Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Pro Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff (R-01902)

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1. Bitfield Verified Buyer – 10 October 2024

   I got these to replace a pair of passive (non-electronic) Howard Leight ear protectors, which I’ve used quite a bit for smallbore rifle shooting. Those were very effective, but of course it’s hard to have a conversation or hear what someone else is saying while you’ve got them on.

   The electronic version is excellent, offering the same build quality and gunshot sound protection, but also letting you hear normal sounds and carry on a conversation. There is only one control, which turns the headphones on and adjusts the volume. With the volume fairly low you can shoot happily as well as hearing what you need to. With the volume high it amplifies the sounds around you to quite a high level.

   Not the cheapest (nor yet the most expensive) but very good quality for the money.
   

2. Cadaverous Verified Buyer – 15 January 2025

   Comfortable and delivers as per my expectations. At the range firing pistols with the guy next door to you shooting a hand cannon and the sound is muffled to an acceptable level all whilst hearing conversations amplified. No regrets.
   

3. 4.6 out of 5 stars Verified Buyer – 1 March 2025

   I know that there are a lot of reviews about this item but I wanted to share my experience having purchased both the Impact Pro and the Impact Sport (R-025024) model Howard Leight by Honeywell R-02524 Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff, Black. I first got the R-25024 and I was very happy with them. The sound is crisp, clear and loud enough to be able to hear better with them on than with a naked ear. I used them for target practice with a .22 pistol and they worked great until someone beside me was shooting a much bigger caliber and the Impact Sport R-25024 proved ineffective. So I ordered the Pro Sound and at first sight I was fairly disappointed. They look bulky and if they did not have the same brand name you would think that the Impact Pro is a much more inferior product than the Impact Sport. One of the clear differences is that the Impact Sport has sponge like covers over the microphones which makes them more wind resistant but the Impact Pro do not cover the mics. When you put the Impact Pro on and raise the volume all the way to high, the sounds are not louder than what you would hear without them while the Impact Sport amplify the sounds and you can hear better. They are also enormous compared to the Impact Sport (see attached photos) and they do not fold nicely as the Impact Sport do. I also got the case for them Caseling Hard Case for Howard Leight by Honeywell R-01902 Impact Pro Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff. – Includes Mesh Pocket for Accessories. which turned out to be the size of a small purse (it is the largest piece of equipment I put in my range bag…). Then, after I was disappointed by the size, the sound and the bulky look, I took them to the range. I was amazed that they work so well as far as protecting your hearing. There were a couple of people beside me that were shooting large caliber weapons and I could even feel the blast wave on my face but the sound level from the shots was bearable and much more comfortable than when I was wearing the Impact Sport. So I am very happy with the fact that they do provide great protection. I also find both the Impact Pro and the Impact Sport very comfortable and do not feel that I want to take them off after a couple of hours of wearing them but comfort varies from person to person and you may find them more or less comfortable than I do. I gave them only 3 stars because the Sport and the Pro are made by the same company and they should both be made with the same quality material and have the same quality electronics as the Sport. Also 3 stars because they do not fold and take too much space when stored in the range bag. In my opinion, the Impact Pro are made for the indoor shooting range and the Impact Sport are made for outdoor activities and would most likely be great for hunting because they amplify the sounds around you while they seal your ears from the gun shots as long as you are not shooting high caliber pistols of rifles. Although I am not planning to ever go hunting (too sympathetic to the animals), I kept both pairs. Update 11/29/2017: I have been using the Impact Sport for indoor competitions when the competitions are limited to 22lr and they have been working great. I also use them for outdoor competitions when I am shooting 9mm. They are also effective outdoors when others are shooting 45 caliber and I am not close to the shooter. I use the Pro for all other indoor competitions or when I shoot larger caliber outdoors. But a few months ago, I purchased the Peltor Sport Tactical 300 which I found them to have great sound quality and they are of better overall quality than the Pro. Yet, the Peltor are 24 NRR and when we do “big bore” competitions, I still like the protection provided by the Impact Pro. Update 2/22/2017: It has been a while now that I modified the Pro version and fitted a camera so I can record my range and competition sessions. Not that I am any good at it but this way I can review later to try and understand what I am doing wrong. I figured that maybe any of you might want to do the same. I attached a couple of pictures of the Pro with the camera I used the following to make the modification: Contour ROAM3 Waterproof HD Video Camera (Black) Fotasy SCX2 1/4-Inch 20 Tripod Screw to Hot Shoe Adapter with Premier Cleaning Cloth (Black)

   

4. JDL Verified Buyer – 3 March 2025

   Out of the package these earmuffs feel like quality. I have a pair of regular earmuffs with a NRR of 31dB and I can’t hear any difference in ambient noise with the power off on these. The mic’s sound quite natural when turned on. They are large but not heavy and for me, don’t seem to interfere with the rifle butt in a sitting position. I wear glasses and still get a comfortable fit with a tight seal. The lower profile electronic earmuffs post a rating of 19 to 22dB NRR and given that sound preasure doubles every 3 dB, I have opted for the highest (NRR) rating I can get. Haven’t tried them at the range yet, I will update this when I do. You might want to check reviews on githubja.com.com, there is a lot more.

   May 12, 2016… Used these earmuffs on an outdoor range last week and they worked perfectly. I’m very happy and would buy again. Note, I have not tried to play music through them… not a good idea while being responsible for firearms.

   May 21, 2016… I shoot 223 but spotted for a guy shooting 338 today and worked well in suppressing the report.
   

5. Tony jr Verified Buyer – 28 March 2025

   The product was good