AirPod Pro Hearing Protection Gun Range
Can the AirPod Pros with the new firmware (hearing protection ) be used at a gun range? Is it “quick enough” to protect your hearing at a gun shot?
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Can the AirPod Pros with the new firmware (hearing protection ) be used at a gun range? Is it “quick enough” to protect your hearing at a gun shot?
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
I’d figure ~25 dB reduction (at best), based on:
https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/pdf/Hearing_Protection_data_sheet_October_2024.pdf
You might not get all of that either, given the sharpness and proximity.
You’re starting at 160 dB to 210 dB too, depending on details.
Best get yourself (more) appropriate hearing (and eye) protection.
I’d figure ~25 dB reduction (at best), based on:
https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/pdf/Hearing_Protection_data_sheet_October_2024.pdf
You might not get all of that either, given the sharpness and proximity.
You’re starting at 160 dB to 210 dB too, depending on details.
Best get yourself (more) appropriate hearing (and eye) protection.
AirPods are not designed to be hearing protection or earplugs.
Buy something that is specifically designed to be hearing protection or earplugs to be used while shooting.
Risking your health is foolish.
But they are according to Apple’s website…. But I found my answer.
Found a footnote that gave me the answer.
AirPod Pro Hearing Protection Gun Range