In all the research I've done so far, the 2 waterproof headphones that get mentioned the most as the "best" options for underwater with the Equinox are the Patriot Headphones (http://metaldetecting.com/en/patriot-equinox-water-weq) and the Tony Eisenhower's Headphones. Has anyone actually used both and can accurately compare the 2 models? I'm talking in terms of volume underwater and comfort.
Any Experiences With Patriot Waterproof Headphones For The Nox?
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Bayoutalker
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I haven't used either, but I do own and like the LS Pelso ones off eBay after someone recommended them to me. They were cheaper as well ($97 with shipping).
I've tested Tony's, a very nice clean audio, well made and the Left / Right Hp's are very easy on the head. I would recommend them over anything out there..Never tested the Patriots but test them against the GGA's II ...Tony's are a little louder. Both are the same price I believe..175.00
DB test with a nickel at 4 inch's..
Tony's 91/91
GGA's 89/90
Also tested the Skullies, Craig likes,...l nothing to match them..
DB test with a nickel at 4 inch's..
Tony's 91/91
GGA's 89/90
Also tested the Skullies, Craig likes,...l nothing to match them..
Not a lot of information online in terms of a direct comparison of the Patriot vs. the Tony model, unfortunately. In the end, I ordered the Patriot since some feedback indicated that they are loudest underwater when used with the Nox. Volume is crucial for me as I need to hear the beeps over the regulator when I dive with a Blu3 Nemo. Thanks all for the feedback shared and I'll post a review of the Patriot as soon as I use it in a couple of months.
Bayoutalker
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I'll be looking for it. Of course you won't be able to do a comparison with the Tony's either.
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For underwater use, shallow-diving, the Patriots are my choice, due to the excellent volume. To even further that, for diving, you can optimize your nox tones by choosing 2-tone audio while diving and pick the most favorable/loudest pitch-tone for your liking.
I now use the newest version of LS Pelsos for when wading. In comparing them recently, the Patriots are louder with higher pitches and pelsos are louder with the mid pitch tones.
Patriots are more comfortable. I dislike their extra long cord.
Have had some amphibians modified by Tony, amphibians, amphibian ii’s, minelab yellows in the past couple years also. Ever evolving arsenal for detecting fun.
I now use the newest version of LS Pelsos for when wading. In comparing them recently, the Patriots are louder with higher pitches and pelsos are louder with the mid pitch tones.
Patriots are more comfortable. I dislike their extra long cord.
Have had some amphibians modified by Tony, amphibians, amphibian ii’s, minelab yellows in the past couple years also. Ever evolving arsenal for detecting fun.
