--- product_id: 32892383 title: "Impact Sport Classic" brand: "howard leight" price: "A$131" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Howard Leight" url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32892383-impact-sport-classic store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # 4X sound amplification 350-hour battery life 22 dB Noise Reduction Rating Impact Sport Classic **Brand:** howard leight **Price:** A$131 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🦻 Elevate your hearing gameβ€”protect, amplify, and dominate every shot. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Impact Sport Classic by howard leight - **How much does it cost?** A$131 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32892383-impact-sport-classic) ## Best For - howard leight enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted howard leight brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Power That Lasts:** 350 hours of battery life with automatic 4-hour shutoff means you stay powered longer without the hassle of frequent changes. - β€’ **Seamless Connectivity:** Integrated AUX input lets you connect music players or scanners, blending protection with entertainment or critical updates. - β€’ **Built to Endure & Impress:** Lightweight yet durable design trusted by thousands, delivering premium hearing protection and clarity for nearly a decade. - β€’ **Slim Fit Meets Maximum Comfort:** Low-profile ear cups with Air Flow Control technology ensure firearm stock clearance and a custom, padded fit for all-day wear. - β€’ **Hear Every Detail, Block Every Bang:** Active noise cancellation cuts gunfire to a safe 82 dB while amplifying subtle sounds 4X for unmatched situational awareness. ## Overview The Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff offers professional-grade hearing protection with a 22 dB Noise Reduction Rating, 4X sound amplification for enhanced situational awareness, and a slim, comfortable design optimized for firearm use. Featuring omni-directional microphones, a 350-hour battery life with auto shutoff, and AUX connectivity, it’s engineered for serious shooters who demand safety without sacrificing awareness or comfort. ## Description The Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff features a super-slim earcup that makes it ideal for most environments. The cutaway at the bottom of the earcup is specially designed to provide firearm stock clearance while aiming. Two high-gain microphones deliver 4X sound amplification of range commands or forest noises for excellent situational awareness. The mics are also omni-directional to let you know exactly where sounds are coming from. Hearing protection is ensured as the electronic earmuff actively listens and automatically shuts off amplification when loud impulse sounds like gunfire reach 82 dB. It carries a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22 in both on and off mode. The padded headband features telescopic height adjustment for a comfortable, customized fit. An external audio jack lets you connect the earmuff to a music player, scanner or other audio source. The battery delivers approximately 350 hours of usage, and the automatic shut-off feature engages after four hours to help save battery life. All Howard Leight safety earmuffs and safety eyewear are compatible for use with each other. Review: the Howard Leight Impact Sport is a great muff. It's light - A few years ago, most my trigger time was spent outdoors. For outdoor use, the Howard Leight Impact Sport is a great muff. It's light, low profile and very effective at reducing gun shots to a comfortable volume. I also had no problem hearing the people around me--in fact, it actually improved my hearing and could give you an advantage in a home defense situation (more on this later). Unlike some cheaper competitors, they also have an auto-shutoff, which kills the electronic functions if the muffs are left on for more than 4 hours. For me, this is critical since I am notorious for leaving on my electronics. I haven't had to change the battery on my impact sports after 2 years of use. Last winter, I starting going to an indoor range near my office to keep up with my training (too cold, snowy for an outdoor range in my neck of the woods). My indoor range is about the worst possible environment for hearing safety you can imagine. It's a 30 yard range made entirely of concrete, including the walls for each point. There are 5 points to a room and no limit on what you can shoot (up to 50bmg from a rifle, but shotguns are limited to slugs only). With 12 foot ceilings and NO sound deadening materials to speak of, you need to rely on you muffs entirely to keep you eardrums from exploding. In this environment, the Impact Sports are NOT up to the task. My first time indoors, I quickly discovered that the lmpact Sports offered almost no protection by themselves. I had double up with foam plugs before I could shoot comfortably. Unfortunately, with the foam plugs, the electronic hearing enhancement was almost useless. I ultimately purchased the Impact Pro muffs in September 2016 (so I have had them for over a year now). They Impact Pro offers essentially the same electronic hearing enhancement (with auto-shutoff) as the Impact Sport, but with a much heavier, bulkier profile that substantially improves the Impact Pro's noise reduction abilities when compared to the Impact Sport (31 decibel reduction compared to 22 decibel). My ears are safe, even when the range is filled with big bore rifles, AR's and shotguns. I can also carry a conversation with the Impact Pro on--just have to play with the volume a bit to find a good balance. The Impact Pro is, however, far from perfect. After switching to the Pro's, I had to adjust my cheek weld because these bulky muffs were in the way. I also find it can be tricky to wear these with a hat and eye protection because the hat and eye protect can cause the muffs to break their seal with your head, letting in dangerously loud sounds. I can tweak how I wear my glasses/goggles, but this can cause other issues by either reducing the protection from my eye protection or causing me to wear my eye protection in a way that makes it heard to aim well. In short, if I had a better, reasonably priced option for protecting my ears at an indoor range that allowed me to hear what is going on around me--without the bulk and compromises I have to make with the Impact Pro--I would jump all over it. If I am shooting outdoors, I would go for the Impact Sports over these every single time. However, for the purpose of shooting at a LOUD indoor range, this is really the only option I have come up with that fits my needs and costs less than $100 on desertcart. I know there are other options out there, but the cost of going to a custom made electronic plug is just not feasible for me. So, the Impact Pro's are my go to option for indoor shooting--at least for the time being. For this reason, I am giving them five stars (but with a caveat). Side Note: I also keep an extra pair of the Impact Sports, with fresh batteries, in my hidden gun safe in my bedroom for home defense purposes. The electronic noise filter on both the Sport and Pro muffs (I would guess they are almost the same, if not actually the same, electronics uses in both pairs) does an outstanding job of amplifying and enhancing low volume sounds. I can put them on in my bedroom, crank up the volume and hear my kids talking softly at the other end of the house. If you have never used a pair of electronic muffs, it can be quite starting the first couple of times you have them on. I expect this could give me a big advantage in a home invasion situation, where the introducers have nothing on their ears and I have the hearing of a fox. :) The Impact Sport and/or Pro are worth owning for this reason alone. Review: Excellent quality earmuffs - Bought these for about $30 over nine years ago, and they're still going strong. They've held up through countless trips, yard work, and general use without any issues. The sound amplification is still clear, the hearing protection is excellent, and they're just as reliable today as when they were new. Seeing the price around $63 now makes me appreciate that purchase even more. If mine ever quit, I'd buy another pair without hesitation. A product that lasts nearly a decade earns every one of those five stars. ## Features - SAFE HEARING PROTECTION: Earmuff actively listens and shuts off loud impulse noises like gunfire to a safe 82 dB; Noise Reduction Rating (NRR): 22 - SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: 4X sound amplification enhances low level frequencies like range commands, conversation and forest sounds; 2 high-gain, omni-directional microphones allow you to identify source of sound; recessed placement reduces wind noise - LOW-PROFILE, COMFORTABLE FIT: Air Flow Control Technology allows for a slim, low profile ear cup to ensure firearm stock clearance; padded, adjustable headband provides a comfortable, custom fit; compact, folding design for convenient storage - ENERGY EFFICIENT, EASY OPERATION: Automatic shut-off feature after four hours saves battery (350-hour lifespan); easy battery compartment access; AUX input jack for music players and scanners; single power/volume control knob - KIT INCLUDES: Earmuff, 2 AAA batteries; 3.5 mm connection cord; replacement ear cushions available ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01G8POKMY | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Apparel Closure Type | Adjustable | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,234 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #8 in Hunting & Shooting Earmuffs | | Brand Name | Howard Leight | | Collection Name | Sports | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 55,794 Reviews | | Fit Type | Over the Head | | Fit to Size Sentiment | fits well | | Garment Size Country | United States | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00033552025245 | | Included Components | Earmuff | | Item Dimensions | 3.75 x 5 x 8.25 inches | | Item Type Name | Safety Ear Muffs | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Manufacturer | Honeywell Safety Products, USA | | Manufacturer Part Number | R-02524SIOC | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XeySlaOcS.pdf | | Material Type | Plastic | | Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation | | Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) | 22 db | | Pattern | Earmuff | | Product Style | Earmuff | | Single Number Rating (SNR) | 22 db | | Size | Adult | | Sleeve Length Description | Sleeveless | | Style Number | R-02524SIOC | | UPC | 883940333014 | | Unit Count | 1 Piece | ## Images ![Impact Sport Classic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AB3OokwzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the Howard Leight Impact Sport is a great muff. It's light *by S***N on December 26, 2017* A few years ago, most my trigger time was spent outdoors. For outdoor use, the Howard Leight Impact Sport is a great muff. It's light, low profile and very effective at reducing gun shots to a comfortable volume. I also had no problem hearing the people around me--in fact, it actually improved my hearing and could give you an advantage in a home defense situation (more on this later). Unlike some cheaper competitors, they also have an auto-shutoff, which kills the electronic functions if the muffs are left on for more than 4 hours. For me, this is critical since I am notorious for leaving on my electronics. I haven't had to change the battery on my impact sports after 2 years of use. Last winter, I starting going to an indoor range near my office to keep up with my training (too cold, snowy for an outdoor range in my neck of the woods). My indoor range is about the worst possible environment for hearing safety you can imagine. It's a 30 yard range made entirely of concrete, including the walls for each point. There are 5 points to a room and no limit on what you can shoot (up to 50bmg from a rifle, but shotguns are limited to slugs only). With 12 foot ceilings and NO sound deadening materials to speak of, you need to rely on you muffs entirely to keep you eardrums from exploding. In this environment, the Impact Sports are NOT up to the task. My first time indoors, I quickly discovered that the lmpact Sports offered almost no protection by themselves. I had double up with foam plugs before I could shoot comfortably. Unfortunately, with the foam plugs, the electronic hearing enhancement was almost useless. I ultimately purchased the Impact Pro muffs in September 2016 (so I have had them for over a year now). They Impact Pro offers essentially the same electronic hearing enhancement (with auto-shutoff) as the Impact Sport, but with a much heavier, bulkier profile that substantially improves the Impact Pro's noise reduction abilities when compared to the Impact Sport (31 decibel reduction compared to 22 decibel). My ears are safe, even when the range is filled with big bore rifles, AR's and shotguns. I can also carry a conversation with the Impact Pro on--just have to play with the volume a bit to find a good balance. The Impact Pro is, however, far from perfect. After switching to the Pro's, I had to adjust my cheek weld because these bulky muffs were in the way. I also find it can be tricky to wear these with a hat and eye protection because the hat and eye protect can cause the muffs to break their seal with your head, letting in dangerously loud sounds. I can tweak how I wear my glasses/goggles, but this can cause other issues by either reducing the protection from my eye protection or causing me to wear my eye protection in a way that makes it heard to aim well. In short, if I had a better, reasonably priced option for protecting my ears at an indoor range that allowed me to hear what is going on around me--without the bulk and compromises I have to make with the Impact Pro--I would jump all over it. If I am shooting outdoors, I would go for the Impact Sports over these every single time. However, for the purpose of shooting at a LOUD indoor range, this is really the only option I have come up with that fits my needs and costs less than $100 on Amazon. I know there are other options out there, but the cost of going to a custom made electronic plug is just not feasible for me. So, the Impact Pro's are my go to option for indoor shooting--at least for the time being. For this reason, I am giving them five stars (but with a caveat). Side Note: I also keep an extra pair of the Impact Sports, with fresh batteries, in my hidden gun safe in my bedroom for home defense purposes. The electronic noise filter on both the Sport and Pro muffs (I would guess they are almost the same, if not actually the same, electronics uses in both pairs) does an outstanding job of amplifying and enhancing low volume sounds. I can put them on in my bedroom, crank up the volume and hear my kids talking softly at the other end of the house. If you have never used a pair of electronic muffs, it can be quite starting the first couple of times you have them on. I expect this could give me a big advantage in a home invasion situation, where the introducers have nothing on their ears and I have the hearing of a fox. :) The Impact Sport and/or Pro are worth owning for this reason alone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality earmuffs *by A***R on July 5, 2026* Bought these for about $30 over nine years ago, and they're still going strong. They've held up through countless trips, yard work, and general use without any issues. The sound amplification is still clear, the hearing protection is excellent, and they're just as reliable today as when they were new. Seeing the price around $63 now makes me appreciate that purchase even more. If mine ever quit, I'd buy another pair without hesitation. A product that lasts nearly a decade earns every one of those five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased w/ these. *by T***. on April 21, 2016* EDIT, 2 years of regular use later: (I'm going to leave my original review below. For the most part, it's still accurate. For potential buyers, I want to include new info that only extended experience could have brought to light) I have other ear pro. One 3M Peltor Tactical (mid-range model, I can't recall model#) and one very inexpensive pair of Champion Electronic ear pro. The Champions work but have issues that keep them being any more than backups or for 'ear-less' people who may need to borrow a set. The Peltors are amazing. The sound is better than the Howard Leight's and I have zero complaints about them. But this is about Howard Leight ear pro. Mine are both my oldest pair of electronic ear pro and the ones I use most often - my 'go-to' ears. They're affordable by anybody at ~$50 (sometimes deals make them cheaper yet). They're effective enough to make them a viable competitor w/ higher-end and more expensive ear pro. I've never felt as though I needed to 'double up' and use earplugs underneath because they didn't offer enough noise reduction. Battery life is good. I use mine 2-3x or more per week, for between 1-3hrs/session and I typically need to replace batts once per month. I've never used the Howard Leight's input 3.5mm jack to play audio or phone into my ear pro. When I'm training/shooting targets, I'm training/shooting targets. Nor am I interested in hearing music while shooting - mostly due to safety. Some people may need to stay connected and may find an input jack to be a positive feature - I'm just not one of those people. Free Americans can decide what's most appropriate for themselves w/o advice from me or anybody else. Let's address the biggest, ugliest problem the HL's have, IMO: They will bring the pain when worn w/ eye pro (100% of the time, for me) and/or for extended periods of time. I can usually feel the headache starting after a half-hour to hour into a session. It's a 'surface' headache for me, personally. I'm assuming it's due to constant pressure from the head band piece, pushing against the ear pro. When I first heard of this issue (prior to experiencing it myself), I kind of chuckled to myself and thought perhaps some people were being sensitive (sissies?)...But I was wrong! It's not horrible, unbearable pain - it is difficult to simply ignore after a time, and it's certainly a distraction that nobody needs on the firing line when training or teaching/learning, or trying to shave fractions of a second from a shot timer. It gets old - quickly. There are gel inserts you can buy to replace the stock setup. They will cost you about 60-75% of the total cost of the Howard Leight's, though, unfortunately. To me, it wasn't even a question: I gladly forkes over the cash and my head/ears have thanked me repeatedly. Last, about durability: Internet 'torture testing' can't account for one factor that is difficult to simulate accurately: Durability and function over time. I've probably used and abused Howard Leight's namesake ear pro more than the majority of the target demographic. I'm not an outlier, a pipe hitter, HSLD, or somebody that purposely abuses my gear. But, I am a guy that spends a whole lot of time down on my personal range, shooting steel and consuming a lot of brass, and my gear gets used quite a bit like I said earlier. HL ear pro hasn't broken or let me down since I bought them in 2016. They aren't affected by sweat. Wires haven't split from folding and opening a zillion times. Single potentiometer/power switch is fine and does not crackle. Like most electronic ear pro, very close proximity to microphones will cause squeeling feedback, but it's not overly loud and doesn't occur in normal use; usually only when a hand, etc. comes very close to mic. They are inexpensive and durable. If and when they eventually do wear out, I will absolutely replace them because they are such a good value. Original review (2016) Incredible deal. Perfectly functional and takes a beating. It's difficult to put a price on your hearing...especially as you get older. ## Frequently Bought Together - Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff - PROHEAR GEP02 Gel Ear Pads for Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Pro Sync Leightning Earmuffs - Howard Leight Honeywell Ademco Shooting Sports by Genesis Sharp-Shooter Shooting Glasses, Clear Lens (R-03570) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32892383-impact-sport-classic](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32892383-impact-sport-classic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*