NoiseRider S1 Electronic Ear Pro

Published on June 11, 2018
Duration: 7:15

This review compares the NoiseRider S1 electronic hearing protection against the Howard Leight Impact Sport. While the NoiseRider S1 offers good out-of-the-box comfort and a similar price point to the Howard Leight, it suffers from significant wind noise distortion due to the lack of microphone windscreens and a noticeable delay in impulse noise cancellation. The Howard Leight, despite being slightly less comfortable initially, excels with its effective windscreens and quicker impulse response, making it the preferred choice for outdoor shooting environments.

Quick Summary

The NoiseRider S1 electronic hearing protection offers superior out-of-the-box comfort but is significantly hampered by wind noise distortion due to exposed microphones and a noticeable delay in impulse noise cancellation. The Howard Leight Impact Sport, while less comfortable initially, excels with effective windscreens and faster impulse response, making it the preferred choice for outdoor shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction
  2. 00:15NoiseRider S1 Overview
  3. 00:48NoiseRider S1 Controls
  4. 01:12Microphone Placement
  5. 01:39Performance Comparison Setup
  6. 02:08NoiseRider S1 Audio Test
  7. 02:41NoiseRider S1 Impulse Issue
  8. 03:04NoiseRider S1 Wind Noise Issue
  9. 03:21Howard Leight Comparison
  10. 03:37Howard Leight Microphones
  11. 04:00Howard Leight Threshold & Speed
  12. 04:32NoiseRider S1 Comfort Edge
  13. 04:48Battery Compartment & Aux Jack
  14. 05:05Accidental Power Drain Issue
  15. 05:59Which to Choose?
  16. 06:06Key Differences: Windscreen & Lag
  17. 06:40Battery Drain & Value
  18. 06:52Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main advantage of the NoiseRider S1 electronic hearing protection?

The primary advantage of the NoiseRider S1 is its out-of-the-box comfort, with earcups noted as being significantly more comfortable than the Howard Leight Impact Sport, and they accommodate glasses well.

What are the major drawbacks of the NoiseRider S1 electronic hearing protection?

The NoiseRider S1 suffers from significant wind noise distortion due to exposed microphones and a noticeable delay in impulse noise cancellation. Its on/off button can also be accidentally depressed, leading to battery drain.

How does the Howard Leight Impact Sport compare to the NoiseRider S1 in terms of wind noise?

The Howard Leight Impact Sport features microphones with integrated windscreens that effectively mitigate wind noise and distortion, a significant advantage over the NoiseRider S1 which lacks this feature and becomes unusable in windy conditions.

Which electronic hearing protection is recommended for outdoor shooting with wind?

For outdoor shooting, especially in windy conditions, the Howard Leight Impact Sport is recommended due to its effective windscreens that prevent distortion. The NoiseRider S1's lack of windscreens makes it problematic in such environments.

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