Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

[vondrewvious]

I was wondering if any of you have had experience with wireless headphones? I do not see many specifically built for metal detectors. I have found some bluetooth headsets that you can use with an ipod. Would this work with my Xterra 70?

 

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[xtimgx]

Does the Xterra have bluetooth capability?

 

[vondrewvious]

It does not have built in Bluetooth. The headphones come with a little module that you plug into your headphone jack.

 

[xtimgx]

In theory it should work. The detector won't know the difference me thinks. All the extra parts are based in the transmitter and headphones, nothing to do with the detector. Let me know how it works.
-Tim

 

[WV Hillbilly]

This topic has been discussed several times . I think the wireless bluetooth phones have a lag time that doesn't work well on detectors . Kellyco was selling wireless phones for detectors but someone on here posted a while back that they weren't selling them anymore . Wouldn't hurt to check their website . If you scroll on down this page you
will find some posts about wireless phones & page 2 of this forum has some . If you click on detector modifications
at the top of this page there is also a topic or two about wireless phones . Good Luck

 

[barber]

I have a pair that I've been using on my XT70, seem to work ok, haven't noticed any lag time, seem to have more volume adjustment than my Grey Ghosts. Have only been out with them a couple times so far, but they seem to be working fine.

 

[rwsnc]

I've been using them, too. No lag time.

 

[vondrewvious]

Can I ask what brand you guys are using? Are they the ones that Kellyco used to sell or are they just generic home stereo models.

Thanks
von

 

[rwsnc]

I'm using these: http://www.radioshack.com/sm-2-4ghz-wireless-stereo-headphones--pi-2255017.html

 

[barber]

I bought mine from Kellyco

 

[WV Hillbilly]

I was refering to the bluetooth brand having lag time . I also had a pair of those radio shack phones
& didn't have a problem with lag time but the volume was really weak using them with my detector .
Some other people seems to have no problem with the radio shack phones on their machines . I think
they work ok on some machines & not as well on others . That's why I suggested he read previous posts
on this topic .

 

[Copperhead]

I was refering to the bluetooth brand having lag time . I also had a pair of those radio shack phones
& didn't have a problem with lag time but the volume was really weak using them with my detector .
Some other people seems to have no problem with the radio shack phones on their machines . I think
they work ok on some machines & not as well on others . That's why I suggested he read previous posts
on this topic .

I had the same ones...worked great with my Ace...I brought 'em back though...because the they were too uncomforable to wear...poor design..IMO...but I see at the Radio Shack web page, they've got some other models since I got mine...I might try another pair...

WV Hillbilly...maybe something wrong with volume control on them?...wouldn't think weak volume would be a problem with them...but I don't know enough to be sure...

 

[satellite]

I found an inexpensive Blue Tooth headset. Haven't tried it yet.

Soyo FreeStyler

http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootsaleima...o_Headset_with_Transmitter_Comboo00Detail.jpg

 

[sniffer]

I have a set from Kellyco, while they do work, there is too much chatter from them, but no lag time

 

[gflores71]

Look up the logitech Free Pulse bluetooth set, light , good volume with control, no lag time.

I use it on all my detectors

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/headphones/devices/212&cl=US,EN

G.

 

[sniffer]

I'm going to check those ones out

 

[barber]

I posted that I used Blue Tooth with no problems, but after using them awhile, I started having problems with the XT70, and stopped using the headphones,

 

[alexmorganid]

Local pawn shops have got a range of wireless headphones for detectors. Just check them out.

 

[barber]

I found I hadn't charged mine right, and now they work fine, have for a long time

 

[TC-NM]

The ones that Kellyco used to sell were Macally (Bluewave), the ones pictured in your previous post above. At the time, they were expensive from Kellyco. I did a search and found a pair for 30 bucks, more than half priced. I liked them so much I bought another pair as a back-up. The only issue I have is they eat up AAA batteries quite fast. And yes, there is a little lag in the sound but I can't really tell the difference in 1/4 to1/2 second while pinpointing. To me it doesn't really affect my detecting.

They are quite comfortable and light weight. I don't know if Macally (Bluewave) still makes them. You may have to do some searching for NOS. If I remember is that Macally made these headphones specifically for ipods and such. Not for metal detecting. They are not heavy duty like most detector headphones today.

Hope that answers your question.

TC-NM

Can I ask what brand you guys are using? Are they the ones that Kellyco used to sell or are they just generic home stereo models.

Thanks
von