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Headphones --- is the difference worth the price?

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 07:38:36 pm »

Wow... can't beat that! Nice way to get goodies. Coloma Gold

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 08:04:51 pm »

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Out here along the Border, I don't use head phone for the reason I need to know what's going on around me. We have Some BAD< BAD< BA BA BAD folks here that will take your toys, Hurt You and just plane mess up your day.

We have some "rattlesnakes" here too. A ccw and permit is a lot of peace of mind.

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #12 on: October 03, 2011, 09:42:02 pm »

I don't see price making a whole lot of difference in sound quality for metal detectors.
Now I can see it for stuff like water proofing, comfort, wireless, and what not.
I have a set of pioneer hdj-1000 headphones made for DJ's and they are awesome for listening to music. They are light and comfortable. But as for md'ing with them, they are no better then a pair of $20 sony's from wal-mart.

As for the impedance you can go lower then what you need.
For example. If it says 8 ohm you can go 4 ohm just don't go up.
But Homefire did make a good point that most people overlook.

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #13 on: October 03, 2011, 09:50:26 pm »

Going lower could cost you your audio out put section! Going from 8 to 4 may not but could!

Consume more battery then needed ! Cool

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #14 on: October 04, 2011, 12:38:48 am »

Ummm how would it cost you your audio output section by having earphones with less resistance (ohm's)? If the output at the headphone jack is already at 8ohm then having headphones with less impedance (resistance) like 4 ohm should not cause any problems.
Now if we were dealing with RF then that would be a little different.

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #15 on: October 04, 2011, 12:48:49 am »

Thanks Johnson... well noted...Coloma Gold

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #16 on: October 05, 2011, 04:35:11 pm »

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Ummm how would it cost you your audio output section by having earphones with less resistance (ohm's)? If the output at the headphone jack is already at 8ohm then having headphones with less impedance (resistance) like 4 ohm should not cause any problems. Now if we were dealing with RF then that would be a little different.

AH! but it DOES! Halve the load impediance and double the audio current. Basic electronics 101

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #17 on: October 05, 2011, 05:13:02 pm »

Going lower in Ohms could cause enough current to burn out your drive.

Yer talking Basic Electronics here, Da!

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #18 on: October 06, 2011, 03:34:17 pm »

I recommend headphones with rare earth magnet speakers rather than the smaller, less efficient type. The sensitivity to faint sounds will reveal some of your deepest targets. Yes, the price is worth it just for that very deep coin. They run around $80-$100 a set.

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	Re: Headphones --- is the difference worth the price? « Reply #19 on: October 06, 2011, 04:26:36 pm »

I need a transistor for my S3 because the head phones shorted out.

By the time I knew what was going on it was over.

Smoke , Stink and toasted.

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