Is NRR 33 good?

Is NRR 33 good?

By law, all hearing protection products have to have a NRR rating. The highest NRR rating you can get is 33 NRR. A product with a 28 to 31 NRR is recommended for indoor shooting.

What is the highest NRR for ear plugs?

33
NRR Ratings The highest NRR rating for earplugs is 33, and the highest available NRR rating for earmuffs is 31. These values reflect the level of noise protection available for each device when worn alone. Combining earplugs with earmuffs can offer a NRR protection level of 36.

What NRR are foam ear plugs?

33 decibels
With a high Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 33 decibels, Mack’s Ultra Soft Foam Ear Plugs help protect ears against harmful noise that can cause permanent hearing loss.

What does NRR 32 mean?

Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is a measure of the effectiveness of a hearing protection device to reduce noise levels. Higher values indicate greater noise reduction. NRR values range up to approximately 30 dB. To the right is an example of the EPA label for a headset with an NRR of 33 dB.

Is higher NRR better?

Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is a unit of measurement used to determine the effectiveness of hearing protection devices to decrease sound exposure within a given working environment. The higher the NRR number associated with a hearing protector, the greater the potential for noise reduction.

What is a good NRR rating for outdoor shooting?

However, if you are in a pinch and want a go-to option – stick with hearing protection with at least an NRR of 33 to be safe. Also, always remember to double-up the hearing protection whether you are at an indoor shooting range or and outdoor shooting range.

What does NRR mean in hearing protection?

Reduction Rating
Reduction. Rating (NRR) The NRR describes the average. sound level reduction (attenuation) provided by a hearing protection.