Headphones? Yes or no?

[AstralDruid]

I rarely use headphones.... because i like to hear the ambient/nature noises,

 

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[pepperj]

I rarely use headphones.... because i like to hear the ambient/nature noises,

Probably you're missing targets that are small or deep. These signal are often drowned out by the ambient noises as urban traffic, wind, waves.

Most folks still find targets, and they believe that everything is great.

Personally I have a great respect for nature. I prefer not to assault it with the harsh sounds that are produced from the machine.

Learnt also in the 1970s that headphones can divert unnecessary attention.
The speaker screams-Look at me!
It's my own personal thing.
I prefer not to engage with the world when I am digging.

 

[AstralDruid]

I hear ya !!! (intended)

I have used headphones,, maybe a couple of 100 hours at the most... seen no difference really.. I suppose i could be missing some little squeaks.... not really that bothered.... I also have two dogs with me, all the time, so i am also listening to them, the older one is in my profile pic,, have a younger bigger clumsy male version now too. So i tend to go without headphones,, and i turn my volume quite low, 50%....

 

[pepperj]

I hear ya !!! (intended)

I have used headphones,, maybe a couple of 100 hours at the most... seen no difference really.. I suppose i could be missing some little squeaks.... not really that bothered.... I also have two dogs with me, all the time, so i am also listening to them, the older one is in my profile pic,, have a younger bigger clumsy male version now too. So i tend to go without headphones,, and i turn my volume quite low, 50%....

I tried detecting with the dog on the property. Too much of a distraction actually.
So I even tried it with my young chickens.
Until one ate the porcelain button before I could get it.