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3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Average customer rating
3.5
(113 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 113 reviews
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
10
1 Star
27
72%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
99)
Customer Reviews for 3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Customer Rating
4
Pretty good.
on June 1, 2024
Posted by: Gunlinger
I bought these about a year ago and have been using them a few times a month since on the shooting range, and more recently while mowing my lawn. I figured enough time and use has passed for a good assessment. Ambient sound through them is good, while speaking and listening it sounds quiet natural. Listening to music is ok, doesn't sound great, but definitely useable. I haven't tried a phone call so idk how that goes. I look at those as nice features but not why I bought them so even though the music could sound better, I rate it as low importance. Like others have stated the headband isn't the best and could start to hurt after a little bit. This is the biggest miss in my opinion. If I don't have them adjusted correctly it will get bothersome somewhat quickly. This should have been changed by the 2nd batch. Mine have been pretty durable. I throw them in a bag with other gear rattling around inside and they haven't had any issues. If I needed another pair would I buy them again? If it wasn't for the strap it would be a yes for sure, however right now I would at least look at some others, especially the walkers.
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Customer Rating
3
Almost great product.
on August 2, 2024
Posted by: Guimar
from Florida
Great for dampening gunfire but the headband is horrible!!!
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, August 5, 2024
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
1
Not so good for a 3M product
on March 14, 2025
Posted by: ziiin
I bought my Peltor almost a year ago a week ago I got it broken. The clip that holds the ear piece on the band brokes and I can not find on any online store a way to buy a new piece. Without it, it is impossible to use it. Please, send me a online store that I can buy this replacement piece.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, March 17, 2025
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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Customer Rating
1
Fell apart in 3 months
on May 3, 2020
Posted by: Sed74
from DFW Tx
These worked great for 3 months and then they fell apart. I'm a USAF retired veteran (AFSC 2A617A "Jet Engine Specialist") who has used aIl kinds of hearing protection throughout my career. I bought these for my current job testing Jet Engines at a test facility that requires hearing protection. I thought these were a major upgrade with the new technology that we currently have but I was wrong. I have the same issue that everyone else is having. Mine broke around the earpiece on both side These things break way too easy for a 3M product. Very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Not sure if it’s really worth its price point
on October 25, 2020
Posted by: JGonz
from NC
I’ve owned these for well over a year. I use them anytime I’m shooting and doing lawn work (weedeating, leaf blower, etc.).
Pros:
- Excellent dynamic noise suppression
- Comfortable (after you put the gel cups on)
- Great quality
- Bluetooth
- Excellent dynamic noise suppression
- Comfortable (after you put the gel cups on)
- Great quality
- Bluetooth
Cons:
- No volume knob (I wish I could determine the volume)
- Pricey
- Bulky
- Bluetooth isn’t very loud
- No volume knob (I wish I could determine the volume)
- Pricey
- Bulky
- Bluetooth isn’t very loud
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Amazing Quality & Features, HORRIBLE headband
on July 15, 2017
Posted by: Froman
from Los Alamos, NM, United States
I love the way this unit attenuates gunfire, airtools, industrial noise while allowing clear speech & bluetooth device access to my cellphone & laptop. I can listen to music while working outside but still answer phone calls or talk to crew members locally but.....
This has the most uncomfortable headband I have ever worn. The ribs literally dig divots into my scalp! I am frantically trying to figure out if another Peltor model's headband can be adapted to my Sport Tactical 500s
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Enjoy the features...some issues.
on December 3, 2017
Posted by: Russ
I bought this product in July, 2017 and use it (not always on a firing range) 3-4 times a week for approximately 2 hours each use. All of the parts seem to be of good quality. I never have to worry about them breaking if handled roughly or if I toss them in a bag full of gear. I even accidentally dropped them from around 5' on a tile floor...no problem. The Bluetooth connected easily and it has reconnected 100% of the time when powering up (unlike many devices). I really like the mics. I've tried other products of my friends, in the same price range, and I would rather have these. Good sound pick up and very little hum.
However, there is no getting around it, the headband is uncomfortable. I noticed it within a minute or two and, for me, it's bearable, but it's an issue. I too have folded up a rag to put between the band and my head, but who wants to spend that kind of money only to go around with a rag on your head. Also, my device seems to have a short in the power button. If I hear an electronic click when I press the power button, the unit will not come on no matter how long I hold the button. I have to release it and press it again. This is about 50% of the time and, for me, it's really not an issue because it will power up 100% of the time on the second try.
Without these two issues (particularly the headband), for the price, I would have given it 5 stars...however...
-December 2017
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from 3m.comBy 3M DIY, Social Care, December 5, 2017
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us. We would not expect there the be the described trouble with the power button. Please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT.
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Customer Rating
1
Disappointing
on June 12, 2017
Posted by: sass2924
from SoCal
I was looking forward to getting these. I have 2 pair of the Tac Pros and have been very happy with them. I thought the vented headband and Bluetooth features would make a good product better, I was wrong. I wear hearing protection 8-10 hours per day several days a week. With the Tac500's I can even get a couple hours of comfortable wear before I have to change back to my Tac Pro's. The problem is the pressure they put on the ears, the squeezing makes the ears hurt. The ear cups are also smaller than the Tac Pro's, my ear lobe prevents the foam cup from fully enclosing the ear. I don't have big ears and the Tac Pro's didn't have this problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M DIY, Social Engagement, June 19, 2017
Please connect with our team at 1.800.537.9514 M-F 8am-5pm CT so they can discuss this with your further and assist. Thank you for leaving your review and we look forward to your call.
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