Better than ear plugs for big bore noise reduction
938234
Inexpensive comfortable to wear hearing protection. Looking forward to some range time with these. Thanks.
587764
Replaced an older, less expensive set of Philips N/C headphones with these.  These are comparable at cancelling noise but are better constructed.  Major improvements are 1) much increased comfort due to better padding and 2) the ability to remove the dangling cable when you're not listening to music.  I use these while reading on airplanes, so can't comment on the music sound quality.
40614
I am tough on earbuds.  I use them heavily every day, and often at night as ear plugs.  Noise reduction is a big deal for me and this product works.  The cord is heavy and well constructed.  Sound quality is exceptional and can be heard at a lower volume due to the noise reduction attributes.

Why this product:  I've ruined two sets of custom ear molded noise reduction earbuds.  The Shure 'buds are less than half the price of the custom models . Though not quite as comfortable as the customs, the Shure 'buds are very comfortable and offer nearly the same amount of "ear plug" noise reduction capability.  Overall, I believe the Shure earbuds are better constructed and will far outlast the custom sets I've owned in the past.  If not, I'll update this review.
4589380
Agree with all of the above! I wear ear plugs but there is sufficient volume (most of the time) even with a noisy helmet (HJC modular). I don't use the velcro, as the shape of the helmet holds the speakers nicely against my ears.
3503849
As good as those expandable ear plugs. People shooting large caliber guns in a small gun range didn't ring my ears.
172354
These are very comfortable.  They don't squash my ears, like some other headsets/earmuffs, and they're quite adjustable.  The reviewers who complain that these don't fit a large head may not have realized (it's not obvious, but easy once you notice) that the ear cups can be pulled quite far down.

So that's all good.  On the minus side, the noise attenuation is minimal. I wanted these to protect my sanity against the ubiquitous neighborhood leaf blowers. They have almost no effect. Maybe it's a frequency thing - then I wish ear protectors were labeled according to what sounds they block, and what they don't.

In short, these look much more impressive and heavy duty than they are in practice.
3356454
I decided to buy these because it is just too much work to fix the audio in post. I used some consumer Wesc headphones that did an all right job while booming, but they would always hurt my ears after a short while (probably due to a harsh factory set EQ curve) and would leave me guessing if a nearby plane's rumble would show up in the audio. These Senal SMH-1000 are much better to listen to on the field. The EQ is much flatter, provide less stress on the ears, and pick up on things that normal headphones don't pick up (especially in the low end).

The pressure they exert on your ears gets annoying after a while, but that's pretty much the problem with every over-ear headphone. The noise cancelation is pretty good though--I find myself using much lower volumes than I did before. For more comfort, you can replace the ear pads with&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Senal-Velour-Earpads-Pair/dp/B00CY8SNAA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Senal Velour Earpads (Pair)</a>, or&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Senal-Genuine-Sheepskin-Leather-Earpads-Pair/dp/B00CY8TBSI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Senal Genuine Sheepskin Leather Earpads (Pair)</a>. I haven't tested these out yet, so I cannot comment on them.

I bought these over&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Large-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone</a>&nbsp;because the cord is detachable--which is very useful when you want to fit all your gear into one bag. There's a 3' straight cable, and a 10' coiled cable (around 6' when not stretched). To attach the cable, plug it into the left side of the headphone and twist, there's a plastic tip on the end that secures it to your headphone. It also stays in if you don't twist. The downside is that the plug is a 2.5mm jack (pretty sure it is anyway, no information on the Senal site). It may be hard to find a generic 2.5mm male to 3.5mm male coiled cable if you lose yours.

The headphones seem to made of aluminum, but I'm not sure if they're painted black, or if they are anodized. There are areas where the headphone's metal can clank against each other and potentially take the paint off. I placed a little gaffers tape in those areas to prevent that.

The cushion on top is comfortable and the stitching seems fine. It's very clear that these are modeled after the Sony MDR7506 because they have the words, "STUDIO MONITOR," written on them (apparently it's EQ curve is similar too).

They don't come with a case, which is somewhat annoying (I use a thin lens pouch to store mine), it comes with a gold plated screw on 1/4" jack adapter, and it comes with a 3 year warranty.

Not much more to say, I'm sure there are way better headphones out there that are much more expensive, but then again, I read that a lot of audio engineers say they prefer their Sony MDRs. The Senal SMH-1000 have a similar EQ curve and have a detachable cord, so it was a no-brainer for me.
866550
This is a good product and they definitely do the trick in terms of reducing the noise level. I have used them for about 10 hours of outdoor work (mainly leaf blowing) but may even consider using them for mowing the lawn. The only minor complaint was that fit was a bit too tight, but felt better when I was wearing protective googles in combination with the ear muffs.
2212947
These ear plugs are more comfortable than my custom fitted ones I got from the ear doctor. I highly recommend these to any musician , they take enough off the overall volume but still sound good.
2538347
These drown out sound quite well. I use them on my motorcycle and for shooting guns. Easy to remove and clean. Over time, the wear and tear can cause the in-ear piece to slip from the black housing. Not an issue, though. Getting a couple year's use is worth it. I'll definitely buy another pair.
21995
I have a large head and these just barely fit.  So much so that occasionally I have the metal stubs of the earpiece pull out of the over head holder.  They slide right back in though.  As fas as for sound, I used them while watching the tree service cut down and shred my trees.  Noise was cut down considerably.  No issues being right next to the machines or chainsaws.
3433130
This hearing protection works well, as advertised.  Excellent sound attenuation.  I read reviews that said the ear "cups" are very big -- and they are.  I have large ears so I wanted something with large ear cups.  These work well for me.  I use them around the house when cutting grass, using power tools, etc. so the large ear cups aren't a problem for me and they don't get in the way.  I am also a shooter and I do not use this hearing protection when shooting.  I think the large ear cups would be a in the way when shooting any kind of long gun.  Would probably be OK with a hand gun.  You will not look very cool when wearing these but they do attenuate sound well!
3180379
I absolutely hated wearing ear plug until I found these.  I have large ear canals and the triple flange plugs we have at work never sealed correctly and were  just a pain.  The foam expanding ones made conversations impossible and my hands are always dirty so taking them out to talk and then putting them back in isn't a good option either.

After getting these my problems are solved!  I put them in at the beginning of the day and they stay there till lunch when I take them out because they aren't needed in the cafeteria.  Of course since I'mat lunch my hands are clean, so when I finish eating I just pop them back in until the end of my shift.  In case it wasn't clear, the foam tips on these need rolled/compressed before insertion so they can expand in the ear canal and seal off the outside noise.

Make sure you know the size of your ear canal before ordering.  The large fit me perfectly, but were uncomfortable for some and they hated them.  We ordered so small and medium and once they tried the new smaller sizes out they too fell in love with them.  The facility I work in isn't super loud, at an average of 90-100DB if I remember right and these cut that noise down perfectly.  I haven't tried them while shooting yet as I leave them  in my locker at work and have electronic muffs for the range.  I would guess that for .22lr they would be fine without the caps inserted, and if the caps were closed maybe even lager calibers would be tolerable.
4943057
These are the best set of ear muffs I have used.  The noise reduction rating is among the highest I have seen.  In high school I never used ear protection when I hunted and as a result, I have constant ringing in my ears.  I have vowed to never again shoot without good ear protection.  This is easy to do at the range, but when hunting, I want to be able to hear what is going on around me.

The electronic amplification these provide enable me to hear everything while I hunt.  The best part is there are microphones on each ear cup which provides stereo sound.  Not only am I able to hear, I can pinpoint exactly where the sound is coming from just as well as I can with my naked ears.

The ear cups are big and a little bulky, yet very comfortable.  I can wear them for an hour straight and don't feel like my head has been in a vice when I take them off.

Due to the size of the ear cups, shooting a rifle feels a little cumbersome at first as the ear cup hits the stock.  After a little use, I didn't really notice anymore.  Even at work, I use these for range training with both the Remington 870 and my AR-15.  They don't interfere with either except for the clicking as the plastic touches the stock.  If you are a pistol shooters, these are perfect as they are extremely comfortable and the size doesn't make any difference.

The auto shutoff feature is a big money saver as I never remember to turn them off when I'm done shooting.  Battery life is very good.  I can't remember the last time I have replaced the batteries and on average, I probably use them an hour a week with the amplification on.

I hunt coyotes a lot and sometimes I like to listen to music or books while I am on a set.  It is great to be able to pipe the music through the ear muffs with the included cord.  It didn't seem like an important feature until I used it.  Now I really appreciate it.  I don't use it often, but when I do, it's a great feature to have.

The only thing about these that occasionally bugs me is being near power lines.  From time to time, I hunt beneath high voltage power lines and the EM field from the electricity will induce a hum in the speakers that is irritating.  In these situations, you can always turn the volume off and use them as normal earmuffs.

All in all, these are a great set of hearing protectors.  They are comfortable and have a great noise reduction.  The stereo electronic amplification seals the deal.
2456807
Great product. Comfortable. Excellent noise reduction.
2485315
I sleep during the day, so earplugs are a must for me. The cylindrical ones seal better for me than the ones that widen at the base, and the ones that have have a softer material. Those never seem to seal like these 3Ms do. My earplugs get a little dirty after awhile, but they seem to keep their shape. I think the dirty look makes me change them out before they are worn out. That's okay, because when the box came, I was thinking I bought way more than I could use. Now I just change them out after 3 or 4 weeks.

These work great. If you've never worn earplugs, or worn them correct, they aren't designed to silence anything. They are meant to deaden sounds. For work, they are simply protection, but at home, for sleep, you must get used to sleeping when sounds get lowered to a whisper level. When you get good earplugs in right, that's what they do. A lawnmower CAN be heard, but it is a muffled noise that can be tolerated. Sometimes, in the house, a TV or someone's voice can be heard, but again, it is muffled. If that still bothers you, get a fan for your room. Earplugs, a fan and a face mask is my key to good, daytime sleep.

These earplugs are a key for me. Highly recommended.
944688
Best in ear plugs I've ever tried. Does a good job protecting ears when shooting outside, while staying out of the way when shooting rifles. I can hear everyone, while protecting my ears.