Walker's Game Ear Ultra Ear Behind-the-Ear Hearing Enhancers (2 Pack)

I’ve owned four different models of Walker’s Game Ear products over the last nine years. This review summarizes my experiences with them (prices are as of May 2017):Ultra Ear ITC (GWP-UE2002) $27 for twoUltra Ear BTE (GWP-UE1001-NXT2PK) $45 for twoGame Ear HD Pro Elite (WGE-XGE2B) $165Game Ear HD Power Elite (WGE-XGE4B) $200If you just want to hear sounds in the woods, the Ultra Ear models work well. However if you’re buying one to help understand human speech, you’ll probably prefer the Game Ear models. I’ll discuss them further down.Ultra Ear ITC & BTE================From what I can tell, these two models are identical in terms of the sound quality you get from them. The only difference is that one is Behind-The-Ear (BTE) and the other is In-The-Canal (ITC). The BTE Ultra Ear is nearly twice as expensive as the ITC Ultra Ear, but falls out too easily - the opposite of what I expected - so I only use the ITC.I found both the BTE and ITC useless for understanding human speech. I can hear voices clearly but have trouble understanding the words. Where the Ultra Ear models are outstanding is in the woods. I hear sounds in the woods clearly and the units are inexpensive enough that if I lose one, it’s not a catastrophe.My main use for it is for hearing mountain bikers approaching on the trail, so I can step aside. Otherwise a person could be riding right behind me and I don’t hear them approaching. I’m a mountain bike rider myself in addition to being a hiker and runner. I know how easy it is to sneak up on people without them hearing me. The Ultra Ear ITC allows me to hear bikes coming so I can step aside in a safe place.I only use the ITE model. The BTE has a terrible design that makes it difficult to keep in place. If you tip your head or something brushes against your ear, it will probably fall out. I haven’t found a way around it. The problem is caused by a difference in design from the much more expensive Game Ear HD Elite BTE models, which have a solid hook that loops over the ear and helps prevent the Game Ear from falling off. The Ultra Ear BTE does not have this. The hearing tube just loops over the ear, but this is not stable enough. The ITE model is easier to keep in my ear and cheaper to replace if I do lose it.Game Ear HD Elite models===================Walkers makes four BTE Game Ear HD Elite models (approximate May 2017 prices); I've owned two of them.Game Ear HD Elite (WGE-XGE1B) $140: The most basic model. It lacks features found in the more expensive models and is the weakest. It’s only 40dB. The other HD Elite models are 50dB.Game Ear HD Pro Elite (WGE-XGE2B) $165. I own this one. It has all the features of the WGE-XGE1B, but is 50dB and allows you to change frequency to detect higher or lower pitched sounds. So far I have not tried changing the frequency. The default works well for me.Game Ear HD Comm HD (GWP-XGE3B) $169. This comes with a PTT mic loop. Otherwise it’s functionally the same as the WGE-XGE2B except for having three program modes (Communication, Enhancement and combined Communication and Enhancement). If you’re only looking to improve your hearing, the other three models are better choices.Game Ear HD Power Elite (WGE-XGE4B) $200 I also own this one. It’s functionally is the same as the WGE-XGE2B except for two differences: you get an audible tone when you change volume up or down, and it has four program modes (General, Crowds, Nature and Power Boost). The modes are described in the user guide mostly in terms of how they benefit hunters. I haven’t found they make much difference to me and that changing modes is more of a hassle than it’s worth. However the audible tone (two beeps) when you change volume is very useful. For me this is the primary reason to chose the Power Elite over the cheaper models.Replacing hearing tubes on Walkers BTE models:===================================So far I’ve only used Walker’s tubes, but I expect I’ll try a different brand when I need to buy more. I’ve gleaned the following information from other people’s reviews.Other reviewers say that:They have had success using Siemens tubes on Walker BTE unitsWalker’s BTE units take a standard ⅛” diameter tubeThere are two types of tubes you can buy: plastic and neoprene. Plastic is stiffer, neoprene is softer. Walker’s are plastic.Some manufacturers use slightly different diameter ear tips than Walker. If your Walker tips don’t fit perfectly, it might be worth trying a different manufacturer’s

Sound weird s Muffled and not clear

I'm kind of torn with these. I still can't hear well in the car, or in the store (even with the hum of a drink cooler), and the wind makes it difficult to hear sometimes too. And actually, as I walked around in the store, I felt like I was actually hearing LESS, even after making sure it was inserted in the ear right, and fiddling with the sound. But for being at home, watching television, or just simple conversation, they're pretty good. I'm not sure which ear is worse, so I just started to wear them both today and that seemed to make everything 80% better than just wearing one. Even as I sit here right now, I can hear my neighbour mowing his lawn. I heard a car drive by, too, and it was pretty loud.I'll keep these for emergencies, or just for wearing around the house, but I think I need to move on and try something else for daily use. The whole point of trying them was to make conversation easier, and I find I'm still missing 70% or more of words, unless I just happen to luck out and am in the perfect situation, perfect location, etc.As for shipping and condition, came right on time, perfect package, etc. Oh, the extra batteries and different sizes were also a huge plus! I have really small ears, and a lot of the time ear-buds will NOT stay in and are painful. I was able to find my perfect fit with these. :)

It says '2 pack' but it means a set of 2. Anyway... I thought they were worth a '5' star (got them fast), but they are not good for someone with small ears. Perfect for a grown man and fun when in the woods or forests when waiting on big game. The instructions are tucked inside the display under the plastic. You will need a good sharp utility knife. They are hard to get into. One of those 'thief proof' kind. Great for 'resale' on eBay, at flea markets and such. Next: You should have them ready with the right volume set so that you won't keep messing with them and moving your hands. Practice at home first to get the right volume and adjustments before taking them to the woods, and prepare yourself for an explosion of sounds you've never noticed before. Even the raindrops are amplified. You will hear louder airplanes, birds, the wind, dogs barking, crickets, etc. Might not want to put them on until you are ready to sit and wait on your trophy.They have to be pushed snuggly behind your ears so that they won't keep falling out. They are so powerful that when you are walking, you can hear your own footsteps, breathing, and possibly your own heartbeat. Great for people who are hard of hearing. Grandpas and Grandmas would love them!I will buy more because, they are really amazing little gadgets, make great little gifts, and much more affordable than those 'as seen on TV' which go for $50 at Wal-Mart. These are half the price and worth every dime!

Ultra Ear BTE's with the plastic loop to hook around the ear are what showed up. I wanted what is shown in the picture to match what I already had for years. WTF is a "mild suppression" circuit? I think it is wordsmithing to avoid regulatory compliance claims for NRR. My old pair (like the picture) worked fine reducing gunshots to an acceptable level. Are these worse? Not sure if I want to keep them. Note to Walkers...make something that doesn't suck! I tried the ITC digital ones and they broke too easily.

Acquistato per sparare al tiro al piattello poiché sembrava che oltre che ad amplificare i suoni...in caso di sparo avrebbe fatto da cuffia. Non era così. Le poche istruzioni in inglese non sono riuscite a chiarire la vera funzionalità dell'oggetto. Le ho restituite.

Really works, and the diffrence is very noticible for the person i offered them too. He does find them a lil big, takes a lil getting use to.