Oldsjunkie
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There have been a few good posts about going wireless on headphones lately. This is a detailed tutorial as far as how I did my set up, with instructions and links to what I used. There are tons of products out there to accomplish this, so pick what works best for you.
Some set ups out there use FM, some use RF, I wanted to use bluetooth so that I could use the transmitter with other players I had around if it isn't being used for the MD, plus be able to pair my phone to the earphones at the same time as the transmitter in case I get an important call while I'm swinging and digging without having to take my phone out of my pocket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP9MYFM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I researched transmitters extensively and chose this one because it's very small, has the ability to pair up to two devices simultaneously, and most importantly, has aptX audio codec for great sound and nearly zero latency when paired with aptX headphones. It gets about 8 hours on a charge, charges quickly, and works well. I put it on the box on my M6 with RC servo tape, well, because that's what I had around...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUVIO-42010...ew-/282032862546?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
My headphone jack output on my machine was too high a level for the transmitter, so I stopped at the radio shack and got this inline volume control. You may or may not need it. If your machine has a volume control, you won't need this part. I plugged the bluetooth transmitter 3.5mm plug into it, then plugged it into a 1/4 inch adapter to fit the jack on the M6. Just mess with the volume controls on the machine/inline controller and the headphones until you get the right sound.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOP3NPW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also researched headphones a LOT before finally deciding on these. I needed the aptX codec to go with the transmitter, volume controls, comfortable earcups, good build quality, and I wanted them to somewhat fold into a case so they wouldn't get torn up tossing them around the Jeep. Price limit I set was $100. These fit the bill on all accounts. I've worn them for up to 9 hours hunting and they are quite comfortable. I don't take my cans off when I retrieve targets either. You can still hear what's going on around you some, but they block a good bit of the noise. They pair easily and have real good sound.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30191978050...49&var=600725122642&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I went with this powerbank because it had a decent amount of mah for the price. 12,000 of them to be exact. You could use any powerbank really. I put this in my pocket if I think there's any chance I could run the battery low on the transmitter, the headphones, or my phone for that matter. Keep a long cord on it and you can plug it into any one of your accessories, leave it in your pocket and keep swinging away!
And a shameless pic of my well used and always trustworthy Whites M6...
Well, hopefully I've made it easy to see how I put my set up together and we can all end up untethered from our machines and quit getting strangled every time we walk within 10 feet of a tree! It's super nice to retrieve a target and be able to move. Plus, if you run your machine as hot as I do, you can get it far enough away from the hole so that it's not going nuts every time you turn on your pinpointer. Thanks for looking. Good luck and HH!
Some set ups out there use FM, some use RF, I wanted to use bluetooth so that I could use the transmitter with other players I had around if it isn't being used for the MD, plus be able to pair my phone to the earphones at the same time as the transmitter in case I get an important call while I'm swinging and digging without having to take my phone out of my pocket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP9MYFM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I researched transmitters extensively and chose this one because it's very small, has the ability to pair up to two devices simultaneously, and most importantly, has aptX audio codec for great sound and nearly zero latency when paired with aptX headphones. It gets about 8 hours on a charge, charges quickly, and works well. I put it on the box on my M6 with RC servo tape, well, because that's what I had around...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUVIO-42010...ew-/282032862546?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
My headphone jack output on my machine was too high a level for the transmitter, so I stopped at the radio shack and got this inline volume control. You may or may not need it. If your machine has a volume control, you won't need this part. I plugged the bluetooth transmitter 3.5mm plug into it, then plugged it into a 1/4 inch adapter to fit the jack on the M6. Just mess with the volume controls on the machine/inline controller and the headphones until you get the right sound.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOP3NPW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also researched headphones a LOT before finally deciding on these. I needed the aptX codec to go with the transmitter, volume controls, comfortable earcups, good build quality, and I wanted them to somewhat fold into a case so they wouldn't get torn up tossing them around the Jeep. Price limit I set was $100. These fit the bill on all accounts. I've worn them for up to 9 hours hunting and they are quite comfortable. I don't take my cans off when I retrieve targets either. You can still hear what's going on around you some, but they block a good bit of the noise. They pair easily and have real good sound.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30191978050...49&var=600725122642&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I went with this powerbank because it had a decent amount of mah for the price. 12,000 of them to be exact. You could use any powerbank really. I put this in my pocket if I think there's any chance I could run the battery low on the transmitter, the headphones, or my phone for that matter. Keep a long cord on it and you can plug it into any one of your accessories, leave it in your pocket and keep swinging away!
And a shameless pic of my well used and always trustworthy Whites M6...
Well, hopefully I've made it easy to see how I put my set up together and we can all end up untethered from our machines and quit getting strangled every time we walk within 10 feet of a tree! It's super nice to retrieve a target and be able to move. Plus, if you run your machine as hot as I do, you can get it far enough away from the hole so that it's not going nuts every time you turn on your pinpointer. Thanks for looking. Good luck and HH!
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No volume issues, so no need for the extra volume control. I stopped by WalMart on my way home, and bought some 3/4" sticky back Velcro, which fits exactly on the back of the transmitter with no trimming. They paired up in about 5 seconds. I dropped a silver quarter on the floor and ran the coil over it. The sound wasn't much different, and the latency doesn't seem to be a problem. So far, so good! I'm anxious to see how it works in the field. The headphones are nice and light. I'm sure the extra Bluetooth connection will be nice to use with my phone. More updates to come.
