Wireless Headphones for E-trac

[Beefcake]

This is pretty cool... My buddy Tim and I were talking and I was telling him that a few years back I remembered a reference to wireless headphones from Radio shack. Well, he went down and checked to see if they have anything of the sort. Well, they do. They are made by Auvio and sell for about $75. He got to talking to the fella that worked there about a transmitter, because all he saw was the big bulky one for in-home use. He showed him one that is made to plug into an MP3 player that is about the size of a zippo lighter. All he had to do was buy the 1/4 adapter and plugged it in to the back of the E-trac. It sticks out about 1 1/2, but not bad at all. Radioshack gives a replacement if it should break too! I got to try them out today and I gotta say that it is pretty sweet! The headphones sound great and are quite comfortable. Only issue I might have, is that they may only transmit in one frequency and I don't know if I could hunt within 30 ft of him if we were both to use them. Either way it works great and looks pretty sweet too!

[angellionel]

Hey Brian, I'll be looking forward to your reports on the headphones' performance. Keep us posted!

[Full Metal Digger]

Thanks for the info. I noticed the cord for the KOSS headphones is very tightly curled and doesn't have much play. I have started taking them off when I dig because they pulled too hard even with the ET right next to me. Wireless would be a real treat!

[Beefcake]

Yeah, the Koss ones that you get with the ET are pretty awful. Way to short of a chord and no volume control. I thought they were going to blow my head off. I kept my white's headphones from my DFX and use them still. I looked for the wireless ones from radioshack online, but they don't have the same stuff as in the store. He talked to the person working there and he hooked him up with what he needed for metal detecting. They sound real good and can use rechageable batteries. The headphones were lightweight and didn't pinch at all. He has used them on two different hunts now and really likes them. The headphones work in stereo too so the sounds are nice and clear in both ears.

[little man]

hey got buddy that use them they work real good go from one metal det to the other he love them

[coinnut]

Hey Brian, any delay in the signal on them headphones? I always thought the E trac was a bit slow in the audio department lol That comes from me using a DFX for so long, as I was always used to a sharp, fast hit . So I wouldn't want any delay on them at all. Do you have a catalog # or a model number on them? This is something I always wanted to try, but never trusted the different choices. I'm a I gotta hear them to believe them kinda guy lol Nice to see that you like them thumbsup01 I'd love to get the Radio Shack guys to test one for me out here. Thanks for that post

[Beefcake]

I didn't notice any delay in the reaction any different than the normal headphones. I'll have to ask Tim if he has ever noticed it. I don't have any #'s for it. I'm pretty sure they are made by Auvio. I didn't see the same stuff on the website, but the folks at the store seemed more than willing to help Tim out.

[RaZR]

These are the replacement for the older radio Shack wireless phones that i use on my DFX. I heard about them from GoatRancher on the white's forum and got them on E-bay. They work great for my DFX and are lightweight behind the head phones. I got mine for about $44.00/ headphones,charger and transmitter. Then got the adaptor and an extension cable with volume adjustment also at Radio Shack. I can't find the numbers right now but i know they're available and can get them.

[Goat Rancher]

The wireless headphones from Radio Shack are great. I have been using then for years. There is no delay if you get the right ones. DO NOT GET BLUETOOTH !! Bluetooth has a delay. The ones I use will work on any detector. My detector has wireless capability, but I have never used it as I like the Radio Shack ones.



Here is my set up:







This is what you need:







This is the new model (Model 33-0283) from Radio Shack to replace the one I am using:

[RaZR]

I tried to find that post, but..... Anyhow i knew you would come to the rescue!
I had the number for the headphones on a piece of paper plate upstairs.
But you were too fast 4 me.

Thanx Goat Rancher

[Goat Rancher]

I think you and I were posting at the same time RaZR because I had to wait to post the pics. One thing for sure.......you can vouch to what I am saying about them. I have converted several guys on the other forum to them.

[Beefcake]

The one in the blue box is what Tim is using... Thanks for the pics!! The transmitter is pretty small and doesn't seem to get in the way.

[Ill Digger]

Oh boy !! Just what I was wanting !!
I agree with you guys. The Koss headphones, like Beefcake said ,about blow your head off !! lol And the cord is about 5 inches too short
I'm going to have to give those things a try. Of course it will have to wait till spring
Thanks for the info Brian !!
Happy New Year !!

[milco]

Looks like I'll be buying another new toy in the spring! Nice tip guys!

[RaZR]

They are light and comfortable. And on hot days your ears don't cook. Plus the sound is great. I'll be using mine on the V3 when it's hot out. These work with the prizm III too!

[coinnut]

Thanks Beefcake, Goat Rancher, RazR and everyone for getting that info on the wireless headphones. I will be doing that in the Spring (or sooner lol). I'm assuming it's better to get rechargeable batteries, since they probably drain batteries fairly quick (I hunt anywhere from 7-13 hours a day, depending on the seaon). Thanks again guys.

[Bedrock]

That is definitely worth a try this spring. Very interesting indeed.

[RaZR]

Thanks Beefcake, Goat Rancher, RazR and everyone for getting that info on the wireless headphones. I will be doing that in the Spring (or sooner lol). I'm assuming it's better to get rechargeable batteries, since they probably drain batteries fairly quick (I hunt anywhere from 7-13 hours a day, depending on the seaon). Thanks again guys.

These have the rechargable batteries inside. (the older set at least) I'm not sure about the newer ones. There is a charging unit with them that plugs on to the phones and the sending unit and charges both. If the batteries fail you can take them in to RS and have them replaced.

[Spiderwort]

I've been using the gray and white wireless set up in the pictures above for the last two years. It came with a charger that plugs in both the transmitter and headset a the same time. They seem to work ok for me. Maybe a little loose on the ears when the wind is blowing. Other than that I haven't had any problems. Bets the heck out of getting wrapped up in a cord. I do like the way you have the transmitter mounted on the case. Mine is currently dangling off the plug. Never though of the potential for losing it or the possible damage if hit against an obstruction.

[RaZR]

Three velcro spots hold mine on! I love em!!