Sov GT Silent Search?

[SurfPro]

I too like hearing the threshold, those faint squeaks can turn into good signals after removing some sand. The last time out my headphones broke (JBL). I was using them temporarily until I decided on what to replace my original (lost) Koss phones with that came with the machine. I then had to switch to the speaker, never again. I instantly became a magnet to every person on the beach. That's when I thought of the silent search, unfortunately I was unfamiliar with it and ended just calling it a day. Those JBL's were a $150.00 pair of phones, the impedance at 32ohms match the Sov GT exactly. I could hear everything, the differential of the tones was amazing, targets became easily discernible. I got to where I knew what was coming up 90% of the time. Never had that level with the Koss phones. I ordered a pair of Jolly Rodger Ultimates (16ohms). I can only hope that they are as good as the JBL phones.

 

[Critterhunter]

Good info. Thanks.

 

[kered]

To my mind so much information can be gained by listening to the threshold its worth having all be it low

 

[Critterhunter]

Yea, I'd only use silent search for two specific reasons- Hunting large areas where you might now hear any signals for a LONG time, like an hour or so until an area of activity is located, or in really bad ground or places where you can't keep the coil at a uniform height to the ground- such as plowed fields or in grown up fields and such. Mainly, if the threshold is more of a distraction than a help.