IDXMonster
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In the interest of clearing confusion about the 2, both Equinox models are set up to run Wi-Stream, which is Minelabs proprietary audio transmission system which NO other manufacturer has or makes stuff for, and Bluetooth AptX, which is very common... and headphones, transmitters and parts can be bought about anywhere. Many people ask, “Why all the hoopla? Why would I need the WM-08 then?” It comes down to precision and length of audio lag, or “latency”. What is “latency”? Well...the word “late” is right in the word “latency”, so yes, it refers to how much delay there is from the time the audio circuit produces a sound to the time it reaches your ears. In today’s hunting conditions with areas cluttered with trash to co-located ferrous/non-ferrous, the SPEED of the transmission can make a world of difference. The virtually instantaneous transmission provided by Wi-Stream is of great value to the hunter who wants ALL events regarding the audio to be presented in real time, and this is as good as it gets....and presumably the reason that Minelab developed it in the first place. For those who don’t know(or just have time to blow), the principle physicist behind the Minelab brand was an audio engineer for a long time before getting into metal detection equipment. I’m sure that even though he might not have had a direct hand in the development of Wi-Stream, his research and notes are likely still “in house” for the current engineers to make use of.
For those who want the fastest wireless audio available on their Equinox, the WM-08 is needed. If you are willing to deal with slightly less speed, Bluetooth AptX works well. And both models do indeed support the use of either one.
For those who want the fastest wireless audio available on their Equinox, the WM-08 is needed. If you are willing to deal with slightly less speed, Bluetooth AptX works well. And both models do indeed support the use of either one.
