Walker’s Firemax Behind-The-Neck Earmuffs: Reviewed By A CCW Instructor

I got these rechargeable earmuffs from Walker's and put them to the test. Here's my hands-on review.

FYI, prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.

I shoot indoors weekly, and although my previous earmuffs had excellent noise reduction, for the life of me, I couldn't hear conversations. These Walker's earmuffs, on the other hand, allow me to hear people up to five lanes away while still protecting my ears, which is exactly what I wanted. And I just can’t get over how comfortable they are. Let me go into detail.

By the way, if you're still deciding, you can check out Gary Anderson's full Shooting Ear Protection guide. His roundup covers several popular models with a personal hands-on ranking.

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Walker's FireMax - Wireless Rechargeable Earmuffs

HIGHLIGHT:

Fits behind your neck, which maximizes comfort.

COMFORT:

Trust me when I say that I've tried various earmuffs before, and these are one thousand percent the most comfortable I’ve ever used. They definitely surpass other well-known brands when it comes to comfort. I also love how my ears stay cool even after prolonged wear.

BATTERY CONVENIENCE:

Not needing to change batteries is a huge plus. Really can’t emphasize that enough. I keep them on a charger, but I also carry a portable battery for extra convenience just in case.

MIC & FILTER MODES:

As electronic ear protection, they have two mics for picking up outside sound and four filters, and I primarily use the clear voice setting, which works best for me. You can also use an optional walkie-talkie mic by plugging into the USB port.

PROS:

• The sound suppression is effective

• Say goodbye to disposable batteries.

• USB-C rechargeable.

• Can be used as headphones with aux input.

CONS:

• They're not cheap. Some would even say that they're very expensive. Personally, I think they’re worth it for the performance and comfort, but we're still talking about 200 bucks.

FINAL TAKEAWAY:

Voices are clear and the ear cups are very comfortable, even for extended use. I've also used them outdoors during a desert deployment, and they’re the only headphones that have kept my ears cool in such extreme conditions. With a little adjustment, they fit really well under a military helmet. I have a smaller head than average, though, so they might feel tight on people with larger heads. They are more comfortable and provide better hearing clarity than my Walker's Razor earmuffs.

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