Earbuds for the nox

[Wiganer]

Ok guys we have a thread already for headphones, but what about ear buds, who is using what?
I'm considering virtue wireless v4.1 noise cancel ip7 rated as seen on Amazon.
Let the answers flood in as my 2 600s will be here next week.

 

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[Echoplex]

I ordered the SoundPEATS Q9A+ and will give a report next week.

 

[hoosierguy]

As long as they have aptx you should be good to go!

 

[vferrari]

I would be interested to see if there is any audible difference in lag between the APTX (like above) and APTX LL. I know the specs say up to a 100ms difference in lag between the two, but what does reality say. Have not been able to find any APTX LL waterproof earbuds.

 

[parkgt]

Have not been able to find any APTX LL waterproof earbuds.

Do you remember the on APTX LL earbuds you found that weren't waterproof?

 

[Wiganer]

I suppose that one downfall with earbuds vs headphones is that when you get stopped on the beach every 50 feet to be harassed, oops, I mean asked, what have you found, what's the best thing you found, someone will try and have a full blown conversation with you, not seeing the earbuds, but thinking about it, headphones don't stop this either

 

[vferrari]

Do you remember the on APTX LL earbuds you found that weren't waterproof?

Good question. I have not found any APT X LL earbuds period only full blown APT X LL headphones. I have picked up APT X earbuds but have not paired them up because I am still learning the machine and will fool around with the audio options later. For weather and water I use the WM08 module protected against water and a set of waterproof or weatherproof wired earbuds or headphones.

 

[vferrari]

I suppose that one downfall with earbuds vs headphones is that when you get stopped on the beach every 50 feet to be harassed, oops, I mean asked, what have you found, what's the best thing you found, someone will try and have a full blown conversation with you, not seeing the earbuds, but thinking about it, headphones don't stop this either

It must be a happy coincidence but whenever I have encountered those folks no matter at what point I see them in the hunt, it just so happens that "I haven't found anything interesting" so it is always a very short conversation.

 

[Wiganer]

It must be a happy coincidence but whenever I have encountered those folks no matter at what point I see them in the hunt, it just so happens that "I haven't found anything interesting" so it is always a very short conversation.

I've been in and out of the hobby since 2001 and have never found anything interesting, not in the UK. Not in Canada, I can't even say the best find was the wife as she got me into it, but I don't live too far from oak island now so maybe I can beet Gary Drayton to finding the treasure, if it exists.

 

[WIDirtFishing]

Not LL but I will probably give these a try when the 800 arrives. Worth a shot

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B...+headphone&dpPl=1&dpID=31Od4uDbxcL&ref=plSrch

 

[vferrari]

I've got these but have not used them with the Equinox yet to see if the lag is tolerable.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Waterp...TF8&qid=1521605797&sr=1-2&keywords=anker+aptx

These are IPX 5 rated waterproof

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-SoundB...TF8&qid=1521605702&sr=1-1&keywords=anker+aptx

 

[curious2]

I am now using the $99 Sennheiser CX 6.00 earbuds (APTX Low Latency), and find I do prefer them to headphones. I can now wear any hat I like

I know some find regular APTX earbuds (not low latency) acceptable; but I would advise paying extra for the LL. I tried a non-LL pair and, while they worked, I found the lag noticeable, especially on faster swings. Swinging back and forth over an object, the sound would bracket the object rather than being on top of it. Not terrible but not ideal.

 

[WIDirtFishing]

I am now using the $99 Sennheiser CX 6.00 earbuds (APTX Low Latency), and find I do prefer them to headphones. I can now wear any hat I like

I know some find regular APTX earbuds (not low latency) acceptable; but I would advise paying extra for the LL. I tried a non-LL pair and, while they worked, I found the lag noticeable, especially on faster swings. Swinging back and forth over an object, the sound would bracket the object rather than being on top of it. Not terrible but not ideal.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[FWest]

I am now using the $99 Sennheiser CX 6.00 earbuds (APTX Low Latency), and find I do prefer them to headphones. I can now wear any hat I like

I know some find regular APTX earbuds (not low latency) acceptable; but I would advise paying extra for the LL. I tried a non-LL pair and, while they worked, I found the lag noticeable, especially on faster swings. Swinging back and forth over an object, the sound would bracket the object rather than being on top of it. Not terrible but not ideal.

How do the Sennheiser's sound ? I am looking for a set to use on my EQ600 and for music ? Do they compare to decent wired set ?

Thanks

 

[vferrari]

I noticed on the specs they only get about 6 hours of battery life. Are you finding them giving out on all-day hunts?

 

[Bharpring]

I have tried a few ear bud options, both wired and wireless. I have settled on wired and have been using the cheap wired Deus backphones with the WM 08 module and works great! Can’t beat the sound out of those Deus backphones.

 

[Wiganer]

Me and the wife went to the beach today for the 1st time with the nox, and although the gold was not jumping out the ground, it was a pleasure to use, and the Bluetooth headphones worked very well. They are not low latency but I don't think it mattered too much with a 9 inch sand scoop, and I didn't really notice any delay.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073RDTMN8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[GroundBalanced]

Me and the wife went to the beach today for the 1st time with the nox, and although the gold was not jumping out the ground, it was a pleasure to use, and the Bluetooth headphones worked very well. They are not low latency but I don't think it mattered too much with a 9 inch sand scoop, and I didn't really notice any delay.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B073RDTMN8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wiganer.... no gold jumping out of the ground? How about gold that is overlayed with lead? (I mean you are near Oak Island, right?) Have fun out there, I enjoy the NOX as well, ...good luck hunting!

 

[Cal_Cobra]

I tried the SoundPEATS Q9A+, they work fine, there's no lag, but I just didn't care for the earbud fit while detecting and much prefer the factory Minelab headphones.

For my head/hearing, the ML headphones are comfortable, fit well, zero detectable lag, and sound great.

I started off with wireless headphones on my Racer2, Impact and Multi Kruzer, and now the EQ800, and love being wireless (really sucks getting snagged/tangled up when your detecting in the brush). I'll never go back to wired headphones again, YMMV.

 

[hucklburry]

It must be a happy coincidence but whenever I have encountered those folks no matter at what point I see them in the hunt, it just so happens that "I haven't found anything interesting" so it is always a very short conversation.

Like fishing and another boat comes by close, we've always caught a couple shorts and thats it....