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do you need good headphones
- Thread starter honda1
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ndhill1976
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I am not disagreeing, but why does "a good set of headphones make a difference"?
To me; all you need from a set of headphones is beeping. IMO most headphones can deliver beeps, it is not like you are trying to pickout a subtle variation of the #4 violein in a symphony.
I understand that you would want to choose a headphone that is comfortable, has a volume control, and a cord that is long enough yet does not get in the way. But as far as sound quality, does it really make a difference?
To me; all you need from a set of headphones is beeping. IMO most headphones can deliver beeps, it is not like you are trying to pickout a subtle variation of the #4 violein in a symphony.
I understand that you would want to choose a headphone that is comfortable, has a volume control, and a cord that is long enough yet does not get in the way. But as far as sound quality, does it really make a difference?
grumpyolman
New member
Those who use certain detectors learn to tell the difference between a silver coin and a clad coin by the sound. Some can tell with a degree of accuracy the difference between a nickel and a pulltab. Anyones high end machine works better with good heaphones. The simple beep and dig doesn't make as much different. I'd call the ACE 250 a simple beep and dig. I have one and love it. A friend who has uses it almost daily can hear things it's telling him I don't even have a clue about. Maybe a little different perspective. Jim
I used to be one of those guys that would always say get a cheap set of headphones. That is all I used headphones from Radio Shack or Walmart that were on sale. I found stuff all the time so I thought it really didn't make a difference.
I got a good pair of headphones and started to use them and what a difference. One thing you will notice is the environment noise is really cut down. The noise of the waves, the traffic going by on the road, the radios, the birds, the people noise are all cut down. Another thing my left ear isn't as good as my right ear in hearing, so I crank up the left volume more than the right one. Each detector has that certain sound for good targets. I think it even helps on some of those iffy targets to say I had better dig this guy. Honda1 it is a discussion that will go on forever some for some against good headphones. Just my opinion....Z
I got a good pair of headphones and started to use them and what a difference. One thing you will notice is the environment noise is really cut down. The noise of the waves, the traffic going by on the road, the radios, the birds, the people noise are all cut down. Another thing my left ear isn't as good as my right ear in hearing, so I crank up the left volume more than the right one. Each detector has that certain sound for good targets. I think it even helps on some of those iffy targets to say I had better dig this guy. Honda1 it is a discussion that will go on forever some for some against good headphones. Just my opinion....Z
Having used both, less expensive and high end, for me there is a difference. I currently use Gray Ghost's with my F 75 and T 2 and far more often then not I can tell the difference between a clad and silver dime. High end phones will omitt a tone on those faint whispers and tic's that otherwise one may not hear. HH jim tn
ndhill1976
New member
Good info guys
Neil
Well-known member
Ive used most of them and some of the cheaper ones actually sound the best but they are terrible at blocking out noise and I need that both to cut out the wave noise(I mostly ocean beach hunt) and to hear the faint signals. Rats, sunrays, Troy pros, all good phones that block the noise well.
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BarberBill
New member
I'm a fan of Gray Ghost headphones. Much better sound than the Calrads I started with and much better at blocking outside noise.
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maria8forever
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This is the biggest urban legend in metal detecting history! Let me see you wear those ghetto blaster headphones down south,those headphones will be ruined from sweat. All this talk of hearing what is in the ground crap.I have been hunting with lightweight headphones since 1989.I found a deep french colonial button the size of a dime(1720 date) with a metal detector that at the time was called a pillar realle,but was really made by tesoro but i did not know it and neither did no one else, with a pair of walkman headphones,ever since i have been using lightweight headphones with great finds.You guy's keep on with this lie for the new guy's to the hobby that you have to have expensive headphones! You do not.Cord not long enough,get extension cord! no volume control on the earbuds or walkman style lightweight headphones get device like Koss amp,it has volume control,it changes the output tone if you like,or i have been looking at walmart website under headphones and the new lightweight headphones have volume control on them now,you still may need a short extension cord so you can set the detector down and have length to dig without taking phones off.Yes maybe using lightweight headphones takes a little thinking to get set up right but it is worth it! You do not need expensive headphones metal detecting even at the beach.It is great to hear more what is going on around you a little bit,with lightweight headphones you can,and also hear faint signals also,i proved it to myself.Chuck.
Some people just don't hear as well as other people. The isolating of environmental surroundings with good detecting headphones does help.
Some people like the quiet of good detecting headphones just to zone out & concentrate on the beeps.
Some people have different hearing in each ear & like separate volume controls of good detecting headphones.
Some people realize that buying a quality product will result in having that product for a long time.
Some people (up North) actually hunt in the cold & realize that good quality headphones keep the ears warm.
Some people like to put their good quality headphones on & not adjust them every other minute because they were sliding around on your head.
Some people like the quiet of good detecting headphones just to zone out & concentrate on the beeps.
Some people have different hearing in each ear & like separate volume controls of good detecting headphones.
Some people realize that buying a quality product will result in having that product for a long time.
Some people (up North) actually hunt in the cold & realize that good quality headphones keep the ears warm.
Some people like to put their good quality headphones on & not adjust them every other minute because they were sliding around on your head.
I a thr
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Quote: it is not like you are trying to pick out a subtle variation of the #4 violein in a symphony.
That's exactly what the higher end headphones will do for you. Many detectors now use tones which is a fantastic way to hunt so the tones tell the story. If you don't hear them you are missing out. Now, if you are using a detector and not tones maybe that doesn't matter as much. I have this problem of sorting out sound when more then one is going on at the same time so a quieter muff also helps in that regard. (Getting OLD I guess) I will admit they are much hotter in the summer! To each their own!!
Bill
That's exactly what the higher end headphones will do for you. Many detectors now use tones which is a fantastic way to hunt so the tones tell the story. If you don't hear them you are missing out. Now, if you are using a detector and not tones maybe that doesn't matter as much. I have this problem of sorting out sound when more then one is going on at the same time so a quieter muff also helps in that regard. (Getting OLD I guess) I will admit they are much hotter in the summer! To each their own!!
Bill
silversmith
New member
No, actually you need cheap earphones. I get mine at Radio Shack. You know, the ones that don't completely cover your ears. Those cup kinds cover you ears completely. Yes, you'll be able to hear any little squeak your detector makes, BUT, in the woods you won't be able to hear that bear coming till he has you! You won't hear the drug crazed bad boy, hell bent on taking your wallet 'til his club hits the back of you head, while you're detecting in the park. The term "if you're smart you'll watch your back" really comes into play here! Hey guys, spending a small fortune for detectors to find pennies is really foolish enough without risking your butt unnecessarily. 'nuff said 
Boy!... Each to his own... right!?
Anytime I buy a "tool" for work or play, I get the best one that will give me the best service I can get.
Besides.. after 40 years of metal fabrication... I ask, "What did you say", way to many times, I hear the Summer night sounds 24/7.
I'm sorry.. I just don't like to spend money on things that don't give the best service. I use Black Widow Headphones.
I'd hate to know a person or an animal would ever prevent me and the Old Lady from ever enjoying ourselves, either in the deep woods of the Nantahala Forest or downtown park... but we both carry other very fine "tools" that we know how to use real well too... they're call Smith&Wesson!
Anytime I buy a "tool" for work or play, I get the best one that will give me the best service I can get.
Besides.. after 40 years of metal fabrication... I ask, "What did you say", way to many times, I hear the Summer night sounds 24/7.
I'm sorry.. I just don't like to spend money on things that don't give the best service. I use Black Widow Headphones.
I'd hate to know a person or an animal would ever prevent me and the Old Lady from ever enjoying ourselves, either in the deep woods of the Nantahala Forest or downtown park... but we both carry other very fine "tools" that we know how to use real well too... they're call Smith&Wesson!
BarberBill
New member
Good point Beale. In the end if you like'em, use 'em. I do and do. LOL
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