The Killer B Advantage: Hearing the Deepest Targets
Audio clarity matters as much as the coil on your machine. Killer B headphones are built specifically for treasure hunting and gold prospecting, using 150-ohm extra heavy-duty speaker elements that reproduce the faint, whisper-like tones of deep and tiny targets that standard headphones flatten out. Soft leather ear cups stay pliable in cold weather—unlike cheaper vinyl—and provide strong passive noise isolation against wind and traffic. We've run Killer B phones on relic fields and beaches for years; the difference shows up on the deep, iffy signals that decide whether you dig or walk on.
The Killer B Lineup: Wasp, Hornet, and Thresher
Killer B's range covers three hunting styles. The Wasp and Hornet are premium wired headphones for land hunting. The Thresher is a submersible waterproof model built for the Minelab Equinox series, Manticore, and X-Terra Pro—the choice for surf, shallow-water, and beach hunting where rain or waves would kill ordinary headphones. If you hunt a waterproof machine in the wet, see the Killer B Thresher; for dry-land depth, choose between the Wasp and Hornet below.
Wasp vs. Hornet: Choosing the Right Model
Both are highly capable wired headphones; they differ in controls and cup design:
| Feature |
Killer B Wasp |
Killer B Hornet |
| Ear cups |
Standard-size leather muffs |
Larger "tank-style" cups for maximum coverage |
| Controls |
Locking, color-coded toggle switches—won't shift pushing through brush |
Color-coded push buttons for a sleek, snag-free profile |
| Detector compatibility switch |
Built-in |
Built-in (push-button) |
| Best for |
Brush-heavy relic sites where snags flip switches |
Hunters who want full ear coverage and isolation |
Dual Volume Controls and Limiter Circuits
Both models carry a 41-position dual volume control, letting you set each ear independently—useful if your hearing differs between ears or you want a precise acoustic balance. Just as important is the switchable limiter circuit: in ground littered with shallow iron and modern trash, the limiter clamps ear-shattering surface blasts while still amplifying deep, quiet targets, preventing hearing fatigue over a long hunt and protecting your hearing long-term.
Built for All-Day Hunts and Maximum Compatibility
Gear failure ruins a hunt, so both models use a heavy-duty 9-foot cord, a 1/4" right-angled plug, and external wire strain reliefs that survive months of snagging on branches. The long cord gives you slack to lay the detector down and work a plug with your digging tools and pinpointer without ripping the phones off your head. Thanks to the integrated mode switches, the Wasp and Hornet work with virtually every major metal detector brand that accepts a standard 1/4" jack—Minelab, Garrett, Fisher, Nokta, and more. If your machine uses a different connector or you're comparing other brands, browse all metal detector headphones.
