I am new at this would I be better off getting the 1500 over the 250 I do not mind paying more but just want to know would I get a lot more for my money on the 1500 or the 250 is just the same as the 1500 can someone that used both machine can tell me which would give me the best value for my money thanks for any help. Maybe tell what advantage would the 1500 be over the 250 beside imaging.The difference of the cost here between the ace 250 pro and the 1500 is only $300.00 which to me is not much if you will be getting your money worth thanks again for any help.
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250 or 1500
- Thread starter ken156
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Uncle Willy
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How many times have I answered this question? 
Bill
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Mick in Dubbo
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Ken.
You will also get a ground balancing feature, which is helpful if you want to hunt surf beaches, and in mineralised ground.The 1500 is also easier on the ears. The Ace has no volume control, and basically sounds a bit harder on the ears.
The imaging will reduce the amount of junk that you dig, but at the end of the day, I think that your coin count will still be about the same. I just finished an experiment with the Ace. I pitted it against my explorer and X-Terra on the same site. Each hunt was conducted after a farmers market. The Minelabs pulled out $12 each and the Ace pulled out $15. it was used last. i don't think that it matters too much, which machine you use. it's more of a matter of just getting to know your machine. The Ace is lighter, but I think the the 1500 will make hunting easier. After all, that's why it weighs more.
I just ordered one myself today. Still got the Ace and it will be hanging around for a while yet.
Mick Evans.
You will also get a ground balancing feature, which is helpful if you want to hunt surf beaches, and in mineralised ground.The 1500 is also easier on the ears. The Ace has no volume control, and basically sounds a bit harder on the ears.
The imaging will reduce the amount of junk that you dig, but at the end of the day, I think that your coin count will still be about the same. I just finished an experiment with the Ace. I pitted it against my explorer and X-Terra on the same site. Each hunt was conducted after a farmers market. The Minelabs pulled out $12 each and the Ace pulled out $15. it was used last. i don't think that it matters too much, which machine you use. it's more of a matter of just getting to know your machine. The Ace is lighter, but I think the the 1500 will make hunting easier. After all, that's why it weighs more.
I just ordered one myself today. Still got the Ace and it will be hanging around for a while yet.Mick Evans.
Uncle Willy
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Yeah they'll all find coins. Detecting is 90% operator and 10% machine. Swapping machines changes nothing if you don't have the experience under your belt.
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Uncle Willy
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It would seem that way bud.
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Uncle Willy
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Nothing rude about it - just the cold hard facts. I've answered you numerous times plus you PM'ed me and I answered that. What part of my responses don't you understand?
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treasurefiend
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Rosco Bookbinder
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Boy I've been away way to long. I've missed all the action for sure. Glad I'm back thou. BTW, UB, which one is the best..??
treasurefiend
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Ken, I have both machines, plus a couple 2500s and a White's MXT and HH Diver and Fisher 1280x.
To specifically answer your question. The 250 is in my mind the MOST bang for the buck of ALL the machines I have. It is just plain fun to detect with. It's the one I carry in vehicles just for the convenience of having one. Others are packed when needed for a planned hunt. More fun per/$ invested in the 250 than any of the others.
Now, having said that, I would not want to be without the 1500 if I knew I was seeking deep coins, or cache hunting. The 250 (in my mind becomes marginal around eight inches of depth. There are so many additional features on the 1500 that add value it's difficult to ID them all. Imaging is the single one I would select as most valuable.
Since you say you're new, I assume you have no experience. I recommend the 250 to see if you're going to enjoy detecting. Once you're addicted, and a good deal more experienced in detecting, then I'd recommend you move up to a more robust machine (return to all those areas you hit with the 250) and become more serious about the process.
1500 = 2500 without treasure talk (a feature I turn off when I use the 2500) and no true all metal mode. (zero discrimination but not true all metal). In addition, I don't remember the manual ground balance on the 1500 though it may be there. It is definitely available on the 2500. 1500 is lighter also, which causes me to use it rather than the 2500 for many situations.
So much for my two zincs........
Have fun no matter which one you select.
To specifically answer your question. The 250 is in my mind the MOST bang for the buck of ALL the machines I have. It is just plain fun to detect with. It's the one I carry in vehicles just for the convenience of having one. Others are packed when needed for a planned hunt. More fun per/$ invested in the 250 than any of the others.
Now, having said that, I would not want to be without the 1500 if I knew I was seeking deep coins, or cache hunting. The 250 (in my mind becomes marginal around eight inches of depth. There are so many additional features on the 1500 that add value it's difficult to ID them all. Imaging is the single one I would select as most valuable.
Since you say you're new, I assume you have no experience. I recommend the 250 to see if you're going to enjoy detecting. Once you're addicted, and a good deal more experienced in detecting, then I'd recommend you move up to a more robust machine (return to all those areas you hit with the 250) and become more serious about the process.
1500 = 2500 without treasure talk (a feature I turn off when I use the 2500) and no true all metal mode. (zero discrimination but not true all metal). In addition, I don't remember the manual ground balance on the 1500 though it may be there. It is definitely available on the 2500. 1500 is lighter also, which causes me to use it rather than the 2500 for many situations.
So much for my two zincs........
Have fun no matter which one you select.[size=medium]Anyone tried out the 12" coil on the Ace 250? I wonder with the new Sports pack that comes with both the 9 and 12" coil if the options become more desired over the much more expensive choices? I haven't tried mine yet as I am still waiting for the thaw! And if I could add a note, don't be hard on the new guys! I am also fairly new even though I owned a few Bounty Hunters years ago and never took the hobby as seriously as I do now. I have also asked many questions, even on different forums and through PM's. It is good to have more than one opinion. I hate to chase anyone away from this great hobby and I'm sure many of you asked a lot of questions before making a purchase. Ken156, this is a good forum, there seems to be a rapid growth of new users who ask the same questions, probably because of the Gold price increases, don't be discouraged, it's easy to see the veterans getting a bit restless answering all of us! This is a good forum where you will learn a lot, I know I have and since I've bought two detectors after realizing that no machine no matter how expensive will do it all! A lot of the "old timers" have more than one detector. Have fun all, enjoy the hobby![/size]