Sport Tactical 500 Electronic

The 3M Peltor Sport Tactical 500 is the sweet spot between budget electronic muffs and professional-grade comms headsets. At $100, it delivers NRR 26 dB (the highest passive rating in its class), Bluetooth connectivity, and 3M's proprietary noise-processing technology.

Clear Voice Tracking is the headline feature: rather than simply compressing all sound above a threshold, it identifies and isolates human speech frequencies from gunfire noise. The result is dramatically clearer range commands and conversation compared to the Howard Leight or Walker's. Dynamic Suppression Time adjusts recovery speed based on firing cadence, reducing the "pumping" effect that plagues cheaper muffs during rapid fire.

Bluetooth pairs to your phone for calls, music, and electronic hearing protection simultaneously. The NRR 26 rating makes it the only budget-to-mid electronic muff suitable for indoor ranges without doubling up with plugs. Build quality is a clear step above the value-tier options, with thicker cushions and a more robust headband.