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	detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « on: March 21, 2013, 09:58:01 pm »

I just got my new Fisher F2. It didn't come with headphones. Do I need to go with Fisher phones or will any phones fit?

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #1 on: March 21, 2013, 10:23:45 pm »

I and many others here use the cheap ones from the dollar store are Wal mart. I just picked up a back up set from big lots for 5 bucks made by Sentry. Just make sure they have a 4 ft or longer cord and you will be fine.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #2 on: March 21, 2013, 10:46:31 pm »

Thank you for the answer. I guess my question was more about the plug. Are they all the same size and style? The plug in my fisher looks like it has threads on it.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #3 on: March 22, 2013, 05:28:50 am »

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I guess my question was more about the plug. Are they all the same size and style? The plug in my fisher looks like it has threads on it.

That might be a waterproof or moisture proof connector. Most detectors have either a 1/8" or 1/4" plug for headphones unless, like two of mine, they are for diving. Then they need to be waterproof down to 60 meters or so and require gaskets and tight seals.

According to the manual, which you can get here

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you can use a standard headphone with the right size plug. See the back cover of the manual for a list of accessories.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #4 on: April 05, 2013, 01:05:38 am »

Radio Shack and most other electronic stores carry adapters that will allow you to use 1/8" headsets with detectors, most of which seem to still use 1/4" I haven't experienced any problems using the adaptor, but I usually keep a couple of spares with me in case I lose one or something does go wrong.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #5 on: April 05, 2013, 05:07:32 pm »

Impeadance comes to play.

In the Good Old Days yu had 4, 8 and 16 Ohms.

Now the have all sorta goophy stuff out there.

I find the 32 Ohms Family Dollar Store buds work on about everything I have.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #6 on: August 11, 2013, 12:35:23 am »

Is it true headphones can save battery life?

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #7 on: December 08, 2013, 05:29:36 pm »

The F2 uses a standard 1/4"plug. The best headphones are the ones with seperate volume controls on each ear and a coiled cord. The coiled cord allows you to sit your detector down and move around a little without pulling your phones off. These big headphones block outside noise so I use only one ear and keep the other side off my ear so I can be aware of what is going on around me. I turn the volume off on the side I'm not using. HEADPHONES ABSOBUCCINLUTELY SAVE ON BATTERIES.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #8 on: January 03, 2014, 05:24:45 am »

I've been looking at getting some more headphones too. I have the Koss headphones with my Minelab, but I'm thinking I might try to find a decent pair of Gray Ghosts or something from DetectorPro. I dunno, I just need another pair for a back up and buddies.

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	Re: detector headphones sizes/styles ??? « Reply #9 on: January 13, 2014, 11:12:18 am »

I use a pair of vintage Koss cans (early 70s i think), they have the 1/4" jack and a coiled cable that extends to 9 feet. They work perfectly for the job, but sometimes i feel guilty for getting them all mudded up No no!

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