CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Etymotic
Research, an innovator in hearing wellness solutions, today
announced the launch of the GunSport*PRO line of high-definition
electronic earplugs.  Designed for gun sport enthusiasts,
hunters, guides and professional shooters, the GunSport*PRO allows
users to hear their surroundings naturally, while also protecting
their ears from sudden, loud blasts.  The GunSport*PRO is
priced at $449 and will be available for purchase at Etymotic.com,
Amazon.com, Etymotic’s network of hearing solution providers and
select retailers and gun specialty stores. Like all Etymotic
hearing protection products, the GunSport*PRO can be customized
through the company’s CUSTOM*FIT
program for personalized earmolds that provide a secure,
comfortable fit.  

GunSport*PROs are unique electronic earplugs that allow users to
hear naturally as if nothing is in their ears, but protect against
hearing damage caused by sudden impulse noise such as blasts from
firearms. An advanced integrated circuit and wide bandwidth improve
listening clarity and allow wearers to hear their surroundings,
either naturally or amplified, but protect their ears from sudden
blasts when there isn’t time to insert earplugs.  The
dual-mode switch of the GunSport*PRO selects natural hearing plus
blast protection or enhancement of soft sounds plus blast
protection.  

“Whether it is at the range or in the field, gun sport
enthusiasts must balance the need to protect their hearing with the
need to be aware of their surroundings,” said Dr. Gail Gudmundsen,
managing director of audiology at Etymotic. “With the GunSport*PRO,
we are bringing the highest level of hearing protection and sound
accuracy to the sports shooter market by providing clear,
undistorted awareness of surroundings, amplified sound when desired
and blast protection at all times.

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