A new Whites detector....MX5.......why not....................

[khouse]

I wish it was waterproof.

 

[Roscue2]

I wish it was waterproof.

Now that would be interesting indeed.

 

[khouse]

I'm actually surprised Whites hasn't designed an amphibian mid priced vlf machine. Especially with the success of the At series.....

 

[Monte]

If you say the Whites MX5 can replace your M6, G2 and Omega .......... that to me speaks volumes about the MX5.

I think I will be buying one.

When it comes to detectors I always make sure I factor in the search coil selection. The MX5 uses all of the search coil set used with the M6. MXT & MXT Pro, VX3 and V3i, so I have a 12" coil on a spare lower rod for the very specific times I feel a real need for it.

I keep the stock 950 coil mounted on my VX3, but might occasionally switch to the 6

 

[Roscue2]

I'm actually surprised Whites hasn't designed an amphibian mid priced vlf machine. Especially with the success of the At series.....

Same here.

 

[Phillip_in_NM]

Does anyone know if the MX5 will use the same coils as the M6?

 

[khouse]

Yes

 

[Phillip_in_NM]

...and does it have VDI numbers or just discrimination segments. The two-tone option sounds really cool. I have been using the Two Tone Ferrous option a lot on my Etrac, sounds like the MX5 may be able to duplicate that somewhat.

 

[Tom Slick]

Yes it has VDI numbers.

 

[jspeedy]

Does the MX5 have an iron tone? Say for example like the AT Gold? And what about it's separation, 6-8, 7-8 or 8-8 on the nail board test? Can it be used out in the pissing rain? Thanks.

 

[Monte]

I really enjoy the MXT-like performance of the MX5, especially with the stock 9" for open area searches, and the 6

 

[jspeedy]

Excellent information. Thanks Monte.

 

[Rob in (Ca)]

Monte what's a 6 1/2 coil? ..... I never cared for the coinmaster GT........... But after seeing the specs on the Mx5 (all metal with VDI Readout) (live threshold) (14 Kz ) (volume control) I ordered one, and will run it though 2 of my soccer fields and she how she does.

 

[pitcher]

Hey Monte, How does the MX5 compare to the Omega 8000?

Thanks