Omega 8000 vs M6

[tink]

Has anyone with an Omega 8000 done any test against the M6. I think I found more silver with this machine then the F75, XLT or any other top model I had. Depth wasn't the greatest but it sure was a coin/silver hound. Like to know if the Omega has any depth over the M6 and how is it on silver items.

Thanks

 

[themartaman]

Never used the M6 but did some reading. Seems it is placed just below MXT and the biggest problem is the knobs can be moved accidentally. I am very happy with mine. And I said in another post my sovereign elite will spend a lot of time leaning against wall. Maybe someone has both so they can compare the two.

 

[AndyNM]

I had the M6 and I have many hours on the Omega. There is more to compare than just depth between the two. Just compare the features.....

Let me put it this way: The Omega can do everything the M6 can and some more. Ground Error on Display , 4 Tone ID modes to choose from, less weight, just one 9 volt battery, Mineralisation readout on display, Signal Strength, Notch, Frequency Shift and more are features the M6 doesn't have.

In a nutshell : Features and performance for the money outruns the M6 !

Andy

 

[lafatlife]

Tink, just get the omega. You won't be sorry!!! It's really a coin magnet!!

 

[blacktoe]

I went detecting Sunday and tried out my new 11"DD at an old school I have hunted pretty hard the last couple years. I was there 2 hours in an old part of the field. I found 3 silver dimes, 2 rosies and a 42 merc. I also found 2 wheat pennies. There was no mistaking the silver as it screamed at me. None too deep as this spot is like concrete most of the year. We have had a lot of rain and for once it was soft. If you get a 85 with the DD, dig it!

Disc 16, 3 tone (at 16 disc it makes it 2 tone) 85 sensitivity. I have a lot of faith in my Omega.

blacktoe

 

[tink]

Thanks all for the input. I know you ran the M6 quite a bit Andy and liked it. I know the 8000 has some features the M6 doesn't. Be it luck or not, the M6 seemed to have found me more good stuff then any machine I have used. Tried a ton of others one it like the XLT, F75, X70, Garrett 1500 and now the 6000 Di Pro SL. I haven't put any time on the 6000 yet to judge it for my liking but would like a backup machine with a screen and some other features.

Thinking of going back to the M6 but I hated all the chatter and noises that came with the unit. A darn good machine but thought of trying a 8000 before getting another M6 or MXT. Sounds like it would be the way to go for me. The 6000 Di is getting a little to heavy for my right elbow to handle for a long time too. Might just trade it for an 8000 if I can find a trade.

Lafatlife, I know you love yours and been telling me about all the features. I also know you have quite a few other machines in your stable now that have taken a back seat to the 8000. Maybe I will just break down and get one like you have told me. Sounds like a heck of a machine and something on the basics of the Titian 3000. I loved that machine other then the circuit board kept blowing out and the battery life really sucked.

 

[lafatlife]

Tink, you won't be sorry believe me! Make sure you get the 11" DD with it. I do not have the smallest coil but as yet have not needed it.

I think you would love the Omega. If not, I am sure you would be able to sell it for little loss.