The new EP5 Sonic Defenders Max from SureFire offer “full-block” hearing protection. They utilize a soft, adjustable, hypoallergenic triple-flanged stem to seal the ear canal and block out potentially harmful sounds, providing a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 26dB. I’ve been using SureFire EP3 Sonic Defenders for years and I’m glad to see this new upgrade. They are very low profile and quite comfortable because of the EarLock design that conforms to the ear’s natural shape to “lock” the earplug in place. SureFire claims you can wear them sleeping but I haven’t had to do that yet.
Sonic Defenders aren’t disposable but their service life is only intended to be 3 – 6+ months based on usage and storage. They come with a small storage case and a polymer lanyard.
Available in Small, Medium, and Large in Black, Orange or Clear.
www.surefire.com/EP5-Sonic-Defenders-Max
Tags: Sonic Defenders, Surefire
I’ve used my old set of EP3s sleeping. Worked great. Like I mentioned on facebook, these are some of the most comfortable earpro I’ve ever used.
Now if only they would make some headphones
These are great. I’ve been wearing an earlier version for years. Every once in a while they weren’t enough and I’d get a little ear ring when shooting behind a barricade. I lost one and had to buy these new ones. They are perfect for shooting. I also use them to play in a band. Most comfortable affordable ear pro out there.
Interesting in the past the triple flange wasn’t available on the small size.
I’ve been using the Etymotic head phones. work just as well, and are head phones.