WALKER’S RAZOR SLIM ELECTRONIC MUFF With its ultra-compact design, the Razor Slim electronic muffs offer superior hearing protection in a low-profile design. Two hi-gain omnidirectional microphones pick up outside noise and broadcast it through full dynamic range HD speakers for an ultra-clear, balanced sound. Sound activated compression has a blazing fast 0.002 second reaction time to ensure your hearing is always protected. Available in a variety of color options, the Razor Slim electronic ear muffs are priced right and packed full of innovation. Patriot Series Razor ear muffs feature a nylon attachment on the headband that is compatible with your favorite patch. USA flag patch included with purchase. Slim Folding Design – Walker’s Razor muff delivers the slimmest profile available in an electronic shooting muff and a compact folding design. SPECS: – 2 hi-gain omnidirectional microphones; – Full dynamic range hd speakers for clear & balanced sound; – Low noise / frequency tuned for natural sound clarity; – Independent volume controls; – Sound dampening composite housing; – Sound activated compression – 0.02 second reaction time; – Nrr – 23 db; – Audio input jack; – Recessed volume control knobs; – Comfortable headband w/a metal wire frame; – External battery door; – Operates on 2 ‘AAA’ batteries – included
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- PROTECT YOUR HEARING – Walker’s Razor Ear Muffs have an ultra low-profile design featuring extra slim ear cups, for a secure fit; these ear muffs protect against hazardous noises, while still letting you clearly hear everything going on around you
- SOUND AMPLIFICATION – Walkerโs Razor Ear Muffs amplify safe sounds using two hi-gain microphones to provide clear omni-directional hearing; The low end frequencies are enhanced to produce accurate, natural sound
- RUGGED DESIGN – These muffs feature a rugged design with a rubberized coating, helping to prevent damage to the interior electronics; the housing is made from a sound dampening composite; the headband is a padded metal wire frame
- EASY-TO-USE CONTROLS – These muffs have a volume control knob on the outside that is slightly recessed – a perfect balance between providing easy-to-use controls, and preventing accidental volume adjustments; the battery door also opens from the exterior
- LISTEN TO MUSIC – These ear muffs also have an audio input jack, allowing you to plug in your phone or other favorite sound source, effectively converting these ear muffs into a set of headphones with hearing protection
Wrestler197 –
To start I would like to say that I have paid full price for every piece of digital hearing protection that I possess, and am not receiving anything for this/any review! I have been rather obsessed with finding the best protection over the years because I care about my hearing, will never stop shooting guns, and want to be comfortable while enjoying guns ๐ . I own every single one of the hearing pro sets that I discuss. If you don’t want to/have time to read the whole review, I’m putting my conclusion at the top. Feel free to read the rest to figure out why I answered this way.But here is the quick bottom line:Do not buy a knock off brand. I do not own any of them, but have tried them. Not worth saving a few dollars. Of the more affordable name brands: Walker, 3M, or Howard Leight… The Walkers are by far the best and most comfortable. But if you have a tiny bit more $ to spend, search for the “AKT1 Sport”. Are they worth the extra money? Yes, absolutely – buy the AKT1’s if you can afford them. If you already own some 3M’s, Howard Leight’s or Walker’s and are looking for a major upgrade without breaking the bank, go for the AKT1’s. I have not noticed a difference in sound or comfort (just design) between different Walker models, but I did notice the difference in sound and comfort when I got the AKT1’s! Should you just save your money and buy the “Gucci” of ear pro, ComTacs or MSA Sordins? Probably not, but maybe depending on need.The details:In the $50 – $100ish range I own 5 models: Walker’s Razor Slim & XCell, Howard Leight’s Impact Sport, 3M’s Peltor Sport Tacs, and the AKT1 Sport’s.The best hearing protection does two things. 1 – it protects your hearing, 2 – it should not be a burden or painful to wear. Walker’s, Howard Leight’s, and 3M’s are not very comfortable for shooting after about an hour, and on my wife (smaller head) they are actually painful to wear for more than about 10 minutes. Each of them also make you sweat because of the material of the cup pads.Howard Leight – I put HL in 5th place because the sound quality is quite “electronic-y”, and they are just downright uncomfortable for any period of time. The sound amplification of quiet sounds is quite substantial and impressive at times, however the quality of the sound itself is lacking. I don’t need to hear a whisper from across the room if I can’t determine whether the whisper came from a robot or a human. (Robots, although friendly looking, are usually evil, so it’s important to know the difference)3M’s Peltor Sport Tacs – are in 4th place because their price point was a little higher, they are still uncomfortable for long periods of time, and they are also a bit bulky for shooting rifles. The cheek plate on a rifle is almost guaranteed to nudge these muffs and cause your shooting ear to have decreased protection. They still have a bit of an artificial electronic sound, but seem to have the best overall hearing protection in this price range when shooting larger calibers or indoors (as long as you can avoid the cheek plate nudge).Walker’s – The XCEL and Razor models are tied with each-other for 3rd and 2nd place. They beat out HL’s & 3M’s just because they are a bit more comfortable. But they are tied with each-other because they don’t really have a noticeable difference in sound quality or protection. I think they are both the same Walker tech, just different designs and price points. They are both a little more comfortable, and noticeably less “electronic-y” sounding than the Howard’s or 3M’s. The sound amplification of quiet sounds is pretty impressive. But in order to make them comfortable for extended shooting times you’ll have to spend $ on upgraded gel pads.The AKT1’s – take first place. I found these on Amazon and never heard of them prior to that. But I am very happy to have found them! There are only 2 little negatives: 1- they are still a bit bulky (although light weight) so the cheek plate of a rifle does nudge them, and 2 – the amplification of quiet sounds is not quite as dramatic as the other brands. However they take first place because the fit is incredibly better on the AKT1 than any of the models mentioned previously. This is true for both large and small heads actually. I think this simply because the band seems to have had a lot of thought/development put into it, and the pads on the ear cups are either real leather or really nice fake leather. Unlike the other models listed above, these are comfortable out of the box. You don’t have to upgrade the pads because they are super soft and that alone is quite impressive. The sound quality is also remarkable. They may lack in magnitude of amplification, but the microphone & speakers work together to provide the least artificial sounds of any other headset I have worn (including ComTacs and Sordins). It is sometimes hard to tell if they are even turned on when someone is talking to you, because the sound quality is so good it sounds like their real life voice.Lastly the $200-$400 range:Peltor ComTac’s and MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X’s are pretty equivalent to eachother – I cannot decide which of these are actually better. I can say that I like the sound quality of the the speakers in the AKT1’s better than both of these high dollar headsets. However they both feel more durable than the AKT1’s, and the sound dampening tech in the ComTacs and Sordins are noticeably more advanced than any of the lower priced sets. If you can afford the $200-400 price, then go for them. If you need to use coms while wearing ear protection, buy them. They are the only brands that have a substantial amount of radio/mic/helmet mounting accessories readily available – and the only two that I would trust for coms reliability. The major benefit is the platform they provide. Most (if not all) come with the gel padded cups and I would buy a set with the genuine leather band cover if you use the top headband style. I prefer the Sordins, as they just seem to fit my head better than any other brand, and I am a fan of the brand name. I have not tried the newest Sordin model yet though… so I may have to update this. Are they that much better than the cheaper models? For very specific reasons yes… but if you are not actually needing the coms platform, then buy the AKT1’s. Yeah, I think the AKT1’s are that good!
Victor V. –
Specifically for males with large heads. To start I am 6ft 3 inches tall about 280lbs and wear a size 7 7/8 (one size below an 8). So I can say I have a pretty large head and proportionately large ears. As far as which I recommend over the other my answer is get both and see which fits you best.Fitment on head Iโd say theyโre about the same, the Howard Leight (HL) has slightly more head space if youโre wearing a hat, which can be due to it have less padding on the band compared to the Walker Razor (WR). The HL does not squeeze my head as much so it can be more comfortable over longer periods of time. But the HL ear pads are smaller than the WR the hole size is not substantially different but itโs enough to notice. I measured the HL and it was only about 1 cm smaller across each way than the WR BUT the depth of it was 1/2 inch deep while the WR was 3/4 inch so the HL is about 1/4 not as deep which for me made the difference. The HL although comfortable, due to the depth being smaller it did not completely seal around my ears I noticed on my left ear there was some space between my neck and ear wear it was not sealing, and without a proper seal I would not feel comfortable using it. Again this is why I say try both if you have a large head, because I feel depending on head shape, ear size and where your ears sit on your head the HL may fit and since it doesnโt squeeze your head as much it would be the better option.The WR are better looking in my opinion, the band has more padding and the ear muffs are deeper and bigger, but the band does feel tighter on your head and will not be able to be used as long as the HL.As far as the sound goes the HL has better sound I believe, it is slightly better and since they have a fabric like cover and not a metal cover like the WR they do not pick up much wind noise.I personally stuck with the WR but I do not consider the HL to be lesser than the WR. Each has its pros and cons and Iโd have to say ultimately try both. HL may fit better for wider heads. But for my WR I added gel ear pads and it has greatly improved the wearability. If you get either of these I really recommend getting the gel ear pads for added comfort.
LouRevue –
So I wear a size 7 1/2 fitted cap so I have a pretty large noggin. My other shooting earmuffs were okay but didn’t quite get a good seal since the earpads got stretched out whenever I put them on. I decided to upgrade and seeing that this set was pretty popular, I went for these.Fitment wise, much better than my other ones. Took a little bit to get the earpads softened up so they could expand a bit but, well worth the effort. With a my cap and glasses, these fit my head perfectly. I did find these are a bit difficult to put your eye protection on after you put the earmuffs on so just a heads up.This is my first electronic hearing protection so I wasn’t really sure what to expect here. I was assuming you’d be able to pick up conversations but may get the occasional blast whenever a gun is fired. This was almost completely true. Even without the power on, you still get decent noise reduction so you can use them as-is. There is no worry about what happens with the batteries die so that’s a nice relief. I shoot primarily at an indoor range and I’ve seen numerous complaints about these types of hearing protection working great at outdoor ranges but not so good at indoor ranges. I didn’t find this to be an issue at all.Shooting my 9mm/45 ACP indoors, these earmuffs worked well at blocking out the noise to a comfortable level. When I turned the volume on the headsets, I could hear the people in the booth next to me really clearly. The gunshots had sort of a booming/echo sound to them but it wasn’t loud at all. I felt it to be really comfortable shooting my handguns. One thing I did notice is that the sound seemed to be a bit stronger in one ear than the other. My left ear sounded pretty clear while the right ear was kind of, meh. Not sure if this is expected or not but we’ll see.