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)

Posted on Dec 12, 2024 7:01 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2024 8:26 PM

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.

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Dec 12, 2024 8:26 PM in response to mike.simpson

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.

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