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Help !!! what to do...XLT or DFX or V3i ???

gregg5150

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I want to upgrade and I really can't decide which one I want to get. Sometimes reading all the reviews forums etc really messes ya up, I'll decide on one and then read something about the others and change my mind lol....so if your bored this Sunday afternoon and wanna throw your 2 cents in, please do so.....I would very much like to see what others have to say and why.

One advantage is I have an Ol' Eagle Spectrum so the 3 coils I have would work on the XLT, but with the DFX and V3i I would have multiple freq. to choose from or run all freq simultaneously. I like that I could run a single Freq. and the low freq. being lower then the XLT. I believe the DFX is 3Khz and the V3i is 2.5 Khz. And I think to myself if I choose the XLT, might as well stay with the Eagle. The only real upgrade going to the XLT over the Eagle would be losing the "C" Batteries and going to AA. Anyhow, any thoughts would be appreciated. And a couple last thoughts if I choose the DFX, wouldn't it be better to throw a few more bucks in and get the V3i and how big a jump will it be programming wise going from the ol' eagle to a V3i......................
 
A few years ago a friend asked me to help him set up a program on his Eagle Spectrum. After many days of studying the operators manual and a bunch of frustrating trial and error efforts, we finally figured out how that Spectrum menu worked. After that experience, I believe anyone that can work with those old menu machines will find the V3i reasonably easy to understand and work with.

If you decide on the V3i just take things slow and easy, one step at a time, and you will discover it is a truly awesome machine. The V3i will be teaching you things for years.

Good luck with your decision.
Bob
 
The V3i is the most advanced detector on the market and I would not even consider the XLT or DFX to be in the same class as the V3i. Although it may take a year or more to master, the V3i is a serious detector right out of the box.
 
Thanks for the reply's, I have pretty much ruled out the XLT/DFX. One option I didn't consider is the VX3. Which is at the same price point as the DFX. If im gonna spend the money should stick with the newer tech. I believe the DFX has been out some time now. Also Larry (IL) I read a bunch of your post in the V3i forum and they were very helpful. So now I guess its a matter of do I want simplicity (VX3) or say the hell with it and plunge in neck deep for a whole new experience (V3I) ??? Living in Oregon, will I be able to get what I want outta the VX3 or am I just gonna regret not spending a few more bucks.to have the ability to fine tune the machine.
 
If you have the cash, go for the V3i. The VX is for those who don't like to tinker with the adjustments and want primarily a turn on and go hunting detector. You can make the V3i work like a VX3 but you can't make a VX3 work like a V3i. The V3i is worth every cent over the VX. IMHO
 
Yep I see your point. Well then thats that. I am actually driving over to Whites Factory in Sweet Home to drop off the ol' Eagle Spectrum next friday. Gonna have them do a few things to her. They need a few hours so that will give me plenty of time to Check out the V3i. Thanks for the help.
 
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