Coinseeker 78
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How does the MXT compare to the M6 when it comes to coin and jewelery hunting?
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MXT versus M6
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tinfoilhat
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My buddy hunts with one and does extremely well with it.
The only difference appears to be the ability to have more control over your settings with the MXT.
If my MXT went away, I would have no problem swinging an M6.
The only difference appears to be the ability to have more control over your settings with the MXT.
If my MXT went away, I would have no problem swinging an M6.
BarberBill
New member
I think they're both very good, but the MXT has several features over the M6 that I like such as being able to run with a slight threshold hum. (personal preference) and the different tones in the relic and prospecting modes. However, both will find the goodies if they'er there.
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littletwig
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They are both powered by the same engine. They are both very deep. They both have IMHO the best treacking system in th e industry. MXT has 3 modes, the M6 has one mode that kinda sits between the coin and relic on the MXT. M6 has tone ID, MXT has threshold. The MXT tends to be a bit more noisy but it can run silent, like the M6, if you turn down the threshold. They are both great detectors. I personally like the M6, but that is just my preference.
Switched from the M6 back to the MXT
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As much as I liked my M6 I did upgrade back to the MXT as I had one before and made the mistake of selling it. The M6 is a non threshold silent search detector and a fantastic coin & jewelry detector, but it does not have the prospecting mode and saturation (SAT) adjustments needed for serious gold nugget hunting. The MXT is a way better unit for this application. To be honest with you I like the MXT a lot better over all. I like a threshold based detector myself like the MXT over a silent search type detector like the M6, this is just my personal preference. Also the MXT has the relic mode with the all metal multi tone or mixed mode option, its not a 7 tone ID like the M6 but it is very usefull in a lot of situations. I love it in the relic mode when hunting in iron trash and regular heavy trash areas for coins as the high tone for a coin will prevail over the low tone for iron when a coin and iron trash are together next to each other or in the same hole, (Whites has a video demonstrating this with the MXT). I also like the alternate relic mode trigger forward position, the relic mode has a lot of uses.
The MXT can tell the ground make up and react when hunting for nuggets it will give you saturation (SAT) speed options and a reading in numbers from a low to high for ground mineralization on the screen. The prospecting mode on the MXT is modeled after the GMT, Whites top end nugget detector, the M6 does not have this nugget hunting prospecting mode with the features needed for nugget hunting at all.
For nugget hunting, Relics, coins & jewelry hunting go with the MXT. For coins & jewelry the M6 is great if you like a silent search unit with tone ID, also the M6 will do for some relic hunting with the disk turned down if needed. I think for the extra $100 bucks the MXT is a better choice with all it has to offer and would be the way to go if a guy plans or even thinks he may want to go nugget hunting at all.
I suggest Getting a book called the MXT Edge, as it will help big time understanding all the MXT has to offer in the hands of an experienced operater with all three operating modes, coin & jewelry, Relic and the Prospecting.
IN SUMMERY
I really liked the M6 but I feel the MXT is a better detector over all due to the extra features and the extra performance allowed by them in diffrent situations such as taking advantage of the relic mode when hunting for coins in certain situations, the relic mode shines in iron trash and heavy trash areas. The prospecting mode for nugget and small nugget hunting because of the (SAT) or adjustable saturation speed and the superior ground tracking system works great for nugget hunting and of course the good old coin & jewelry mode, truly three detectors in one.
Whites did there homework on the MXT. You do loose the seven tone ID with the MXT, but I think the Mixed Mode multi tone relic mode makes up for it. I like the MXT better than the M6 myself because of all these extra options and the performance options they bring to the table, plus the fact the MXT is threshold based detector.
Whites also did a great job by stripping the MXT down to a simple coin & jewelry detector with the M6, you can not go wrong in general with it, but again hands down the MXT is the way to go. Again over all I love the MXT myself and preffer it. With the MXT there is a little more to learn but it has a lot more to offer in the long run.
Happy Hunting,
Bill G
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As much as I liked my M6 I did upgrade back to the MXT as I had one before and made the mistake of selling it. The M6 is a non threshold silent search detector and a fantastic coin & jewelry detector, but it does not have the prospecting mode and saturation (SAT) adjustments needed for serious gold nugget hunting. The MXT is a way better unit for this application. To be honest with you I like the MXT a lot better over all. I like a threshold based detector myself like the MXT over a silent search type detector like the M6, this is just my personal preference. Also the MXT has the relic mode with the all metal multi tone or mixed mode option, its not a 7 tone ID like the M6 but it is very usefull in a lot of situations. I love it in the relic mode when hunting in iron trash and regular heavy trash areas for coins as the high tone for a coin will prevail over the low tone for iron when a coin and iron trash are together next to each other or in the same hole, (Whites has a video demonstrating this with the MXT). I also like the alternate relic mode trigger forward position, the relic mode has a lot of uses.
The MXT can tell the ground make up and react when hunting for nuggets it will give you saturation (SAT) speed options and a reading in numbers from a low to high for ground mineralization on the screen. The prospecting mode on the MXT is modeled after the GMT, Whites top end nugget detector, the M6 does not have this nugget hunting prospecting mode with the features needed for nugget hunting at all.
For nugget hunting, Relics, coins & jewelry hunting go with the MXT. For coins & jewelry the M6 is great if you like a silent search unit with tone ID, also the M6 will do for some relic hunting with the disk turned down if needed. I think for the extra $100 bucks the MXT is a better choice with all it has to offer and would be the way to go if a guy plans or even thinks he may want to go nugget hunting at all.
I suggest Getting a book called the MXT Edge, as it will help big time understanding all the MXT has to offer in the hands of an experienced operater with all three operating modes, coin & jewelry, Relic and the Prospecting.
IN SUMMERY
I really liked the M6 but I feel the MXT is a better detector over all due to the extra features and the extra performance allowed by them in diffrent situations such as taking advantage of the relic mode when hunting for coins in certain situations, the relic mode shines in iron trash and heavy trash areas. The prospecting mode for nugget and small nugget hunting because of the (SAT) or adjustable saturation speed and the superior ground tracking system works great for nugget hunting and of course the good old coin & jewelry mode, truly three detectors in one.
Whites did there homework on the MXT. You do loose the seven tone ID with the MXT, but I think the Mixed Mode multi tone relic mode makes up for it. I like the MXT better than the M6 myself because of all these extra options and the performance options they bring to the table, plus the fact the MXT is threshold based detector.
Whites also did a great job by stripping the MXT down to a simple coin & jewelry detector with the M6, you can not go wrong in general with it, but again hands down the MXT is the way to go. Again over all I love the MXT myself and preffer it. With the MXT there is a little more to learn but it has a lot more to offer in the long run.
Happy Hunting,
Bill G
Hillbilly Bob
New member
Very well said, Bill G 
Coinseeker 78
New member
I have a MXT and hunt with a friend who has an M6. we have a sight that is loaded with old coins. My friend out finds me 4 to 1. I am doing something wrong or the MXT is not as good as the M6 for coin hunting. Maybe I am not as experienced as my friend is with his machine. He has had his M6 for 4 months and I have had mine for only 1 month. i do use the relic mode with trigger forward and the Coins and jewelry mode with trigger centered and the Threshold with a slight hum. I dig mostly trash while he finds mostly coins. What am I doing wrong.
Thanks in advance.
MXT Man
Thanks in advance.
MXT Man
Gordon Roberts
New member
The M6 is a good machine with a high quality coil on it, but for the money the MXT is a high powered multi purpose machine that is a relic hunters dream machine! Check out my relics at www.civilwarsi.com 95% was found with a MXT!
Titan Man, my guess it is not the detector. Last year I found $700.00 in clad with my MXT. You also didn't say in what mode he was hunting. I used an M6 once and i didn't see any difference. If I turned the threshold silent in the C/J mode on my MXT it is exactly the same as hunting with the M6 if you don't use the M6 tones.
Many times I hunt for coins in Relic mode and I like the center trigger position. I vary modes to match clean or trashy sites and deep or shallow targets. Rob
Many times I hunt for coins in Relic mode and I like the center trigger position. I vary modes to match clean or trashy sites and deep or shallow targets. Rob
Very well said Bill G,
I think you and I discussed the differences on another forum and enjoyed it.I think it really depends on personal preference when it comes to detectors provided the detector and coil choice is compatible to the site. I doubt i will ever nugget hunt but love hunting older trashy parks and schools with lots of modern trash and the 7 tone M6 has changed my entire outlook towards detecting these sites. I've used multiple detectors at some of my sites and the M6 with the 5"EXcelerator has impressed me more than a few times with it's ability to isolate good targets mixed with horrendous trash. I realize you've used both detectors and feel the MXT is better suited to your needs but the M6 could benefit many users due to the 7 tone id provided they don't use it just to cherry pick.
The MXT certainly has added features providing more versatility but a majority of users will never benefit from those facets and feel the M6 would satisfy those of us who hunt city and county parks, public schools and other well traveled areas. For the dedicated Relic or Nugget hunter the MXT is most likely the ticket. I have a number of detectors to grab when i hunt and usually take two and the M6 is almost always the primary or second detector depending on the site. I also feel Whites did their homework with the M6 and designed it towards the average hobbiest but can be used for serious hunting as i've found relics and older coins without the benefit of a threshold null or mixed mode.
For those who want to push the limits of a threshold null or occasionally nugget hunt the MXT would be the way to go and if they added Tone ID would most likely not even be talking about an M6. Just a few thoughts and opinion for what it's worth. HH Bill
I think you and I discussed the differences on another forum and enjoyed it.I think it really depends on personal preference when it comes to detectors provided the detector and coil choice is compatible to the site. I doubt i will ever nugget hunt but love hunting older trashy parks and schools with lots of modern trash and the 7 tone M6 has changed my entire outlook towards detecting these sites. I've used multiple detectors at some of my sites and the M6 with the 5"EXcelerator has impressed me more than a few times with it's ability to isolate good targets mixed with horrendous trash. I realize you've used both detectors and feel the MXT is better suited to your needs but the M6 could benefit many users due to the 7 tone id provided they don't use it just to cherry pick.
The MXT certainly has added features providing more versatility but a majority of users will never benefit from those facets and feel the M6 would satisfy those of us who hunt city and county parks, public schools and other well traveled areas. For the dedicated Relic or Nugget hunter the MXT is most likely the ticket. I have a number of detectors to grab when i hunt and usually take two and the M6 is almost always the primary or second detector depending on the site. I also feel Whites did their homework with the M6 and designed it towards the average hobbiest but can be used for serious hunting as i've found relics and older coins without the benefit of a threshold null or mixed mode.
For those who want to push the limits of a threshold null or occasionally nugget hunt the MXT would be the way to go and if they added Tone ID would most likely not even be talking about an M6. Just a few thoughts and opinion for what it's worth. HH Bill