I Finally Bought the Depth Master (updated 1/19/09)

[Michigan Badger]

I just bought a Depth Master off the bay.

Always wanted to try one of these but didn't want to spring for full price.

Got it for about half price I guess. Seller says it's new, never used.

Well, here we go. I'll post a review sometime if there's any interest.

Badger

 

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[ParkHunter61]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

If it gets you even an half inch in depth - I would buy one..
Please post a review.
Thanks
Bill

 

[Keppy]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Badger , I got one just like it on some of my detectors it will not work and some it will ..................Some of the newer ones it will not work on and i don't know why. Got mine new back in 1980 something can't remember when..................

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

What does the Depth Master do? Amplify weak tones without blowing your ears off? HH, Mike

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Badger , I got one just like it on some of my detectors it will not work and some it will ..................Some of the newer ones it will not work on and i don't know why. Got mine new back in 1980 something can't remember when..................

Do you think it's worth having for some detectors?

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

What does the Depth Master do? Amplify weak tones without blowing your ears off? HH, Mike

I think Jim could better answer your question Mike.

From what I've heard (read) it amplifies weak signals but also enhances them so they're better noticed. It also turns a mono detector into a stereo.

Then it keeps loud signals from blasting your ears.

Anyway, this is what I gathered from reading the web.

I know that in the U.K. there's a company somewhere that's known to "soup up" detectors and they make a similar device. As I recall I read that off gary's detectors website. I think it was on the page about the original Tesoro Silver Sabre (it's a cult detector in the U.K.). Not sure anymore--that was a couple years back.

What I'm expecting is it won't be a big deal for most detectors. I figure most new machines probably already have this built in. I'd guess it would help older "obsolete" models lacking is the receive section. Just a guess but I've always wanted to try it.

Badger

 

[ParkHunter61]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

I can't even find that thing anywhere.
Found the Audio phones - but not the Depth Master.
Could of swore I saw it at Kellyco - but can't find it there now.
Bill

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

I can't even find that thing anywhere.
Found the Audio phones - but not the Depth Master.
Could of swore I saw it at Kellyco - but can't find it there now.
Bill

I know KellyCo had it last year. You could give em a call to see if they have any laying around.

I've searched the web and so far can't find anybody selling it new.

Again, most likely it did okay with the older machines but maybe now it's outdated?

If it were HOT I doubt it would be dropped as a listed sale item.

Somewhere way back I have an old thread where we discussed the DepthMaster. I'll see if I can locate it.

Badger

 

[PBK]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Made by Detector Electronics:

http://www.metaldetector.cc/index.asp?PageAction=COMPANY

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Made by Detector Electronics:

http://www.metaldetector.cc/index.asp?PageAction=COMPANY

I know they have the "DepthMaster Audiophone II Metal Detector Headphones" (sale $39.99 + $8 shipping) which have the same electronics installed.

I don't see the old box unit there though.

 

[ParkHunter61]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

I found it at Kellyco - if you go to headphones and scroll down it says more headphones
and stuff....
76$
Bill

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

I found it at Kellyco - if you go to headphones and scroll down it says more headphones
and stuff....
76$
Bill

Hum? Guess I did alright at $27 postpaid for a new one off ebay. Too bad the guy only had 1 left.

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Never heard of it either MB, seems like it works like the gain function on the Explorer II?

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

The only thing this gimmick is, is a volume amplifier. It is not actually making the detector detect any deeper. Some people have been fooled (by the title) into believing so.

Basically, if your detector's headphones (or your own hearing) is bad, then it might help. You could also solve that problem by simply getting a better quality pair of headphones They're not going to tell you anything your detector isn't already telling you. Ie.: it's not adding to depth, only to volume of what's already there.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

The only thing this gimmick is, is a volume amplifier. It is not actually making the detector detect any deeper. Some people have been fooled (by the title) into believing so.

Basically, if your detector's headphones (or your own hearing) is bad, then it might help. You could also solve that problem by simply getting a better quality pair of headphones They're not going to tell you anything your detector isn't already telling you. Ie.: it's not adding to depth, only to volume of what's already there.

That's what I've always thought too Tom and that's why I never bought one before.

But, I've heard from guys who claim it's more than that. There are people even today who wouldn't be without it.

So....I've got to try it. My curiosity got the better of me.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Never heard of it either MB, seems like it works like the gain function on the Explorer II?

Probably so. I think the Explorer is just fine how it is.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

I found it at Kellyco - if you go to headphones and scroll down it says more headphones
and stuff....
76$
Bill

For some reason I still can't find it at KellyCo.

 

[ParkHunter61]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Go to accessories then headphones then scroll down to were it says more headphones
and you'll find it

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Go to accessories then headphones then scroll down to were it says more headphones
and you'll find it

Got it!

My goodness they sure don't make finding that sucker easy!

They don't even have it listed in their search as DepthMaster. They call it "Champion System."

It won't work with Whites and Garrett GTA's.

The one KellyCo sells looks different from mine so my DepthMaster must be an older model.

http://www.kellycodetectors.com/accessories/headphones2.htm

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: I Finally Bought the Depth Master

Never heard of it either MB, seems like it works like the gain function on the Explorer II?

Probably so. I think the Explorer is just fine how it is.

Yes I agree it is a good MD. Keep us up to date.