Description
Five point four ounces. That is the whole argument. Big over-ear cups earn their keep on cold windy days, but for the long summer hunt they turn into a sweatbox you take off at hour two - and a headphone around your neck finds nothing. The Garrett CS-3 puts the same 17 millisecond Z-Lynk wireless link in a 5.4 oz (153 g) on-ear frame you can wear from first light to last pocketful, with a battery that outlasts the weekend.
At a glance
The Garrett CS-3 Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones (PN 1635510) weigh 5.4 oz (153 g), run up to 30 hours per charge, recharge over USB-C in 5 hours or less, and carry a built-in Z-Lynk receiver with 17 ms delay and 2.4 GHz frequency hopping. 30 to 18,000 Hz audio, IP52 light-rain rating, ear cups fold flat. USB-C cable included. Not submersible.
Why the CS-3 over the MS-3
Same Z-Lynk speed, two different bodies. The MS-3 is the isolation headphone: full cups, more mass, best in wind and crowds. The CS-3 is the endurance headphone: roughly a third of a pound on your head, fold-flat cups that disappear into a finds pouch, and USB-C charging - the connector the rest of your kit already uses. Most dealers list both without telling you how to choose; now you can. Either way the audio arrives six times faster than Bluetooth by Garrett's measurement, so the beep is still under your search coil when you hear it.
Pairs out of the box with
Garrett's Z-Lynk-equipped machines - Vortex (VX5, VX7, VX9), AT Max, ACE Apex, Axiom, Axiom Lite - and the Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk pinpointer, so detector and pinpointer both talk to the same headphones. Older or non-Z-Lynk detectors connect through the optional WT-1 transmitter (see the MS-3 Kit for the transmitter bundle).
Technical specs and what they do in the field
| 5.4 oz (153 g) on-ear frame | All-day wear in summer heat; you stop noticing it |
| 17 ms Z-Lynk, 2.4 GHz hopping | Real-time audio, no crosstalk from nearby hunters |
| Up to 30 hr battery, USB-C, 5 hr or less recharge | A weekend of hunts per charge, on the cable you already carry |
| 30 to 18,000 Hz high fidelity audio | Full tone range for multi-tone target ID |
| IP52, fold-flat cups | Light rain is fine (never submerge); packs flat in the pouch |
Which Garrett headphone is right for you?
| CS-3 - this one | MS-3 | MS-3 Kit + WT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightest wireless, 5.4 oz (153 g), USB-C, on-ear | Over-ear isolation for wind and crowds | Wireless conversion for ANY 1/4 in or 2-pin AT detector |
Wired picks: MS-2 1/4 in, ClearSound. Underwater: Vortex Submersible / Submersible 2-pin AT.
What is included
- Garrett CS-3 Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones with built-in receiver (PN 1635510)
- USB-C charging cable
Who you are buying from
History Seekers is an authorized Garrett dealer and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. Several of us run Z-Lynk daily, and the person who answers your call at 256-284-2247 has real dirt time. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
The story is more important than the artifact.
Frequently asked questions
Which detectors pair with the Garrett CS-3 wireless headphones?
Garrett lists the Vortex, AT Max, ACE Apex, Axiom, and Axiom Lite detectors plus the Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk pinpointer. Other detectors can connect through the optional Garrett WT-1 wireless transmitter.
CS-3 or MS-3: which should I buy?
Both run the same 17 ms Z-Lynk link and 30 hour battery. The CS-3 is the light one: 5.4 oz (153 g), on-ear, USB-C charging, fold-flat cups. The MS-3 is the isolation one: full over-ear cups that block wind and crowd noise.
How long does the CS-3 battery last and how does it charge?
Up to 30 hours of operation per charge. It recharges in 5 hours or less over USB-C; a USB-C cable is included.
Are the CS-3 headphones waterproof?
No. They are IP52 rated, protected against light rain, and must never be submerged. For underwater hunting use Garrett's wired submersible models.
See everything that fits your machine:What Fits the Garrett AT Pro, AT Max and AT Gold · What Fits the Garrett Vortex VX5, VX7 and VX9 · What Fits the Garrett Axiom