Got home and put my new ACE together, turned her on and did some air tests. With the 6.5x9 coil on full sensitivity I got consistent readings on coins at 6 + inches which is about what I was expecting. Put on the 9x12 coil at the same sensitivity and got about 2 more inches on coins, switched to relic mode and tried a 58cal. bullet, picked it up at 9 inches. Picked up various buttons at 7 inches. Took it out in the yard where I had buried a Quarter,dime, nickle and a penny at 6 inches. Got inconsistent readings, it picked up the coins about half the time. I dug the coins up and buried them at 5 inches, had no problem finding them.
As for performance, the pinpoint feature worked OK, the target ID worked good at shallow depths. The depth indicator worked OK also. I can't believe how light this machine is, it is like night and day compared to my old Compass Relic Magnum. I could swing this thing all day. Its going to take some getting use to because I forget about the readout, I am use to just searching by tone and not looking at a readout screen. Overall I am satisfied with the ACE and glad I bought it and I am sure with a little practice I will be able to get a lot more out of this machine
As for performance, the pinpoint feature worked OK, the target ID worked good at shallow depths. The depth indicator worked OK also. I can't believe how light this machine is, it is like night and day compared to my old Compass Relic Magnum. I could swing this thing all day. Its going to take some getting use to because I forget about the readout, I am use to just searching by tone and not looking at a readout screen. Overall I am satisfied with the ACE and glad I bought it and I am sure with a little practice I will be able to get a lot more out of this machine
It could be that your inconsistant readings were due to your sensitivity being maxed out. I usually set mine at 3 or 4 and have great results. I think Garrett recommends 4 or 5...good luck !!