{"id":87,"date":"2022-08-25T06:43:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T06:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=87"},"modified":"2022-08-25T06:43:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T06:43:20","slug":"review-walkers-silencer-bt-2-0-earbuds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=87","title":{"rendered":"Review: Walker\u2019s Silencer BT 2.0 Earbuds"},"content":{"rendered":"


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By Scott Conditt<\/a><\/p>\n

I<\/span> recently received a set of Walker\u2019s Silencer BT 2.0 wireless earbuds and was excited to give them a try as I had never run earbud-style hearing protection at the range. I was familiar with the Walker\u2019s brand and really enjoyed their Firemax Digital Muff active earmuffs over the last year, so I was curious to see what the comparison would be like with their Silencer BT 2.0 earbuds.<\/p>\n

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Is this the best Bluetooth hearing protection? Be sure to read this very thorough Walker\u2019s Silencer BT 2.0 review for the full\u00a0story.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve been a music lover for as long as I can remember and hearing protection and preserving my ears have always been a priority for me. Even as a fledgling metalhead during my teens while jamming in garage bands, I was lucky to have saints for parents who insisted on getting some custom-fit inner ears made for me. Based on the ungodly ruckus we would produce for hours on end, they probably would have enjoyed having their own custom ear-pro as well.<\/p>\n

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The author used these Walker\u2019s earbuds, with Bluetooth capability, as his primary hearing protection at the shooting\u00a0range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nowadays, the only percussion and metal I\u2019m ringing is when firing on steel at the range. So, it\u2019s really cool to see so many \u201cactive\u201d or electronic options be made available on the market.<\/p>\n

Silence Is Golden<\/h2>\n

Walker\u2019s Silencer BT 2.0 earbuds are one of the most recent releases in the Silencer line by the brand. Bluetooth capable, in this iteration they have produced a formidable earbud ideal for casual use like listening to music and taking phone calls with exceptional Bluetooth capability and range as well as superior sound quality.<\/p>\n

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High-quality ear pro should be considered a requirement for anyone who is involved in the shooting\u00a0sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The unit excels in its capability to provide all of those routine earbud functions with quality and clarity that rivals Apple\u2019s earbuds and other commercial listening devices of a similar class, while also offering true hearing protection and a 24db noise reduction rating.<\/p>\n

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The Walker\u2019s Silencer earbuds offer a range of features including a carrying case with an integrated charging\u00a0system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The packaging is premium, coming in a beautifully designed magnetized window box, and includes the instructions and app QR code, a charging\/cradle style case, cleaning brush, assortment of earplug fitments, charging cable and small lanyard.<\/p>\n

Earbuds<\/h2>\n

Diving right into the product, the design style of the two earbuds is really sleek and come clearly labeled with an \u201cL\u201d and \u201cR\u201d designation. I know it\u2019s a small detail and what ought to be an obvious inclusion for a pair of earbuds, but I can\u2019t tell you how many headphone products don\u2019t come with this insignia or make it so small you have to hunt for it. During a high-stress or low-light scenario, those clearly labeled little letters help make sure you aren\u2019t trying to mash the wrong earpiece into your opposing ear hole. What can I say, it\u2019s the little things.<\/p>\n

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The Walker\u2019s Earbuds fit comfortably in the ear and offer clear sound and protection from loud noises, including\u00a0gunfire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The matte black earbuds themselves feel very substantial and feature a clean, angular design style that looks very cool. Fitment wise, the kit comes with multiple size rubberized plugs, so choose yours according to what offers a snug and comfortable fitment. This is essential to ensure the buds are not loose and that the actual sound reduction is optimal and effective.<\/p>\n

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The rubberized \u201chook\u201d portion of each earbud pressed and held within my ear easily and comfortably, and during exercise and slinging and unslinging my rifle I had no issue with the buds coming loose or sticking outside of my ear so far that they got caught during such maneuvers and activities.<\/p>\n

Charging Case<\/h2>\n

The sturdy plastic charging case contains a recharging battery cradle case with a USB plug that keeps these earbuds clean, secure and charged. Just slide open the case, insert the earbuds, and close it up to charge. A red LED light will appear when the buds are charging and will turn off when charging is completed. Also within the charging cradle is a small cleaning brush so you can get the gunk off of your buds after each use. Use the small micro USB port on the side of the charging case with the included charging cable to connect to any USB charging port to recharge the case.<\/p>\n

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Using high-quality materials, the Walker\u2019s Silencer BT 2.0 earbuds proved more than durable during the author\u2019s\u00a0testing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The earbuds and case themselves are pretty straightforward, feel rugged, and for me were fairly intuitive. In my experience, the charging case will recharge your earbuds a few times and a full charge from the case is detailed in the manual as providing 10 hours of life. I never wore the earbuds long enough in a single session to test the total runtime in a single go, but they did seem to average that amount of usage over multiple wears throughout the week between both casual use and range use.<\/p>\n

Use and Functions<\/h2>\n

To activate the touch-sensitive earbuds, simply press and hold down on the Walker logo on the face of each L\/R unit for a few seconds. You will hear an audible chime and then a voice saying \u201cWalkers\u201d, which indicates they have been powered on successfully. You can then swipe up or down on that same surface to adjust the volume accordingly.<\/p>\n

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With the proprietary app, you can control a number of the Walker\u2019s earbud features and get an accurate estimate of the charge left in the ear pro\u2019s\u00a0batteries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0On the \u201cright\u201d earbud you can control its four modes by double-tapping it on the surface to change modes (or \u201csound profiles\u201d). These profiles include \u201cUniversal\u201d, which attenuates every sound at all frequencies universally, as the name implies. \u201cClear Voices\u201d helps you hear speaking and instruction while minimizing all other frequencies and regulates sudden changes in volume, e.g. gunshots. \u201cPower Boost\u201d boosts everything while regulating and attenuating unsafe volume changes and frequencies. \u201cHigh Frequency Boost \/ HF Boost\u201d is a neat mode, as it helps enhance the high frequency \u201cringing\u201d of steel, which is great for long-distance or precision rifle shooting on steel so you can hear the impact at distance.<\/p>\n

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A mode selection function allows you to change the sound profile of the Walker\u2019s Silencer\u00a0earbuds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Additionally, when listening to music, you can also skip to the next song on your app by double tapping on the left ear bud, skip to a previous track by short-pressing the BT button three times, or pause music by tapping the touch zone during playback. Controlling phone calls operates in a similar way, allowing you to answer calls by tapping the touch zone, reject by pressing and holding the touch zone for one second, or ending a call by tapping the touch zone. It takes a little getting used to but is genuinely intuitive when you are wearing them for just a short period of time.<\/p>\n

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Once paired, you can control all of the hearing protection functions from your modern cell\u00a0phone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During my usage at the range and for conventional listening purposes, the earbuds mitigated and regulated sudden loud noise very well. They were comfortable, unobtrusive and effective, and I experienced no glitches during use. The units operate really well as standalone hardware, but they offer an enhanced experience via the mobile app, which lets you control the full feature set and capability of the system.<\/p>\n

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Ear pro mitigates the damage done by loud noises such as gunfire. Sharp, loud impulses \u2014 like shooting produces \u2014 can permanently degrade your\u00a0hearing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The app is cleanly designed and easy to use, intuitive and straightforward. You can control the connection and audio level of each earpiece (R\/L) independently as well as select the sound profiles of the pair. One feature that stood out and I definitely will benefit from is the auto shut-off function, which allows you to choose between two, four or six hours for auto shut-off, and will help me conserve battery life.<\/p>\n

Walker\u2019s Silencer BT 2.0 Earbuds Specifications<\/h2>\n