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3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Average customer rating
3.6
(105 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 105 reviews
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
9
1 Star
23
73%of customers recommend this product.
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70 out of
96)
Customer Reviews for 3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Customer Rating
4
Headband adjustment not well explained
on October 21, 2017
Posted by: Milliwatt Rob
from Vermont
I bought these yesterday. When I first put them on, they were much too tight on my size 7 7/8 head. The instructions, and even consumer youtube videos, do not make it clear how to adjust the height of the ear cups on the headband. The splits at the end of the headband seemed to suggest that the headband itself adjusted, but it does not. Then, after a lot of gentle trial and error (I didn't want to break it by forcing anything) I discovered that the adjustment is made by sliding the cup on the stiff wire that it is attached to.
The headset comes with the cups slid all the way up. After sliding the cups down, the headset was still firmly on my head, but much more comfortable than before the adjustment was made. I don't think I would want the headband much looser, as during noisy outdoor activities I want them to stay in place, and not slide around.
I have not tried them on the range yet, but just wearing them in the house, I think the sound suppression will be excellent while allowing normal conversation and background sounds to be better heard.
So, in summary, there needs to be a better explanation of how to adjust the headband and ear cups on the head band.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
uncomfortable as all get out
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: Tomm
from Indianapolis
Head band is extremely cheap and very uncomfortable. Serious this is high end? Save your money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Social Care, Social Care, October 4, 2018
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear you did not find the fit to be comfortable. We would like to gather additional details about your experience. Please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 M-F 8am-5pm CT.
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Customer Rating
1
Max volume too low for use with ear plugs.
on April 26, 2023
Posted by: UL45
I bought the Sport Tactical to replace my old Peltor Tactical that are 20 plus years old and still working fine. I shoot competition and double up with ear plugs and earmuffs. At high volume, I can easily understand the range commands with my old hearing protectors but not my Sport Tactical 500s. This makes them equal to non electronic hearing protectors. I bought the 500s based on the outstanding performance and durability of my old Peltor Tacticals but I am very disappointed. Also, I thought that I was purchasing the best, also I can't fin any specs on volume making it difficult to find a replacement. I have used my old Peltor Tactical for the last two matches. Still looking for a quality replacement.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, 3M Care Team, April 26, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
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Customer Rating
1
Terrible Head band Very Uncofortable
on September 26, 2018
Posted by: Kalliyan
from US
The Headband is so cheap and plastic that it scratches your head. Wearing a hat is a must just to try and improve comfort.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Social Care, Social Care, September 26, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear you were unsatisfied with the product, and would love to gather some details about your experience. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 M-F 8am-5pm CT.
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Customer Rating
1
Power button failure
on May 2, 2020
Posted by: PaulD
from Laurel, MD
I wouldn't have expected this one. They work fine, when they can be turned on. They've decided to now turn on intermittently.. Not really acceptable at the range. I've been using these with my MantisX with great success at the range, then.. the headphones have decided that they only want to turn on some of the time. Not good..
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Works as advertised
on March 1, 2020
Posted by: James Dean
from Jackson,MS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this as a product review. It did not disappoint. Exactly as advertised. It would be money well spent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for shooting indoors or out
on May 11, 2020
Posted by: David51
from Los Angeles
My GF gave me these for Christmas. have been using now for about 5 months, and really like how the headphones suppress gunshots while allowing a conversation to happen when not shooting without removing the headset. Excellent quality product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent ear pro, worth the price
on May 18, 2020
Posted by: BigMike
from Riverside, CA
I shoot firearms frequently and have ear pro on for a long duration when I shoot. I've gone through at least 8 different sets of electronic ears and this is by far the best.
Pros: very comfortable, excellent noise reduction, great clarity of non-muted sounds, rechargeable battery holds charge for long periods and operates for long periods while in use. Simple, easy to use controls. The bluetooth feature is just gravy.
Cons: on the bulky side. If you have problems shooting rifles with large ear pro this wont be for you. If you are using ear pro for tactical shooting/ops this is probably too bulky.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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