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product_id: 806841
title: "by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Ultraslim Shooting Earmuff (R-01523), Black"
brand: "howard leight"
price: "8550 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/806841-by-honeywell-leightning-l0f-folding-ultraslim-shooting-earmuff-r-01523
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Folds to 4 inches NRR 23 noise reduction Ultralight 8.1 oz by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Ultraslim Shooting Earmuff (R-01523), Black

**Brand:** howard leight
**Price:** 8550 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔊 Stay sharp, stay silent — gear up with the ultraslim Leightning!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Ultraslim Shooting Earmuff (R-01523), Black by howard leight
- **How much does it cost?** 8550 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/806841-by-honeywell-leightning-l0f-folding-ultraslim-shooting-earmuff-r-01523)

## Best For

- howard leight enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted howard leight brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quick-Swap Cushions:** Super-soft ear cushions snap in and out for hygiene and longevity
- • **Custom Fit Precision:** Telescopic headband with padded foam for personalized comfort
- • **Featherweight Comfort:** At just 8.1 ounces, wear all day without fatigue
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Folds down to a sleek 4-inch profile for effortless portability
- • **Next-Level Noise Control:** Patented Air Flow Control tech with 3 sound reduction levels

## Overview

The Howard Leight Leightning L0F is an ultraslim, ultralight shooting earmuff weighing only 8.1 ounces. It features a folding design that collapses to just 4 inches for easy transport, a telescopic steel headband with padded foam for a custom fit, and patented Air Flow Control technology offering three levels of noise reduction with an NRR of 23. Super-soft, replaceable ear cushions eliminate pressure, making it ideal for extended shooting sessions.

## Description

Product Description               The Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Ultraslim Shooting Earmuff delivers robust durability and superior hearing protection for shooting. With an exclusive padded foam headband and super-soft ear cushions, this shooter's earmuff ensures all-day comfort and eliminates that “squeezing” sensation. The lightweight design features patented Air Flow Control technology to reduce sound levels across all frequencies, which makes for more effective ear protection. It also eliminates the need for cumbersome padding, resulting in a slimmer earcup that won’t interfere with your gunstock. Ultra-compact, the earmuff collapses to just four inches in width for easy storage on the range or on the hunt. All Howard Leight shooting glasses and shooting earmuffs are compatible for use with each other.                  From the Manufacturer               Howard Leight Leightning L0F Compact Folding Earmuff. Ultra lightweight at only 40 ounces. Earcups are sleek and ultra slim. The padded headband and super soft ear cushions deliver all day comfort. NRR 23.

## Features

- Ultralight design (40 ounces) with ultraslim earcup for a more comfortable feel that won’t interfere with your shooting; convenient, folding feature collapses earmuff to just four inches
- Super-soft ear cushion eliminates "squeezing" sensation on head; snap-in feature allows for quick and easy cushion replacement
- Headband features telescopic adjustment for custom fit, steel wire construction to withstand demanding use, and padded foam to minimize pressure on head
- Earcup features patented Air Flow Control technology to reduce sound across all frequencies without increasing earcup size or weight; 3 sound reduction levels to suit different shooting environments
- Noise Reduction Rating: 23

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Howard Leight |
| Part Number | R-01523 |
| Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.09 x 8.78 x 3.94 inches |
| Item model number | R-01523 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Black |
| Style | Ultraslim Folding (Nrr 23) |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Included Components | H/L Leightning Lof Muff Nrr23 Blk |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how many decibles do these reduce?**
A: It was a little difficult to tell what the accurate answer is to this question. I had the same one before I bought and tried to find out myself. The best I can tell, the noise reduction level is about 20 dB. It seems to be most effective for sound levels above 82 dB, either as continuous volume or impulse. That compares to 15 to 30 dB for well-fitted, deeply-inserted foam ear plugs, 15 to 40 dB for high quality, well-fitted, non-electronic ear muffs and 25 to 50 dB for wearing both ear plugs and non-electronic ear muffs. It appears that these muffs are adequate for the casual and occasional shooter. Noise damage is both cumulative and time sensitive, however, so if you are a serious shooter and have extended or frequent exposure to weapon noises or other noises for hours at a time and several times per week, you should consider the electronic muffs. Most Peltor muffs of the non-electronic variety provide 21 to 30 dB of noise reduction and it appears that most authorities agree that 20 to 30 dB is "effective" noise reducton. The Howard Leight 01523 set is, therefore, in the "effective" range but at the lower end. That's why you will find a frequent descriptions of these earmuffs as "good for the money." They aren't the best, but they aren't bad at this price. I'm sure you have found as I did that you can spend $50 to $100 and get no better protection with non-electronic muffs and if you want more noise reduction, you can get it for $100 to $500 or more. I have even seen ear plugs that can be custom made for over $1,000. You pay your money and you take your choice. I have used my 01523 model several times and I am satisfied and have no ringing in my ears after an hour of shooting with a Sig 9 mm and an AR 15 and a S&W .380. By the end of the hour, the muffs feel a bit heavy, my protective glasses frames are pressing hard enough into my scalp behind my ears to be uncomfortable and my ear muff pads are moist with perspiration, even in an air-conditioned range. I'm glad to take them off when I'm finished but I'm glad I wore tham, too, because I can still hear perfectly normally. One of these days, I may choose to spend $200 and get an electronic set of muffs with 40cB of protection but I may not get any more comfort or utility from those than I get from the ones I have.

**Q: Has anyone used these in public places like malls/stores (rather than the shooting range)? I have trouble with sensory overload in crowded places. Thx**
A: YES!!  I use these for that EXACT purpose, among many others.  I too have difficulty with not only sensory overload but also social anxiety in crowded places (even not so crowded places), and honestly I do not go to any public places without them.  If you use them by themselves, they will cut noise substantially.  But if you couple these with either NRR 33 earplugs (made by many different manufacturers) or small, audio earbuds, THAT is where the true solution lies.  I pack my MP3 player with 'white noise' and relaxing music (mostly chill-out instrumentals);  I put the earbuds in then I put these muffs over my ears.   I use the exact same setup at the gym, on walks, at school while studying, while doing any kind of shopping, while at fast-food joints, etc.  I am never without them.  They are inconspicuous enough to pretty much where anywhere, they just look like some form of headphones.  Portable peace, quiet and mental clarity WHEREVER you may go.

**Q: Has anyone used these to help with the sound of barking dogs? Will they block that type of sound?**
A: I sleep with these to block the sounds of my husband snoring and my dog walking around at night, and they've been a blessing. Folded up they're easy to store and take with me when I travel. They do not block out all noise; I doubt any "ear protection" will. But for their modest price and small profile, which makes it possible for me to sleep on my back in them, I'd say they're well worth trying.

**Q: Does anyone know if these earmuffs have replacement cushions?**
A: I don't know for sure, but if they did the replacement cushions would probably cost as much as a new pair of earmuffs. c.k.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, Comfortable, Effective, & Inexpensive
*by B***R on November 24, 2012*

The overall quality of these Leightning L3 Earmuffs are EXCELLENT. They are very comfortable to wear for extended periods. They are extremely effective at suppressing loud noise. . . and they are startlingly inexpensive.I've had mine for about a month now, and I use them weekly for shooting firearms. LOUD firearms. . . with several other shooters firing very close to me. Typically I ALWAYS wear BOTH earplugs AND earmuffs when I go shooting. With these, I find that there is little actual difference if I skip wearing earplugs with them.Frankly, I am surprised that there are ANY people on here who gave bad reviews, but I guess there will always be certain people who will find something to complain about. . . even if you gave it to them for free. Listen, I suppose it's possible that there could be better earmuffs out there. . . especially if you have loads of money to burn, and cost is no object. But seriously, for $20, I really think that these are pretty hard to beat. Heck, at ANY price, I think these are pretty hard to beat.** NOTE ** I've read some other buyers complaints that these muffs are not adjustable, and that they were too small to fit their heads and reach their ears. I think that's probably because they couldn't figure out how to adjust them. It took me a few minutes to figure it out myself: The way you adjust them is to pull the metal headband wire out of the black plastic mounting swivels which are mounted on the plastic ear-cups. When the muffs are shipped, they are fully collapsed down to their smallest size, with the metal headband wire pieces pushed all the way down into the black plastic swivels. It's actually a FAR better design than my old earmuffs which adjusted by telescoping the top of the headband instead.Bottom line? Buy 'em & don't look back. I've used alot of earmuffs over the years, and these are the best ones I've had yet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quiet, comfortable, well constructed.
*by Z***Y on May 3, 2025*

So far good product. I use these for sleeping, not shooting. Like sleeping in a sound-proof chamber. My upstairs neighbors are noisy at night and come home late. Outside traffic noise. I can't hear any of it unless it is super loud. Muffs are comfortable and after a few minutes wearing I don't notice them on my head. The only downside is that I can only sleep on my back, as they are too wide to turn on my side. One minor problem is the rubber seals have a sharp plastic edge on the inside that rubs against my ears and almost feels like it could cut the skin. I solved this by wearing a cloth ear protector cut from the toes of cotton socks. In general I am pleased, and finally getting some needed sound sleep.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great compact earmuffs
*by N***D on December 25, 2011*

I have been using this ear muff for several months now and they are great. The only concern I had at the time was with the low NRR rating, but since I have a way around it for my purposes, it wasn't a deal breaker. And besides, the price was so affordable that I wouldn't be out much money if it didn't work out. For my purposes, I use this ear muff whenever I go out to the range (indoor and outdoor). To get around the low NRR I use double hearing protection which means I use a disposable ear plug with the ear muff over it. I can still hear the range master since they use a PA system all the while I'm avoiding serious hearing damage (from both the PA system and the gun sounds). But the main reason why I bought this style ear muff (other than it was from Howard Leight) was that at the time my older one was just too bulky. It was great at blocking noise, but it made it such that I couldn't get a low cheek weld on my rifle's butt stock. This meant having to raise the sights needlessly. As a rule of thumb, you want your scope as low and close to the barrel as possible. Since this ear muff is about half the thickness of my older one, it allowed me get a low cheek weld and also allowed me to put the scope much closer to the barrel. In addition this ear muff is really light weight, looks good, and not as tight as I expected it to be. You do want to be a little careful when extending/retracting the ear muffs from the head band since the steel frame used to connect the muffs to the headband is thin. I always feel like I might inadvertently bend or break it. Also, I bought a pair of Radians Clay Pro Shooting Glasses which has a really thin wireframe. This helps in eliminating any tightness around the ears for those of you who find wearing this ear muff with your existing shooting glass uncomfortable. Now there's one cautionary note. If you are going to be in close proximity to large caliber gunfire (especially indoors) or around sound that is about or over 160 decibels, this ear muff may not be sufficient for you unless you use ear plugs along with this. Other than that, this is a great buy.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*