Is the Delta as deep as the Gamma

[Merf]

I recently bought a Delta and am impressed with the results in my coin garden.

The owners manuals both state that they will detect a coin sized object at 11 inches.

I know that the gamma has more features but is it really deeper than the $279 Delta.

Replies appreciated.

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

In my opinion no. Just has a few more cool options. Might ID and sound off on targets a bit better though.
Hope that helps!

 

[Merf]

Thanks Bart---It seams the Delta is a lot of bang for the buck.

 

[MickTwin]

So far I've been real happy with my Delta, Merf and will use it again once we get a good thaw. That said, I think I'll enjoy adding more members of the Greek family as time goes on. I'd love a waterproof salt beach hunter in the $600 range to be added to the line.

 

[Monte]

a bit tricky for some. First, I never pay attention to what a manufacturer suggests a coin depth might be because I hunt for coins in the ground, and that adds the ground signal and nearby trash, etc.

I enjoy the Delta and it is definitely the best 'bang-for-the-buck' in the lower (entry level to some) price range. I have one as a loaner, but use it quite a bit myself, mainly for quick work in wood-chip playgrounds and such. The Delta gets very good depth for what it is, and by 'what it is' I am referring to it being designed to produce a saturated audio response. At the point where the Delta gets the most depth on a coin to have enough signal to be functional, the circuitry will process it with a full-strength audio. It's all or nothing with the Delta. Get enough of a hit, you get a full audio response, but if the targets is just a bit too deep or canted or just not able to provide enough signal, you hear nothing.

The Gamma, like the Omega since the share very similar Tone ID and performance, features a modulated audio response. Oh, they can still sound off pretty strong at higher Sensitivity setting on many coins in the surface to 4" or 5" depth range, depending upon the environment, but beyond a certain percentage of their total depth, the audio starts to trail off. it is especially noticeable, and useful, in the d1 and d2 Audio Tone ID settings. I mainly use my Gamma and Omega because I like to have the best GB setting for our bad dirt. Also, because I DO get a little better depth with them over the Delta. I use Killer B Wasp or SunRay Pro Gold headphones and am able to hear the weaker, deeper signals they produce via their modulated audio that can sometimes be beyond the 'cut-off' point to process the Delta's saturated response. As loud? No, but there.

Yes, the Gamma can, often, produce a little better depth, but you have to listen for it. Also, rely on the audio response because it might detect deeper than it can properly ID. If you have a good ear, good headphones, and the patience to listen and learn, the Gamma is deeper.

Monte