picking the right headphones??

[lucasi 310]

hey fellow detectors . got a question for ya . i just bought a white's DFX .. and i want to buy the right headphones for it .. i talked to my dad who is an "electronics wizard" . and he told me i need to find out what my ohm rating is for my MD and to match it with the headphones .because if the ohm rating is not matched you will get a weak sound through the headphones. Opon reading my manual and finding no ohm rating .. i need some help.. what is a good headphone for this MD .. also how does my MD to the rest of them out there .. i bought the DFX cause of the features and even though im new at this i have the fever so bad i know i will be detecting for as long as god permits

thanks in advance,
~James

[TonyinCT]

Any of the DetectorPro or Killer Bees will work . The Grey Ghost is a good set and the ones I use most of the time.
http://www.tcmetaldetectors.com/headphones.htm

[Gordie]

Hi Lucasi 310

Listen to Dear Ol'e Dad. I ran accross the same problem when a
BH SSII was ordered by a friend. He complained that he could'nt
hear the signals very loud.

I tested the headphone resistance which varied from 200 ohms
to over 1k ohms. These headphones had a stereo-mono switch
and switching to mono made some improvement.

Now comparing the above headphones with the headphones that
came with my BH Time Ranger. The BH headphones resistance only
varied from 12 ohmsa to 200 ohms. This variance is due to the
volume control that is on each side. The BH headphones do not have
the stereo-mono switch as they are made specifically for metal
detecting.

If White's supply a set of headphones, for their detectors, it would
the best way to go.

Other brands specifically made for metal detectors should have the
resistance similar to the BH model headphones.

Someone on the BH forum also ran accross this same problem.
I guess in short stereo systems have a requirement for a wider
range of volume control vs metal detectors.

I kind of favor the headphones with the full muff as this helps in
keeping the ears warm in the spring and fall seasons.

I use Bounty Hunter Time Ranger and Sharp Shooter II and cannot
advise on the White's MD's.

Wish You the best in your searching.

Gordie

[lucasi 310]

i think i was just looking for a cheaper pair but i haven't found a comfortable pair yet .. hey who knows i just might win those jolly roger ones ..