Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Smart Electronic Hearing Protector with Bluetooth Technology, NRR 26 dB, Ideal for the Range, Shooting and Hunting, TAC500-OTH

This was an uncomfortable disappointment for me. This was one of the first things I was interested in when I heard about them during SHOT Show 2017. In my job and in my leisure activities, I am a machinist and a competitive shooter, so I work The same applies to my daily listening to podcasts and audiobooks, these comprise about 10 hours of listening each day. It is crucial to have a rechargeable battery and bluetooth capability on the ear pro, since generally the phone must be plugged in to function. Once I had the money to purchase the 3M Peltor Tactical 500, I searched for reviews, and there were few available. A video from Mr. GunsandGear on YouTube was one of the most comprehensive As a result of the sharp edge on the top of the band, his bald head was hurt. It didn't occur to me that I would have hair an issue, but I was wrong regarding that. The hat has a cutout for ballcaps, which I thought was a great addition, though not many of my hats have enough padding so that it would be of use. In order to add padding to this top, I wrap it with a rag at work, and eagerly await the LIVIQILY Advanced Modular Headset Cover, which I ordered from Amazon. It is a very uncomfortable top because it has ZERO padding on the inside, meaning the inside edges are directly touching your skull, which is very uncomfortable after a couple of hours, and become pretty unbearable after a ten hour day. The headband has two "bridges" that connect each arm, and both point downward, creating two pressure points on your head Those are the ones I've cut off of both pairs so far. Many people complain about the ear cups, but I have found that if I use them, they are no better or no worse than If I wanted more comfortable earbuds, I would use 3M/Camelbak or Noisefighter Gel, but their price on Amazon is $40+, so I would have to wait until the originals are completely worn out before trying them. Similarly, the sound quality is poor, as well as the comfort. Bluetooth component connected to my phone quickly and easily, but the sound is kind of tinny to begin with -- You can only hear music when you fully install a 1/8" audio jack and plug it back in, so you only hear music in the right ear when you plug it in partially. This phenomenon is most evident in MP3 music, but not so much in podcasts. This is both good and bad, until podcasts run out. There was a similar sound to this from both pairs of Tactical 500s I have owned. In any case, the 1/8" audio-in jack (at the bottom of the right side) sounds as good as any other, but it requires you to carry your phone/audio device and have a cord running down your arm The reason I frequently leave my phone plugged in is that I often forget to remove it Having people in while I work is not a good idea. The controls are located on the outside of the right ear cup and are easy to use. As soon as you power on- My constant turning of the mic volume is the result of changing the volume between high and low. Both of them Adapts to the time of day Since the switch has never been turned on, it has never remained off. As for durability, I give it low marks once As an employee of a factory in the Midwest, I work indoors and have fans rather than air conditioning, so I sweat quite a bit. Due to my native Florida location, the heat and humidity aren't that bad most days, but moisture built up in the ear cups, which caused the left side microphone on my first pair to burn out after only They were replaced by Amazon without issue, and for my second pair of cups, I inserted a Silica Gel pack underneath the foam to absorb moisture, and kept them facing outward overnight to encourage them to dry. Although I have yet to use these in an outdoor action sport where I would get too sweaty yet, I am anticipating doing so soon. In the midst of this negative diatribe there is a ray of light the battery life is excellent. The majority of my clients are 18-29 years old Batteries can last up to 24 hours with the rechargeable AAs Battery performance is slightly better when using regular alkaline The only time I have to replace them is once a I will keep them for their length of battery life alone, but I do not recommend them, since you could probably get better performance from a $20 set of electronic muffs with a set of $20 bluetooth earbuds underneath, as I used to do.

Keyla Soto

| Apr 05, 2021

We're at the same place. That's a flaw in design! Similar to other reviews, this one also broke in the same place! We purchased the Tactical Sport 500 to replace a set of Peltors (Sport 100) that had broken in the same location on the headband that many others have reported (check the manufacturer's hoping that the more expensive model would solve this issue. wear them extensively in my job as a firearms instructor several days a week for most of the day because of the noise reduction, the comfort, the ability to clearly communicate with my students while wearing them, and wear them several times a week for much of the day. Meanwhile, they broke in precisely the same place as before! There is a problem with the piece of plastic that connects the headband to the ear cup, and the ear cup is no longer sealed. As a result, they are no longer useful. I've only been using them for a short amount of time. Honestly, Peltor, you need to listen to your customers and fix this ASAP!.

Marcos Barnett

| Jun 14, 2021

The two sets I have in my possession, so I am shopping them. There are a number of new Peltor headsets for 2017. They're part of the new 2017 headset line-up. With them, you can do work or shoot, but also shoot when you're on the go The things you do around the house like hammering nails, using a nail gun, and mowing your lawn Despite that, these aren't perfect, so let's start from where we are now. Note

(Note The Peltor TacticalPro is something that I have been using for years, and it has worked very well for me. It's very comfortable across the top of my head, and there isn't much squeezing of my ears. The buttons are tactile, and once you've used them while wearing the headset, you should have no problems using them. In order to open the battery compartment, you will need a coin (a dime works well) which is a bit of a hassle, but not something you do very It is also a bit dangerous to run into the microphones, which stick out and are easily knocked off and lost. are nicely packaged. It was first thought that I'd have to cut these out of the package, but no such luck - they all fit in the package As soon as the cardboard around the outside of the plastic is removed, the box opens without the need to use scissors, knives, or bleed all over the table. What a relief. Located in Japan, the Peltor 300 is a lightweight headset that weighs 350 grams when equipped with 2xAA batteries (not included in either headset). It is 420 grams when two AA batteries are installed in the Peltor 500. Therefore, the 500 weighs 20% more than the 300, and I can tell you that the difference is quite The downward pressure on your ears and the downward pressure on your top of your head is increased. I have to say, though, that the Peltor 300/500 headband is not as comfortable as the one on my Until recently, there was only one way to describe the headband on the 300/500. This is unusual. This headset distributes its weight downward, not across your entire head. This is due to its rubbery protrusions on the bottom that contact As far as my head is concerned, I have two. Therefore, the headset is centered in two spots on my head - this means that it is very heavy. In the case that the band is not stretchy or adjustable, if this does not work, you can bring your own. As far as the headband itself is concerned, there are no adjustments to be made. There is good stretch with the TacticalPro headband as you put it on, and the weight of the headset is evenly distributed across the entirety of your head no matter what size head you have. There is a regression here with the 300/500 headset. The 300/500 can be set up pretty easily if you've got a little patience This is self-explanatory. It turned out to be a little trickier than I expected, even knowing how to do it. You need to dig out the battery cover with a fingernail. Also, the AA batteries x2 that you shove in there need a good shove to stay in place. The at least won't fall out if they are exposed to large loads I'm impressed by the recoil of my caliber! Noise reduction is quite superb between the 300 and the 500, just as it is with the Tactical Pro. A high grade People speaking or eating chips, or your pet scrambling across the wood floor -- these are examples of high-frequency sounds that can be heard. The 300 and 500 pick up the sound and amplify it. It is low-quality A frequency sound is one with a specific pitch. The act of firing a gun It will significantly reduce the volume of the sound. As a consequence, it is impossible to speak while firing, as the entire recording breaks down when you do A dampening effect is applied to the stage. As soon as you use firing/loud tools, the headset will no longer detune, so you can resume a normal level of chatting. Whenever you are on the firing range and there are no gunshots, it is absolutely possible to talk at a normal conversational level So long as the person next to you is also wearing a similar style headset that works this way, they will be able to It is our opinion that the microphones in the 300/500 (which pick up the audio and cancel it when necessary) are an order of magnitude better than the TacticalPro microphones. There has always been something bothersome about the microphones on the TacticalPro. The covers tend to fall off fairly quickly, the sticks stick out a lot There's really no alternative in this regard! The 300/500 mics are hidden inside the earpieces, and shouldn't cause any trouble. There is a dB reduction of 26 dB in the 500, but 24 dB in the 300, but it was hard to tell the difference between them, so I would advise you not to make your purchase based on this factor. * * *Bluetooth (Outside of the weight difference) the only thing clearly different between the 500 and 300 is that the 500 has Bluetooth. I was able to pair my headset with my iPhone 7 Plus quickly and easily. When I held down the Bluetooth symbol on the 500, it put the headset into pairing mode, so I was able to pair it with my phone immediately. No matter how many times the unit is switched on and off, the connection remains, as it should. However, I am disappointed that there is a high price tag to the game Sound of pitch squealing that can be easily heard (and I do mean easily) through the headset the first time it is connected. Fortunately, the sound will eventually disappear after a few seconds or so. You can play music with it on, but it does stay on when you do. It annoyed me a lot when it happened and still does. It's not great music quality as is, for what it's worth, but it's fine if you can get over the squealing. I can also hear this squeal, but it is much less pronounced when the phone is connected to Bluetooth for making phone calls, but I don't see the point in using a headset of this type for this purpose. You don't want to alert your caller you're involved in a war As a whole, I easily prefer the TacticalPro over the 500, and that is based on comfort. There is no doubt the TacticalPro is better than the Peltor 500 in terms of comfort over 26 dB noise reduction. In light of this, I would recommend going for the Peltor 300 over the 500, if you're not interested in the Bluetooth capabilities of the It is lighter and more comfortable because of this, and it is simple to use, too A cheaper price. nor 500 provide as good a fit as the TacticalPro, which is a shame because Peltor/3M got so much right on the other hand. We love the new design of the microphone, the easy-to-use controls, and the weight. In addition, the buttons feel great, and the fact that there is no need for a tool to open the battery compartment is also a great feature. It is important to feel comfortable, however! My results from my race can be found here, and glad to have this option when it comes to headsets. The first place went to A second place finish is earned by Peltor TacticalPro* A Peltor 300 would be third best (if Bluetooth is not a concern)
Third The Peltor 500 gets an overall rating of 3 stars in this review. I gave it a score of 75 out of 10. Despite its good characteristics, it's certainly not perfect. If I had the choice, I would get the Peltor 300 for greater comfort (or a different headgear altogether!.

Liberty Donovan

| Mar 25, 2021