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Title: Which game ear
Post by: strum on March 02, 2023, 10:17:51 AM
 Guys as bad as I hate to admit it . I'm getting old and hearing is suffering .   
   Im trying to take care of what i have left and need some advise.
  Year before last I shot a gobbler while sitting against an oak and the blast all but deafened my right ear for a few weeks.
  Most of the time that dont happen but it must a have been a perfect storm for that ear position.
Any way I need something to help out with hearing and of course protection.
  Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on March 02, 2023, 10:43:12 AM
Tetra is leaps and bounds above any other option but they are high. One thing, though, is that if you have an HSA (health savings account) these are actually covered, meaning you could use pretax income to purchase. If you do that the out of pocket price is comparable to any of the other options and they're a much better product. If they're still too expensive, the Walker Pro Elites are also quite good in my opinion.


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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Mallard1897 on March 02, 2023, 12:39:55 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on March 02, 2023, 10:43:12 AM
Tetra is leaps and bounds above any other option but they are high. One thing, though, is that if you have an HSA (health savings account) these are actually covered, meaning you could use pretax income to purchase. If you do that the out of pocket price is comparable to any of the other options and they're a much better product. If they're still too expensive, the Walker Pro Elites are also quite good in my opinion.


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I was considering the alpha shields for waterfowler hunting mainly for protection. More importantly, especial for turkey hunting, is that they allow you to hear the birds and also your calling. Heard a few podcasts with the owners about the technology and they seem legit.

Been contemplating using the HSA on them for a few years now. Hopefully I make the decision before I have no hearing left....

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on March 02, 2023, 01:38:28 PM
I visited their site on your recommendations.  I don't have any of the HSA so I'd have to pay straight up.  I did the hearing test per their instructions . waiting to hear back from them. I was really looking into something like the walker razor  xv3.0  or the around the or the rope hearing enhancer.
This tetra stuff is very pricey. May be more than I'm ready to spend and yet they do look pretty promising.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: jhoward11 on March 02, 2023, 02:29:07 PM
Do these fit into your ear canal or behind the ear? My buddy has a hard time hearing and he said that the ones that go behind the ear work, but it's hard to tell which direction the gobble came from.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on March 02, 2023, 06:40:33 PM
Quote from: strum on March 02, 2023, 01:38:28 PM
I visited their site on your recommendations.  I don't have any of the HSA so I'd have to pay straight up.  I did the hearing test per their instructions . waiting to hear back from them. I was really looking into something like the walker razor  xv3.0  or the around the or the rope hearing enhancer.
This tetra stuff is very pricey. May be more than I'm ready to spend and yet they do look pretty promising.
I use the Howard Leight muffs.  I put some gell pads on them and they are much more comforable with those.  I wear hearing aids, but found out hunting with a buddy that I still can't hear a bird gobble at 200 yards  They amplify, you can tell direction pretty good and they block the shot sound. 
I may look into Tetra, but this is the best cheap option I've found.  Sure wish I had protected my hearing many years back.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: RH1 on March 02, 2023, 07:00:43 PM
Quote from: jhoward11 on March 02, 2023, 02:29:07 PM
Do these fit into your ear canal or behind the ear? My buddy has a hard time hearing and he said that the ones that go behind the ear work, but it's hard to tell which direction the gobble came from.
That's always been my gripe with most of the hearing "aids". What I can tell you is, any device regardless of cost will be this way...UNTIL you wear them enough so your brain reprograms itself with the enhanced sounds. Seriously, thats the way it began with my $5000 resounds!
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: g8rvet on March 02, 2023, 08:19:03 PM
I can still hear the birds pretty well, but direction is becoming an issue.  I guess I can walk and see if it gets louder or softer.   :lol:    When I wear my Walker Ear muffs for shooting, I realize how many sounds I am missing. 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Cowboy on March 02, 2023, 08:27:29 PM
Tetra is the one I've been hearing people rave about lately. 

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Mallard1897 on March 02, 2023, 09:25:11 PM
Quote from: jhoward11 on March 02, 2023, 02:29:07 PM
Do these fit into your ear canal or behind the ear? My buddy has a hard time hearing and he said that the ones that go behind the ear work, but it's hard to tell which direction the gobble came from.
They are in ear. They have unmolded and molded plugs. Molded being more expensive and requires a trip to the audiologist to make molds to send to tetra. If I'm gunna spend that much I'm probably going to go all out and get the molded ones that are programmable. You can gear them towards specific hunting (turkey, waterfowl, deer, etc.) or you can get programmable ones for even more money. I'd likely get the waterfowl ones as that is the majority of my unprotected shooting and just go without for turkey but I know every shot is more potential hearing loss.

As long as I can hear them gobble still and in what direction I'm happy. Having watched my father's hearing get progressively worse over the years in the woods really drives home the point. You don't get it back.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 02, 2023, 09:43:17 PM
I have the custom ones from Tetra, I had no idea how much I wasn't hearing in the outdoors. They're expensive compared to shooting muffs, but they're a bargain compared to hearing aids with the same features. Plus, they tune them for your hearing loss. Great folks to deal with, I have had zero issues with mine. This will be my 3rd season.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on March 02, 2023, 10:04:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan_Wiles on March 02, 2023, 09:43:17 PM
I have the custom ones from Tetra, I had no idea how much I wasn't hearing in the outdoors. They're expensive compared to shooting muffs, but they're a bargain compared to hearing aids with the same features. Plus, they tune them for your hearing loss. Great folks to deal with, I have had zero issues with mine. This will be my 3rd season.

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  I talked with the guy at Tetra this evening and he was a lot of help. Im glad to hear you like yours. when you say custom are you talking the amp pods ?
Instead of using their on line hearing test Im going to an audiologist to get an accurate test since its been like 30 years . Then ill decide which Tetra unit .
The base Amp Pods are $849 + tax and shipping . 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 03, 2023, 08:41:46 AM
Strum,
I have the custom shields with the specific species/ activity programs. I went to a local audiologist for the ear molds, and the cost was less than $50.
I use mine year round, deer, turkey, duck hunting, and shooting. I believe they've added some other options now.
I think the cost for the custom shields was 2500ish.
I looked at hearing aids with gunshot decibel reduction/ cutoff; there were 2 brands, I think, and they were both gonna be around $9000.

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In the first turkey season, I used mine. I realized that I hadn't been able to hear turkeys past 150-250 yards. By the time I could hear them gobble, I was basically on top of them. My ears had been a great hindrance to my enjoyment of turkey hunting for a while. The Tetra's brought the sounds back. I did not realize all that I was missing. That first morning, listening to everything wake up...wow! It was overwhelming all the sounds.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Big Timber on March 03, 2023, 09:00:09 AM
I purchased the Tetra Multi-Pursuit AlphaShield 90 a few weeks ago and they are going to be a game changer for me.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on March 03, 2023, 11:52:21 AM
 Ok guys yall suck lol not really but yall dont help me save money .
  I went from looking at $150 walker razers to $2500 Terta  custom shields. 
   May go with the Custom shield option because the fit and features are very appealing.
Funny thig is I told me wife I wasnt going to spend any money on turkey hunting this year . I have everything I need.
Well so far I bought a box call, a wing bone, some diaphragms, and now looking at hearing enhancement.
Thanks yall really know how to spend my money   :funnyturkey:
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 03, 2023, 01:26:45 PM
Glad we could help push you along. Now for the final push...
The triple dog dare, lol.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: GunRunner on March 07, 2023, 01:01:40 PM
Does Tetra have a payment plan ?
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 07, 2023, 07:29:18 PM
Quote from: GunRunner on March 07, 2023, 01:01:40 PM
Does Tetra have a payment plan ?
They offer Affirm, I believe. It's third party but is a pretty simple process. It worked well for me.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Roost 1 on March 07, 2023, 08:36:43 PM
Another vote for Tetra. I got the Amp Pods 90 last Friday. After talking with them at the NWTF Convention in Nashville, I decided to drive over to their office which is only  95 miles from my house.
I'm glad I did,  I took their hearing test after showing them a recent copy of my local hearing test.
They had mine programmed in like 10 minutes.  Turkey, turkey boost, turkey max, normal conversation, deer and deer boost.
Like some mentioned I can still hear birds gobble a pretty good ways off but can't tell which direction, this is no longer an issue.  Heard birds in 2 different places Sunday morning and had them pinpointed first time I heard them.  Not to mention all the other sounds of morning coming to life that I had been missing.
Time will tell but initially there isn't any buyers remorse here.

Good luck
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: roberthyman14 on March 07, 2023, 09:34:39 PM
Quote from: strum on March 03, 2023, 11:52:21 AM
Ok guys yall suck lol not really but yall dont help me save money .
  I went from looking at $150 walker razers to $2500 Terta  custom shields. 
   May go with the Custom shield option because the fit and features are very appealing.
Funny thig is I told me wife I wasnt going to spend any money on turkey hunting this year . I have everything I need.
Well so far I bought a box call, a wing bone, some diaphragms, and now looking at hearing enhancement.
Thanks yall really know how to spend my money   :funnyturkey:
Hearing protection not enhancement. 

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Sixes on March 07, 2023, 10:57:25 PM
For you guys that have the Tetras, are they available in single ears?

My hearing loss is in my left ear, I take yearly audiological tests yearly for work and receive the results and the hearing in my right ear is above average for my age (52) but my left ear is pitiful. Shooter's ear. 

Ive tried Walkers Gameear, Walker's muffs, Howard Leights, and a couple of off brands and the Walker's  Gameear is the only one that I have had partial success with.  It definitely enhances sounds, but I cannot for the life of me tell what direction a noise comes from.

If I hear a turkey gobble or a deer walking, it is always 45-90 degrees further to the left than what is registering in my brain. I've just dealt with it the last few years and not worn anything, but I would buy something that would work. But, in reality, I only need something for my left ear.

If they are only available in pairs, are they individually set for each ear? That was the problem with the Leights, they enhanced both ears and my right ear was still a lot more dominate and caused me to have problems pinpointing the sounds.

The Walker Gameear worked the best for me because I only used it in my left ear
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 07, 2023, 11:14:52 PM
Sixes,
This was my problem. My left ear is terrible, and the right ear isn't as bad. Every turkey was on the right for years.
May wanna call em about a single side.
I got both ears, and they're programmed for enhancing what has been lost in each ear, with the added plus of shot compression to protect from gunshots.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on March 08, 2023, 08:17:32 AM
[q   :funnyturkey:
[/quote]Hearing protection not enhancement. 

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I stand corrected . but really it both im looking for .. some enhancement and some protection.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on March 15, 2023, 05:34:49 PM
 Well I got my hearing tested today and yep, Im not hearing a lot of the mid and higher frequencies.
  I decided to order the Custom Sheilds and just competed the order and mailed out my molds.
May take 10-14 days to get them back.
Now I'm done with buying stuff for turkey hunting!!!!!
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 15, 2023, 10:50:37 PM
Quote from: strum on March 15, 2023, 05:34:49 PM
Well I got my hearing tested today and yep, Im not hearing a lot of the mid and higher frequencies.
  I decided to order the Custom Sheilds and just competed the order and mailed out my molds.
May take 10-14 days to get them back.
Now I'm done with buying stuff for turkey hunting!!!!!
Wait til you hear what you've been missing...
I told that same lie about being done, and I bought two calls afterward. Hopefully, you can hold your ground.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 07, 2023, 01:01:42 PM
 Following up on this . I just got my Tetra Custom shields this morning.
After wearing them around in the house and the yard for an hour or so. I can say these are amazing. It took some fidding with the setting to get what I think I'll use in the woods but they are as comfortable as it gets and Im hearing things I never hear anymore. Its like the world came alive. Thank you Nathan_Wiles for helping me make the decision. 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: aclawrence on April 07, 2023, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: strum on April 07, 2023, 01:01:42 PM
Following up on this . I just got my Tetra Custom shields this morning.
After wearing them around in the house and the yard for an hour or so. I can say these are amazing. It took some fidding with the setting to get what I think I'll use in the woods but they are as comfortable as it gets and Im hearing things I never hear anymore. Its like the world came alive. Thank you Nathan_Wiles for helping me make the decision.
Thanks for the report. Let us know how they do in the woods. I wish I could get my dad some of these.


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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on April 07, 2023, 03:45:59 PM
Quote from: strum on April 07, 2023, 01:01:42 PM
Following up on this . I just got my Tetra Custom shields this morning.
After wearing them around in the house and the yard for an hour or so. I can say these are amazing. It took some fidding with the setting to get what I think I'll use in the woods but they are as comfortable as it gets and Im hearing things I never hear anymore. Its like the world came alive. Thank you Nathan_Wiles for helping me make the decision.
Strum, glad I could help out. I can't wait til you engage with a gobbler and get to experience the whole show again.

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Wigsplitter on April 07, 2023, 10:48:54 PM
Following you guys on this one..... I'm starting to need some help in the hearing department
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Marc on April 08, 2023, 12:02:48 AM
Quote from: strum on March 03, 2023, 11:52:21 AM
Funny thig is I told me wife I wasnt going to spend any money on turkey hunting this year . I have everything I need.
Well so far I bought a box call, a wing bone, some diaphragms, and now looking at hearing enhancement.
Thanks yall really know how to spend my money   :funnyturkey:

I have some Walker's...  Wind is horrible (sounds like a meth addicted prostitute blowing in my ear), and sound amplification is just slightly better than nothing.

I am going to drop the coin on Tetra's myself...  Save my hearing, and actually hear stuff going on.

Do NOT tell the wife they are for turkey hunting...  They are an investment in health.  (You can actually use your Flex spending account on them if you have one).
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 08, 2023, 01:17:32 AM
 Not sure how the wind will do but they are suppose to be tuned for minimum wind noise. I started out with them way too loud so everything was freaking me out lol. I haven't shot a gun with them yet but I did pop some of those packing pillows. They suppressed that noise perfectly.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Old Timer on April 08, 2023, 11:45:16 PM
Quote from: strum on April 08, 2023, 01:17:32 AM
Not sure how the wind will do but they are suppose to be tuned for minimum wind noise. I started out with them way too loud so everything was freaking me out lol. I haven't shot a gun with them yet but I did pop some of those packing pillows. They suppressed that noise perfectly.
I have the Wild Ears for about 5 years now and they have served me well. It took some time to get settled in with them. As you I had them way to high i could here my feet crunching as I walked. Real game changer for me. I was calling birds in but would not hear them until they were close. One drawback is wind noise at times but overall I`m satisfied. One thing I would like to point out to everybody is I have had guys say I do not need hearing protection I only take a shot now and them. Biologically your doing damage to your hearing every time you pull the trigger. I`m fortunate to have some hearing left. Good move to protect those ears. Good day.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Paulmyr on April 09, 2023, 12:50:02 AM
My dad bought some hearing aid / protection for shooting trap a few years back. After he quit shooting he quit wearing them because he said the birds chirping was driving him nuts. Said he hadn't heard them in years. He can still hear a gobble a good ways off but not nearly as far as I can hear them. To each their own I guess.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: JeffC on April 09, 2023, 08:06:16 AM
Following along, some issues with sound direction but really have a hard time hearing drumming, had a Tom 80ish yds off back of house, wife heard him before I saw him. Have tinnitus, not real bad, but interested to hear if these things would be helped with the Tetra's? 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: rifleman on April 09, 2023, 08:18:32 AM
Jeff,  The Howard Leights are affordable and they do work for me.  I have hearing loss plus tinnutis (sp).
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: TBoo on April 09, 2023, 08:27:45 AM
Following this also!  It sounds like I am in the same boat as others with hearing loss in one ear.  Have tried the Razer's and like others have said, no way I could tell directionality. As much as I need these for hunting deer and turkey, I need them for everyday use.  My insurance covers all kinds of glasses but no hearing assistance.  ??? Do you all wear these all the time, or just hunting/shooting?  Happy Easter everyone and can't wait to hear more about these. 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Old Timer on April 09, 2023, 02:06:36 PM
Quote from: TBoo on April 09, 2023, 08:27:45 AM
Following this also!  It sounds like I am in the same boat as others with hearing loss in one ear.  Have tried the Razer's and like others have said, no way I could tell directionality. As much as I need these for hunting deer and turkey, I need them for everyday use.  My insurance covers all kinds of glasses but no hearing assistance.  ??? Do you all wear these all the time, or just hunting/shooting?  Happy Easter everyone and can't wait to hear more about these.
I have hearing aids for everyday use. And use sport ears for the field. Also use the Howard
l for the range. Funny deal is before I did anything about my hearing loss I almost got myself in a couple of confrontations misunderstanding folks!  :boon:
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 11, 2023, 02:54:19 PM
I did a post about a bird that I called in and dint get a shot on . That bird I heard walking just over the ridge.  I would not have heard him with out the Tetras. 
I didnt get the bird but thats another story lol.
so far super happy with ear helpers (my new name for them)
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 16, 2023, 01:33:18 PM
 Ok I pulled the trigger on one yesterday. The shot was dampened to a very muffled thud. no hurt ear. that alone was worth the money to me guys.
  So yall know I'm not pushing sales here but I got to say I should have gotten these a long time ago. I wont be hunting with out them.
As an example. sitting on my back porch I can hear this bird whistling very loudly. I can see him plainly on a limb maybe 40 yards away. Took out the Tetras. and I can see him calling but cant hear a sound.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: JeffC on April 16, 2023, 03:27:23 PM
Still interested in low frequency, Tom drumming?
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: TBoo on April 16, 2023, 06:40:33 PM
strum and those others that have these.  Do you wear them for everyday use and hearing enhancement, or only for the range and hunting? 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 16, 2023, 09:30:55 PM
Jeff I dont know about the drumming yet.  I do know for me I have more high and mid loss so they are tuned for my loss.
As an example I can hear a dove a mile off but cant hear a tweedy bird sitting on my shoulder. So drumming hasn't really been an issue for me
TBoo I have not tried them for every day use but im sure they would work. Just around the house ive worn them and everything is better. im not sure they would be the proper replacement for hearing aids but they certainly would work . I know I can understand my wife and the tv much better with them in .
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: JeffC on April 16, 2023, 09:40:10 PM
So i can get them tuned to BLOCK my wife's voice and still hear a turkey at 300 yds.. ;D. Tetras site says turkey sounds, but nothing really list what turkeys sounds they enhance?? Please keep me up dated strum, really interested to see and HEAR how much better they help. Good luck this season
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on April 18, 2023, 02:42:13 PM
I just ordered the turkey amp pods upgraded version.  I hope they get here in time.  Season opens Sat. and I head out for a hunt on May 01. 

The customer service is very good with the company, at least through the buying process.  I will review them when I have used them a bit n
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: ncwoodsman on April 19, 2023, 02:41:32 PM
I would like to mention something regarding the Tetra turkey amp pods. This season is my first season using them and I can truly say they are awesome hearing devices but I didn't read the fine print below listed on there website which is on me. DO NOT think they are going to block the blast of a shotgun, ask me how I know. My ears have been ringing for several days since I shot with them in. Hopefully this will save someone else from going through what I am right now.

AmpPods suppress the volume of the gunshot significantly compared to an open ear. However, because AmpPods do not create a total and tight seal in the ear, they are not designed as hearing protection devices.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Old Timer on April 19, 2023, 03:13:14 PM
I stand corrected it is not Sport Ears I bought it was Wild Ears. I purchased them in 2016. I had to send one back after I received them because switch was installed wrong. On one side the ear bud will not retain the wax guard but never really noticed it. But they have worked very well. The original company has been bought out by CavCom in 2021.
I made a call to customer service today and had a conversation about this with a nice young lady. I have to buy a warranty for 110 bucks to get it fixed. Not real happy about that but at least new owners will work with me. I also told her the original manufacturing was  disappointing  for a 1100 dollar purchase but I realize it is out of their hands. I will use them for the season then return to have repaired is what we agreed on. I will post how it goes. Good day.  :newmascot:
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 21, 2023, 02:22:58 PM
 I decided this morn wearing the aids into the woods before daylight I'm a lot quieter and stealthy without them in.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: sixbird on April 21, 2023, 04:57:30 PM
Quote from: Sixes on March 07, 2023, 10:57:25 PM
For you guys that have the Tetras, are they available in single ears?

My hearing loss is in my left ear, I take yearly audiological tests yearly for work and receive the results and the hearing in my right ear is above average for my age (52) but my left ear is pitiful. Shooter's ear. 

Ive tried Walkers Gameear, Walker's muffs, Howard Leights, and a couple of off brands and the Walker's  Gameear is the only one that I have had partial success with.  It definitely enhances sounds, but I cannot for the life of me tell what direction a noise comes from.

If I hear a turkey gobble or a deer walking, it is always 45-90 degrees further to the left than what is registering in my brain. I've just dealt with it the last few years and not worn anything, but I would buy something that would work. But, in reality, I only need something for my left ear.

If they are only available in pairs, are they individually set for each ear? That was the problem with the Leights, they enhanced both ears and my right ear was still a lot more dominate and caused me to have problems pinpointing the sounds.

The Walker Gameear worked the best for me because I only used it in my left ear
Before I got outrageously expensive hearing aids, I bought two Walkers game Ears and they did the job. Previously unheard sounds were pretty clear, actually REALLY clear.
The problem I had for years was directional hearing with them.
Since one ear is WAY worse than the other, turkeys would always sound like they were coming from the direction of the better ear.
What I discovered after years of using them is, if I turned the volume up to max on the worst ear

Try turning the aid down some. You can test by closing your eyes and snapping your fingers left and right until you can track the sound.


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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on April 21, 2023, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: ncwoodsman on April 19, 2023, 02:41:32 PM
I would like to mention something regarding the Tetra turkey amp pods. This season is my first season using them and I can truly say they are awesome hearing devices but I didn't read the fine print below listed on there website which is on me. DO NOT think they are going to block the blast of a shotgun, ask me how I know. My ears have been ringing for several days since I shot with them in. Hopefully this will save someone else from going through what I am right now.

AmpPods suppress the volume of the gunshot significantly compared to an open ear. However, because AmpPods do not create a total and tight seal in the ear, they are not designed as hearing protection devices.
Hate to hear the shot still rings.  These short barreled shotguns are convenient for carry and but they do put the blast closer to your ear.  I got my amp pods in yesterday.  I tested them briefly outside and they do seem to help hear more birds and siuch.  They didn't seem to amplify the wind like my electronic muffs and they don't seem as "harsh" sounding as my hearing aids.  I can't wait to hear turkey with them tomorrow on our opener.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on April 24, 2023, 05:58:47 PM
Ok guys, three long mornings with the Tetras and here is my initial review.

I got the turkey amp pods, the + version the call the 90.  The have turkey, turkey boost and turkey magnum mode.
Quick background...I wear hearing aids, my hearing is about half gone.  Thru experience with hunting with others, I rarely hear a bird over 200 yards away, especially in thick woods.

I didn't have much testing time as I got them two days before season opened.  I tested them at home for five minutes outside before hitting the turkey woods with them.  I had my 14 year old grandson with me for days one and two this year.  He has proven to me in the past he can hear gobbles far further than I could, or probably many adults.  Pretty much every gobble he heard this weekend, I heard too.  He heard a handful that I didn't, but I suspect a couple of those were distant crows and his optimism.   :D
I wear hearing aids, but don't like them.  They make everything sound harsh and rather unnatural, although they help me hear better. 
These amp pods sound far superior in the woods.  Sounds are natural.  Voices are close to natural.  Birds, gobbles and normal woods sounds sound natural.  I have been using Howard Leight electronic muffs and turning them all the way up.  That works, but ranging and pinpointing the gobble was somewhat difficult.  And they weigh a fair amount.
These amp pods allow me to hear gobbles far further than I had before, probably every bit as far as the muffs.  They don't amplify wind any more than the natural ear.  We had a front blow in, high winds and swaying wind and I was impressed with how the amp pods kept everything sounding natural.  With muffs, the wind is amplified along with everything else, you can't hear anything but wind when it's whipping.  These are far superior in that regard.
The have general use setting for talking and such.  I did notice that when my grandson whispered to me, I still had difficulty understanding him.  Oh, these are comfortable, moreso than my hearing aids I think.
In summary, the amp pods seem to do what they say they will.  I can't speak to durability, but we got caught in some light rain and they held up fine.  I've worn them on three hunts now, about 18 hours total and they definitely help me hear gobbles and things in the woods I would never hear without them.  And my expensive hearing aids can't tough them for that purpose.
The people at Tetra are friendly and helpful.  Oh, and they offer a nice discount for active and retired vets and peace officers.   :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Old Timer on April 24, 2023, 07:20:46 PM
Quote from: strum on April 21, 2023, 02:22:58 PM
I decided this morn wearing the aids into the woods before daylight I'm a lot quieter and stealthy without them in.
Thats because you cannot hear your moves with them not in causing you to think your stealthy. With them in you hear everything making you think your being clumsy. It takes a good season to get use to them. But make sure you wear them after your set up. Smart investment. Good luck.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on April 24, 2023, 07:31:41 PM
Yeh, I'm MUCH more stealthy without my hearing aids. :TooFunny:
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 24, 2023, 09:53:40 PM
Quote from: Old Timer on April 24, 2023, 07:20:46 PM
Quote from: strum on April 21, 2023, 02:22:58 PM
I decided this morn wearing the aids into the woods before daylight I'm a lot quieter and stealthy without them in.
Thats because you cannot hear your moves with them not in causing you to think your stealthy. With them in you hear everything making you think your being clumsy. It takes a good season to get use to them. But make sure you wear them after your set up. Smart investment. Good luck.

Thanks for the advice but I was making a joke pointing out that I dont hear the leaves crunching to well without them in .
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: JeffC on April 25, 2023, 08:14:13 AM
Thanks for update TF, still need to know if they will pick up drumming??
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on April 25, 2023, 10:45:19 AM
I will let you know.  I have rarely heard drumming that I'm sure of so that may be hard to pin down. 
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: ncwoodsman on April 25, 2023, 01:56:17 PM
Quote from: JeffC on April 25, 2023, 08:14:13 AM
Thanks for update TF, still need to know if they will pick up drumming??

They will absolutely pick up drumming sounds. The bird I shot in the early morning I heard drumming before I ever saw him due to thick fog in the field.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: JeffC on April 25, 2023, 03:37:27 PM
Thank you ncwoodsman, would hate to spend money on something that wont help where I need help.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: ncwoodsman on April 25, 2023, 04:10:48 PM
Quote from: JeffC on April 25, 2023, 03:37:27 PM
Thank you ncwoodsman, would hate to spend money on something that wont help where I need help.
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I totally agree. My hearing loss issues are with high pitch sounds so I can hear bass like sounds very well. Might be worth giving them a call and discussing what you are looking for.
Title: Which game ear
Post by: wchadw on April 25, 2023, 04:25:29 PM
Quote from: strum on March 02, 2023, 01:38:28 PM
I visited their site on your recommendations.  I don't have any of the HSA so I'd have to pay straight up.  I did the hearing test per their instructions . waiting to hear back from them. I was really looking into something like the walker razor  xv3.0  or the around the or the rope hearing enhancer.
This tetra stuff is very pricey. May be more than I'm ready to spend and yet they do look pretty promising.
Tetra priced me out. I figured I would lose them in a year or two
I have walkers. Can buy 10 walkers for what tetra is charging
Wind noise is annoying but I usually wear just one to try to catch distant gobbles

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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Tail Feathers on April 25, 2023, 09:54:10 PM
As far as pricing, yeh they are high.  I was very hesitant but my wife told me if it helped keep me doing what I am passionate about, buy them.  Their cost is not as big as what I spend on turkey travels each year, and if they help keep me in the game they are worth it.  So far, they are doing what I wanted them to do.
Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: Lone Star Eastern on April 25, 2023, 10:38:14 PM
Quote from: Tail Feathers on April 25, 2023, 09:54:10 PM
As far as pricing, yeh they are high.  I was very hesitant but my wife told me if it helped keep me doing what I am passionate about, buy them.  Their cost is not as big as what I spend on turkey travels each year, and if they help keep me in the game they are worth it.  So far, they are doing what I wanted them to do.
Gotta love a supportive wife!


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Title: Re: Which game ear
Post by: strum on April 26, 2023, 08:17:50 AM
Quote from: Lone Star Eastern on April 25, 2023, 10:38:14 PM
Quote from: Tail Feathers on April 25, 2023, 09:54:10 PM
As far as pricing, yeh they are high.  I was very hesitant but my wife told me if it helped keep me doing what I am passionate about, buy them.  Their cost is not as big as what I spend on turkey travels each year, and if they help keep me in the game they are worth it.  So far, they are doing what I wanted them to do.
Gotta love a supportive wife!


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  My wife said the same. Im blessed to have her.  As far as the sounds go. I spent almost the entire day in the woods yesterday and hearing all the sounds I've been missing helps me sit a little longer.