Deciding on cordless hdphones or not

[OregonMike]

I'm now at the 99% certain level that a Vision is in my future, but I'm not so sure about the cordless headphones.

First, there's the cost, which raises the package price by over 10%. Second, and here's part of my question, I see them as a "frill" rather than a necessity for using the detector. I've never been hugely inconvenienced by the cord on the White's phones I'm using now, so I need to ask, do they do anything to enhance the performance of the overall package, or are they more a convenience item?

My current thinking is to buy the Vision without the headphone option, and at some point down the road, I can buy the cordless headphones if I wish. There are two prices, but I presume (second question) they are the same detectors, just with or without headphones. Is that correct?

I'd be very interested in hearing from those who have purchased the cordless headphones. Not whether you have regrets or not, because at this point, no one is going to say, "yeah, I spent too much on something I don't like." That would be a rare person. Instead, I want to know if you have any advice after seeing what I've written above, am I on the right track for me, or is there something I am missing and need to consider.

Thank you,

Mike

 

[ak_1234]

If you are happy with cords, the wired headphones should give you the same performance as the wireless headphones. One of the design goals was to have the wireless headphones have the same response as the speaker/wired headphones.

Personally, I can't stand cords - my keyboard, mouse and music headphones for my computer are all wireless, so I'd be spending the money to get the wireless phones. But, as you mentioned, it's personal preference, and you won't be giving up performance with the wired phones. Yes, it is the same detector and upgrading in the future to wireless is fine.

 

[OregonMike]

Thanks AK

As usual you have provided useful information. I was going for the headphones until I filed my income taxes and discovered that Uncle Sam needs to raid my savings account to give the equivalent of a new Vision with the headphones to some rich millionaires somewhere. Now I'm trying to justify going without them. I fear that if I don't get them with the original purchase, I probably never will, but darn it, those AIG bonuses just have to be paid, so it's either get the Vision without the headphones now, or wait until later when I can get it with the headphones. I'm thinking I'd rather have it sooner than later!

Thanks again,

Mike

 

[CROCK of COINS]

I did not know how much better things would be with the wireless!
No knob to readjust.
Don't need to take off wired headphones every time you set the detector down.
Wire not caught on things--tools--pouch--bush/tree branch.

See if you can "try" them when you go to the dealer. You might like it.

Good Luck

Jerry

 

[Jason in TN]

One of my favorite things about my new Vision is the Headphones. You WANT them trust me. I never realized how much that cord is in the way.
Now when i make a good find i can do the happy dance and leave my detector laying right where it is. also do not think they are being offered with no headphones
yet.

Jason

 

[Larry (IL)]

If it boils down to now or later, I would do it now and and add the headphones later. Nice to have but certainly not necessary. You just might find a ring or coin to pay for the headphones later too.

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

One of my favorite things about my new Vision is the Headphones. You WANT them trust me. I never realized how much that cord is in the way.
Now when i make a good find i can do the happy dance and leave my detector laying right where it is. also do not think they are being offered with no headphones
yet.

Jason

Jason,
Think of the corder phones as a safety tether. If you do to big of a Happy Dance you may not be able to find where you laid the high dollar machine down.

HH

DJH

 

[jim in bklyn]

Mike...I have the cordless headphones and like other posters, they are a godsend. Getting used to the startup volume is something that will come with time. They are really loud so I just start up the phones with the earcuffs on my temples rather than the ears. Then I can move them back to where they should be and they are quiet once the adjustment is made. Jim
PS: As I understand it, if purchased with the machine, they are cheaper than if purchased separately...something like $50 more purchased at a later date.

 

[Jason in TN]

One of my favorite things about my new Vision is the Headphones. You WANT them trust me. I never realized how much that cord is in the way.
Now when i make a good find i can do the happy dance and leave my detector laying right where it is. also do not think they are being offered with no headphones
yet.

Jason

Jason,
Think of the corder phones as a safety tether. If you do to big of a Happy Dance you may not be able to find where you laid the high dollar machine down.

HH

DJH

Good point I maybe should get two Visions so I will have something to locate the other one if that happens. Something to think about.

jason

 

[tab-nabit]

I have always used headphones and go for quality. Good sound and comfortable are a must for me. I'm just used to using them and the cord really didn't bother me much. Although I have had times the cord caught brush and a couple cases where it hit against a knob and threw me into a loop until I figured it out. No big deal - used to it. I also always throw a spare in the vehicle. I have had 2 in all the years give intermittent connection/bad wire.
Now the Vision with wireless headphones - I sometimes switch the detector from one hand to the other, back and forth. Now I really appreciate the Vision wireless headphones - something I didn't think about much. They are comfortable and there is just no cord. I'll still take a corded headphone as a spare though, but I like the Vision headphones.
You could get it now, later, or not at all. I just figured if I got a Vision without the wireless headphone, I would probably keep thinking about them to much and I wouldn't like that. Then if I didn't like them later, could always throw them in the classified section for someone else who may have got the Vision without headphones and would later want to try them. So I got the Vision headphones, like them and after awhile I think if I use corded, I would probably be thinking that the wireless are so nice. No regrets and I don't have to think what it would be like to have them.

 

[nw1886]

Don't actually have a Vision yet but in the few times that I have hunted with it...really appreciated the headphones. They are loud but that'll be ironed out soon and bet the dongle will be coming at about the same time. Still appreciate my DFX but really looking forward to running that new detector as mine and not a friends. Fun season ahead all!!

 

[Lowjiber]

I just bought my Vision yesterday. While my ears aren't overly large, they're stiff and many headsets begin to annoy me after about an hour.

I tried the Vision headset and must admit that it was better than I expected, but still "pressed" on my overly sensitive ears. They fit over my ears, but the center section still didn't feel as comfortable as my leather cupped Killer B's.

I bought the detector without the headphones. My dealer told me that he'd sell me a set "at cost" if I changed my mind later. One more reason to deal with your local shop...huh?

 

[CROCK of COINS]

Sounds like a good deal John ;-)

Jerry

 

[jtalley007]

Or, if you have found anything with other White's machines write a story and if they use it same deal, a coupon for the phones

Jerry