Hugmonster, take a gander at the Sennheiser site at
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/
As you say, they are pretty expensive.
We had one minor problem with the Peltors, same as Bogtrotter, but we got next day service from the Canadian distributor, Norhammer. No mean feat, considering we're 800 miles away. They even sent us the 7004s on spec to try out. Worked too, we bought 'em.
Just though of something. The Peltors come with little paper thingies called Peltor Clean. It's an adhesive backed cover that fits on the ear cup to absorb prespiration. They're disposable, work like a charm and cost about a dollar for ten thousand.
[This message has been edited by pigboat (edited 30 November 2000).]