A poll type question...

[rentasquid]

While testing my new headphones on my Pantera(see my headphone comments a couple of posts below) I found some differences between my old Calrads that I have been using, and the radio shack/koss 'phones that my wife got me. The major difference that I noted was the smoother sound that the calrads had vs. the sharp sound of the new headphones. The new phones could be adjusted to give a smoother tone(by turning the in-line volume down a tad). This made me wonder what others liked when using tone/volume/sound to be their discriminator. Do you like the loud ringing sound or the more mute smooth sound? Or is there an inbetween area that I'm missing. If you could help me, give your opinion in a reply below.

Thanks,

J.

 

[Hoser John]

Calrads anyday!!Tons a au 2 u 2-John

 

[rentasquid]

and I guess that it doesnt surprise me that you're my only reply. This is a fickle forum. You have to post just the right message to get any replys whatsoever. If I have any inkling of an idea, I try to be helpful and reply. Maybe it has been the stop talking and start digging posts of the past. Oh well.

J.

 

[clay jones]

I always like Calrad the best. Have had trouble with other brands with
wire in the coiled coils making intermittent contact and the speakers
in the earphones coming unglued or loose. Tone quality on the Calrads
are as good as any, and the prices range from $14.99 to $19.99 at
most dealers. Clay

 

[ks digr]

I've used original gray ghosts for 2 yrs. now on my tejon,and love em hh kd

 

[rentasquid]

and did you notice differences between the types(ie. cups that envelope the ear vs. the types that just sit on them)?

Thanks for the reply.

J.

 

[ks digr]

Tried a pair of eagle band from kellyco,didn't like them at all.Also tried treasure wise,didn't like them either.Would like to try a set of koss they say htey go over your whole ear would like to try that.After wearing the grey ghosts for a while it seems like they will pinch your ear....hhkd

 

[JB(MS)]

Since I got my first detector in 1969 I've tried a lot of headphones, from $9.95 cheapies to the higher end models in the $150-160 range. The ones I like best, and have been using for the last few years, are Timberwolf Lobos. I prefer a softer, deeper tone and the Lobos are pretty close to ideal in those respects. DepthMaster Superphones were also good, as are Troys newer Pro headphones, but to me the Lobos are the best all around. They have tons of volume, but also have a limiter that can be switched in or out that attenuates and softens the normally loud audio responses from shallow targets while still allowing the deep targets to be heard as well or better than any other phones I've used. The Lobos are a little more pricey than some but to me are well worth the price.

JB

 

[rentasquid]

I would assume that they are the type that cover the ear? Have you ever tried the walkman style, and if you did, what did you like or dislike about them?

J.

 

[JB(MS)]

Yes, the Lobos are full size phones. I've tried the walkman type, still have a couple of sets, but I have some hearing loss and don't hear as well with them as I would like. I use Sony earbuds in hotter weather, the sound quality isn't that great but sometimes comfort trumphs quality .

JB

 

[cspene]

I like the dual volume and the limiter. It works great on machines like the MXT that have no volume control and blow your ears out! LOL

HH
Chris

 

[DavHut]

...first on the list of considerations for me. I like the digi-phones, as they have a lot of clarity and nuance to their response (some say they are harsh).

But, the coiled cable of the CalRad type and others is tops. The digiphones usually have just a dangly wire cable, which tends to get into every branch and twig and normally hangs in the way of the proceedings.

Having said all that, can someone recommend a pair of digi type phones that have a coiled cable?

David