Walker's Silencers & Razor Slim Electronic Ear Pro Review

[@chrish5224]

Awesome! Pretty sure your the first person I've personally ever heard mention using ear pro for/during home invasion. Got mine on the night stand, always make sure batteries are fresh.

[@sootch00]

Thanks Chris, Using the amplified ear pro is a smart way to know what's going on but also in an SHTF situation out in the woods.

[@garysarratt1]

Clint Smith and John Lovell have recommended it, stating after the first shot in a home you will be deaf and therefore at a disadvantage.

[@kerk5520]

I don't hear it very often, but Massad Ayoob did mention it some years ago and I have always respected his opinions and advice.

[@bobalobalie]

@@sootch00 Your flags on the Walker’s are on the wrong side. Stars always forward.

[@ryanbolander6117]

@@bobalobalie he’s running away lol

[@SteveNas530]

Spot on! I have been shooting for 50+ years and some of that without hearing protection. When you're 18 years old...10 feet tall and bullet proof. Well, I'm paying for it now. My hearing is greatly impaired.

[@retnav92]

Wore single and dbl (when req'd) hearing protection for yrs in the Navy, around machinery, pounding on metal in the shipfitter shop, etc. I'm pushing 66 yrs old, and my hearing is still top notch. Wife and I bought Howard Leights for the range, and am impressed with the electronic ear pro and how it immediately dampens the gunshot noise.

[@jager6863]

The Howard Leight Ear Pro works best if you wear them properly, not backwards, like in the video. The two Microphones should always face forward, like the Walker's Ear Pro. This may also explain the issue you had with fitment. Other than that, excellent, informative video as always. Don, can you use your influence to get all the baseball cap makers to delete the stupid metal button at the top, as when you try and wear ear pro, the button acts like a drill on the top of your head. Even gun makers sell ball caps with the stupid button on top.

[@DatGrunt]

I just bought them and I hope I didn't make a mistake. The Howard Leights I mean. Will they be an issue with prescription glasses?

[@irenemoran6137]

@@DatGrunt NO, the Howard Leights are absolutely great and I wear them with my prescription glasses at the indoor range and regular sunglasses outside, I think you will find them to be more than adaquete.

[@garysarratt1]

Take them off with pliers. I got into that habit from us navy guys frailing each other’s heads for that very reason.

[@DatGrunt]

@@irenemoran6137 Great thanks!

[@lllTotalkaoSlll]

@@garysarratt1 You probably need to clarify that you mean take off the little nub at the top of your ball cap with pliers. We don't want a bunch of people complaining about injury due to using pliers to put on/take off their ear pro. :) You are right though the little nub is easily removed with a set of pliers.

[@LT53]

I'm very grateful for channels like this but specially sootch. Honest man and above all he doesn't promote shitty products nor anything that he wouldn't use. I've been using Walker's for years and they are great specially for the price. A few months ago I got the Razor Slim and it feels and sounds fantastic being able to hear everything yet kill the harmful sounds is a game changer and the batteries last forever.

[@hollowa.f.h3246]

Great informative video! I have the Walker Razor Slim Electronic Ears. I love them they work great the cost is great and I recommend them to everyone I know.

[@thebrucechannel8061]

Good stuff...I've had a pair of Walkers for years and they do the trick, also put Mack's softy plugs in my ear canals just for added protection.

[@andyprairiedog]

Save your hearing everyone....you will appreciate your hearing when the range is the talk of the rest home with other fellow Patriots. Currently have Peltor 6s set and am thinking of replacing them just cause I lost a foam cover and the wind gets annoying. These Walkers ear muffs seem to solve the issue for me of losing those little foams. Thank you, Walker for sending these to Sootch00.

[@martinbarnes5704]

I never knew there were muffs like these, just got mine in the mail, amazing!

[@kohnfutner9637]

Same here. New gun owner and the Walker Razor are a really good set of headphones. Lacking bass but that's fine.

[@kevinthomas764]

My Walker’s arrived this week. Taking them to the range tomorrow. Thanks for the info.

[@marcb1278]

sootch00, thank you for always bringing out good well informed videos out here. However I am afraid that these earmuff does not brings down noise level down to 23dB but reduce harmful noise level by 23dB. Noise level at 85dB aren't healthy to our hearing and this protection will bring down noise to a comfortable level of 60dB +- 3-5 dB. Lawn mower at 90dB up to Rock Concert and Gunshots at 120dB are too harmful and definitively ruins our only once in a lifetime hearing. As always, I stand corrected.

[@googoo-gjoob]

what ive seen is this explanation.... take te NRR, minus 7, divided by 2. THAT is the db reduction. this was quite disappointing. 23 minus 7, divided by 2 = just 6db reduction.

[@irenemoran6137]

Protect those ears people, I have a good friend who has bad hearing damage from decades of shooting without proper ear pro, great video Sootch this topic needs more attention, love the out takes as always.

[@markjg6419]

Thanks for the demo.. just made a purchase to replace my old muffs

[@saul6195]

AAA they are ... Small mistake you said AA amazing video thank you!!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Saul, Yes, they are AAA Batteries. I noticed my mistake after it was published

[@og824]

Flock of Seagulls!! "I Ran"... Love the song choice when you played music thru the buds.

[@DayBowBow]

awesome music to pair with the subject. soothing :)

[@mp15a]

Second!! Love Your Reviews Sootch!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Brother!

[@garysarratt1]

A Flock of Seagulls... it seems you and I came up in the same era!

[@bombsaway6340]

Love electronic hearing protection, but I always wear ear plugs, too. I wear glasses and at times the seal with the headset breaks. Protect your hearing.

[@NorthEast_Militant]

The walkers are so comfortable and the sound quality is fucken amazing.

[@Sagittariustoo]

Thanks for another great product recomendation, sootch.

[@sootch00]

Thanks Brother! Protecting your hearing in style! lol!

[@lazarusvillagomez]

Thanks for the review, sir

[@johnburrows1179]

You always do great reviews.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool Ear Pros Sootch00. I prefer the Howard Leight Ear Pros myself. Another awesome review an long live the republic my friend. Also have a Happy Labor Day !!!!!!!!

[@Joe-rx7ht]

I have two sets of the exact same ones. I bought them at the PX not knowing anything about the brand. Great review! Thanks. 🇺🇸

[@Robyrob7771]

I’ve been wearing old school ear muffs with behind the neck ear buds (music when mowing). Time to upgrade!

[@richardoliver1468]

Sootch00.... Thanks for the review.

[@billyhooks99]

I checked out the walker website and sootch didn't mention it but they offer a walkie talkie attachment for $50.

[@ucid5363]

awsome

[@Foo3112]

Just grabbed a pair of Walkers. Nice review.

[@just82much72]

Love how Sootch thoroughly goes over these badboys.👍👍🔫👍👍

[@c.c.manbattleborn8951]

Sootch love is still here for you brother, but i noticed that ol' Glory was backwards on your muffs. Just sayin'. Either way great review otherwise though 🍻👍 love my Walkers!!!

[@harvestblades]

I noticed that as well, & wondered how far into the comments I would have to get before some patriot pointed it out.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

thank you for the video... always reliable information

[@justlooking2222]

MSA muffs with Gel ear caps, behind the head model. Buy once, cry once !

[@joshuarosenblatt]

Love my razor slim. Debated between the two And looked at some more expensive options but the walker is well worth the cost!

[@itninja9503]

3:15 .... "Drop down anything over 89db to 23db..." no, that is not how this works at all...

[@wesley_makes]

I think he just misspoke, but you’re right.

[@dgio5052]

So, who gets to choose the weapons on a range day? You, the kids or both? Is there a vote or a drawing the night before on who gets to bring what? Lol.

[@sootch00]

Lol! I'd probably be better off if they did make the choices! I always encourage them to bring their personal guns. Keeps them training. Thanks Skippy!

[@Timewaits4no1]

Can you use gel cups with these? I wear glasses so it seems like something that would be a nice benefit to have the cutout the gel cups provide

[@krazd360]

Everyone should wear glasses. Protect your ears and EYES

[@DCCHANNELGUNS]

Great VIDEO!!!

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Thanks I learned how to use them

[@tobywragg4660]

Are these waterproof in any way ? Also do they fit under a helmet ok ?

[@belowme4927]

SO WHEN THE SHTF ARE GOING TO RUN FOR YOUR PHONE & BUDS AND HOPE BOTH ARE CHARGED UP?

[@robertjohnson9756]

They'd still work as normal hear protection just without the sound amplifier wouldn't they?

[@wbwills2]

Nice.thanks Mr .Scootch

[@pitbullgamer8116]

I been shooting for 30+ years and never used hearing protection until recently and my hearing is great

[@sootch00]

Interesting.

[@alant5757]

What???

[@Timewaits4no1]

You definitely are the exception

[@ucid5363]

do they amplify normal non gunshots if you wearing them?

[@rickbourne1376]

Very important. As a kid in the 70s, I had WWII and Korean Vets teaching me how to shoot, and several had hearing issues. When you see a photo of canons going off back then, look, the guys have their mouths open to try and equalize the pressure, but it really did not. This digital ear muffles, which actually allow enhances hearing with protection.. wow, those though be Military issue. This is a low amount of money to protect your hearing.

[@anonymous-td3pl]

Are they water proof?

[@whspioneer89]

I think NRR Noise Reduction Rating means they lower the decibels by the rating amount. Not that they lower all sound to the NRR amount. So the higher the NRR rating means the more they lower the decibels. NRR 23 would make a 100 decibels sound like 77. I use NRR ear plugs at work that are in the 31-33 NRR range. Low to mid 20’s NRR is on the lower end

[@weedXD38]

How's it going?? Nice to see Quality time with your family, Embracing for Hurricane Dorian!!! LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!!!! STAY SAFE Y'ALL!!! CAT 5..

[@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem]

the plugs certainly seem cool. it would be nice to cancel out people in loud crowded areas and listen to whatever you want.

[@lukemaske2535]

Do you think you could duck hunt with the silencer ear buds?

[@jamesedwards8223]

said this for years my howards are right next to my gun.

[@MrOtis909]

Just bought a pair of the walker quad microphones with realtree camo. 9x amplification. Great price on Amazon.

[@theblacksheepknights]

What shooting glasses are you wearing? And the girls shooting glasses?

[@cornerstonearchery5123]

I have some hearing loss and tinnitus due to a medical condition. I currently use the Howard Leight to hunt with and they help me hear thing I can’t without them. I’m really interested in going to a in ear alternative. I bought the Grizzly Ears but returned them due to the amplification not being that great. Would you say the walkers Bluetooth ear buds do as good of a job as the muffs?

[@johnbellinger2494]

The ear buds look nice but how well will they stay in place. Experience from other bluetooth devices I've owned says they will fall out with moderant movement. At a cost of 250 or so, I'll stick with the bigger,cheaper ear muffs. You can't lose them doing drills on the range.

[@KB-1976]

Love the bud style, I dont care for full muff type. You quickly mentioned a lanyard, but on the case only. Anything to make it able to keep them both "tied" together when wanted ? Or are they just separated only?

[@e.l.robbins5614]

I have walkers on my home defense rifle and shotgun. Got them near my pistol too. I have a set in my truck too and another in my shooting bag. I will have some of the ear buds for hunting tomorrow if Acadamy sells them. I watch a listen to scootch videos on the deer stand.

[@vinnier6]

Get a different pair for self defense inside your home...the walkers don’t allow you to tell what direction the noise is coming from....

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

how are the walker razor ear muffs for shotgunning... Can you also do a review on safety glasses?

[@Starlesslemon]

Those earbuds are looking great. Much more comfortable when you're wearing an ACH.

[@BigPoppa23]

Good video

[@davids7550]

Reduces noise 23dB, not down TO 23dB. The newer Comm module is nice to install on these Razors. Same frequencies as the common FRS/GMRS walkie-talkies use. Many Razors are not stereo though, hard to tell which direction sound comes from. Not all have the Aux. recepticle either. Good products, just do your research to figure out what you need compared to which model you need.

[@jerrywillis1177]

I looked all over and can’t find them for $39.00 any where, please put a link where you found them for that price. Thank You.

[@Miryla]

I'm curious how you find the silencer ear buds holding up in inclement weather.

[@KindredGh0st]

I have both and feel the Howard's are easier to determine sense of direction.

[@Enes-wj5xq]

Great ear protection sets !! By the way, I have read the text message from Mrs. Porter lol

[@MrRedfish1964]

Hey Sootch - maybe you can help me out - I have been hard of hearing all of my life and have worn hearing aids since I was 11. I can function with hearing aids. The electronic ear protection that I have tried do not give me enough amplification for me to be able to hear. Have like a 50 decibel loss and am below the level of comprehension. (I know that I am not the only one with this problem). I enjoy competing in two gun matches (have the RO tap me on the shoulder when the buzzer goes off). Not being able to hear on the range is why I have never taken a class - can you see if Walker might be able to make a set with a little more amplification for us hard of hearing guys and gals?

[@bradleybrittain9099]

So.. What I'm assuming these do; they protect ears from the actual sounds while having an audio based input which outputs similar to an active recording? Cause gunshots, suppressed or not don't "translate" equally in a video with audio. Suppressed shots at times sound louder than an unsuppressed one. I'd like clarification on this, seems interesting.

[@TheRealJimmyLundy]

Ok at 3:15 you said they will drop anything over 89db down TO 23. Sure you didn't mean to say it will reduce by 23db??? So 89-23 = 66 and if a sound was 100db it would reduce it to 77db.

[@Hunter-eh4pz]

The ones without bluetooth are about 112. Can you show off the bluetooth feature? Not just music, but coms like most people are curious about

[@sashimiturtle]

I like those buds but that's a steep price tag...

[@captainrutabeggacrossout8482]

I just bought their bone conduction headset. Hope it doesn't suck

[@jordanmarturano3033]

Should keep my earpro next to my home defense weapon?

[@TKTK-sw3tq]

I have the walker razor slim and was going to give them to a friend but they were so bad that I didn't. They sound like a tin can and have this loud hissing constantly. I can hardly make out what people are saying. The directional hearing is almost useless. I would rather just use passive. The only pros that I can think of is that it feels nice and is comfortable. If you only tried walker razor slims and howard leights your whole life, they're okay but you can do much better for just $60. Walker isn't a bad brand, I have the powermuffs from them and they are incredible. I picked them up for $60 and they have lifelike and realistic sounding hearing across the whole volume range and amplify well. The directional sound is near perfect.

[@Jameson4327]

I need to ask where are they made at?

[@GunsandGrubb]

I li kn e the Walkers with the two-way radio. 3mil radius awesome comm system.

[@plankhill]

Look into the 3M peltor's as well. I have a pair, and love them. Think I might get a set of these as well, because the 3M's do everything the Walkers do, but not bluetooth. The 3m Peltor case is much nicer, more durable. Charges the same, and waterproof, seems bomb proof actually, and much smaller. If you want to get up the bluetooth, would be something else to look into. Also, the 3M's have an add on foam piece called the skull screw, that really pulls down the NRR. Squishy foam tips, that literally screw in your ear hahaha.

[@cornerstonearchery5123]

Tony O How is the amplification on the 3m? I run the Howard Leights for hunting due to hearing loss.

[@bradleytibayan7607]

Do the slims still work to muffle sound when the battery dies?

[@rickbrasche8781]

lol @ backwards wearing. the only issue Ive had with my 10 year old HLs is they interfere with cheek weld on some of my rifles. so Im watching reviews on the walker's in ear protection. For any Navy guys out there, would you recommend these for earpro when using a needle gun?

[@bobwampler3387]

Very cool👍👍

[@shawn4571]

Another great review question if you could only have three AR-15 what company would you choose them from

[@sootch00]

BCM Recce is my Favorite, Daniel Defense and F4 Defense Thanks Shawn!

[@shawn4571]

Thanks sootch appreciate it

[@trekOCLVone]

I've been thinking about a home invasion ear protection also. Walker 360 had a design flaw and they all broke. Not happy about not even getting a response from Walker about this issue. A range friend had the same thing happen - broke. So I've moved on to another brand.

[@hayfire2]

You forgot to mention the pieces that goes in to the ears. Sure these things have different sizes skins. But what about the things that goes in the ear?

[@RU2AIM]

0:36 I want your Beretta! (84?)

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

I have 3 sets of the Howard Leights I love em but these look fantastic and so much smaller. My son calls them dog ears. They all hurt your head and ears after long enough. I’m really interested in the in-ear buds.

[@grupovanix]

does the Walker´s Bluetooth earbuds model has echo effect? cs i have the non bluetooth has a lot of it?

[@paulhughes3961]

The silencers are a little expensive but I think we'll worth the price. I have been using the razors for several years now and was looking at getting the other in the ear walker ear protection. I'll have to start saving for the silencers.

[@allanryan6014]

Paul Hughes silencer BT at MidwayUSA 139.99 and in July they are coming out with a new model 2.0 they will run between 250.00 to300.00 MSR

[@raptorgamer8878]

Going to have to grab myself a pair of those maybe one of each see what happens

[@danny7499]

Recent update has rendered the Silencers useless, take a look at the ratings on the app store for the Walkers Connect app (which is required for these to function as earpro). I spent an hour troubleshooting with rep and they cant resolve the issue. Can any youtubers help us escalate the issue?

[@tubeonline629]

The link to Walkers weWeb site shows electronic muffs starting at 69.99.

[@harpuria]

What happens if the batteries die? Do they still block sound?

[@TheRotorhound]

Never could get the Howard Leight to fit right and would not form seal.

[@andrewmartin4387]

Ik It's a dumb question but what's the three and a half millimeter jack for

[@krukabman]

But how do the ear buds work for making phone calls? Ie. Connectivity, wind noise (for the person on the other end) Ect.

[@damrgee8279]

Are they environmentally safe?

[@rainr8699]

Does The Silencers Ear Buds CANCEL or SUPPRESS the gunshots? Does the nose of other sounds get canceled as shoots are fired, ie talking, engine noise, eta?

[@ES44AC-2]

I wish the sound amplification was better for hunting on the Razor's. The Howard leight's are better in the Amplification department. That said I have 4 pairs of the Razor's for my family. I work around loud industrial equipment and I wear Howard leight's ear plugs 33 nrr!

[@pappaclutch3266]

The Howard’s IMHO are better (I have both) they allow you to tell what direction the sound is coming from! I only use the walkers for range because sound does not have a direction. Imagine someone breaking into your home and you have the walkers and you hear the sounds of the Badguy but you don’t know what direction it’s coming from! LOL! the Howard’s preform like natural hearing. To test this sit in a chair with both models and close your eyes and have someone make noise from different sides of you. You will be glad you have the Howard’s.

[@bronxwarrior319]

i use headphone for home defense. I started doing that years ago. because i want to hear my enemy.

[@C4Armory]

Oh those silencer ones look nice. Not a big fan of my walkers though. They pickup a lot of wind noise. They need some foam inserts over the mic, that would probably help them. My peltors sound a lot better and cleaner.

[@sootch00]

The Howard Leight's have the foam covers too. Thanks Brother

[@dannielabuloc]

What happens if you leave the mic on and shoot? Just curious

[@kurtaaron4110]

The microphones only pick up sounds below a certain threshold