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Walker’s XCEL Digital Electronic Hearing Protection Earmuffs with Bluetooth & Voice Clarity

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Size
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Color
Grey
Dimensions
8.6 x 4.6 x 10.1 in
Weight
16 oz
Material
Plastic
Age Range Description
Adult
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  • XCEL ELECTRONIC MUFF - Designed for hunters, range shooters & outdoor enthusiasts, these wireless earmuffs offer exceptional hearing protection & comfort; Packed with innovative features, these ear protection muffs also enhance your situational awareness
  • ENHANCED HEARING - Featuring Hi-Gain Omni Directional Microphones, these hunting earmuffs amplify important sounds in your environment, delivering crystal-clear audio; Enjoy better hearing and ear protection with these 26dB NRR range shooting earmuffs

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WALKER'S XCEL DIGITAL ELECTRONIC MUFF This XCEL Electronic hearing protection muff for shooting combines sophisticated sound processing, intuitive menu navigation, and rich electronic control features with an intelligent, forward- thinking approach to design and ergonomics that delivers a hearing protection and enhancement system without precedent in the shooting sports and hunting industries. The XCEL range shooting muff's next-generation Sound-Activated Compression and variable Dynamic Sound Suppression automatically adjusts compression time according to noise level intensity and duration instead of using conventional "fixed-time" compression. The result is improved hearing protection regardless of the sound environment. FEATURES: - Advanced Digital Circuit; - Variable Dynamic Sound Suppression; - Hi Gain Omni Directional Mics; - Wind Noise Reduction; - Auto Shut Off; - New Ergonomic Head Band Design; - Less Holes In The Muff Cups To Improve NRR; - Rubber Bumpers On Lower Cup; - Low Battery Warning; - NRR - 27db.

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Brand Name Walker's
Item Weight 16 ounces
UPC 888151016749
Number of Packs 1
Unit Count 1 Count
Global Trade Identification Number 49
Number of Items 1
Age Range Description Adult

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Top Amazon Reviews

Great balance of protection, comfort, and sound quality
Size: One Size Color: Odg
These have been excellent range muffs and I'm very happy with the purchase. The electronic hearing protection does exactly what it's supposed to do: loud sounds are suppressed while quieter sounds and conversations remain easy to hear. That's especially useful at public ranges where hearing range commands and safety instructions is important, or when I'm shooting with my wife and don't want to constantly remove hearing protection to communicate. One of the reasons I chose these over the Walker's Razor series was the number of reviews suggesting that the sound passthrough and overall audio quality were noticeably better. After using them, I think those reviews were probably right. The sound reproduction feels natural and conversations are easy to understand. What I like: * effective suppression of gunfire * clear amplification of voices and ambient sounds * comfortable for extended range sessions * intuitive controls * good overall value Comfort has also been good. I've worn them through several hours of shooting without issue. I could see them becoming uncomfortable during an all-day event, but for typical range sessions they've been perfectly acceptable. In terms of protection, I generally use them by themselves when shooting handguns and rimfire firearms. For larger centerfire rifles, especially when shooting near other people with muzzle brakes or high-volume rifles, I still prefer to double up with foam plugs underneath. That's more about my personal hearing protection philosophy than a criticism of the earmuffs. I also own a pair of Axil MXIIs, and in terms of pure performance I don't notice a dramatic difference between the two. If I had to pick a winner, I actually prefer the button layout and controls on the Walkers. The Axils have the advantage of being rechargeable, but the Walkers are easier for me to operate while wearing them. Overall, these feel like a meaningful step up from the entry-level electronic earmuffs without jumping into premium-price territory. If you're looking for electronic hearing protection with good sound quality, solid protection, and comfortable all-around performance, these are easy to recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026 by Nathan V
PHENOMENAL HEADBAND EASE PROTECTION WITH NO ISSUES AT ALL.
Size: One Size Color: Grey
!!!!! READ ENTIRE REVIEW WORTH READING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ANY OTHER KIND!!!! I GO TO MY GUN RANGE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK OR MORE TO PRACTICE AND EVEN THE OWNER, TRAINERS AND RANGE STAFF TRIED THESE OVER WHAT THEY WEAR AND COULDN'T BELIEVE THE SOUND QUALITY AND PROTECTION SO THE OWNER PURCHASED THESE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND SINCE THEY HAVE WALKIE TALKIES THAT HAVE BLUETOOTH ALREADY THEY SEEMLESLY CONNECTED TO THESE XCEL BLUETOOTH EAR MUFFS. DEFINITELY THE BEST HEADBAND STYLE EAR MUFFS I'VE EVER TRIED FOR DIGITAL EAR MUFF PROTECTION. SOUND QUALITY IS EXCEPTIONAL AND VERY CLEAR FROM THE HI-GAIN OMNI DIRECTIONAL MICS THAT WORK PHENOMENALLY WELL AND THEY HIGHLY IMPRESSED ME ON HOW EXCELLENT THEY WORK PICKING UP LOUD NOISE INSTSTANTLY AND THEN ACTIVATING SOUND- ACTIVATED AND DYNAMIC SOUND SUPPRESSION. 4 LISTENING MODES THAT YOU CAN CHOOSE WHAT'S BEST FOR THE SITUATION YOU ARE USING THEM IN. I ALWAYS USE MINE IN THE POWER BOOST MODE OR THE HIGH FREQUENCY MODE AND YOU RECEIVE COMPLETE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS WITH VERY CLEAR VOICE PICKUP FROM OTHER PEOPLE FROM 10 FEET OR MORE AWAY WITH NO PROBLEM AND STILL BLOCKS OUT LOUD NOISES. WORKS PHENOMENALLY WITH ADAPTING COMPRESSION TIME TO NOISE LEVELS. VERY COMFORTABLE AND LIGHT WEIGHT TO WEAR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TO YOUR PHONE FOR CALLS, MUSIC OR USE ANY HEY GOOGLE, ALEXA, SIRI OR MORE TO SEND A TEXT OR ANY OTHER COMMAND. THE BUILT IN VOICE GUIDENCE WHEN YOU PRESS ANY BUTTON SO YOU KNOW WHAT SETTING YOU'RE IN ALSO THE LOW BATTERY ALERT SO YOU KNOW WHEN TO CHANGE THE 2AAA BATTERIES VERY QUICKLY BY PRESSING THE BATTERY PLATE UP. THESE ARE DEFINITELY WORTH TRYING OUT AND WITH THE MONEY. PROTECTION IS EXCEPTIONAL AND STILL AMAZES ME HOW VOICES ARE VERY CLEAR. SOME SAY THEY GET A BUZZING SOUND BUT I HAVEN'T HAD THAT ISSUE. WHEN YOU'RE AMPLIFYING SOUND YOU WILL HEAR MINIMAL TO NONE FREQUENCY THAT'S THERE DUE TO PICKING UP THE VOICES AROUND YOU. THE ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND SIZE IS A PERFECT FIT FOR ANYONE AND VERY COMFORTABLE BEING SURROUNDED IN RUBBER. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025 by Bill & Cassi
Eight month review
Size: One Size Color: Grey
So this is my three month review. Sound quality is good. I can hear clearly with it on. But you have to keep my phone in my front shirt pocket so the music doesn’t cut in and out. If you want something with good bluetooth connection, this does the job. But for better connectivity id suggest something else. I love it is AAA batteries don’t have to wait for a charge. You can just swap them out. But if you use this daily your going through a-lot of batteries. Id say every three or four days. I use this not just at the range. I used this at my work. It folds so it transports nicely. There is room for improvement. Like the tabs that hold the ear protection it self. I have not had one break yet. But Taking an educated guess those would be the first to go. Over all a solid product. Bluetooth and ear protection performs well. I do also have bluetooth connecting issues. I have trouble connecting to my phone sometimes. Update: i bought this in July in 2025. bluetooth button stopped working. So in my opinion the blue tooth connection button is the weakest point for me. I have had no issues with anything else. So if you plan on using this everyday. For the bluetooth connection. Id seriously think about the product. It lasts me about a year. But for the noise cancellation it still works. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2025 by Blake
Almost perfect for me. Just a few gripes
Size: One Size Color: Grey
Headphones like these are generally used for shooting, and I've used them for that plenty, but I bought these for another purpose entirely which I'll get to in a sec. First off for shooting, these are amazing. They block so much noise Just putting them on. Keep in mind they are quite snug which is great for my small head haha. The four modes are pretty gimmicky honestly. You either need power boost mode or clear voice mode for 99% of applications. These do work great, and you can hear people or any noise that doesn't surpass the decibel cutoff really well. Now for what I use these for mostly. have you ever had to do something monotonous and very noisy and thought, "I wish I could hear the radio but this darn tool is too loud"? that's what I use these for. Planing boards down for hours straight, Grinding or cutting concrete, sanding a custom butcher block table... Just today I was grinding a concrete floor for 8 hours and thought dang I should write a review about how good these are haha. Not only do these cancel most of the noise, but the music coming thru them sounds really good. Not too good mind you, not like studio headphones, but like a cheap set of headphones, and when there's a deafening noise 3 feet away and you're clearly and happily listening to your favorite Spotify playlist, that's darn impressive. Just a few gripes to finish up. First these auto shutoff. It seems like about 2 hours before they shutoff. they do give a one minute warning and when that warning comes up it would make sense that you could interact with the headset to reset the timer right?? Well I've tried several different buttons when the one-minute warning sounds out, and none of them seemed to have any effect. It seems as though once the warning comes there's no way to stop it from shutting down the muffs in 60 seconds. Not a big deal, just turn them back on and reconnect and get back to work. Next issue. These muffs being geared for shooters seem to leave off features for ppl like me that are using them for loud noise cancelling, while listening to music headphones rather than shooting muffs. For example, I'm running a dust extractor and 13 inch wood planer. Put headphones on to listen to music while working for a few hours. Now you HAVE to use one of the four noise boost modes. All of which perfectly accentuate the hum of the dust extractor very annoyingly. There is no mode that doesn't use the mic to boost noise thru the speakers. So I have to find the least annoying hum and lower the volume all the way down, which again annoyingly does not shut it off all the way. Doesn't bother me too much while working but when you pause music or shut off the planer you can hear it. Not big enough issues for me to knock off a star. I'm not using the product as it's intended to be used anyways. As far as I'm concerned these things are a lifesaver for anyone that likes to listen to music while working on long, very loud projects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024 by Kyle
Superior Product!
Size: One Size Color: Grey
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I am an avid target shooter, and have had many hearing protectors over the years. Among the better ear muffs in the collection are: Howard Leight Impact Sport, Axil Tracker, and Walker Ultimate Quad BT. The Walkers have been my protectors of choice for the past two years because of their superior noise cancellation and comfort. Lately, when using the outdoor range, I have been enjoying Bluetooth ear buds to listen to music while shooting, and have found this to be so enjoyable that I took the next step and bought these Walker Xcel earmuffs. They are definitely keepers. Comfortable, easy to connect ( although button placement takes some getting used to) and great sounding. The isolation is perfect. On 'clear voice' you hear voices quite clearly, your music programing is right there and very clear, and....... That's it! All other harsh and damaging sounds are comfortably suppressed. These are my new 'Hearing Protectors Of Choice' . Update: Oops, there was a problem. The Bluetooth, which had functioned perfectly on my first trip to the range, failed to connect on the next range day. I tried many times on multiple devices. DOA Fortunately, it is still within the return period, so I should be able to receive a refund. I enjoyed them so much when they did work, that I'm going to take a chance and order another pair. Call me crazy, but they are that good. The hearing protection is also a cut above my other units, so I'm not totally crazy, but I'm certainly hoping the Bluetooth function will perform. It was so totally enjoyable to hear music and audio books while making a racket at the pistol range. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026 by Lou S.
The best I've found yet
Size: One Size Color: Grey
I've had and used other noise cancelation/isolation shooting muffs in the past and none have worked as well or as comfortable. The noise cancellation on these are very fast, making them quieter than others. They are also better insulating, so even without being powered on, they are quieter than my regular shooting muffs. I didn't have much issue with the pads and my glasses, but still upgraded to the silicone pads. That upgrade made these muffs even better, especially when worn with glasses. Bluetooth works great. Audio quality is as good as can be expected for isolation headphones. Other reviewers have said the audio quality is not great. Compared to what? Isolation shooting muffs will never have the quality of open back headphones. I have isolation headphones I use when playing drums. They have the same exact drivers as high end Sony monitors and don't sound nearly as good. It's part of being isolated from sound. With that said, their performance is more than acceptable. You need to maintain situation awareness whether on the range or at work in noisy environments, so cranking these up is probably not the best idea. I find then more than adequate sound wise and I'm very much an audiophile otherwise. These headphones are as good as one should expect given their intended use and design limitations. Love being able to listen to music and still be able to carry on a conversation in noisy environments. One other note; some have stated conversations drop out momentarily when loud sounds are introduced mid conversation. That's correct, but how would you block hammering sounds, while simultaneously allowing much lower sounds. The headphones either block or they allow sound in. They reduce quite a bit in the mid to loud volumes, but there's a threshold where loud is just loud and for a split second, all audio is blocked. Music still keeps playing though, so it's external sounds that get blocked in those moments and not bluetooth audio as an example. Definitely worth the extra cost to get these if you need to use them with any regularity. They have been an absolute life saver working around saws and construction. All day comfortable too with the gel pads. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021 by Ramundo
Review and comparison of Walker XCEL 500BT and Peltor 500BT
Review and comparison of Walker XCEL 500BT and Peltor 500BT Both Items where priced comparable at $94.99 (Walker) and $93.29 (Peltor). Two other BT devices I had to use as baselines were 3M Worktunes AM/FM/BT ($47.52) and Taotronics wireless BT earbuds “TT-BH042” ($47.95). BT Range/clarity/controls: Walkers were disappointing and Peltors were good. Peltors were rated at 25ft, but I was able to wander around my shop and house without loss of BT radio (about 30-40ft radius). Walkers only had 6-8ft of line of sight for BT, but the weird thing was; if I put my phone in my shirt I would get OK BT connection yet with periodic EMI feedback and if I put my phone in my rear pant pocket, I lost BT connection (2-3ft). Walker BT sucks! Tao and 3M’s were on par with Peltor’s. BT Controls on the Walker are 3-buttons on the rear edge of the control pack on the left head band and are v-e-r-y small, but function well. Peltors BT controls are 3-buttons on the right ear cup. Both pair fine and answer phone calls using the main/center BT multifunction button. Walkers will control phone/music volume from the head band buttons, but Peltor requires volume changes from the phone, not the headset. Both use the up/down buttons to control pause/play and fwd/back tracks. To be a good shop headset, I’d need to combine the best of both headsets. Stand alone, neither is up to snuff as a workshop head set. Head band/ear cups: Peltor Sucks! Hard sharp edges on head band, whether I wear a ball cap or not. A $15 aftermarket pad solves this issue, but Peltor should fix this. Walkers are wide and slightly padded and comfortable to wear, similar to my 3M’s. Ear cups are about the same; I believe my 3M’s are best, then Peltor and 3rd Walker. Think of this as 90, 88, 86 out of 100, respectfully. Peltors are upgradable to gel ear cups for about $50, others are unknown. Rated passive decibel rating are 26db for Walkers and Peltors, 24db for 3M’s and unknown for Tao’s. From just wearing these during my testing, I rate them best to least for passive protection as: 3M’s, Peltors, Walkers, then Tao ear buds. While rifle shooting, I felt no issues with various butt stocks. I believe I’m normal/average, but this is a very personal issue based on how you hold your rifle(s) and I tend to hold/shoot very upright. Scopes are a natural hold point for me, peeps sights are good and buckhorn sights are low but usable. Power/Auto shut-off/Prompts: Walkers use 2x AAA; Peltor and 3M’s use 2xAA with available Li-Ion battery pack ‘upgrade’. This depends on what you like or have available; not an issue to me. Auto shut-off: Walkers=2,4,6hrs,off; Peltors=2or4 hrs; 3M and Tao=N/A. Prompts: Walkers use Voice for on/off and setup menu but only beeps for all else. Peltors, 3M and Tao’s all use voice for every prompt. I prefer voice, it reduces/eliminates any confusion. ANC: Both are equal to my ears, for gunshots. Granted, this is their primary design focus. Both are susceptible to EMI feedback; Walkers were affected when my phone was within 12-18”, Peltors were afffected within 10-12”, but both were ok with my phone in my shirt pocket. Shop and Tool tests: Additionally, I use headsets in my workshop and on my tractor; BT lets me listen to radio or books while working. On the tractor, my 3M’s were the best; these are passive with BT and need to be removed when I stop to investigate a hole/ditch so I can hear rattlesnakes. Walkers were #2 for reducing tractor noice and both Walkers and Peltors would allow me to ID snakes without removing them. Peltors sucked at ANC reducing tractor noice, but Passive (power off) was on par with 3M’s (but no BT when off). I also tested with my table saw, hand-held power tools and leaf blower; all resulted aligned with my tractor experiences. My ranking best to least: 3M, Walker, Peltor (Passive/ANC-off), Tao, Peltor (ANC-on). Conclusions: In short, I am returning the Walkers and would return the Peltors, but I can not find the original packaging (argh!) Neither measures up to my demands or beats my 3M’s by a significant value. The positive outlook, the Peltors will be used to shooting only. PROs: Peltor had nice ear cups; Walker was more comfortable ‘out of the box’. Both could increase ambient noise (including wind), but both were good on windy days except when wind hit the mics directly. Remember, when you increase ambient noise this includes the wind! Additional Walker Pro’s were 4-frequency modes and the ability to turn off the auto-shutoff. CON’s: Peltor headband sucks! and for shop/tractor work the rating last to me. Walkers BT buttons were small and BT function was very disappointing. As I said before; I would return both, if I could, but I am stuck with the Peltors due to my errors. My quest for quality ANC for shooting continues. One special note, my Bose Quiet Comfort 20 ANC (QC-20’s) are still the best ANC headset I own, to date. But they are direct wired with an amazing battery life of about 15-20 of ANC use. Good luck on your quest!! Cheers! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019 by Helo53Driver
XCEL-ent ear-pro
Size: One Size Color: Black
Have been shooting for about 45 years. (recreation/competition) Invested in a pair of Sordin's a few years ago. My wife recently joined me in this activity and is doing very well, and "stole" my $400.00 hearing protection. After watching a bunch of reviews on YouTube, I tried these Walker's XCEL, and they are VERY GOOD. Well made. Comfortable for long hours at the outdoor or indoor range. Excellent sound quality. Good triangulation (You can tell where the sound is coming from) several sound modes. And fairly priced. Give these a try ! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2026 by Jason H
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