XP - BH-02 - Waterproof Bone Conduction Underwater Headphones:

The XP BH-02 Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones are purpose-built for underwater metal detecting with the XP ICON and ICON X.

Fully IP68 waterproof to 5 meters / 16 feet, the BH-02 allows ICON and ICON X users to take their detector beneath the surface for underwater treasure hunting, snorkeling, swimming-hole detecting, river hunting, lake detecting, and surf hunting.

Unlike conventional headphones that rely on speakers positioned over your ears, the BH-02 uses bone-conduction technology. The headphones rest against the cheekbones in front of your ears and transmit detector audio through vibrations directly toward the inner ear.

This makes the BH-02 particularly effective underwater, where water filling the ear canal can make conventional headphone audio more difficult to hear.

If you plan to take your XP ICON or ICON X underwater, the BH-02 is XP's dedicated underwater headphone solution.

Built Specifically for Underwater Detecting

The BH-02 isn't simply rainproof or splash-resistant.

It is designed for intentional underwater use with the XP ICON and ICON X.

The BH-02 is:

• IP68 waterproof

• Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft

• Designed for complete submersion

• Designed for underwater metal detecting

• Suitable for snorkeling

• Excellent for swimming holes

• Excellent for rivers and creeks

• Excellent for lake detecting

• Excellent for surf hunting

• Suitable for freshwater

• Suitable for saltwater

• Also usable on land

When properly configured with the required underwater waveguide system, the BH-02 allows you to take advantage of the ICON and ICON X's full 16-foot underwater capability.

Bone Conduction – Made for Underwater Audio

The BH-02 uses bone-conduction technology rather than conventional headphone speakers.

The headphones sit in front of your ears against the cheekbones, where detector audio is converted into vibrations.

Those vibrations travel through the bones toward the inner ear.

This is particularly useful underwater because your ear canals naturally fill with water when submerged, which can interfere with the way conventional headphones are heard.

The BH-02 bypasses much of that problem by transmitting the detector signal through bone conduction.

Your ears remain open while the detector's target audio is transmitted through your cheekbones.

Waterproof to 16 Feet

The XP BH-02 carries an:

IP68 Waterproof Rating – 5 meters / 16 feet

This means the BH-02 is designed for more than rain, waves, or an accidental splash.

It can be completely submerged and used while detecting underwater.

That makes it an excellent accessory for detectorists searching:

• Swimming holes

• Beaches

• Rivers

• Creeks

• Lakes

• Shorelines

• Surf zones

• Submerged recreational areas

• Underwater jewelry sites

• Underwater relic locations

Required for Full ICON / ICON X Underwater Use

The BH-02 plays an important role in the ICON and ICON X underwater system.

For full underwater detecting to 5 meters / 16 feet, XP specifies the use of the BH-02 bone-conduction headphones and underwater waveguide system.

This allows the ICON or ICON X to operate as a true underwater detector rather than simply a waterproof land machine.

If you're purchasing an ICON or ICON X specifically for water hunting, the BH-02 should be considered one of the key accessories for completing the underwater setup.

Designed for XP ICON & ICON X

The BH-02 was developed specifically for XP's new ICON platform.

Compatible With

• XP ICON

• XP ICON Remote Control

• XP ICON X

• XP ICON X Remote Control

This makes the BH-02 the dedicated bone-conduction underwater headphone for the ICON family.

Wired Underwater Audio

Although the ICON and ICON X normally use XP's wireless architecture, wireless radio communication does not travel effectively through water.

The BH-02 therefore provides the physical audio connection needed for submerged operation.

This gives you reliable target audio when the detector and headphones are completely underwater.

There's no Bluetooth headphone signal to maintain and no concern about losing wireless headphone communication once submerged.

Rich Underwater Audio

XP specifically designed the BH-02 to provide rich target audio underwater.

Because the audio is transmitted through the cheekbones rather than relying solely on sound traveling through the ear canal, target responses remain perceptible while you're submerged.

This can make the BH-02 particularly useful when searching areas where targets may be hidden beneath:

• Sand

• Gravel

• River rock

• Lake sediment

• Surf

• Submerged beach material

SQUARE Audio

When using the BH-02, the ICON/ICON X uses XP's SQUARE audio type.

This audio profile works with the bone-conduction system to provide clear target responses through vibration.

The detector automatically limits the startup volume to help protect the user's hearing when using the BH-02.

Excellent for Snorkeling

The 16-foot waterproof rating makes the BH-02 especially well suited for snorkeling and shallow underwater treasure hunting.

You can search areas that are inaccessible to conventional land detectorists, including deeper swimming areas and submerged shorelines.

Potential applications include searching for:

• Rings

• Necklaces

• Bracelets

• Watches

• Coins

• Keys

• Sunglasses

• Lost recreational equipment

• Relics

• Other submerged metal targets

Excellent for Surf Hunting

You don't have to completely submerge your detector to benefit from the BH-02.

They're also an excellent choice for surf and shallow-water detecting.

Because the headphones are designed for complete underwater use, you don't have to worry about a breaking wave unexpectedly soaking or submerging your headphones.

This makes them ideal for ICON and ICON X users who regularly transition between:

Dry Beach → Wet Sand → Surf → Underwater

during the same hunt.

Can Also Be Used on Land

Although underwater detecting is the primary reason to choose the BH-02, the headphones can also be used on land.

The open-ear bone-conduction design allows you to hear your detector while remaining more aware of your surroundings.

That can be useful around:

• Beaches

• Parks

• Trails

• Roads

• Other detectorists

• Boats

• Wildlife

• Crowded areas

Excellent for Windy & Noisy Environments

XP also specifically recommends the BH-02 for windy and noisy environments.

Because the target signal is transmitted through bone conduction, the system can remain useful in situations where environmental noise makes conventional open headphones more difficult to hear.

Appropriate earplugs can also be used to reduce surrounding noise while continuing to hear detector audio through bone conduction.

Diving Earplug Compatibility

XP notes that appropriate diving-specific earplugs can be used with the BH-02.

Because the detector audio travels through the cheekbones, you can reduce surrounding underwater noise while continuing to perceive target signals.

Important: When submerged, only use earplugs specifically designed for diving that allow proper pressure equalization. Standard earplugs should not be used for diving.

Potential Benefits for Hearing-Impaired Users

Bone-conduction technology may also help some detectorists with certain types of hearing impairment.

Because vibrations can be transmitted through the bone toward the cochlea rather than relying entirely on conventional air-conducted sound, some users may perceive detector signals differently than with conventional headphones.

Individual results will depend on the type and degree of hearing impairment.

BH-02 vs. BH-01

XP offers two different bone-conduction underwater headphone systems for its current detector platforms.

BH-02

Designed for:

• XP ICON

• XP ICON X

• Underwater detecting

• Snorkeling

• Surf hunting

• Freshwater and saltwater use

Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft

BH-01

Designed primarily for:

• XP DEUS II

• DEUS II Remote Control

• Deeper underwater detecting

• Diving

Waterproof to 20 m / 66 ft

If you're using an ICON or ICON X, the BH-02 is the appropriate XP underwater bone-conduction headphone.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for underwater metal detecting

• Designed for XP ICON & ICON X

• IP68 waterproof

• Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft

• Designed for complete submersion

• Required for full-depth ICON / ICON X underwater detecting

• Bone-conduction audio technology

• Rich underwater target audio

• Excellent for snorkeling

• Excellent for swimming-hole detecting

• Excellent for beaches and surf

• Excellent for rivers and lakes

• Suitable for freshwater

• Suitable for saltwater

• Excellent for windy and noisy environments

• Open-ear design

• SQUARE audio operation

• Can also be used on land

• May benefit certain hearing-impaired users

• 2-year XP warranty

• Made in France

What's Included – BH-02

The XP BH-02 package includes:

• XP BH-02 Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones

• BH-02 Storage Bracket

• Integrated connection cable

• Associated XP factory documentation

Note: Additional underwater components, including the appropriate waveguide system, may be required to configure your ICON or ICON X for full underwater operation.

Complete Your ICON or ICON X Underwater Setup

The XP BH-02 is the dedicated underwater audio solution for detectorists who want to take their ICON or ICON X beneath the surface.

Fully IP68 waterproof to 5 meters / 16 feet, the BH-02 is not merely designed to survive rain or an accidental splash—it is specifically designed to be submerged and used while metal detecting underwater.

Bone-conduction technology transmits target signals through the cheekbones, allowing you to hear your detector even when your ears are underwater.

From hunting waist-deep surf and river swimming holes to snorkeling submerged beaches at depths up to 16 feet, the BH-02 unlocks the full underwater potential of the ICON and ICON X.

Snorkel. Wade. Surf hunt. Go underwater. The XP BH-02 is built to take your ICON or ICON X beneath the surface.