New Razor-X Earbud System May Replace Electronic Muffs
Until now, if you wanted good hearing protection with the ability to hear conversations and range commands, you’d employ a pair of electronic muffs with sound-cut-out circuitry*. Those electronic muffs worked but they were bulky, hot, and could interfere with your cheek weld. Now there’s a new alternative — an “Earbud Headset” that offers NRR 31-rated hearing protection along with the ability to hear conversations.
The innovative, patent-pending Razor-X Earbud Headset from Walker’s® could be a “game changer” in the hearing protection field. The noise-activated, sound protection hardware is contained in a padded collar that fits comfortably around your neck. Small earbuds with foam tips fit in your ear providing 31 dB of noise protection. The microphones in the headset allow you to hear normal conversations and range commands. Two versions of the Razor headset will be offered: Basic Razor-X ($119.00 MSRP) and the deluxe Razor-XV ($159.99 MSRP) with Bluetooth capability.
Razor-X Features:
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• Retractable Digital Ear buds |
Walker’s product information states:
The Razor-X incorporates a neck-worn device featuring comfortable, retractable ear buds. The “behind the neck” design allows for ZERO interference with you or your weapon, allowing you to focus on your target. These … patent-pending buds allow the user to be in loud environments without damaging their hearing, providing an impressive 31 dB of noise reduction.
The Hi Gain omni-directional microphones provide clear sound enhancement for enjoyable conversations on the range or to hear firearm instructors’ directions while training. The Razor-X HD digital speakers provide a wide range audio quality that enhances the users experience. The kit includes two different styles of noise-reducing foam tips in a variety of sizes to ensure a proper fit for maximum noise reduction. The Razor-X is equipped with an auto-shut off (low power mode) after 4 to 6 hours. The timer will reset and the unit will wake up after any button is pressed. An AC wall adapter with USB port and a one-meter micro USB cord is provided for convenient charging.
*There are some high-tech “in-ear” electronic systems with noise-activated protection, but these are typically quite expensive and not commonly used by shooters.
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Again…another new product and ZERO info on the manufacturer’s website!!! Please spend a couple of bucks and hire a day-one marketing person. Please!
I looked at their site to try to get an idea about why one would want the Bluetooth version. From the description on the Amazon page – ” Now featuring Bluetooth, you can stream your favorite music, or even take a phone call all while protecting yourself from the harmful effects of muzzle blast. The razor XV also features independent volume control between the microphone and Bluetooth feed. In a shooting scenario this allows you to stream your music quietly and still allow for range commands over the top of the music when the microphones are turned up. In a hunting scenario, you can quietly listen to music, stream a sports game, or take a phone call and not miss out on anything running in! the razor XV GWP-NHE-BT is a serious game changer for any shooter or Hunter alike.”
BTW, neither model is in stock on Amazon.
From the Amazon description of the BT version “Now featuring Bluetooth, you can stream your favorite music, or even take a phone call all while protecting yourself from the harmful effects of muzzle blast. The razor XV also features independent volume control between the microphone and Bluetooth feed. In a shooting scenario this allows you to stream your music quietly and still allow for range commands over the top of the music when the microphones are turned up. In a hunting scenario, you can quietly listen to music, stream a sports game, or take a phone call and not miss out on anything running in! the razor XV GWP-NHE-BT is a serious game changer for any shooter or Hunter alike.”
So now the shooter can listen to music and take calls… Sounds like the same problem with cell phone use in cars, distractions! But now the distraction is to a person with a gun in their hands. How quickly will these be banned from competitive shooting? Hopefully before they even start shipping!
When the price comes down to Earth I may try a set – without Blue teeth.
Some thoughts re the BlueTooth version:
1. There are already electronic muffs that offer music-playing capability. Whether it is appropriate to have the music running is a choice the owner makes according to the situation.
I do agree that its unwise to play music when using a firearm.
2. The Razor-XV isn’t restricted to use at the range. Someone may wish to use this “earbud headset” unit while operating a riding lawnmower, or being near a noisy generator etc.
anything with external communication capabilities would not be allowed on the mound.
perhaps the range officer could stream commands over bluetooth
I believe the Bluetooth version would be useful when used with cell phone App based shot timers.
In the future, deer will be Bluetooth enabled and a person will be able to talk them in right to the kill zone. The sound dampening will be useful in dampening their surprised sounds they make when they get whacked. The sound dampening will not be necessary for my already silent Mathews bow.
I bought the bluetooth version from Amazon about a month ago and only used it once so far while rounding edges of some thick pieces of aluminum with an edge sander (loud w/o hearing protection).
I could hear the grinding but wasn’t loud at all and I was also playing music (at a low volume) that I had no trouble hearing. My co-workers had to close the office door because the grinding was so loud they couldn’t hear themselves talking (should have been working anyway lol). Office was about 50 feet away.
Only issue I had was the music cut out off and on for a minute or two, after using it for the first several minutes, then it was fine. But, even considering that, I’m very happy with the purchase.
Only recommendation I have is if you’re planning on using this in a loud work environment, and want to listen to music (it more than likely will not last a 8 hour shift btw), make sure there’s a good return policy in case the cutting out/in really is an issue and not interference or something.