Description
The headphone problem nobody warns beginners about is not sound - it is the wad of tangled gear in your bag. Garrett's ClearSound Easy Stow phones exist for exactly that: they fold flat, the 41 in (104 cm) coiled cord springs out to 82 in (208 cm) when you need reach and shrinks back when you do not, and the volume control sits in-line on the cord where your thumb finds it without breaking your sweep. Real detecting audio, grab-and-go form, pocket-money price.
At a glance
The Garrett ClearSound Easy Stow Headphones (PN 1612700) are wired on-ear headphones with a 1/4 in phone plug, in-line volume control, padded ear pieces, an extendable headband, and a 41 in (104 cm) coiled cord that extends to 82 in (208 cm). They fold flat for storage. Land use only, non-submersible. Fits any metal detector with a 1/4 in headphone jack.
Why the ClearSound over the TreasureSound - and when to skip both
Four dollars separate this from the TreasureSound, and the fold-flat frame plus extendable coiled cord are what you get for them - the difference between headphones you pack and headphones you untangle. Step up to the MS-2 when you want full-ear cups that block wind and a 10 ft (3 m) reinforced cord for dig-and-drop freedom. One connector note most listings skip entirely: this is the 1/4 in version. Garrett also builds a 1/8 in (3 mm) jack ClearSound (PN 1612750) for small-jack machines like the Vortex series - ask us if that is the plug your detector needs.
Technical specs and what they do in the field
| Folds flat | Slides into a finds pouch or glovebox without a case |
| 41 in (104 cm) coiled cord, extends to 82 in (208 cm) | Reach to dig; no slack loop to snag on brush |
| In-line volume control | Level adjustments at your thumb, not on the detector |
| Padded ear pieces + extendable headband | Comfortable through a full park session; fits any head size |
| 1/4 in phone plug | The standard full-size detector jack, ACE series included |
| Land use only, non-submersible | For water hunts see the submersible models |
Which Garrett headphone is right for you?
| Budget wired | Step-up wired | Wireless / water |
|---|---|---|
| ClearSound - this one (fold-flat, extendable cord); TreasureSound saves a few dollars more | MS-2 1/4 in full-size cups; MS-2 2-pin AT for AT machines | CS-3 / MS-3 wireless; Submersible for underwater |
What is included
- Garrett ClearSound Easy Stow Headphones with 1/4 in plug and in-line volume control (PN 1612700)
Who you are buying from
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