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THese look better than Walkers to me. Who has used them? http://www.pro-ears.com/FAQs.htm
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I use them and like them a lot. The newer model with auto shutoff and improved battery retention is a must. They tend to turn on while being hauled around in the pack. Also, I dropped mine in the field and one battery fell out and I couldn't find it. Other than those items they have been great.
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I have a set & love them.
Great customer service, mine developed a slight "crackle" in 1 ear - we were in Westcliffe and stopped at the factory...they fixed them on the spot and gave us a tour, Great folks.
+ 1 on the turn on in the pack, though.
I had always used them at the range - used them for the first time in the field - awesome! coudn't believe what I had been missing & have a nice tom at the taxidermist right now.
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Agree with all posts above and they did need to improve the on/off disaster or you needed to carry many sets of batteries with you. I also have developed the "crackle" and will be sending mine off for repair unless I can "do it myself"! 
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Work well, but not the most durable. Try to find a company that makes units for the military, such a Mine Safety Inc. Cost a little more, but MUCH higher quality.
However, for casual use they work very well.
Battue
Last edited by battue; 05/14/08.
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I bought a pair in 1999 and my only regret is not getting a pair sooner. It's truly like having your cake and eating it, too.
I recently upgraded to Walker's Game Ear II's, one for each ear. These are more $$ but are better (IMO) as they will fit under hats, masks, etc.
Whatever brand you get, I'm sure you'll wish you had gotten them sooner.
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I have been using the Pro Ears Stalker 2s for about 3 years and have been very pleased. Their hearing amplification/protection is a given, but on cold hunts I also appreciate the insulation they afford my ears while doing their job. I find mine very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time and appreciate how well they fold up for storing/packing. I recommend storing them in a separate bag when packing them in a backpack. Pro Ears actually sells some but I use a Corona Liquor bottle bag... to each their own I guess.  I also would recommend carrying extra batteries in the event they run out (are left on) as they are not likely to be as readily available in the more remote/rural areas.
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so what if you wear a hat when you hunt? do you wear them under/over the hat or do you stop and put them on before you shoot?
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I have found them nearly useless for amplification in the field - not worth carrying (I have near perfect hearing- but don't tell my wife that....Never mind....she's the one that tests me...). "natural ears" in the field work better for me...maybe that's just me.... For range work and ear warmers, they work great.
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I have found them nearly useless for amplification in the field - not worth carrying (I have near perfect hearing- but don't tell my wife that....Never mind....she's the one that tests me...). "natural ears" in the field work better for me...maybe that's just me.... For range work and ear warmers, they work great. Yeah, they don't allow you to hear deer breathing from a mile away, that's for sure. What I have noticed is that they really amplify little sounds, like rustling of my own clothing and leaves crunching when I walk.
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I wear mine over my ball cap or stocking cap with no issues.
As far as amplification goes, mine definitely amplify sound especially those "little noises" produced as I move, which I don't find useless.
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