The fact that this is a "one take" should be commended. Well done on presenting this off the cuff and without a script while feeling incredibly natural and informative. 😊

@ikeo1

4 ай бұрын

So much harder than it seems to do a single take with the camera. Lol! This channel will glow up if he keeps going. Just needs more whiz bang! Music, intro, sponsors, etc.

Outstanding video! Thanks

Thanks Billy!

Good video, I've gone through this evolution just like timers. Some good stuff being dropped here. An update with better tech is sometimes necessary or even things just wear out.

Great video! I just picked up the Ottos based on your recommendation. Do you use the standard audio amplification or the 5x hearing amplified setting?

a brand called otopro came to our local PD and outfitted everyone with the custom molded ear pro. They have special "filters" such as a solid one or a dynamic one that lets normal sounds in but then shuts itself when it gets over a certain decibel level like a gun shot. I've heard from guys that the dynamic filter doesn't work the best. But for just the custom mold is around $350 I think. I've considered getting them just for the ease of taking them in and out quickly since they are custom molded to your ear

Recommend the aftermarket Comply foam tips for the Otto buds. They do a great job.

@allsport916

2 ай бұрын

I’ve heard that from a bunch of folks too. It’s like you buy great boots and know you automatically have to replace the insoles. Sucks haha.

@loarmistead

2 ай бұрын

@@allsport916 it really does. Otto sells the Comply tips on their website, not sure why they don't ship the buds from the factory with them. The cost difference can't be that much.

Everybody is always talking about the latest and greatest gear but earpro is almost always an afterthought. The Otto Noizebarriers are easily one of the best shooting gear I’ve ever purchased. The sound quality and small form factor they are so small, light, and with the excellent audio, I’ll often forget I have them in until I just notice the car radio sounds slightly muted or my wife tells me I still have my buds in. I’ve always wondered how these stack up to custom hearing aids, thanks for your honest opinion. Highly recommend the Comply professional tips. The fit, comfort, and noise isolation is superb.

@is-nv1lu

4 ай бұрын

Do the comply tips help keep them from shifting when sweaty?

@ZEE0H6

4 ай бұрын

⁠@@is-nv1luyea, the comply tips dont move at all and are super comfortable. They come in multiple sizes.

@willws2conceptsshephard

4 ай бұрын

@@is-nv1lu yes 100%. That’s what i use as well

@liquidrockaquatics3900

Ай бұрын

Do you normally wear any other kinds of earplug or earbud? I hate having things in my ears, but I would love a lightweight earbud that is comfortable for under cans. I just use silicone plugs at the moment under my cans.

@ZEE0H6

Ай бұрын

⁠@@liquidrockaquatics3900i dont wear muffs over these. I have no issues with an open gun indoors. If the 85 db is to loud, you can just shut them off completely and the function as a regular passive earplug.

10:41 if you want to prolong the battery life of your lithium ion batteries, drain them to half life or close before storing them. Somewhere between 75-50% charge. Under no circumstances should you charge the batteries fully and leave them sitting; the charge differential between the anode and the cathode is significantly higher in that last 25% of charge and leads to quicker failure and catastrophic failure (possibly “thermal runaway “ (exploding battery)) the single best source for information about lithium ion batteries is Battery Mooch. He has a KZread and patreon, but has years of research dedicated to stress testing and destructive testing of lithium ion cells as well as testing manufacturers’ claims/specifications. Vaping is why I learned of Mooch, but I stuck around for his immense knowledge

Peltor TEP-100 case charges the buds off of replaceable AA batteries. Been using these for years instructing, and have never run the buds dry after teaching 8-12 hour classes on a regular basis. In-ear active protection is absolutely the way to go unless you need to double up for large calibers or indoor ranges.

Great job! Harris and sons new 24’s are amazing! You can send your in and they’ll update the program for you at no cost..😮

As someone who has taken damage on the range from inferior ear pro, there should be no "budget" option. Trust me when i say, if you end up taking damage, if you could go back in time you would pay 100x to prevent it. At the end of the day, THE best ear pro you can find is the most important part of your load out. Do your research and get the best quality possible

I loved my sordins till they just stopped working , and they never got any serious abuse. I even bought a protective case for them. Waiting on the new safariland liberator to show up tomorrow, I have the walkers and the howard Lite, both still running reliably after 7 years.

Love my Otto Noizebarries. Don't care much for the flanges I prefer the foam style. Otto sent me a replacement after I had an earbud die after 4 hours of use (probably after 3-4 years of usage). I was able to get over 7 hours of use until it didn't hold that charge. It was only one bud that had the issue but OTTO replaced the whole kit. Make sure you keep your invoice to get a replacement.

Etymotic makes the otto Noizebarriers. You can get the Etymotic gunsport elite or the Saf - T - Ear ones and its literally the exact same thing for $50 cheaper. I confirmed they are the same with different branding with Etymotic.

Clearly you know your stuff. This is an off topic, but what water filter would you use if you had to go off grid starting tomorrow? Since you know a lot of military people, I figure you might have a good answer.

Hey man it was nice to meet you at the classifier the other day . I meant it when I said thanks ! Your vids are top notch with no cocky-ness like you see in some others !

@SpecTrain

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@IkeStarnes40

3 ай бұрын

>no cocky-ness like you see in some others I feel attacked.

@SpecTrain

3 ай бұрын

@@IkeStarnes40 🤣

Walker's has a gel cup muff option @ ~$75.

My jaw dropped when I saw how much the Harris & sons were

I may or may not have got my insurance to cover the Harris “hearing aids” and now my work has to allow me to wear them at work, they’re pissed lol

I guess it would be good to put some sort of signs with name and model everytime you name some equipment, not all were born and always lived in broken knee , AR. Thank you. And most of it, ramblings.

Savior Equipment Apollo's for awesome over ear pro with gel cups. They're like 40 bucks and do better than my previous $200 over ear pro.

What sun glasses are those?

@SpecTrain

3 ай бұрын

Oakley Frames with Hunters HD Gold lenses in.

sunglasses inside lifes good

Amazon has gel cups (PROHEAR Gel Ear Pads) for Howard Leights and other brands that are like 20 bucks and have actually held up 100x better than my noise fighters. The cool thing about the noisefighters was the notch in them for your shades/eye pro but the durability of the gel is definitely horrible. Completely flat at this point for me aswell.. where as the "PROHEAR" generic gel cups are still like new basically after a year and a half. That's with pretty heavy use and the ear pro all the way collapsed together for storage. I have multiple pairs with those cups in them and they're so inexpensive if they did wear out I'll just buy another set. I will say the NF's were slightly more comfy/softer but definitely not worth spending 60-70$ on them again. Just my 2 cents

@SpecTrain

3 ай бұрын

Preciate the info man! The eye pro slot on the NF was a cool concept but was never actually practical for me. It was so shallow it just totally collapsed and applied virtually the same pressure so I always still ran the eye pro fully above the cup.

I'm 60 and have shot since I was 8 years old. It will be a cold day in Hell b4 I pay $400+ for a set of fricking ears! That's just stupid!

All you guys that buy Otto’s gonna regret it after the warranty is done. Poor battery life and they’ll charge for replacements

@bobhoman9410

7 күн бұрын

See what hearing aids cost. Very bad hearing to go with it. Cheap will cost you.

@capablegentleman144

4 күн бұрын

@@bobhoman9410I will go with my “cheap” pro ears or Harris and sons. Good luck with your “expensive” super Otto’s tho. Enjoy that first class customer support too 😊