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What are some good mid priced headphones.
- Thread starter Bill_S
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Larry (IL)
Well-known member
New SunRay Golds will be a little higher than your budget, but we see some very good used ones for around $80 on the classifieds. If you hunt seriously, I would not scrimp on good headphones.
I hunt with DetectorPro Rattlers. Basically one sided Grey Ghost headphones. They deliver pretty strong high tones which I need thanks to high range hearing loss. Detention volume control knob. I like one sided as I often hunt in places I really need to be aware of my surroundings in, critters you know...
Grey Ghost are excellent but have two major draw backs where I'm concerned. They are HOT to wear in the summer and they block out all noise. I've found I only wear them in early spring and late fall when it's on the cold side and no ones around.
I use a pair of $10 Koss KSC17 with in line volume control and love them. They sound great and I can hear when someones around which can be a big plus.
I wish Grey Ghost would make a lighter pair I would snap them up in a second.
I use a pair of $10 Koss KSC17 with in line volume control and love them. They sound great and I can hear when someones around which can be a big plus.
I wish Grey Ghost would make a lighter pair I would snap them up in a second.
Critterhunter
New member
For sure the Sun Ray Pro Golds are a favorite among some detector brands. Not only do they have volume controls for both ears, but also have a limiter circuit so you can crank the volume all the way up and still not get blasted by surface targets. I've read that you can hear a click when the limiter kicks in so you are aware the volume of the target has been reduced so you can still judge how deep it might be.
One of these days I'm going to pick up a pair, because on my Sovereign Minelab says the volume should be cranked all the way up on the machine and then adjusted on your headphones to insure you hear the deepest of targets. So far my testing doesn't show that unless in pin point mode, which seems to add about 2 to 4 more inches of depth with volume at full versus lowest, while in discriminate mode I'm not seeing any difference, but am going to test that more to be sure. I seem to be able to hear the deepest of targets with it lowest, but for sure with it loudest you can more easily hear the "meat" or traits of the target at fringe depth for better decision making.
Right now I'm using some $20 Sonys that somebody tipped me off having really good audio and I must admit it's the best I've used so far. They are studio phones so half the size and super light compared to regular headphones, which I really like. I don't like my ears sweating and I don't like not being able to hear some noises around me to keep tabs on my surroundings, so these thus far are the best I've ever used in many respects, including the audio and them being very light and not bulky. The ear cups are probably about the diameter of a half dollar or so.
One of these days I'm going to pick up a pair, because on my Sovereign Minelab says the volume should be cranked all the way up on the machine and then adjusted on your headphones to insure you hear the deepest of targets. So far my testing doesn't show that unless in pin point mode, which seems to add about 2 to 4 more inches of depth with volume at full versus lowest, while in discriminate mode I'm not seeing any difference, but am going to test that more to be sure. I seem to be able to hear the deepest of targets with it lowest, but for sure with it loudest you can more easily hear the "meat" or traits of the target at fringe depth for better decision making.
Right now I'm using some $20 Sonys that somebody tipped me off having really good audio and I must admit it's the best I've used so far. They are studio phones so half the size and super light compared to regular headphones, which I really like. I don't like my ears sweating and I don't like not being able to hear some noises around me to keep tabs on my surroundings, so these thus far are the best I've ever used in many respects, including the audio and them being very light and not bulky. The ear cups are probably about the diameter of a half dollar or so.
I am using a wireless set with my AT Pro and Etrac and ran me about $65.00
Auvio 33-283
Here's a few pics of the set up on my AT Pro and ETrac
there is no delay, headset can run regular batteries or rechargables, super light, doesn't interfere with your detector, has a volume control, transmitter and headphones can charge at the same time with the stock split jack, and about a 25' range.
Radio shack discontinued this model for an ear bud set that is garbage.... no idea why....
there are a lot around and well worth the money going wireless... and not spending $200+ like the V3i and 3030 people do....plus you can use it on different detectors you have...
Auvio 33-283
Here's a few pics of the set up on my AT Pro and ETrac
there is no delay, headset can run regular batteries or rechargables, super light, doesn't interfere with your detector, has a volume control, transmitter and headphones can charge at the same time with the stock split jack, and about a 25' range.
Radio shack discontinued this model for an ear bud set that is garbage.... no idea why....
there are a lot around and well worth the money going wireless... and not spending $200+ like the V3i and 3030 people do....plus you can use it on different detectors you have...
greedykind
Member
anyone ever use the tdk wr700? apparently they use the same kleer technoligy?