LaenDrawoh
New Member
Are the headphones made specifically for metal detecting any better than some generic ones for using with a metal detector?
I can get a decent pair of over the ear headphones for less than 20 bucks (yes I would have to use an adapter to go from the 3.5mm jack to the 1/4 inch one but several headphones come with that, and I personally have some of those adapters around here somewhere, plus radio shack carries them in a pinch).
I have a hard time understanding why the metal detector specific ones cost so much more. Are the frames built with more metal construction so they are more durable, or are you just paying for the brand name on the cans? I would gladly pay a little more for durability, and obviously sound fidelity is not an issue for use with a metal detector.
Thanks in advance for all the advise!
I can get a decent pair of over the ear headphones for less than 20 bucks (yes I would have to use an adapter to go from the 3.5mm jack to the 1/4 inch one but several headphones come with that, and I personally have some of those adapters around here somewhere, plus radio shack carries them in a pinch).
I have a hard time understanding why the metal detector specific ones cost so much more. Are the frames built with more metal construction so they are more durable, or are you just paying for the brand name on the cans? I would gladly pay a little more for durability, and obviously sound fidelity is not an issue for use with a metal detector.
Thanks in advance for all the advise!