Why and when would I ever need SportEAR?
SportEAR is perfect for many areas i.e. in the outdoors when on needs to hear and protect their hearing (hunting, trap/skeet shooting, wing shooting archery [enhancement only], etc.), motorcycle racing, auto racing, concerts, industrial environments, professional setting (dentistry, etc.), airline workers, or anyone else who needs hearing protection while maintaining the ability to hear. Reducing the impact on your eardrum greatly reduces your flinch when firing a shot. Stop your buddy from making your ears ring for the next three or four days by firing a shot off next to your ears. SportEAR also utilizes the finest, background noise reduction technology available. This technology greatly reduces background noise and offers excellent haring performance in other noisy environments i.e. large groups, noisy restaurants, sporting events, etc. SportEAR is truly one of the most revolutionary new products available for the outdoorsman/woman.
How can SportEAR give you simultaneous enhanced hearing and protection?
SportEAR’s ALL NEW 100% Digital technology is the most advanced of its kind. The circuitry amplifies all sounds will be compressed once they hit 90-110 dB, while compressing powerful sound waves over 80-110 dB to a safer level or compressing them down completely.
When does the compression engage?
General setting are approximately for 90 dB shutoff, however, according to various needs and settings the sounds will be compressed once they hit 90-110 dB. These can also be programmed more or less according to the customers’ wants and needs.
How long is the warranty and how does it work?
SportEAR offers a 5 year unlimited parts warranty. This is an original manufacturer’s warranty. Simply call SportEAR and send the instrument directly to SportEAR for any service issues.
How does it compare to a typical Hearing Aid (Compression, Price)?
Hearing aids will amplify, but SportEAR is designed specifically for the outdoorsman offering maximum compression technology for hearing protection. National hearing aid prices range from 3,000 up to 8,000 per pair for advanced digital technology.
How long and what type of Battery do they use?
A standard, size10, hearing aid battery. Which is sold in grocery stores ,mart stores pharmacies, etc. Batteries are rated for 140 hours use
Wet and Rain weather conditions?
SportEAR models are water resistant, not waterproof or submersible. If you get it wet, try drying it out for a day or two and then call SportEAR for help if necessary. Generally, SportEAR is fine in rainy conditions and only has problems when fully submersed.
Can SportEAR work with Game Calls?
Absolutely. It may take a little practice to keep your pitch right,, but SportEAR’s revolutionary Harmonix™ Sound technology blends and reproduces sound more precisely than anything on the market for a natural transition to using electronic hearing.
Analog vs. Digital?
Tape cassette quality vs. CD sound quality, Need we say more? Digital can also be programmed and reprogrammed to the individual’s exact needs. SportEAR’s 100% Digital technology delivers premium stereo sound quality.
Custom fits vs “Select a Fit”?
Our “Select a Fit: version is available for over the counter and catalog purchases and fits over 90% of users very comfortably. Customizing the fit to your SportEAR is also available directly through our custom manufacturing facility for the most precise fit
Hearing Test and Custom Programming?
SportEAR comes factory programmed for enhanced high frequency amplification (excellent for the outdoors and many men who suffer from high tone hearing loss). Just as the custom fit for SportEAR’s, you can also send your instruments directly to us to have them custom programmed to your specific needs. Again, call us directly and we will take care of it for you .
Who is the standard SportEAR customer?
- Affluent (financially comfortable and willing to spend for high quality)
- Mid 40’s and older
- Still very active
- Probably don’t have hearing aids, but know they need them and are more open to a sporting device product.
- People wanting hearing protection with hearing enhancement, so they can simultaneously do both.
- People who have severely damaged their ears from military service, professional or service careers, heavy equipment, shooting firearms, aging process, etc.
Why do they need SportEAR?
So they can hear better then ever in the outdoors.
So they can protect their hearing from getting worse, especially from the permanently damaging effects of muzzle blast.
How long will it take to recieve my SportEAR's?
It usually takes 7 to 14 days.
Can I get my SportEAR's custom fit?
Yes
You need to go to your nearest Audiologist and get a set of ear molds made.
Then simply mail them to us and we will custom fit your SportEAR's.