you have to manipulate them a bit but I do not see that as a big issue. They do the job of safely reducing the noise level and as far as I'm concerned that is what I really care about. I have held numerous conversations with other shooters and RSO personnel and have little to no trouble hearing or understanding them. I have not tried them with a rifle but I will hazard a guess and say that they will likely not interfere with your handling of that weapon (only a guess). I recommend them.

I have owned these standard purple hearing protection ear muffs for 3 years. They still look and function as new as the day I opened them. They have been and are incredibly soft around the ears and comfortable with the adjustment headband feature. They are so comfortable I can wear hoop earrings under them without pain. I primarily use these for my home dog boarding / daycare business. I use them when I mow, weed wack, run the whole house fan (very noisy), and occasionally when I have a fussy dog that won’t quiet down. While they do an excellent job cutting down on the noise, sometimes if I want an extra boost I use ear plugs underneath and then these ear muffs. The purple is a bright true purple that I like for a pop of fun color that has not faded over the years. The black is also a true black with no fading. The metal has not rusted and looks 💯 still. They are sleek and lightweight, not heavy or bulky. The muffs were instantly comfortable right out of the box the first day and are still comfortable with no signs of wear or tear. I store them hanging on a hook and never need to readjust them as they hold their position fitted for my head.

I have been doing a lot of woodwork lately with a buddy, a couple of projects around the house. I had a couple of my fiance's earplugs she uses when her dad stays with us (he saws more logs in his sleep than I could do in a lifetime awake), but some of the tools were getting through the ear plugs so I decided to hunt for a solution. When I had shop classes we were always given earplugs in the shop so I sought the best noise-dampening earplugs I could find. I turned to Flents Quiet Time ear plugs (Amazon Item B07HHXGPW6). They were effective when inserted properly, but unfortunately they often worked their way out of proper insertion and were therefore far less effective. But they were $15 bucks for 70 pairs, so I figured I could keep them for my buddies when they work on stuff with me, but I knew these earplugs weren't the everyday option I was looking for. I had seen other options when searching, so I took to the web again. I pulled up other earplugs on Amazon, and the suggested links had earmuffs. I remember seeing them on children at concerts, so I clicked on a couple. (Good enough for developing ears, good enough for mine, right?) All the noise ratings were higher than industrial earplugs and the price was still in that $10-$20 range. I bought a couple of them to test by Pro For Sho (Amazon Item B017RZ45F6) and ClearArmor (Amazon Item B00NKSMPZW). The Pro For Sho is a good set. They're sleek-looking and they fold relatively compact when not in use. I think they muff noise better than the Flents earplugs even when the earplugs are properly inserted. However, I felt that they were tight. They aren't bad for a few minutes at a time, but I did feel the pressure with sustained use. My buddy tried them for a day and said he didn't have that problem, so maybe I just have sensitive temples? For the record, my cap size is S/M and his is M/L. The ClearArmor is a GREAT set. They aren't as low-profile as the Pro For Sho, but frankly no ear muff is going to be invisible; it's not about looking cool, it's about being safe, right? Plus they also fold on the same mechanism that the Pro For Sho does, so they also fit in storage easily. They muffed sound about the same as the Pro For Show, but I could almost forget they were on. The ear pad is soft and comfortable, the headband didn't feel too tight at all, and I could and did wear them all day in the shop. I was going to return the Pro For Sho in favor of the ClearArmor, but my buddy said he would take them. So in the end I guess they were both good buys, just not for me. The earplugs weren't a bad buy--they'll get used--but I won't buy them again. PS if you want all kinds of ear protection, pair the earplugs with the muffs. The internet says it adds something like +5 NRR to the one with the highest rating. I don't know numbers like that, but I did give it a try with the earplugs inserted poorly and the earmuffs on and it was super effective. If I had some comfortable earplugs that stayed in, it would be easy to see myself using both when working on the loudest-of-loud tools in the shop. Ultimately: Flents Quiet Time (Amazon Item B07HHXGPW6): 3 stars. Effective but iconsistent. Pro For Sho (Amazon Item B017RZ45F6): 4 stars. Effective but uncomfortable. ClearArmor (Amazon Item B00NKSMPZW): 5 stars. Effective and comfortable.

These are quiet and comfortable.

Comfortable, effective, and safe. Watch what you put in your ears!!!! Noise cancelling muffs may look bulky, but they don't cause hearing damage like a small plug will. The Pro For Sho model is adjustable, comfortable, affordable, effective, and safe.

I got these for my 13 yr old. They are slim, not bulky at all! They fold up easily to put in her bag They block noise very well and are a great color (we got teal). They were tight when she got them, but she followed the instructions and set them over the box for the night and now they fit perfectly. She wears them in the lunch room at school and doesn't have any problems. Note: These do NOT have any music/bluetooth capabilities-they are just ear protection

I’m a little concerned about the durability, but the sound suppression really is a step above almost any other option. If you wear the most popular brand, you’ll be amazed at how much better these are at suppressing noise. Regarding the durability, overall they’re light weight, thin plastic, with cheap ear cups and padding. Wish they had gel ear cups but they don’t. Time will tell but for now they really work well at the range especially when paired with foam plugs. I believe the dB rating is accurate. Keeps me safe from all the larpers with ports and comps on their micro-pew-pews in the lane next to me, except for when they hit the ceiling because they have more dollars than sense. If you asked me if I’d buy these again, I’d say, “what?”, and then you’d probably ask again, after which I’d just tell you to go shoot with Paul port and Cathy comp in the lane next door. Can’t take you anywhere. And that’s not where that ear plug goes either.

Hard to open/handle to get them on your head, a little tight on top of head but adjustable enough to be comfortable enough and they stay in place once you have them settled. Blocks a lot of the noise, but doesn’t completely cancel noise. I use foam earplugs with them. They’re way better than using nothing if something loud hurts your ears.