One Of The Best Headphones I Have Used On A Detector

[Bill G]

I have used many different types of headphones over the years on my detectors. I like the Killer Bee phones and own several pairs and the Grey Ghost are good and others. But to my surprise the one headphone I just plain really like and it may surprise others is the Koss QZ99 passive reduction headphone. They have one volume control witch I prefer over two volume knobs ( but I have good hearing in both ears) but this may be a drawback for some as they prefer two volume knobs one on each ear cup. They really knock the outside noise levels down and they are super comfy for being a full size headphone. Also they are built like a tank and run about $69.00 on line a little more at Kellyco. Again one of the best headphones I have ever used and they are metal detector rated in the spec's. To my surprise you never hear much about them I love mine and would replace them in a heart beat if lost or stolen.

They work great on Tesoro detectors and every other detector I have tried them on. The only thing is they have a little longer curly plug in cord than most headphones and to me that's nice some times because you can have your detector a little further away from you and not pull it over on it's side with the headphone cord when digging.

Just my 2 cents on the headphones mentioned.

Happy Hunting All,
Bill G

 

[homebre]

Thanks for the info. How do they hold up? Is the plug wire connection solid?

 

[Mike Hillis]

Thanks for the report Bill.

I like the audio quality of the Koss UR-30's but they don't have a volume control and the cord is a tad short. Not a big deal if your detector has a volume control and plugs in at the armrest, but not that many have both of those.

Do you know the ohms rating right off hand?

HH
Mike

 

[Bill G]

Thanks for the report Bill.

I like the audio quality of the Koss UR-30's but they don't have a volume control and the cord is a tad short. Not a big deal if your detector has a volume control and plugs in at the armrest, but not that many have both of those.

Do you know the ohms rating right off hand?

HH
Mike

Hey Mike,

Below is all the info I can get on them but they work great and do have a nice volume control a stated. On the box it says rated for monitors and metal detector use. A lot of guys also use these headphones with there monitors at functions like Nascar for outside noise suppression so they can hear. They work great on the surf to keep out the ocean sounds whens detecting better than any headphone yet that I have tried. I like the tone of them to crisp but not to ear piercing sharp like some headphones.

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

 

[Bill G]

Thanks for the report Bill.

I like the audio quality of the Koss UR-30's but they don't have a volume control and the cord is a tad short. Not a big deal if your detector has a volume control and plugs in at the armrest, but not that many have both of those.

Do you know the ohms rating right off hand?

HH
Mike

Mike, The Forum web page cut the info off ???? here it is. Hope it goes through.

 

[Southwind]

I think much like your detector it is a lot personal preference. I have some Killer B's and a set of Detector Pro Rattlers and I prefer the Koss UR-30's to any of them.

 

[Bill G]

Thanks for the report Bill.

I like the audio quality of the Koss UR-30's but they don't have a volume control and the cord is a tad short. Not a big deal if your detector has a volume control and plugs in at the armrest, but not that many have both of those.

Do you know the ohms rating right off hand?

HH
Mike

Mike, The Forum web page cut the info off ???? here it is. Hope it goes through.

Mike, you can not copy and paste information to the forum for what ever reason. I typed it out hope it goes through.


Single entry 8ft coiled cord
Stereo/Mono Switch
Frequency Response - 40 20 000 Hz
Impedance - 60 ohms
Sensitivity - 102 dB SPL/1mW

The new Koss Noise Reduction headphones was designed for treasure hunters who operate their detectors in very noisy environments like oceans. City parks or an area that the outside noise level are high.

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

 

[Bill G]

Thanks for the info. How do they hold up? Is the plug wire connection solid?

Yes it works just fine. I have used these phone for a long time. They are built like a tank, quality cups and stainless steel construction, see pic's

Also in the original posting I said the price of these was around $69.00 a little more at Kellyco. I have also seen them as low as the mid $40.00 range doing web search's for Koss QZ99 headphones. I paid $38.00 bucks on Amazon for mine a few years back. The best $38.00 bucks I spent that year.

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

 

[Mike Hillis]

Thanks Bill,

60 ohms isn't bad. I'll hunt down a pair to try out.

HH
Mike

 

[Mega]

Could well give these a try,always wise to have another backup set of headphones especially with a volume control,both of my Tesoro machines dont have volume controls which is a shame,all my other machines have some form of adjustment.

Will have to do a online search for a pair later on,it pays too shop around online.

 

[triplehooked]

I think much like your detector it is a lot personal preference. I have some Killer B's and a set of Detector Pro Rattlers and I prefer the Koss UR-30's to any of them.

I agree. The Koss UR-30s have a nice, mellow tone to them. But the killer bs are more comfortable (to me) have that limiter circuit, volume control, a stronger cord and block more ambient noise, which can be good or bad depending on where you are...If Koss would make the ear cups a tad smaller, add the killer b features mentioned and still keep that tone, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

 

[tvr]

I've been using the Koss QZ99 for about 4 years now. Got the first set for just under $30 shipped to my door and about two years ago a second back up set for under $40 shipped to my door. Both still work great. I like having the longer cord, I wrap it around the detector shaft one or two times to take a little of the slack out and it still leaves enough to lay the detector down without taking the headphones off or feeling like they are pulling off my head.

Just did a search and it looks like you can get them to your door for about $40 in the continental US if you look.

They are not a good music headphone. Their base response is not good at all. I do think they are terrific for metal detecting.
Cheers,
tvr

PS They are switchable for mono / stereo plug wiring. One way works with the Tesoro's, the other with most of the other brands. Plug them in and if they aren't sounding or are very faint, flip the switch and you are in business.

 

[Bill G]

I think much like your detector it is a lot personal preference. I have some Killer B's and a set of Detector Pro Rattlers and I prefer the Koss UR-30's to any of them.

I agree. The Koss UR-30s have a nice, mellow tone to them. But the killer bs are more comfortable (to me) have that limiter circuit, volume control, a stronger cord and block more ambient noise, which can be good or bad depending on where you are...If Koss would make the ear cups a tad smaller, add the killer b features mentioned and still keep that tone, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

The Koss QZ99 I am talking about and posted pictures of above are passive noise reduction headphones and the cups are nothing like the Koss UR-30s. The cups are over-sized and deeper on the Koss QZ99 you would not have the problem you stated having with the Koss UR-30s at all with the Koss QZ99 headphone. The sound is nice and mellow not sharp on the Koss QZ99 headphone as well.

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

 

[Bill G]

I think much like your detector it is a lot personal preference. I have some Killer B's and a set of Detector Pro Rattlers and I prefer the Koss UR-30's to any of them.

I agree. The Koss UR-30s have a nice, mellow tone to them. But the killer bs are more comfortable (to me) have that limiter circuit, volume control, a stronger cord and block more ambient noise, which can be good or bad depending on where you are...If Koss would make the ear cups a tad smaller, add the killer b features mentioned and still keep that tone, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

The ear cups on the Koss QZ99 being talked about are nothing like the UR-30s they are passive noise reduction and are bigger fuller and deeper than the UR-30s and very comfortable. They are every bit as comfortable as my Killer Bee headphones and I have the regular cup and the tank style cup in the Killer Bee's. Take a cloeser look at the ear cup in the pic's I posted above in a few of the first posting.

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

 

[Bill G]

I've been using the Koss QZ99 for about 4 years now. Got the first set for just under $30 shipped to my door and about two years ago a second back up set for under $40 shipped to my door. Both still work great. I like having the longer cord, I wrap it around the detector shaft one or two times to take a little of the slack out and it still leaves enough to lay the detector down without taking the headphones off or feeling like they are pulling off my head.

Just did a search and it looks like you can get them to your door for about $40 in the continental US if you look.

They are not a good music headphone. Their base response is not good at all. I do think they are terrific for metal detecting.
Cheers,
tvr

PS They are switchable for mono / stereo plug wiring. One way works with the Tesoro's, the other with most of the other brands. Plug them in and if they aren't sounding or are very faint, flip the switch and you are in business.

Agreed 100%

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

 

[Bill G]

Sorry I replied twice to the same posting about the same thing...

Bill G

 

[triplehooked]

The Koss QZ99 I am talking about and posted pictures of above are passive noise reduction headphones and the cups are nothing like the Koss UR-30s. The cups are over-sized and deeper on the Koss QZ99 you would not have the problem you stated having with the Koss UR-30s at all with the Koss QZ99 headphone. The sound is nice and mellow not sharp on the Koss QZ99 headphone as well.

Happy Hunting,
Bill G

Yep, definitely a different design. They look pretty nice, and at a good price as well.

 

[CO_T\Huntr]

I like the Koss headphones a lot too,
but I went with the QZ5 (behind the neck style) so I could wear my wide brimmed hat
they were such an improvement it took me 20 mins to understand
all the new stuff I was hearing, couldn't believe it, with my Silver it was like night and
day compared to the cheaper set I had.....

QZ-5 Noise Reduction Headphones from Amazon $43


Frequency Response: 40-20,000 Hz
Passive noise reduction stereophone system isolates listener from ambient sounds up to 20 dB. Stereophone features neodymium magnet structures for outstanding clarity and definition
Ideal for use with racing scanners and metal detectors. Unique head-strap, velcro design allows for a secure fit and immobilization of stereophones (2 straps included)
Stero/Mono switch for added flexibility. Single entry, 8 ft coiled cord and 3.5 mm plug
Includes 6.3 mm plug adapter for home use


Frequency Response: 40-20,000 Hz
Passive noise reduction stereophone system isolates listener from ambient sounds up to 20 dB. Stereophone features neodymium magnet structures for outstanding clarity and definition
Ideal for use with racing scanners and metal detectors. Unique head-strap, velcro design allows for a secure fit and immobilization of stereophones (2 straps included)
Stero/Mono switch for added flexibility. Single entry, 8 ft coiled cord and 3.5 mm plug
Includes 6.3 mm plug adapter for home use

 

[tabman]

I've been looking at some pictures of the Koss QZ99 headphones that are for sale and find some picturef with the mono/stereo switch on the plug end of the cord and some without.

What gives? Is the one without the switch on end the newer model?

tabman

 

[Bill G]

I've been looking at some pictures of the Koss QZ99 headphones that are for sale and find some picturef with the mono/stereo switch on the plug end of the cord and some without.

What gives? Is the one without the switch on end the newer model?

tabman

Tabman,

I have never seen a pair in person without the mono/stereo switch on the cord but have seen pic's not showing it. If you look at the specs on them the switch will be listed as they can be used for metal detectors and scanners so one would think they the headphones need the switch, one should check the spec's before buying. My current pair in the pic's above have the inline switch on the cord and there only about two years old now.

Koss QZ99 specs listed below


Single entry 8ft coiled cord
Stereo/Mono Switch
Frequency Response - 40 20 000 Hz
Impedance - 60 ohms
Sensitivity - 102 dB SPL/1mW

The new Koss Noise Reduction headphones was designed for treasure hunters who operate their detectors in very noisy environments like oceans. City parks or an area that the outside noise level are high

Happy Hunting,
Bill G