Howard Leight
Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff
The best-selling electronic ear muff in shooting sports. NRR 22 dB with sound amplification up to 82 dB, auto-shutoff, and AUX input. Two AAA batteries last 350 hours.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $86
- Weight
- 9.5 oz
- Brand
- Howard Leight
- Category
- hearing-protection
Features
- •NRR 22 dB
- •Sound amplification to 82 dB
- •Automatic shutoff after 4 hours
- •AUX input for music/comms
- •2x AAA batteries, 350 hr life
- •Weight: 9.5 oz
Overview
The Howard Leight Impact Sport has been the default recommendation in shooting sports for over a decade, and for good reason. At about $85 for common current retail SKUs, it delivers electronic hearing protection with sound amplification, directional microphones, and a slim enough profile to shoulder a rifle without interference.
The two external microphones amplify ambient sound to a safe 82 dB, letting you hear range commands and conversation clearly. Loud impulse noise is electronically managed while speech and environmental sound remain audible. An AUX input lets you connect a phone for music or comms, and two AAA batteries deliver 350 hours of use with automatic shutoff to prevent drain.
The low-profile cup design clears most rifle stocks, though shooters with cheek risers or precision stocks may find interference on the support side. Sound quality is adequate but noticeably below the Peltor Sport Tactical 500 or Walker's XCEL 500BT. For the price, nothing else comes close.
Key Features
- ✓Directional stereo microphones with 82 dB amplification
- ✓Automatic shutoff after 4 hours
- ✓Low-profile cup design clears most rifle stocks
- ✓AUX input jack for phone/radio connection
- ✓350-hour battery life on 2x AAA
- ✓Folding headband for compact storage
- ✓Padded headband with adjustable fit
Pros
- +Best price-to-performance ratio in electronic ear pro
- +Slim profile clears most rifle stocks
- +350-hour battery life with auto-shutoff
- +AUX input for music or range comms
Cons
- −NRR 22 is marginal for indoor ranges without doubling up
- −Sound amplification quality below premium options
- −Ear cushions wear out after 1-2 years of heavy use
Detailed Specifications
- nrr
- 22 dB
- amplification
- Up to 82 dB
- batteries
- 2x AAA (350 hours)
- weight
- 9.5 oz
- cupStyle
- Low-profile over-ear
- input
- 3.5mm AUX
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