Got The Headphone Trifecta, Which One Do I Like?

[F350Platinum]

3 hours ago, JCR said:

 Everyone’s hearing is different to some degree, kind of like their sense of taste. I have spent a good bit of time trying different quality HPs on each of my detectors to see what gave the best quality of sound.  Some detectors sound better with very little Bass. The Tarsacci & Vista X are like this and give better clarity/nuance with my Killer Bs Wasp and Hornets.  My Noktas, Garrett’s and other units sound better with more Bass sound.  Getting the right quality of sound is critical for me.

Quite true, JCR.

After using the Killer B Wireless with the Manticore for a few sessions now, I am pleased with them, but only for the niche I got them for - winter and windy March. I'll probably use the ML105 headphones at the beach coming up, soon to be replaced with the Frankenphonez™ when it gets hot.

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I really hope someone makes bone conduction phones that will pair to the Manticore at some point. At least light over ear phones. They need to be loud so they can be turned down instead of the user not being able to turn them up any more. 🤔

[midalake]

On 3/29/2025 at 9:17 AM, JCR said:

and give better clarity/nuance with my Killer Bs Wasp and Hornets.

WHY mess with the rest when you know the best???

Black Widow!!!! 😎

 

 

[JCR]

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[cjc]

On 2/28/2025 at 7:42 PM, F350Platinum said:

Hey y'all, 

Let me start this by saying the opinions you read in this post are mine.

Now I'll give ya some resumé: 

I've played in rock bands for many years, from 50s and 60s to loud heavy metal, I've even seen Styx twice, had my ears ring for three days after each show, and I still pass hearing tests with flying colors. I've been to 100s of concerts.

I'm no stranger to high end audio and studio quality headphones. Basically I can hear a mouse fart in a coliseum, and no tones are lost to me. 😁 I think my eardrums are probably steel.

Since I got the Manticore, I've used the ML105 headphones, and they're fine, but get in the wind on a cold day and the wind goes right through the earcups, they wheeze and whistle, and you can't hear your targets. They're great for calm days, and with an ocean breeze they aren't too bad when it's hot. They give you situational awareness which I heartily endorse.

They are loud, you even find yourself turning down the volume, they have great dynamic response. They are by far the best sounding headphones for the Manticore that I have.

But...

Get them wet and they're toast. Go out in a high wind and you're toast. 🤔

That's where the Killer B Thresher headphones come in, Thresher was bought out by the Killer B company.

They are waterproof to over 100', they're tough, well made, have a nice long cable and high quality wires and hardware. Somewhere I read that Killer B upgraded the drivers, and while they sound "canny" and thin, they do deliver some pretty decent volume especially because they are compatible with the Manticore "Underwater Volume Boost", which puts you about where the ML105 headphones are with loudness, just a much "thinner" sound. I bought them for water use.

A few days ago I found out that Killer B makes a wireless set for Minelab, even uses their wireless tech so there is no lag, and no additional transmitter is required. 

They pair as quickly as the 105s, you hold the red button in to enter pairing mode, put the Manticore in pairing mode, and a couple seconds later they're connected. I think they are using the same circuit for wireless as Minelab does under license. 

They have real leather covered earcups and headband, they're comfortable, have well made components and they block out about 90% of outside noise. I bought them to use on cold windy days.

The similarity to the ML105 headphones ends, however. Again, these headphones have a thin "canny" sound, their dynamic range doesn't come close to the 105s. If it did these would be perfect, as it is I'll probably only use them for cold windy days after hunting season, and maybe early beach mornings if it's windy. They are also not loud. You have to turn the Manticore volume all the way up. 

Another thing I find a bit trifling is the intense multicolor LED on them, it blinks like a runway beacon. 🫤

Honestly, I think I will keep all three, I like that I don't have to charge the Threshers. Each has its merit and use. 

For most detecting I do I'll probably use the ML105 headphones, they sound great and are extremely comfortable. For the rest of relic season I may use the Killer B's.

I am also looking at a way to use my Creative Jams, they are light and great when it's really hot. I have a solution but again they aren't loud, despite their internal volume and bass boost. Most APTX-LL transmitters don't have inline volume. 🫤

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I run the Threshers and like them a lot.  they are compatible wioth both the NOX and Manti.  However I was sent a proto of an underwater headset impedance matched for the Manti (they don't work on the NOX) that are super sharp and clean. They are a combination of piezo and speaker in a vacume sealed chamber.  These have increased my chain and bracelet count a lot.  I like them enough to have advertised then and now a lot of myu buddies  are running them too.  Just nothing better for the Manti IMHO.  I would like to try some Eisenhowers but so far these fit my needs perfectly.  Also  half the price. PM me if interested. 

cjc

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I have the waterproof Threshers on order.  I'll post my thoughts on them and how they compare to the Minelab waterproof headphones. 👍

[Andy Germany]

Has anyone tried to run a noise cancelling (JBL) headphone by wire instead of the ML 105?