XCEL 500BT 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 500BT’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. Additionally, the XCEL
500BT allows the wearer to select between four different listening
modes: Universal (for sound amplification), Speech Clarity (for
discriminating voices and enhancing verbal communication in a noisy
environment), High Frequency (tuned specifically to hear steel target
impact at long distances), and Power Boost (amplifies sound across the
range of volume).
All these modes are accessible via the soft-touch button control
panel located on the headband. Voice prompts for the entire menu allow
the user to select the available operational modes. This makes
navigation very simple and removes the guesswork as to which mode the
unit is in. The XCEL 500BT also comes with programmable auto shut-off,
so forgetting to turn the muffs off and accidentally running down
batteries is a thing of the past.
Bluetooth compatibility is another valuable feature. By pairing the
XCEL 500BT to a mobile device, calls and notifications connect through
the muffs. Messages and conversations can be heard clearly even in noisy
environments.
