UK METAL DETECTING

Pikeman · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 25 Location: near to Sheffield

What are the best and the worst on the market?

Do I need to spend a large amount to get quality or can I go with something like these off Maplins?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=A50CZ&DOY=27m7

EH150 Headphones A50CZ £24.99

Manufacturer: Sennheiser

• Closed, supra-aural design ensures good attenuation of ambient noise, ideal for portable use
• Turbine embossed diaphragms for strong bass performance and precise treble
• Ultra-lightweight, rugged design for comfortable, extended listening pleasure
• Well defined mid-band and spatial sound reproduction due to foam damping element
• Powerful bass and increased signal levels for modern rhythm-driven music

The entry level monitoring solution for musicians. Closed, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones providing good insulation against ambient noise and a vivid, crisp bass response. Incorporating a powerful neodynium magnet and lightweight diaphragms, the EH150 provides very high sound pressure levels. These rugged lightweight headphones have a secure fit and can also be used for both mobile sources and home (mini) hi-fi systems.

Terry.

Gary uk · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Buckinghamshire

They will work OK, personally I think you should look for a set with a single sided lead and possibly a volume control if youre machine is not fitted with one internally.

Pikeman · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 25 Location: near to Sheffield

rayredditch · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 222

Problem with most Hi-Fi headphones is they aren´t very weather proof, which means if it´s misty or damp, the cones will get soggy, and eventually you´ll have to throw them away. If money´s tight, buy a good second hand set, or buy new ones like the Garret (Not the ACE headphones), which are cheap but do the job, without the problems. (ACE headphones don´t have a volume control, and I´ve had three pairs due to the headband snapping).

Gary uk · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Buckinghamshire

Hi Terry & Ray
Those headphones will be fine, they have volume controls and a single sided lead and mylar speakers.

I have never had problems with headphones and the wet myself, most units have mylar cones which are very waterproof, even the paper cones have never given me problems before.

I have an unhealthy headphone fettish thats why I have so many models and variations for sale, one thing I can say for sure is one person can love the sound of a particular headphone and another can hate it... I guess we all hear different sounds.

There are technical differences good and bad points between paper and mylar cones but I wont go into all that in this post.

Pikeman · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 25 Location: near to Sheffield

UK Brian · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 431 Location: Wales

Pikeman

I have had cheap phones audio go queer if left in a car boot by mistake but apart from that as mentioned everyone hads different hearing needs, if you suffer hearing loss the difference a pair with a tone that suits makes a world of difference.
Plus don't forget comfort. Some brands are like head clamps.
Consider whether your machine needs a straight or angled jack and if it has a volume control. Many headphones now have 'click' volume adjusters. With detectors with no volume controls one click can be to loud and one click down to soft. No problem if you can fine tune at the machine but if you can't you will not be happy.

You have spent a lot of money on a detector, you may as well spend a little more to get the best out of it.

ground hog · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 31 Location: doncaster

You have spent a lot of money on a detector, you may as well spend a little more to get the best out of it.

great satatement and so very true brian

Pikeman · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 25 Location: near to Sheffield

pufin · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:10 am Post subject:

Hi I've used a set of these for 9months with out any problems, dirt, sun, rain, sweat! Ideal for a starter on a limited budget. Cable is a bit short but maplin do an extension cable. Some of the smaller, quieter signals may be missed. I've only just upgraded to xp ws3 wireless but thats another story.

BZ58N £8.99 Stereo Headphones.

• A stereo dynamic headphone with adjustable headband suitable for general purpose use
• Can be switched to mono
• Long coiled lead is terminated with a 3·5mm. stereo jack plug
• An adaptor to connect to a 6.35mm (1/4 inch) socket is included
• These headphones are very sensitive and have a wide frequency response

A stereo dynamic
headphone with adjustable headband suitable for general purpose use. The headphones can be switched to mono and the long coiled lead is terminated with a 35mm. stereo jack plug. An adaptor to connect to a 6.35mm (1/4) socket is included. These headphones are very sensitive and have a wide frequency response.

kered · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 97 Location: NW Spain

being on a budget like yourself when i bought my first detector i was quite happy that a free set of bluetooth headphones came also, not for long as they have too much delay on signals and are crap. i tries varios sets i had round the house(walkman type) but the sound was not nice, especially the lower tones. I then saw a second hand set of predetor phones at 35 quid so after reading about them i decided to buy em even though i thought they were a bit expensive at the time. Difference of night and day between the ones i had been using.

The main thing is i have since bought 2 detectors but still use the same phones and think i will do for a long while yet. I think that by the time you try varios cheep ones and find some you like you have spent enough to get a decent set all be it second hand.
You could go to a detector shop and try the different models on your detector then look for the model you find best second hand or on ebay

best of luck

PS. nice avator Smile

UK Brian · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 431 Location: Wales

Gary made a good point on his site. Its not all down to volume.
Tone is very important. Some machines have a tone control which helps but the first step should be to get headphones that suit your hearing as most people as they get older start to suffer from some degree of hearing loss in one range or more.
It really is a case where its important to try before you buy or at least take advantage of the sound samples that a few sites provide.

kitkat1963 · Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Lincolnshire

Well, I just bought some "El Cheapo" ones from Argos for £5.99, and they work just fine. Single sided lead and in-line volume control, quite comfy too.