The Best Tactical Headset? Peltor Comtac Review

If you are looking for the most durable, and best sounding tactical communication headsets available, look no further than the Peltor Comtac Series by Peltor.

The Comtac line of headsets are widely used by the military, navy, marines, police agencies, just to name a few. These headsets not only are perfect for two way tactical communication purposes, but also serve for ear and hearing protection as well.

Currently the Comtac series is in its 4th generation of headsets, which keep improving as each generation is produced. Just the basic features of this headset will certainly meet the demand of any high noise level environment. These features stem from cutting edge technology that is sure to please the user.

Peltor Comtac Features

Some of these features include talk-thru headset with a slim-line profile cup design in order to be able to fit under most ballistic type helmets. Also, the headset’s talk-thru allows the wearer of the headset to hear ambient sounds, while at the same time suppressing gunshots and other high impact type of noises.

Because of its added electronic design, the Peltor Comtac allows for constant communication on two-way radios even when the batteries fail. The talk-thru feature is the only feature that will not operate until the batteries of the unit are replaced. The headset requires 1 AA battery in each ear cup, which will approximately give 270 hours of battery life.

Other features of the Comtac include MICH, PASGT and ACH helmet compatibility, SwatTac II version, covert black ear cups, as well as headset volume control and military and police radio patch cords. It is also water resistant in order to safely use outdoors.

The unit is guaranteed to give instant protection against gunshot sounds and high impact NRR 21 dB noise while at the same time amplifying low-level sounds. Just the fact of how comfortable and how lightweight these headsets are will outweigh any negative aspects that they may have, which will be hard to find by the way.

Here is what some customers and users of the Peltor Comtac Headsets are saying according to Amazon.com:

uncle-buck – “They are comfortable, lightweight, and have an amazingly long battery life.”

Michael Novack – “I have now used the Peltor unit and found that it did everything it claimed to do well and was extremely comfortable to wear.”

Steve “Steve” – “I’ve used this headset in Iraq for over three years. If you are in a hostile environment this is an essential piece of kit.”

Overall the Peltor Comtac headset is rugged and feature rich to tackle any high level noise environment you may find yourself in. Ear protection while at the same time providing the best technology for communication purposes is what 3M Peltor proudly delivers to their customers.

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