Headphones?

[fyrffytr1]

I need new headphones but after doing an online search I am not sure which ones to get. I am not deaf but do have some hearing loss. What do you use?

 

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[G.A.P.metal]

If you have some hearing loss on one side or both get a pair with volume control on both sides.
Grey Ghost , Black Widow or Killer Bs are all top off the like .

 

[fyrffytr1]

If you have some hearing loss on one side or both get a pair with volume control on both sides.
Grey Ghost , Black Widow or Killer Bs are all top off the like .

I looked at the grey Ghost and Black widow phones and am leaning towards the Grey Ghost Ultimates. What are all the knobs sticking out of the ear muff on the lack Widows? And, how long is the cord on each one? I don't want to get the phones pulled off every time zi lsy my DFX down to dig.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

DetectorPro Professional Metal Detector Headphones
Cords are around 9 feet ...you can streach the cord so that won`t happen.
Gary

 

[G.A.P.metal]

The switches on the Black Widows 1 is a limiter switch so loud shallow targets don`t blow your ear drums out.
I switch is a switch to make them compatable with all metal detectors.
Gary

 

[G.A.P.metal]

[FOR SALE] Grey Ghost Ultimate Headphones

 

[fyrffytr1]

[FOR SALE] Grey Ghost Ultimate Headphones

Why did you tease me with a set that has been sold?

 

[FreeBirdTim]

If you already have some hearing loss, do not use headphones. Regardless of the brand, headphones can trash your hearing over the long term. Not worth the risk, in my opinion.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

It's nice to think that you won't turn the volume up too high, but how high is too high? If the volume is too low, you'll miss out on those whisper signals. But if it's too high, kiss your hearing goodbye. Just my take on it.

 

[Keppy]

I really never used head phones and never missed them and have been hunting since the 1980's ..​My self i think they are a waste of money.

 

[treasuresalvor]

I got the SunRay Golds and really like them, plenty loud. I also got Doc's treasure screamer but that will definitely cause more hearing loss if not used properly.

 

[fyrffytr1]

My hearing loss is from a combination of age and my career as a firefighter. Back in the day sirens were not directional and A/C in a firetruck was unheard of. So I was exposed to the siren's high pitch tones for 15 years before the advent of directional sound and A/C which allowed us to ride with the windows up.
I have been detecting since the mid 70s but did not use headphones until about 15 years ago. I don't have to turn the volume up as I can hear the signals just by omitting the background noise. Another benefit of headphones is longer battery life and they keep my ears warm in the winter and gnat free in the summer.

 

[Keppy]

It's nice to think that you won't turn the volume up too high, but how high is too high? If the volume is too low, you'll miss out on those whisper signals. But if it's too high, kiss your hearing goodbye. Just my take on it.

That is right they will hurt your hearing .

 

[fyrffytr1]

It's nice to think that you won't turn the volume up too high, but how high is too high? If the volume is too low, you'll miss out on those whisper signals. But if it's too high, kiss your hearing goodbye. Just my take on it.

If I don't use the headphones I will miss out on the faint signals anyway. I do appreciate the concern but my question was which headphones not whether to use them. The ones I use now are not even turned up halfway but, the cord has caught on so many obstacles that it has pulled loose and works infrequently.

 

[Ahab8]

I use the Killer Bs and a wireless set up from Deteknix. It's a killer setup. You just hook the phones into a small receiver that goes in your pocket or wherever you choose. The small transmitter hooks into your machine. No more getting them yanked off your head. You can set your machine down to dig a signal and keep your phones on. Trust me it's worth its wait in gold....regardless which way you go with the brand of headphone.

 

[Ahab8]

This is the set up

 

[Davers]

I need a good pair as well, I plan on driving 45 min to a Shop to see some in person.
Ill keep an eye on this thread until then.

 

[cache finder]

These Killer B's are the best in my opinion. especially if you have hearing loss you can adjust each side different so you don't blow out your other ear. They are a bit pricey tho
https://www.amazon.com/Killer-1V_KB...ng-20&linkId=4519f8a3faa1e4805cc37215c6061a0a

 

[fyrffytr1]

This is the set up
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would that set-up work with my Whites DFX?

 

[fyrffytr1]

These Killer B's are the best in my opinion. especially if you have hearing loss you can adjust each side different so you don't blow out your other ear. They are a bit pricey tho
https://www.amazon.com/Killer-1V_KB...ng-20&linkId=4519f8a3faa1e4805cc37215c6061a0a

The White's headphones I have now have adjustable volume on both ears...............when they work!