If money is no object and you also shoot guns or something "active" hearing protectors are great. I had a set of Peltor's years ago that had AM/FM radio, auxiliary input and active hearing protection. They have stereo microphones and actually amplify quiet noises and electronically cancel loud ones. So you can operate power equipment and still hear background noise. Great for working out by the road or communicating with others while still wearing them. Some can be equipped with microphones for 2 way radio use and/or phone calls. I usually use the WorkTunes but upgraded to the bluetooth unit this season. The active units are just too expensive to justify starting at around $200.