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AT Pro or AT Gold
- Thread starter Robie1959
- Start date
Tell us what you will be searching for? Both detectors are great machines. The AT Gold is more sensitive to tiny targets due to it's true all metal mode.The AT Pro is more programmable. For general relic/coin/jewelry hunting, the AT Pro will serve you well. Throw in a little prospecting and the AT Gold would be my choice.
Or, get both, then tell us which is better
Or, get both, then tell us which is better
The AT Pro would then be my choice.
C
calabash digger
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I second that!
Well......
I have both machines and have used both quite a bit....
Both machines are GREAT and you can't go wrong with either one.
Generally speaking I would recommend the AT PRO for coin hunting and trashy areas like parks, beaches.
I would recommend the AT Gold for more for the prospecting, relic hunting, non trashy areas.
Given all the same conditions, coils, etc. The AT Gold will beat the AT Pro on depth when using its 'ALL Metal Mode' but only by an inch or two at the most (when using the two stock coils)
Each has its own features that make it more suitable for certain situations.
I like the AT Pros adjustable notch discrimination on ALL its modes. The AT Golds is fixed and cannot be adjusted at all.
The AT Gold has true All Metal mode, adjustable ground balance window, and a few other nice features.
The AT Pro works (not the greatest, but does work) in salt water, the AT Gold pretty much does not.
The AT Pro is a little quieter overall, the AT Gold is very chatty.....that's partially because of only have 3 modes and the fixed discrimination.
So, after using both machines I really feel that it comes down to what type of hunting are you going to be doing...and what features do you really want/need.
Some of those 'advanced' features are only useful in certain situations.
Everything said....I use my AT Pro a bit more than my AT Gold. I have all the Garret coils (concentric and DD) except the 4.5 Sniper. Prefer the DD coils. (highly mineralized soil and target separation).
I have both machines and have used both quite a bit....
Both machines are GREAT and you can't go wrong with either one.
Generally speaking I would recommend the AT PRO for coin hunting and trashy areas like parks, beaches.
I would recommend the AT Gold for more for the prospecting, relic hunting, non trashy areas.
Given all the same conditions, coils, etc. The AT Gold will beat the AT Pro on depth when using its 'ALL Metal Mode' but only by an inch or two at the most (when using the two stock coils)
Each has its own features that make it more suitable for certain situations.
I like the AT Pros adjustable notch discrimination on ALL its modes. The AT Golds is fixed and cannot be adjusted at all.
The AT Gold has true All Metal mode, adjustable ground balance window, and a few other nice features.
The AT Pro works (not the greatest, but does work) in salt water, the AT Gold pretty much does not.
The AT Pro is a little quieter overall, the AT Gold is very chatty.....that's partially because of only have 3 modes and the fixed discrimination.
So, after using both machines I really feel that it comes down to what type of hunting are you going to be doing...and what features do you really want/need.
Some of those 'advanced' features are only useful in certain situations.
Everything said....I use my AT Pro a bit more than my AT Gold. I have all the Garret coils (concentric and DD) except the 4.5 Sniper. Prefer the DD coils. (highly mineralized soil and target separation).
I actually stepped down from a high end detector to get something for my son. The AT Pro is simple and easy to use. It also is a back up to my more expensive detector. Oh, I kept the AT Pro for myself, it is just a fun little machine. The main difference in these two machines in my opinion is the frequency. I would see which frequency works better in your area. Also a true all metal mode in the AT Gold is a plus. Ots a hard decision for me and I own one of the two you are asking about lol.
Had both, AT Gold for two seasons, used a lot in water also, used them in the same areas, got the AT Pro from reading about it being more stable or less chatty, actually found the opposite to be true and found the iron audio worked much better on the AT Gold, it provided much more feedback on junk or iron targets.