Thread: Custom molded electronic ear plugs

res, are yours an acrylic/plastic type or are the electronics set in silicon?

They are a custom fitted "soft" material that I think is silicon.

I should point out mine are probably 8/9 years old so things could have changed.

Love bush hunting with them as can hear movement that I never could have without

Just looked at there website and they use silicon

@ebf and I got a set custom moulded by Kiwiplugs in Waikanae ... They fit -OK- and they certainly do the job but :
1) They're unpleasant to wear for any length of time
2) they werent cheap.

I find for use at the range electronic earmuffs the best and for other things - skydiving etc , roll up foamies are great

Guy was selling them at the Sika show$1000.00 down to $500.00 for the day I think. Triton or Bay Audiology, can't remember which

Those were an off-the-shelf item that wasn't programmable or custom moulded.
Different league altogether.

Originally Posted by 6x47

Those were an off-the-shelf item that wasn't programmable or custom moulded.
Different league altogether.

Your onto it

If it's not custom made for your shape you are missing a lot if the possible decibel(noise) reduction. And comfit. Without tuneable electronics the "background" noise will drive you nuts so you won't where them all the time-and that's the very point

Update:
I've put together very specific fitting instructions so that any audiologist at Triton Hearing will know what to do to fit those top-end custom electronic plugs.
The info will be distributed to all branches.

Good stuff.

I have some, they were expensive and in hindsight I wouldn't get them. I suppressed my bush rifle and am happy with it for the odd shot. My other rifles I put plugs in and accept an opportunity might be lost. They do work very well, but make everything sound a bit unnatural.
I also got custom made plugs. These are shit considering they cost over two hundred dollars. The red baffled plugs from buntings at 16 dollars are just as good.

How much over $200? Sounds cheap for 'custom'? You say they were shit, mind letting on where and from who and why?

I've read else where that you have to be very careful when the impressions of your ears are taken. Any movement of your jaw while the material is setting, ends up affecting the attenuation quality and comfort of the end product. Which sounds logical to me.
Satisfaction seems it can be quite hit & miss by those offering experienced opinion.

Originally Posted by Nibblet

How much over $200? Sounds cheap for 'custom'? You say they were shit, mind letting on where and from who and why?

Two hundred for custom plugs not electronic. The electronic ones I have were 2700 hundred.

Originally Posted by Nibblet

How much over $200? Sounds cheap for 'custom'? You say they were shit, mind letting on where and from who and why?

Two hundred for custom plugs not electronic. The electronic ones I have were 2700 hundred.
I find the non electronics work ok but not better than the bunnings plugs. They were custom moulded and 290 rings a bell. Certainly wouldn't buy them again.
From bay audio

I got some done gimp. Waist of $$$$ they whistle in a slight breeze and then you cant hear shit.
Got mine through Bay Audiology.

They fit really nice tho