Wireless headphones

[sonofadigger]

Hey everyone was just wondering if anyone uses wireless headphones and if so what's the best ones I would definitely like to get a pair just not sure about them

 

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[ticm]

Hey everyone was just wondering if anyone uses wireless headphones and if so what's the best ones I would definitely like to get a pair just not sure about them

I hate going back to a wire after using theV3i

 

[sonofadigger]

They have wireless headphones?

 

[Ground Inspector]

AKG k840 is what I have. They are awesome. Great sound covering all tones. It's portable and doesn't use batteries since it is rechargeable.

 

[ticm]

They have wireless headphones?

Yep or you can use a plug in.

 

[sonofadigger]

AKG k840 is what I have. They are awesome. Great sound covering all tones. It's portable and doesn't use batteries since it is rechargeable.

Wow those are nice and expensive I want something alot cheaper

 

[BarryInNY]

Here is the problem that everyone who metal detects faces when looking for aftermarket wireless headphones (aftermarket as in not built by the manufacturer...XP Deus, Minelab CTX3030, Whites V3i):

The latency of the signal response and the build quality/freq response of the phones.

Those AKG's are nice phones for listening to music in the house but they are using "Kleer" 2.4ghz technology and that signal latency lag is awful. About >50ms of signal delay.

That same technology is used in some other headphones too. I have tested them out and their published >30ms of delay latency which I think is much longer is the equivalent of hearing the signal about 10" away from where the target actually is.

So as you swing, with a target sitting right on the surface, you hear the sound about 10" on either side of the actual spot where it sits.

Some guys say they get used to it - but for me it just wasn't right. Plus the phones are really geared to music (20-20,000hz) and not the freq range of our detectors which is from 200-3200hz.

I would stay tuned because something exciting is coming real soon regarding wireless headphones specifically geared for metal detectors...

AKG k840 is what I have. They are awesome. Great sound covering all tones. It's portable and doesn't use batteries since it is rechargeable.

 

[sonofadigger]

Here is the problem that everyone who metal detects faces when looking for aftermarket wireless headphones (aftermarket as in not built by the manufacturer...XP Deus, Minelab CTX3030, Whites V3i):

The latency of the signal response and the build quality/freq response of the phones.

Those AKG's are nice phones for listening to music in the house but they are using "Kleer" 2.4ghz technology and that signal latency lag is awful. About >50ms of signal delay.

That same technology is used in some other headphones too. I have tested them out and their published >30ms of delay latency which I think is much longer is the equivalent of hearing the signal about 10" away from where the target actually is.

So as you swing, with a target sitting right on the surface, you hear the sound about 10" on either side of the actual spot where it sits.

Some guys say they get used to it - but for me it just wasn't right. Plus the phones are really geared to music (20-20,000hz) and not the freq range of our detectors which is from 200-3200hz.

I would stay tuned because something exciting is coming real soon regarding wireless headphones specifically geared for metal detectors...

Something exciting coming real soon says who?

 

[BarryInNY]

says me.........
however the price will be a little more than what one currently pays for the top quality wired detecting headphones that are on the market right now...

 

[sonofadigger]

oh ok ...dont be shy tell me all about them and how do you know so much about them?

 

[New Orleans Relic]

says me.........
however the price will be a little more than what one currently pays for the top quality wired detecting headphones that are on the market right now...

Yea Barry, what are we talking? $.$$ Can we give dollar amounts here. And what brand? When? I've wanted to consider something for too long. Then there are some that say to never get the first of anything! There's something to be said for that. Only wish the ear buds could work out.
HH Ray

 

[New Orleans Relic]

For some reason the last 25 year, the one I shoulda got, comes out just after my purchase. UGH!!

 

[TheElementOfSand]

You want wireless check this out. Amazon.com: Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Set [Retail Packaging]: Cell Phones & Accessories You can also get the bluetooth transmitter on ebay by itself for about 12$. I just think this would be just about ideal for a detectorist.

 

[New Orleans Relic]

You want wireless check this out. Amazon.com: Plantronics BackBeat 906 Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Set [Retail Packaging]: Cell Phones & Accessories You can also get the bluetooth transmitter on ebay by itself for about 12$. I just think this would be just about ideal for a detectorist.

Amazon says they are not available. Anyone else know if these would do well?

 

[BarryInNY]

Hi - bluetooth are no good for metal detecting - the signal latency delay is way too long - maybe over 200ms.
There are tons of cheap wireless headphones on the market - but none were developed for metal detecting.

Regarding the wireless for metal detecting - from what I have personally seen and tested so far, the sound will be like the wired phones we are used to - and there will be ZERO signal latency. And they will be rechargeable too.

Right now they are looking to keep the retail cost under $250. More like $225 or so.
Since a good pair of wired phones go for about $135 - this seems reasonable.

 

[jerseyben]

I am using the discontinued RadioShack wireless headphones. Works perfectly for detecting. Unfortunately they have been discontinued since 2010 and they are now virtually impossible to find in any stores.

 

[sonofadigger]

i bought a pair of rapoo 2.4ghz wireless headphones we will see how good those work i will let everyone know if interested

 

[sonofadigger]

ok got my set of rapoo wireless detectors today and must say these things work great absolutley no delay that i can notice

 

[Giant056]

ok got my set of rapoo wireless detectors today and must say these things work great absolutley no delay that i can notice

I'm going to have to check those out, I'd like to have a pair I could use on my MXT. I remember a guy who had a pair he bought from Radio Shack that worked fantastic on his MXT but they don't make them anymore.

 

[sonofadigger]

I'm going to have to check those out, I'd like to have a pair I could use on my MXT. I remember a guy who had a pair he bought from Radio Shack that worked fantastic on his MXT but they don't make them anymore.

Yeah they were the pair I was wearing today they work really well for the price