Hello all. Winter's finally coming to an end, and I've been out swinging once again. Unfortunately I'm starting to feel that my P5 is holding me back. I've found about 450 coins in a few months last year and only 1 silver. I've decided to upgrade my machine but can not decide which one is better(MXT or M6). What do you guys think?
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MXT or M6
- Thread starter Anordstr
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Hillbilly Bob
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I really hate to say this but......MXT........MXT.........MXT...........
Man I need to edit myself here, I meant to say........MXT.......MXT.........MXT.........MXT.....did I say .......MXT..........
Man I need to edit myself here, I meant to say........MXT.......MXT.........MXT.........MXT.....did I say .......MXT..........
you give us more info to make a suggestion, even though it is YOU who must make the decision.
Then too, it's easy to "outgrow" many Prizm models and you will experience some improved all-around performance with either an MXT or an M6.
Do you use or like the Tone ID of the Prizm V? Are you interested in being able to have a multi-tone audio search option? Are you interested in nugget hunting (electronic prospecting) or being able to search in an All Metal mode? Could you tolerate hunting in a two-tone audio mode but only having "relic-type" Target ID and not Coin ID?
These and other things can help with suggestions or let you make a decision.
Why? Nice physical package, uses all the same coils as the MXT, and has the same great Auto-Trac circuitry, and virtually the same basic performance of the MXT except it lacks the Prospecting mode, Ground Phase read-out, and Threshold adjustment. on the plus side, however, it has a very functional 7-Tone audio ID that is there at the flip of the trigger toggle!
Just some thoughts.
Monte
Any of the Prizm models can "hold you back": if you don't have the right coil for the task. Often, a smaller coil is needed to work in and around trash or close to metal structure or in dense brush. Perhaps the new elliptical Shooter coil (Double-D) would help?Anordstr said:
Then too, it's easy to "outgrow" many Prizm models and you will experience some improved all-around performance with either an MXT or an M6.
Do you use or like the Tone ID of the Prizm V? Are you interested in being able to have a multi-tone audio search option? Are you interested in nugget hunting (electronic prospecting) or being able to search in an All Metal mode? Could you tolerate hunting in a two-tone audio mode but only having "relic-type" Target ID and not Coin ID?
These and other things can help with suggestions or let you make a decision.
Location, location, location. I find thousands of coins every year, but I don't anticipate popping and silver coins unless I am searching a site likely to hold old silver. First, note the word 'old'. Also, the site has to have had ample activity for a prolonged time during an era when silver coins were in circulation. Finally, you have to appreciate the fact that most common sites were hit pretty well, in most locations, by those of us who got into the hobby in the 1960's or '70s and even early '80s. In short, most easy-to-get silver has already-been got! Select the right site and do some research.Anordstr said:
Honestly, I think the M6 has been ignored/overlooked by many dealers and other and feel that for the largest number of "typical," day-to-day "Coin Hunters," the Matrix M6 is the better pick.Anordstr said:
Why? Nice physical package, uses all the same coils as the MXT, and has the same great Auto-Trac circuitry, and virtually the same basic performance of the MXT except it lacks the Prospecting mode, Ground Phase read-out, and Threshold adjustment. on the plus side, however, it has a very functional 7-Tone audio ID that is there at the flip of the trigger toggle!
Just some thoughts.
Monte
texastreasures
New member
If finding coins is your priority, the M6 is the better pick because of its tone-id. In trashy areas, you can simply listen for good targets, instead of getting fatigued from staring at the VDI numbers continuously. The MXT does not give you the same auditory information, so your junk to treasure ratio will be higher (worse) with the MXT.
Furthermore, threshold (which the M6 lacks but that MXT has) only provides a depth advantage in "clean" environments with few trash targets because deep targets can be identified as aberrations in the threshold hum. However, in environments that have trash (most real world environments), threshold doesn't accomplish this benefit.
The M6 is precision tuned to offer a silent hunting experience, allowing you to simply decipher the tones of treasure from the tones of trash.
Furthermore, most experienced MXT users will only coin hunt in relic mode because the coin & jewelry mode lacks the audio info of the relic mode. By contrast, with the M6, you can get top-level results by leaving the detector in the one and only mode it was designed for - coin & jewelry hunting.
If all you're looking for is modern clad, semi-old coins (40's and 50's), and want to also do some prospecting, then the MXT is the better choice. However, if you don't live in gold country, or you're primarily a coin and jewelry hunter, the Whites M6 will give you the best results for coin and jewelry targets. I define best results as finding the most targets, and also finding the deepest targets.
In addition to the M6's superior performance for coins, it's less expensive than the MXT.
I'd venture to guess the M6 "average depth of coin recovery" is deeper than any of the Whites machines (with possible exception of the multi-frequency DFX)
Furthermore, threshold (which the M6 lacks but that MXT has) only provides a depth advantage in "clean" environments with few trash targets because deep targets can be identified as aberrations in the threshold hum. However, in environments that have trash (most real world environments), threshold doesn't accomplish this benefit.
The M6 is precision tuned to offer a silent hunting experience, allowing you to simply decipher the tones of treasure from the tones of trash.
Furthermore, most experienced MXT users will only coin hunt in relic mode because the coin & jewelry mode lacks the audio info of the relic mode. By contrast, with the M6, you can get top-level results by leaving the detector in the one and only mode it was designed for - coin & jewelry hunting.
If all you're looking for is modern clad, semi-old coins (40's and 50's), and want to also do some prospecting, then the MXT is the better choice. However, if you don't live in gold country, or you're primarily a coin and jewelry hunter, the Whites M6 will give you the best results for coin and jewelry targets. I define best results as finding the most targets, and also finding the deepest targets.
In addition to the M6's superior performance for coins, it's less expensive than the MXT.
I'd venture to guess the M6 "average depth of coin recovery" is deeper than any of the Whites machines (with possible exception of the multi-frequency DFX)
Hillbilly Bob
New member
[size=x-large][/size]For one thing the M6 will not find coins deeper then the MXT......And check the medal detectors classifieds on this forum and see how many M6 owners are wanting to trade for an MXT. With the MXT you get three detectors in one, M6 only offers you the one detector and like I said IT WILL NOT GO DEEPER THEN THE MXT. We have done comparisons here with both machines and with the same coils and they both get the same depth. Its just that the MXT is more versatile detector............Any good dealer will tell you that if you just want to hunt coins and only coins the M6 will be the best for you, But if there is any chance you might want to relic hunt or maybe even do some gold snipping then you need the MXT...........
Right now in the classifieds section of this forum is an MXT in great condition for $480.00 shipped, Man that's a deal!
.....Any good dealer will tell you that if you just want to hunt coins and only coins the M6 will be the best for you, But if there is any chance you might want to relic hunt or maybe even do some gold snipping then you need the MXT...........Right now in the classifieds section of this forum is an MXT in great condition for $480.00 shipped, Man that's a deal!
NeverHuntedOut
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Owning both, I can say that either is great, but if you're going for coins only, then the M6 will be just fine and you'll save some loot.
steelheadfever
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Say what you will about the M6 I will continue to use and promote the MXT. HOOHA.. HH Dennis in Idaho
steelheadfever
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If the M6 is so great why doesn't it have its own forum? 
Its just hanging on to the MXTs coat sleeve so to speak. JMHO HH Dennis in Idaho
Its just hanging on to the MXTs coat sleeve so to speak. JMHO HH Dennis in IdahoTnDirtDigger
New member
A lot of good information has been passed along here, some even kinda emotional...I own both machines...cut my teeth on the M6....The MXT is the machine I reach for 99% of the time....I have no int rest in looking for coins, I look for CW relics, I'll take a coin if I run by one. The MXT is a more versatile machine than the M6. If you have think you will look for coin and relics either machine will do well, but the MXT will have the edge, and if gold hunting is in your thoughts then for sure the MXT. If coin is your only intrest I would go with the M6. Check out all the reviews you can find and then make your decision. Good luck...
Hillbilly Bob
New member
steelheadfever said:If the M6 is so great why doesn't it have its own forum?
Thats is so true Dennis..............
.................BarberBill
New member
You might also consider the Prizm 6T which, as I understand it, a whole new ballgame, Prizm wise.
BB
BB
I had the exact same question when I was looking at White's machines. The M6 was exactly what I wanted, however the MXT offered two other modes of operation.
I finally decided on the MXT figuring I would eventually grow into the other modes of operation as I got better at metal detecting.
It turns out that the relic and prospecting modes can come in very handy while coin hunting.
So, I am very glad I went with the MXT.
If you do get one, be sure to get the 5.3 coil, very handy in trashy areas!
I finally decided on the MXT figuring I would eventually grow into the other modes of operation as I got better at metal detecting.
It turns out that the relic and prospecting modes can come in very handy while coin hunting.
So, I am very glad I went with the MXT.
If you do get one, be sure to get the 5.3 coil, very handy in trashy areas!
dirtdigginlady
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Is there a phone number where us MXT users can call to say
"I just called to say I LOVE YOU."
"I just called to say I LOVE YOU."
Well that's interesting but for the inexperience go with the M6 and you will not regret it. I have M6 and MXT300 and well I hate to say this but my M6 is my preferred unit. I think it has to do with the operator.
and I hunt at night no lights just sound. Last season I found 11 rings maybe 7 silver 1 gold and 3 junk rings all in parks not on the beach. I found many silver coins one dating back 18... siting liberty mind you I'm in Canada
lots of Indian head Wheaties. American cross over to go to church in the old days where I hunt
reason for M6 not to have a forum its a simple unit but don't under estimate her its a good machine..
and I hunt at night no lights just sound. Last season I found 11 rings maybe 7 silver 1 gold and 3 junk rings all in parks not on the beach. I found many silver coins one dating back 18... siting liberty mind you I'm in Canada
lots of Indian head Wheaties. American cross over to go to church in the old days where I hunt
reason for M6 not to have a forum its a simple unit but don't under estimate her its a good machine..
chappy(IN)
Member
MXT all the way, Listen to Nancy and Hillbilly Bob They know what they are talking about.
I rather have a GMT for gold hunting and if you are a true prospector chances are your not using the mxt. But the M6 is a coin shooter with tone id which is key for this MD.
But the mxt can coin shoot but not as good as the M6.I was hunting in the local park with my friend he has a mxt he notice that i had a lot more clad than he did and we started at the same time.
So we traded MD with in less than a hour he had more clad than i did when we started using the M6 he said the tones has a monster advantage over the mxt plus he found the only silver merc coin with the M6.
I had asked him if he ever used the prospect mode he said no but i like to coin hunt.Now on the mxt he had the 6x10 coil on the M6 6"excel coil and he beat me with my own MD go figure.So in the end is the M6 better at
coin shooting my friend thinks so and he been using his mxt for 5 years. Well i think we need a M6 vs mxt coin shoot out contest!!! and like the movie Shane he only needed one gun not three in one.And ya shane lived
But the mxt can coin shoot but not as good as the M6.I was hunting in the local park with my friend he has a mxt he notice that i had a lot more clad than he did and we started at the same time.
So we traded MD with in less than a hour he had more clad than i did when we started using the M6 he said the tones has a monster advantage over the mxt plus he found the only silver merc coin with the M6.
I had asked him if he ever used the prospect mode he said no but i like to coin hunt.Now on the mxt he had the 6x10 coil on the M6 6"excel coil and he beat me with my own MD go figure.So in the end is the M6 better at
coin shooting my friend thinks so and he been using his mxt for 5 years. Well i think we need a M6 vs mxt coin shoot out contest!!! and like the movie Shane he only needed one gun not three in one.And ya shane lived
Hi nice article
i have the M6 and MXT but when i go out its always been the M6 My MXT is a good machine but like R-bass said for coins M6 if your going prospecting MXT
I would love to up again MXT using my M6 coin searching . My MXT 300 is 7 moth old used it twice big coil not good i have a Eclipse DD (6x10) on my M6. I found lots of silver with this machine 1 gold ring.3 junk ring and 7 silver rings i don't think my MXT will beat my M6
searching for coin. you want simplicity turn on and pump a few times and your off the M6, you want to play with nobs MXT
i have the M6 and MXT but when i go out its always been the M6 My MXT is a good machine but like R-bass said for coins M6 if your going prospecting MXT
I would love to up again MXT using my M6 coin searching . My MXT 300 is 7 moth old used it twice big coil not good i have a Eclipse DD (6x10) on my M6. I found lots of silver with this machine 1 gold ring.3 junk ring and 7 silver rings i don't think my MXT will beat my M6
searching for coin. you want simplicity turn on and pump a few times and your off the M6, you want to play with nobs MXT
texastreasures
New member
The only people who seem to claim that the MXT beats out the M6 for coinshooting are those who haven't actually compared them. I went a year with only a couple silver coins using the MXT. In just a few months, I have over 30 silver coins with the M6 hunting the same areas!
On paper, and in coin garden tests, the MXT is on par with the M6 for depth of coin detection. However, in the real world, you will miss many coin target signals with the MXT that you won't with the M6, especially in trashy areas where the M6's tone ID can pull the whistle of coins out of the chatter of trash.
I will concede that for people who insist on having ONE do-it-all detector that is good for 3 modes of detecting, the MXT is a great choice, and will beat the M6 for prospecting any day.
However, as a tool for pulling coins out of the ground, the M6 wins in my book.
On paper, and in coin garden tests, the MXT is on par with the M6 for depth of coin detection. However, in the real world, you will miss many coin target signals with the MXT that you won't with the M6, especially in trashy areas where the M6's tone ID can pull the whistle of coins out of the chatter of trash.
I will concede that for people who insist on having ONE do-it-all detector that is good for 3 modes of detecting, the MXT is a great choice, and will beat the M6 for prospecting any day.
However, as a tool for pulling coins out of the ground, the M6 wins in my book.
Hillbilly Bob
New member
R-bass said:I rather have a GMT for gold hunting and if you are a true prospector chances are your not using the mxt.
[size=x-large][/size]In some situations and circumstances the MXT out performs the GMT. I know I have them both and prefer the MXT when hunting nuggets and the MXT will track the black sand better then the GMT. Now if you were a true prospector you would know every prospector has his own style. If you have a GMT I will hunt side by side with you anywhere you want to hunt that is a Gold producing area and find more Gold with my MXT...............