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MXT or XLT

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sodapop

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The price of these are about the same. Was wondering if anyone has used both of these units and which they would prefer. Will be using it for civil war relics, coins, jewelery and the beach once in a while.
 
I haven't used the XLT, but have used the MXT and the QXT (XLT junior) and would have to say MXT. I don't like rowing through menus and hidden settings and the MXT is capable of slow and (rather) fast sweeps. It is also the hands down winner for finding gold and low conductors. From what I've read and/or experienced, it has a much more sophisticated ground tracking/handling system which allows it to perform like a 4 filter detector, even though it only has 2. I've used the MXT for nuggethunting (successfully) as well as coin/ring/relic hunting and found it to be an outstanding performer. ...Willy. BTW..get a DD coil for it.
 
I like the XLT very much. I had one for 3 years. The one nag I ended up with was having to scroll through the menu's to make adjustments. It seemed that whatever screen I last modified was not the screen I wanted to modify next. So I'd scroll to it and then make the adjustments.

I really like the preset programs that it comes with. You can make unbelievable adjustments with the XLT and I really like the ability to pick the different VDI's for discrimination. It is a great multipurpose machine.

Then the MXT came out, I bought one, the XLT ended up in the closet, and I have not missed it since. I recently traded the XLT and a QXT in for a second MXT for my wife.

I like the ability to adjust quickly and continue hunting. I like the three detectors in one concept. The frequency is low enough for coin-shooting and high enough for prospecting. For relic hunting, if you don't own a 5900(Blue and Gray)/6000/XL Pro, than this is the machine for you. It is a fantastic relic machine.

If the XLT and MXT were both out when I first got started in this hobby, I'm reasonably sure I would have purchased the MXT over the XLT for the above reasons. And, for me, the bottom line is, I'm a knob twister and the MXT fits that bill quite nicely for me.
 
I really like my MXT, and my XL Pro. Of course, I like my CZ3D and my Ace250 as well. If I had to choose only one, it would be a very difficult decision. I think that the MXT, and the XL Pro would be the last to go. I'm not sure I could choose between the two. The CZ3D is also a great machine, but it is a bit more specialized. The Ace250 is just an all-around fun unit.

OldeTymer
TheTreasureLeague.com
 
I have an MXT, and it is the only detector I have ever used. I have 3 years in with it. Is there any other Whites (or Brand X) model that will ignore the miniature shards of junk the MXT likes to identify as a good target?

For instance, I was in an old park that I knew had been hit hard over the years. I decided to concentrate on iffy signals from 16 to 50 VDI, hoping to get an old Buffalo nickel or ring that everyone else missed. All I ended up with was shredded junk, and 28 spent cap gun cartridges that some youngster must have had fun with. They were all at least 3" in the ground.

I have accepted these types of targets as part of the game, but this topic started me wondering about that green grass on the other side of the fence.
 
..would probably do a bang-up job of weeding through the junk. The imaging feature really does work. The QXT/Quantum, while not as good sizing-wise, can do a good job too. Other than that, it's a case of listening to audio duration. The GTP 1350 & QXT/quantum do essentially that, and display it visually. The GTI's, on the other hand, have an extra receive coil and is a wholly different system; a lot more sophisticated. ...Willy.
 
Scottowel,

Try the ID Edge for those sites. I have found it to be very good on deeper nickels and at Id'ing the small and irregularly shaped trash for what it is by the boucing numbers. For small jewelry I'll take the MXT any day (of course) but for round coin size stuff in trash, the Edge does a really nice job.

Tom
 
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