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3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Average customer rating
3.4
(117 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 117 reviews
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
10
1 Star
29
71%of customers recommend this product.
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73 out of
103)
Customer Reviews for 3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Customer Rating
3
Good features, uncomfortable headband.
on May 17, 2023
Posted by: Roger E
from Manassas, Virginia
Just bought this, and my initial impression is that the feature set is great, and the hearing protection seems like it will be great, but the headband is quite uncomfortable. It's not bad enough that I want to send it back, because I'm hoping that the noise reduction will be better than other sound-powered muffs that I have which all require earplugs as well when shooting long guns. (I have a set of unpowered Peltors which are my go-to muffs when I want comfort and protection - but they have no audio so my ability to hear what's going on around me is poor.). My fix on the headband: I cut out a patch of flexible closed-cell foam - it's from a bit of packing material - just a few mm thick. When I put this under the headband on by almost bald head it provides enough protection from the band that I think it will work. Likewise, when place the same patch inside of my hat (which has that little metal button on the inside that the band smashes down into my scalp when I put the headset on over the hat) it provides enough protection that I think it will work there as well. SO - hopefully peltor will get the hint and add a thin layer of padding - I think that's all it will take. I believe they are trying to design the muffs to work with hats which most of us probably use at the range and hunting; a good consideration, but they haven't gotten it right yet. For my part, I also think I'll get a hat w/out that metal button at the top (as many 'ballcap' style hats have).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, 3M Care Team, May 19, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to forward your comments. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.
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Customer Rating
4
Happy with noise reduction
on August 15, 2023
Posted by: Bobby tractor
I’ve had these for 8 months. Mostly shot trap, skeet etc but use for long guns also.
1-they suppress sound very well and I would buy them again
2-they could certainly be more comfortable.
3-there is a power plug in the one ear. Is this to recharge a rechargeable battery?
1-they suppress sound very well and I would buy them again
2-they could certainly be more comfortable.
3-there is a power plug in the one ear. Is this to recharge a rechargeable battery?
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
As good as it can’t be better: as per main functio
on February 5, 2024
Posted by: kostergios
from Athens Greece
Weekly used for the last 18 months, 3-600 9mm shots, in between other shooters. Cannot imagine what else/ more could earmuffs offer honestly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
2
Won't work with iPhone 16
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: wildad
This unit worked perfectly with my iPhone 13, I now have an iPhone 16 and I find it does not connect but it does cause the iPhone volume to increase dramatically. Apparently there is something different about the newest iPhone. Not happy.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, December 18, 2024
Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent product for the price
on April 2, 2025
Posted by: Shooter on a lawn mower
from Montana
Had these for a couple of years. No problems like these other folks talk about. However I melted the rubber part that seals on my head. Chainsaw muffler. Amy replacements?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com