Metal Detectors: Why Are Headphones Necessary In Metal Detecting

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Monday, January 2, 2012 | 1:19 AM

By Kenisha Kowsalski


Important for any metal detector are the earphones. One of the biggest issues when hobbyists are out in the open metal detecting is failing to pick up that ever-significant forewarning that could direct them to a huge discovery. This is the reason many invest in a pair of headsets together with their metal detectors.

It's slightly puzzling considering the fact that most metal detectors come provided with external speakers that produce those quite loud squeaks and squawks when you first play them in your home; but out in reality, rivalling with various other disturbances and sounds, your metal detector's outside speakers may not be as successful. Not only this, being that you'll be relishing your pastime in public areas, you will be contributing to the noise pollution. It could be preferable to maintain it all under wraps and employ a set of earphones.

But will just any old earphones do? That will depend. First, you need to find out if your metal detector contains a stereo jack or even a mono jack-whereby, if you use a pair of stereo headphones, you'll get audio on one side or one ear; the other side will be silent. It may be helpful for paying attention to background noise, as a preventative measure).

Secondly, you must ensure that your headsets have their own volume adjustments as metal detectors do not usually have them. It is important that you have the ability to manage the audio result both for your comfort and safety. All that pinging and squeaking is probably not healthy for your hearing specifically if you can't control the volume. Metal detecting earphones are made to be specifically suitable for metal detectors.

Thirdly, since you will be wearing these headsets while open to different factors and while outdoors, it should be both sturdy and secure. The last thing you need is a post-hunting earphone headache. Fit is a vital factor to consider so something that is flexible can be useful. Moisture resistance is very important also. Paper cone speakers certainly are a definite no-no as they malfunction easily with moisture and in due course, mute subtler alerts. Water-resistant Mylar speakers come highly recommended.




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