Fisher Gold Bud (not DP or SE) and Greek series coils.

[Dave J.]

There was a misunderstanding on the part of the person you talked with who was not an electrical engineer.

Most metal detectors (including the G2 & T2) have an output resistance on the order of 100 to 300 ohms. Headphones rated at 16-32 ohms are usually loud enough for folks with normal hearing, but folks whose hearing ain't quite what it used to be will usually prefer headphones having higher impedance.

Headphones also differ in their physical construction, affecting their acoustical properties. So, there's more to it than just electrical impedance. There are aftermarket manufacturers who make headphones designed specifically for use with metal detectors. Since different people have different preferences it's not possible to say this or that one is "the best".

--Dave J.

 

[pasttom]

One thing I have learned listening to Dave J is that end users are better off accepting what works than second guessing the engineers who designed a product. Matching impedance is a good thing, but the testimony of hundreds of users is better. DetectorPro makes top quality headphones and few have had issues with sound quality. I am running killer bees with my Gold Bug and have more than enough volume.

 

[jackoye]

@ Dave and Tom,
It is Great to get answers and feedback from old G2 users.
The fact is that as I am new owner of a G2 I wanted to buy the best dedicated headphone.
So the desire of knowledge of the output audio impedance or resistance was not so stupid.
As here in France no vendors were able to answer I went on the Fisher and Teknetics web site to clarify.
I got from both of them answering as lab technicians, the same answer: 8 ohms.
How to imagine that they are wrong and that the real impedance of my G2 is between 100 and 300 ohms as you told me Dave.
I am now completely confused, who is right?
On the market for detectors you fine easily specifically headphones of 150ohms.
But Garrett who is not an

 

[jackoye]

To Dave and Tom: Here are my sources.
I asked question to :
http://www.tekneticst2.com/
I got answer from :
William Pasillas info@frsttx.com

Hello Jacky,

My apologies for the late reply. I have verified with my technician and both units use the 8 ohms speaker. Also, my technician has stated as long as the headphones are stereo headphones they will work with either unit.

Thanks,
William Pasillas
Customer Service Bounty Hunter
First Texas Products
info@frsttx.com

I asked question to :
http://www.fisherlab.com/
I got answer from :
Arturo Barrientos service-fisherlab@fisherlab.com
Hello Jack,

I did answer your last email it might have not been sent correctly or sent to your spam folder. The respond I had given to your last email was that if you are referring to the size of speaker that would be an 8 ohms.
Thank You,
Arturo Barrientos
Fisher Labs Customer Service