Does it amplify ambient sound like electronic muffs?

No. It is passive, so it only blocks noise. There are no microphones to boost range commands or surrounding sound; the electronics are for Bluetooth audio and the boom mic.

Can I stream music and take calls?

Yes. It pairs over Bluetooth with phones and tablets and has stereo speakers and a boom mic. Expect low volume, based on owner reports.

Two AAA batteries run the Bluetooth and audio side. The hearing protection itself works without power.

How does it compare with Walker's active muffs?

Active models amplify quiet sounds and cut loud ones, which helps you hear range commands. This one trades that for Bluetooth and a boom mic at a simpler, passive design.

What comes in the box?

The muffs and two AAA batteries. Check that both sides play before your first range trip, since some units arrived with one channel dead.

Is it good for indoor ranges?

Passive muffs with a good seal work for many shooters, but if you want to hear conversation between strings, an active pair suits better.

Where is the Walker's Passive Muff Bluetooth cheapest?

At Home Depot, for $25.05, 49% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Walker's Passive Muff Bluetooth?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings. Buyers like: Best ear protection ever; Really likes it; Works well for some buyers. Common complaints: Headphone volume is extremely low; Only one side functions with Bluetooth, didn't work correctly out of the box.

Where can I buy the Walker's Passive Muff Bluetooth?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, GunMag Warehouse, Brownells, Standish Milling Company, Best Buy.

Walker's Passive Muff Bluetooth Price History: $25.05 at Home Depot

What reviewers say

4.4 / 571 ratings

Ratings are solid, and several owners call it the best ear protection they've owned. The complaints that recur are quiet headphone output and Bluetooth that failed on one side or arrived broken.

What people mention

VolumeCriticisedOwners say the headphone output is extremely low, even at full volume.
BluetoothCriticisedSome buyers report audio only on one side, or Bluetooth that didn't work out of the box.
ComfortPraisedGel-cooled earpads and the padded headband are called comfortable for long sessions.
ProtectionPraisedBuyers rate the passive noise reduction highly, some calling it the best ear protection they've used.
MicMixedThe boom mic works for radio use for some, while others hit connection and volume problems.

From GunMag Warehouse

Onboard Bluetooth technology for streaming audio from phones and tablets
Over-the-ear design
Gel-cooled earpads for all-day comfort
Ergonomic padded, non-slip headband
Adjustable boom mic for clear radio communications
Stereo speakers for clear audio

Fit: Over-ear; adjustable headband
Guarantee: No-Hassle Guarantee
Returns: 60 Day Returns, no restocking fees
In the box: 2 AAA batteries

About the Walker's Passive Muff Bluetooth

The Walker's Passive Muff Bluetooth is an over-ear hearing protection muff with onboard Bluetooth. It streams audio from phones and tablets through built-in stereo speakers. An adjustable boom mic supports clear radio communications.

The earpads are gel-cooled for comfort during long wear. The headband is padded, ergonomic and non-slip, and it adjusts to fit.