Hearing protection: it’s a big deal in any kind of shooting endeavor. For many years it’s been well-known that too many dBs battering your eardrums can cause permanent damage, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Suppressors can help, but if you’re going to the range then quality ear pro is absolutely a must-have. While simple foam buds or basic over-the-ear muffs typically work fine, some shooters prefer the added benefits offered by electronic options. Some models include smart technology that will amplify quieter sounds like speech, while dampening loud noise like gunshots. Others can fold in bluetooth capabilities, for communication purposes or to pipe in some music. With a July 23rd press release, the Michigan-based hearing defenders at Pro Ears have announced pre-order availability for a new electronic in-ear option: the Stealth Elite earbuds. The release reads as follows.

A closer look at what goes into the Stealth Elite earbuds.

Grawn, MI – Pro Ears’ new Stealth Elite Bluetooth Electronic Ear Buds are designed for the avid adventurer. The sleek new design and improved ergonomic options provide hi-fidelity sound for music, noise protection, and hearing enhancement while providing Pro Ears’ signature noise cancelling technology. The new Stealth Elite ear buds are ideal for shooting, cycling, flying, hunting, jogging, sporting events, concerts, and industrial applications. The user can maintain situational awareness and safety in noisy environments while enjoying music or talking on the phone.

The Pro Ears Stealth Elite Ear Buds feature three modes of operation; isolation mode, pass-through mode, and amplification mode. Hearing protection operates with or without the included rechargeable Bluetooth lanyard. The Stealth Elite kit includes batteries, Bluetooth lanyard, USB-C charger cord, three sizes of silicone ear tips, four sizes of foam ear tips, and three sizes of optional use ear hooks for greater security on the ear. When not in use, the entire kit can be stowed in a compact Pro Ears carry case with accessory compartment. The Pro Ears Stealth Elite Ear Buds include a one-year warranty from date of purchase.

The Pro Ears Stealth Elite Ear Bud kit includes:

• Replacement batteries
• Bluetooth lanyard
• USB-C charger cord
• Three sizes of silicone ear plugs
• One pair each of XS/S/M/L foam ear buds
• Three sizes of optional use ear hooks for greater security on the ear
• Compact Pro Ears logo carry case

For more information, please visit: WWW.PROEARS.COM

The kit comes with spare batteries and a variety of fitments for differently-sized ears.

Do you use electronic ear pro, or do you prefer analog? Have you ever tried any other Pro Ears models? Do you plan to try the Stealth Elite? Head to the comments below to let us know what you think! However you choose to do it, please be sure to protect your ears when you go shooting. Be safe out there! See you at the range.

Photos courtesy of Pro Ears.