Island Guy: said:
Thinking about this detector and wondering from users if they are happy with the wireless headphones on this unit.
I do not have an AT MAX, but I borrowed a friend's a couple of times and liked the MS-3 wireless headphones.
I liked them so well that I currently own 4 Garrett Apex devices. I was going to get an AT MAX, but I don't swim or dive or wade out far in a Beach Hunt so I don't need a water-proof, submersible detector. Plus, the Apex is newer and has more 'modern' features I like, such as the 5-Tone audio ID, and Iron Audio Volume control, plus Volume Control. Better still, it provides a very functional Simultaneous Multi-Frequency option for land
(MF) or salt water beach
(MS), plus the Selectable Single-Frequency option with 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz and 20 kHz.
I bought my 1st Apex brand new w/MS-3 headphones. My 2nd, and 3rd. Apex devices I bought 'as-new' or used less than an hour or so, both spotless, and both with MS-3 headphones. Then I made a trade and got a 4th Apex that is assigned as my 'loaner-unit' for family and friends, and it also has it's own set of MS-3 headphones.
All four sets sound terrific, and I haven't had any issues with anay of them. My oldest son and a good detecting friend have used the 'loaner-unit' and MS-3's and they also like them.
I've had an EQ-800 and three Vanquish 540's, all with the ML-80 headphones that I like, at least enough for them to rank #2 to the #1 Garrett Z-Lynk MS-3's.
Island Guy: said:
Have the Nox 800 and my trusty old Whites V3i and spoiled on the wireless headphones.
Had the NOX 800, and had a couple of the V3i's from initial intro to when I gave up on it. I had a lot of issues with the four that I had, and a couple of times with the headphones. I much prefer the Ms-3's.
Island Guy: said:
Or any general comments regarding this detector.
As for th detector, I do like the AT MAX from the little bit I used them, but not enough to part with my Apex devices for one. Instead, I am quite content with my whole outfit right now, and I am waiting to see what Garrett will bring out as an up-line SMF to take over the AT series.
Island Guy: said:
Have never used a Garrett but thinking I might like to give it a try.
My water detecting is mostly just in the rain as I live in the great Pacific NW.
Do anticipate some beach hunting though.
Thanks!
I lived in the "great Pacific NW" for over 58 years and it can rain from time-to-time, however I only hunted when it was a light sprinkle or shower and not one of the soakers. If you're going out into the deep water Beach Hunting, you could use your EQ-800, but even though I don't now due to my health and poor mobility, I would likely invest in a dedicated 'get-wet' unit such as a Simplex +. Or, wait to see what Garrett brings out next in SMF. Or, as you desire, get the AT MAX and enjoy the wireless MS-3 headphones..
Monte