Best Budget Helmet Mounted Ear Pro - Peltor Rangeguard

My favorite affordable ear pro for helmet use.
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[@airborneivan]

Appreciate the video. I recently picked up a helmet and was looking for ear pro options and I sure as hell wasn't buying a set of comtacs. Luckily I had a set of Peltor rangeguards and picked up the arc rail adapters from peltor. Match made in heaven. Just need to pick up a mic and cable.

[@poortac5568]

You will be happy with the setup. I was shocked that they don’t have radio interference.

[@airborneivan]

@@poortac5568 I just gotta get a mic and cable before I can run it.

[@AxellCPT]

​@@poortac5568what mic and cable did you get?

[@tinfoilsombrero1439]

This was very informative. Thanks, man.

[@poortac5568]

anytime 😀

[@Dork_224]

This video probably just saved me days of indecisiveness on how to do ear pro on a helmet I'm about to buy (Team Wendy Exfil LTP) and I could just buy that with the mount adaptor they offer for peltors

[@poortac5568]

glad to help 😀

[@m118lr]

GOOD stuff….REAL informative BUT you could STOP with the ‘memes’!

[@poortac5568]

Sorry, it was a phase 😂 Im more conservative with the amount of gifs and memes I add now 😀

[@adamdyment9732]

Do you have a video on how you link your comms in? I too am a poor. I see dudes running 150$ ptt on 30 dollar baofengs and that seems ridiculous

[@poortac5568]

yes I do. I use a standard radio mic with a AUX port. Hook a longer aux cable into the mic and your ear pro. You will get radio interference (squeaking), with most ear pro. The Peltor Range Guards are the only budget ones Ive used so far, that block the squeaking.

[@BobBob-il2ku]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqxZ6yej8eamM0 This is the best way I’ve found ^

[@dasauto7346]

Just got the Peltors after watching this, and replaced with Prohear GEP01 cups. Feel great but massive pain to install.

[@poortac5568]

I couldnt get one to stay in, not sure if the gel cup was out of spec or the range guards were

[@dasauto7346]

@@poortac5568 the first cup took forever and I was about to dig out my heat gun to transfer the cups between the plastic plates they sit on, but I watched someone else on YT do it and after a lot of effort got it in myself

[@DerekCarrillo7541]

Is it easy to take these apart to put on the arc rail ? I have them both coming in tmrw

[@poortac5568]

yeah, they are easier to install on a arc rail than the howard leights are. I have a video on the howard leights. But these do not require cutting metal, because the attachment methods snap on and off easier. Just be careful cutting the cable out of the sleeve and you can always put them back on the head band if you want (and have some tape) 😎

[@ustinates335]

The peltors only have a 21db reduction, which is simply not enough.

[@poortac5568]

I use surefire plugs underneath and turn up the volume.

[@Lostflipper24]

So does the port being on the right side cause issues with commo ?

[@poortac5568]

@@Lostflipper24 Not really, but it depends on the wire you use. You can always switch the ear pro, but the sound mics would be backwards (not sure if that really matters).

[@eagleeye5148]

Youre like the best gear review/recommendation channel thanks alot for the vids. Makes setting up a budget comms so easy

[@poortac5568]

I appreciate that 😀 Trying to help others only have to make one purchase, instead of 15 (like me 😂). Thanks for the support 🇺🇸

[@eagleeye5148]

@@poortac5568 i havent looked but do you have any vids on budget ballistic helmet set ups?

[@poortac5568]

@@eagleeye5148 I have done a review on the Longfri ballistic helmet that Botach sells ($200). Its my very first video, so its rough 😂 We shot it in a later video and it did very well. What you put on the helmet depends on what you need/want. If you dont have NVGs, ear pro and maybe a navigation light is all id put on it.

[@eagleeye5148]

@@poortac5568 sweet i want a highcut helmet im not worried about rifle rounds but i am looking for pistol round protection ill check out the botach

[@poortac5568]

@@eagleeye5148 Its the best bang for the buck imo. Better than a bump helmet for sure. its the same helmet in this video.

[@skinny4070]

I had 20$ wire mounts but they had too much play in them to stay tight. Paid 45 for real 3m ones and they fit like the headset does.

[@poortac5568]

thats what I have heard from others about the cheaper amazon copies.

[@ld1238]

When taking the peltors off the headband how do you remove the wiring without cutting the headband?

[@poortac5568]

you have to cut the headband to get the wire out, unfortunately. Just cut the area where the wire itself is stored and you can reverse this, if you tape or sewing the wiring back.

[@danielcohen4311]

I did this set up with the arc rails but mine seem to be slipping off anyway of fixing this?

[@poortac5568]

what part is slipping off? The ARC rail adapters on the ARC rail, or the Rangeguards off the adapters? Are you using real 3M/Peltor Adapters or knockoffs?

[@danielcohen4311]

@@poortac5568 the metal wire things. I think it’s knockoff I don’t see any 3M branding anywhere

[@poortac5568]

@@danielcohen4311 My peltor/3m version is looser than the original headband wire, but it still stays in place. The only fix would be to add thickness to the metal wire. Spraypaint or some type of thin tape might work. Or maybe a thin layer of hot glue rubbed on the wire. Otherwise you may have to buy a 3m.

[@carlh4350]

For the comms jack. Couldn't you just switch the sides on the ear cups? Then the cable would come out the back.

[@poortac5568]

You could, generally the mics are supposed to face forward. So it may mess with directional sound a little. But if that solves an interference with wires, I would turn them around. 👍

[@m118lr]

@@poortac5568…it has NEVER made sense to me when I see people wearing the headsets WITH THE MICS “FORWARD “..?! An ‘RO’ would always be BEHIND you…ANYBODY would typically be BEHIND you. The mics would ONLY pickup ‘gunshots/concussion’ noise really, OR the enemy’s!

[@poortac5568]

@@m118lr thats just how the manufacturers recommend you use them. Honestly, it probably doesn’t make much of a difference.

[@MrTopflight29]

The peltors also fit nice if you’re running ACH.

[@poortac5568]

good to know! Thanks for watching and for the comment 😀🇺🇸

[@miscellaneous263]

So I followed your advice and bought the Rangeguards. I also have a similar cheapo Chinese helmet and a $20 rail adapter bought on Amazon (not the original Peltor one, like yours). Now that I've pieced everything together, there is a big problem: barely any seal at all. Like, the cups are slightly touching my ears and maybe cut off a couple of decibels, but that's it. I could try twisting the metal clamps a bit with pliers but dunno if that will help. Any thoughts? Does your setup provide enough seal out of the box? Maybe the adapter is at fault but I'm hesitant on buying the original $60 adapter - that's more expensive than the earpro itelf, lol. Also I have Walker's XCELs for the range and they are great but too bulky to use with a helmet. Tried the Razor Slims and they sound shitty compared to anything else. The prefect solution would be to buy some Sordins or Peltor Comtacs but they are sooo expensive :( I serve in the Territorial Defense of Ukraine and so far never seen any combat but still need a decent ear protection just in case I will be sent to the frontline...

[@poortac5568]

Do the amazon rail adapters “pop” into two different positions? one away from your head and one sealed against it? If it does and its still not tight enough, you could bend the metal wires of the adapter more inward to give more pressure against your head. Its worth a shot, if they don’t work at all (as is). If that doesmt work, you may have to buy the Peltor brand adapters. Although, if your helmet is too big, that might be the issue. My setup, with the peltor adapters, has sealed tight with my howard leights and the range guards (both with factor and gel cups). They hold tight enough where I dont really even need a chin strap unless Im using nvgs.

[@miscellaneous263]

@@poortac5568 Maybe this will help other people with the same issue: I solved the problem. Instead of bending the metal clamps, I've just bought another helmet adapter which works well for me. It's also a cheap Chinese $17 ops-core style adapter from Aliexpress, which has a SHITLOAD of clamp force.

[@poortac5568]

@@miscellaneous263 so your old adapter was just weaker or not angled in as much?

[@miscellaneous263]

@@poortac5568 It is just too weak. The new one has a different design (clone of the Ops-core AMP) with two massive springs that provide all that clamp force. And I overall like this design better because it frees up the upper part of the rail so that I can mount something else on it. Like a holder for a ballistic mask, for example.

[@smiles501]

Hey man what size helmet do you wear? I bought an XL, it fits but the shell is absolutely huge. So I’ve got a medium-large on the way

[@poortac5568]

I wear the Longfri’s Large size and it fits well. The sizing on their chart is accurate. my buddy has the xl and it has a larger shell

[@smiles501]

@@poortac5568 I made the mistake of reading the reviews and everyone was saying order a size up which is why I ordered the XL to begin with haha

[@poortac5568]

@@smiles501 Yeah, I think a lot of people didnt have a clothing tape measure 😂

[@chupacabra304]

I got the guard dog body armor XL and they fit great 😂 but my head is ridiculously large for my height , 23” on a 5’7” dude

[@victormontes8606]

How do you take the peltor rangeguards off the original headset????

[@poortac5568]

I have a video on how to attach ear pro to helmets. Its about the same with the Peltors as the Howard Leights. You will need to free the power cable from the original head band in order to attach it to the peltor ARC rail adapters.

[@КириллДорошенко-у8ц]

thanks for video what you can advise peltor or walkers from this two?

[@poortac5568]

The peltors for sure. The sound is better on the Walkers (especially when listening to music), but the Peltors are better at everything else. Plus the peltors are smaller and fit better with a helmet.

[@mcmoobs1834]

Thank for the great info bud!!👍

[@poortac5568]

glad to help out 😀

[@weduhpeople8504]

I have no comms atm so the Howard Leights are fine for now on my HHV ballistic helmet. Any of these comm phones connect wirelessly via bluetooth?

[@poortac5568]

there are bluetooth Walker Razors I think. But they might be too big for helmet mounting.

[@Wlvrtnjm]

I've got those prohear cups on my range guards. You have to trim them to make them fit right

[@poortac5568]

so sand down the sides some?

[@yungseminole8026]

Can you show us how you put them on the arc rail adapter

[@poortac5568]

its the same process as the Howard Leights. I have a video on that if you want a step by step 👍 The Peltors are a bit easier

[@cd7up]

Thanks

[@ChristiannTyler]

Amazing video man! Do you know if this works with some of the other models such as tac100/300?

[@poortac5568]

thanks! Im not sure if it would work with those or not. They are a lot thicker, so I would be afraid that they wouldnt fit under the helmet edge.

[@ChristiannTyler]

@@poortac5568 interesting okay thankyou. Do the range guards increase the ambient noise? Online it says it’s “analog” where the others are digital I didn’t know what that meant.

[@poortac5568]

@@ChristiannTyler it still amplifies noise, like other electronic ear pro. Analog has better battery life, but digital has less “lag”. Ive never noticed lag in any of my ear pro though.

[@Cameroon110]

Good video as always brother

[@poortac5568]

thanks 😀

[@hartshot8455]

Thanks for the review

[@poortac5568]

anytime 😀

[@FPdesignfab]

What about a mic input on the rangeguards? I see the radio receiver cable but how do you speak/communicate thru these?

[@poortac5568]

you use it as a headset, but you will need at hand mic for your radio. The aux cable will connect the hand mic to the peltors. So make sure your hand mic has an aux port.

[@FPdesignfab]

@@poortac5568 Thx, just figuring out my setup. My radio came with a hand mic, guess I'll have to use that for now. I like your point about how the cut away sections get you closer, plus the price seems like a good start. Some of the others seem too bulky and clunky on cheekweld.

[@poortac5568]

@@FPdesignfab Thats saves you some money 👍 Ear pro size was my issue with the Howard Leights. They were just too big.

[@FPdesignfab]

@@poortac5568 Yes they look too big to me. Plus id rather put more into NODs and start with decent basic earpro. Now I'm wondering if I can detach any of my existing headband earpro and connect to arc rails on my new helmet...

[@poortac5568]

@@FPdesignfab I know the Howard Leights (but they are still big) and Peltor Rangeguards fit the arc rail adapters. I think the Walker Razors will as well, but they are pretty large and may not fit your head right on a fast helmet. NODs are a solid choice to save up to get something good.

[@M81Daddy]

Keep em coming boyz

[@poortac5568]

🇺🇸 Will do!

[@clockwork421]

I need to do this so bad.

[@poortac5568]

you wont regret it 😎

[@pedoslayer]

Have you wore the peltor with the headband and if you did, how does it compare with it being mounted onto the helmet in terms of comfort?

[@poortac5568]

The peltor is more comfortable than the howards lights with the foam cups. they also seal better because the are smaller and do not go over that gap by my jaw bone. the peltor “plastic” cup covers feel softer.