Headphones or no headphones?

[KJP462]

I'm debating on whether or not to start using headphones when detecting. I have a pair of studio headphones laying around (Audio Technica) that I was going to use. Since you can get a 3.5mm - 1/4" adapter for $5 on Amazon, figured why not give it a shot.

What's your experience using headphones vs not? The speaker on my MX5 is pretty loud, but it crosses my mind that I've possibly been missing deep signals. My only major concern using them is not being able to hear what's going on around me....guess that's what concealed carry is for

HH

 

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[T.C.]

Might want to use headphone that only cover one side. I think the brand was called sidewinders. Never used them.

I've got a single cup set of Killer B's. I love 'em!

 

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[DeepseekerADS]

Headphones - those quiet little deep whispers, and I can hunt stealthily without adopting tribes of kids.

 

[1637]

yes in town,no in the desert.
brad

 

[marjam]

I'm a headphone guy for all the reasons cited. I only have one ear covered though. I want to be aware if anyone is coming up on me. I got fooled one time and a guy walked right up to me 2 feet away and I didn't notice him until he said something. If he would have had bad intentions, I would have been in a bad way. Since then I leave one ear uncovered.

 

[oldkoot]

definitely headphones as others have pointed out I use them but because of the area I live and hunt I only have one ear covered most of the time as I do not want some four legged or two legged animal sneaking in on me

 

[KJP462]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Seems like headphones are going to be a very wise investment -- one I plan on making before the weather breaks!

HH

 

[wingmaster]

You will hear the deep whisper targets that you won't hear at all without headphones and you will hear targets with good headphones that you can't hear with cheap ones. The really deep whisper targets are usually the good stuff. HH

 

[CoilyGirl]

I use earbuds because none of the regular sized headphones fit me well without falling off and I feel like they allow me to hear feint signals better through the chatter.

 

[T.C.]

I'm a headphone guy for all the reasons cited. I only have one ear covered though. I want to be aware if anyone is coming up on me. I got fooled one time and a guy walked right up to me 2 feet away and I didn't notice him until he said something. If he would have had bad intentions, I would have been in a bad way. Since then I leave one ear uncovered.

Do ya remember the T.V. show "Mick Dodge"?? I was down on the ground (in a park) diggin' a target when all of a sudden, this Mick Dodge type puts the sneak on me. He hollers "HAVE YA FOUND ANYTHING"?? I just about gave myself whiplash looking up! I told him "Man, you scared the s*** outta me!! After I told him, just junk, he strolled off like nothing ever happened. My heart was about to pound itself right out of my chest! Lookin' back, I kinda have to chuckle about it...

 

[63bkpkr]

If you are in town without much in the way of things to hang up the headphone cord on then no problem BUT if you will be out in bushes, in and out of low trees then you might go up a notch on your purchase and get a wireless pair of headphones. All headphones will be sweat monsters in the summer unless you switch over to earbuds for summer use....................63bkpkr