Grey Ghost vs, stock

Cletus · Nov 17, 2016

Just placed a order for a set of Grey Ghost headphones for my AT Pro.
Just wondering if there will be a noticeable difference between the Grey Ghost and the stock set??

BigWaveDave · Nov 17, 2016

Yes....the tones are slightly different, won't take long to get used to that....
For me, the deep silver on edge gives a whisper with the stock headphones, the ghost won't hear them...
But you can get the ghosts wet, which is a bonus....

Honest Samuel · Nov 17, 2016

Best of luck to you.

Tom_in_CA · Nov 17, 2016

Grey Ghost quality went severely downhill a few years ago. The older grey ghosts were Great ! But the ones being sold now are wimpy muffled. Should have gotten some killer B's or Sunrays.

Cletus · Nov 17, 2016

guess I should post then buy

Auriemma · Nov 18, 2016

I have two GG headsets, Standard & Ultimate, both bought used. Both work great. I can't see new GGs being worse than Garrett Standards (which are not that bad BTW).

Tom_in_CA · Nov 18, 2016

Auriemma said:
I have two GG headsets, Standard & Ultimate, both bought used. Both work great. I can't see new GGs being worse than Garrett Standards (which are not that bad BTW).

It's possible that .... since you bought used..... that you bought an older pair from before their quality went downhill. Or perhaps you're using a machine that's not too tone specific. On some machines it's harder to detect the deterioration of sound quality, since some machines are monotone type machines. In which case you really don't even need high end headphones. But on tone specific machines like explorers, etc..... Crisper sounds really help.

And if you do have a tone specific machine, and do have the newer grey ghosts, then you would see what I'm saying if you tried them side by side with a better set. Eg.: the older GGs, or killer B's, etc.... when tested side by side with the new GG's, the difference becomes clear.

Fletch88 · Nov 18, 2016

The stock set sound better and are more comfortable than the Grey Ghosts Amphibians IMO. So for land hunting I prefer the stock headphones to the GGA's But if you want to submerge your head it's what you have to sacrifice in all cases even with a ctx or excal.

Showtime2385 · Nov 18, 2016

I have GG amphibians for my at-pro purchase 2 or 3 years ago and the only complaint I have with them is they hurt my head! I have to re-position them every so often tilting them forward or back.

Terry Soloman · Nov 18, 2016

Cletus said:
Just placed a order for a set of Grey Ghost headphones for my AT Pro.
Just wondering if there will be a noticeable difference between the Grey Ghost and the stock set??

Maybe it's just me, but if you already ordered them why are you asking us? Be sure to TELL US if you think they are better or not. :skullflag:

MrMikeJackie · Nov 18, 2016

We are comparing stock land phones to, I assume water proof gg right? If that's the case, no comparison. Every waterproof headset, apart from the old Excal Sword hp's, suck. How can they "sound" better? They are waterproof, and by design muffle the sound. My GG waterproof hp for my CTX are horrible, as are the KOSS waterproof hp's. The only thing that helps, somewhat, is covering the drain holes with some electrical tape, but that's just to help with wind noise.Other than that, use land phones when on land, and crank up the volume when in the water.

Cletus · Nov 19, 2016

Terry Soloman said:
Maybe it's just me, but if you already ordered them why are you asking us? Be sure to TELL US if you think they are better or not.

just anxious I guess. I did not buy the water proof set. no need since I never hunt water. I went with the ultimate GG.
just looking for a better set of headphones. usually the add ons like headphones are a lower quality on most package deals.
but without another set to compare to I have no idea how the stock set compares to a after market set. I will give them a try.
if you guys end up being right and they are not a up grade I will send them back

Tom_in_CA · Nov 19, 2016

Cletus, what machine are you swinging ? If you're just using a monotone "beep or no beep" machine, then perhaps you'll discern no difference. But if your machine is prone for whispers (on the deep end of fringe) and/or fluty orchestra tones, then you might discern a difference. And when comparing, you need to compare not only to your existing set, but also compare to other acknowledged high-end phones. So if you have a buddy with a set like killer B's or Sun-rays, as if you can borrow, and air test side by side. Pay special attention to the "hum" (threshold) and see how crisp that is with each one. You might have to turn up your threshold momentarily to get this feel.

Fletch88 · Nov 20, 2016

Tom, I assumed he was talking about the ATPro he mentioned in his opening post.

I thought about what he said about ordering Grey Ghosts for his headphones. The waterproof version, the Grey Ghosts Amphibians as well as most underwater headphones, use a piezo type speaker which by nature does not have a great sound.

I have a set of Grey Ghosts NDT's (No Down Time) that have very good sound but I would need an adapter to go from Garretts waterproof connector to 1/4" stereo jack.

DetectorPro claims their new and improved version of GGA's are as good or better than land headphones but from my comparing the two with my ATP I would have to disagree. Especially when trying to use something like iron audio to distinguish a bottle cap from a good target. The other issue I have is a personal one. My head is fairly rotund, actually it's quite ginormous. The Grey Ghosts squeeze my head somewhat making them a little uncomfortable after a while.

http://www.detectorpro.com/grayghost-amphibian.htm

Cletus · Nov 20, 2016

I received the GG and the adapter yesterday. I really like that I can unplug my headphones when I finishing detecting and pack up my machine.
After setting everything up I went straight to my test garden. the GG fit snug but are very comfortable. they gave off crisp and clear tones on all targets.
Even on coins and bullets that are 10"deep. one thing that I did notice. once in a while I will hear my machine give off a tone that does not transmit through the headphones.
other than that I think they will work out great.

smokeythecat · Nov 20, 2016

I have two pairs of Grey Ghosts. One I severely broke. Sent it back to the factory on Monday this week and got it back refurbished for free yesterday. Poor thing has been through rain and snow and blinding wind blown sand on the beach, dropped and dragged across an interstate and it's a BEAST. It is a 2012 version and I love it. When it was time to get more headphones, I got the exact same ones. The Garrett come-in-the-package type I threw somewhere in a closet. Didn't like them too much.

Dave N Japan · Nov 20, 2016

Have to agree with Tom, I only have the ones for the CTX, but feel they are muffled and not very loud
My CZ-21 Underwater headphones sound great above or below water.

Cletus · Nov 21, 2016

took a 4 our walk yesterday and it was not long before I decided that I made the right choice.
love the fit and feel of the GG. Also notice a huge difference in sound quality. dug several 10" bullets that
rang in clear. with the stock heads the same target would have been faint and broken. I'm very happy with the GG !!

It is also great to be able to unplug the headphones while digging deep plugs and when packing up.
HH !! Cletus

Treasure_Hunter · Nov 21, 2016

GG divers have a volume limiter in them, GG Amphibians do not and are much louder in volume than the divers but are only guaranteed water proof to 30 foot.

Old GG amphibians didn't have a resonating chamber latest GG amphibians version does.

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