A Method Of Retrofitting A Hearing Protector, And A Hearing Protector

A method of retrofitting a hearing protector with an active communication device, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a hearing protector that has two generally dome-shaped earmuffs, each earmuff forming toward an ear facing side of the earmuff a space for a wearer's ear, at least one of the earmuffs comprises an outer shell and a cushioning arranged adjacent the ear facing side;
• providing the active communication device, the active communication device comprising a loudspeaker and electronic circuitry which comprises a wireless communication interface, the electronic circuitry being configured to drive the loudspeaker based on information received via the wireless communication interface, wherein the active communication device comprises a mounting ring;
• mounting the mounting ring between the outer shell and the cushioning;
• and thereby
• retaining the active communication device at the hearing protector so that the loudspeaker is arranged within the space formed the earmuff.