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3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Average customer rating
3.5
(114 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 114 reviews
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
10
1 Star
27
72%of customers recommend this product.
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72 out of
100)
Customer Reviews for 3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Customer Rating
4
Dynamic supression great, but odd interference
on March 1, 2018
Posted by: ToddInTexas
from Texas
I bought these a few months ago and use them at indoor and outdoor ranges and also while I'm woodworking (both handtool for chopping mortises and dovetail waste) and when using power tools. It is great to be able to hear sounds and voices. In fact, these have an uncanny way of amplifying low level sounds, which is kind of cool. As to ear protection, these work well for both indoor and outdoor ranges as well as in woodworking. As others note, the headband can be uncomfortable. It appears that 3M simply didn't user test these, which is very odd. If I am careful about positioning I can usually wear them for hours, but if they are slightly off the top of my head starts hurting. For me though, the main issue is the strange audio signal that I hear. I'm not sure what it is from, perhaps bluetooth, but it is almost always there and detracts from the experience. As to music quality, these are only OK. My Bose QC35s blow them away. Listening to music through the Peltors is not a great experience--it all sounds flat and compressed. But I didn't really buy them for music--that's just an extra for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Product.
on May 13, 2018
Posted by: JLSanti13
from Example: New York, NY
I shoot competitively, bullseye rifle and pistol and getting into action shooting. I like using electronic hearing protection because I want to be able to hear range commands or conversations, but when its time to shoot I like to drown everyone out. I've tried other electronic headphones and felt they worked good, but I couldn't wear them over my ears for long because they were uncomfortable because of my elf shaped ears. I've wanted to buy a pair of Peltor for awhile, but thought since I had a different pair I didn't need these, until I forgot mine for a 3 week competition. Not only are these super comfortable, but the sound quality is so natural that I literally forget that I'm wearing them. Did I need the Bluetooth capability, no, but it works great. I love that the music volume and the volume of everything else are independent, which will also make them great to mow the lawn with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Bass scratchy
on February 16, 2022
Posted by: Grey
from Alberta, Canada
I've had this product for a couple years with light use. In the last year the bass doesn't perform as it used to. It's low, scratchy and honestly annoying. I was very happy with this product till then. Headphones should last a lot longer than that especially for the price tag.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PACE Social Care, February 16, 2022
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 1-800-364-3577 Mo-Fri 8am-5:00pm EST. Thank you.
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Customer Rating
3
They are comfortable to wear
on April 11, 2022
Posted by: SargeGCPD
from Chattanooga, TN
My wife and I both have the 500's. We use them around power equipment around thehouse and I use them while shooting. They ha great sound quality, the pairing is easy with my Iphone & iPod, and the noise canceling is adjustable. The only issues I have had over the past couple of years is the head band and the battery door. The head strap has already broken as well as the battery cover retaining strap. I had to use a zip tie to hold the head band together. It would be great is the headstrap would swivel or have an option to wear behind the head. You can't wear a head cover over the head strap. Standing in the sun all day without a hat can be painfull.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from 3m.comBy Consumer Health & Safety, April 14, 2022
Thank you for your review! We’d like to hear more about your experience with the Peltor Tactical 500. Please give our team a call at 1-800-537-2191 Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM CT and reference case# 31943343.
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic product for range and hunting
on November 18, 2017
Posted by: Chazza
from Australia
I use these for the range and hunting. No problem wearing them for long periods of time. Very comfortable. I also have my UHF integrated which works very well. I did upgrade the ear cups to gell.
Most importantly from comparing to all major alternatives out there these had the best protection over the major frequencies (500 - 3500) that I needed for long arms .30 +.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
I Really Want to Love These
on August 19, 2019
Posted by: John1957
from Merced, CA
Just as all have described the clip breaks. I used these daily for about a year. I'm deciding right now if I want to purchase another pair or not. Maybe I could try a repair with epoxy. It may be time to look around.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Social Care, Social Care, August 22, 2019
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to be as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-5pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely amazing!
on February 23, 2021
Posted by: Msrel8810
from Lansing, MI, United States
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used these for several jobs! Mowing, using the chainsaw, shooting several guns at the range. Awesome headphones!! Superior hearing protection! My child has autism and prefers this pair over the 6 other pair we have tried.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Breaks easily and now is useless
on February 21, 2024
Posted by: BEL1012
Pure piece of junk. Headband mount for muffs broke. Cannot locate a replacement and not it is going into the garbage.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, February 23, 2024
Hello - Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. For parts and availability, please connect with our product support team directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm CT. Thank you!
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