quantum pro

[bstaehe]

i just purchased a qxt pro at a decent price,its in great shape 8 or 9 out of 10 couldn't pass it up. anyone use this detector, man its heavy, if i decided to sell it anyone have any ideas whats it worth? well thanks for listening

 

[coinjumper]

You would have various opinions on its worth, but they usually will sell for abt $200 on a good day.

 

[GoGoGopher]

$200-$300...I have one, but mine is a tad beat up...Well, not beat up, but not perfect...paint is missing from corners of box bottom, and bottom of box has scratches...I LOVE this machine...it can go as deep as a XLT if settings are done right...I usually run in a modified Coin mode (No ground Tracking...GB every 20min or so yourself)...SENS 18-20 (20 only if it is stable. If you get falsing, turn it back to 16-17), PP Sens at 16, VCO on, DISC on, Noise redux ON, Mixed Mode ON, Disc out zones 1, 2 only, high tones on 4 and 7 if hunting coins mainly...Get ya a Sun-Ray XL-1 probe and a 5.3 Bullseye coil and your journey to the Dark Side is complete...

HH,

 

[Monte]

Personally, I have owned them, and I used the prototype offerings of the Quantum XT and Quantum II, too, but I never liked them. So, to me, their value would be rather low. Yes, I know they can work okay for some people and in some locations or applications, but for me that wasn't the case.

In our more mineralized NW Oregon soil, and some even worse that I hunt in Nevada and Utah, I got better overall depth and general performance from the modified Classic III SL or modified IDX Pro or 6000 Pro XL/XL Pro units or the XLTs I had at the same time. They have a more defined sweep speed requirement than the others and if swept just a bit too fast or a bit too slow, performance dropped off. I'm just giving you my results with two models against an assortment of other detectors I had and used at the same time.

... man its heavy, ...

I guess that depends on what makes/models you are used to using, the search coil that is mounted, and the rod-length of adjustment.

I have used all of the White's SL line of detectors, including all of those I listed so far plus the Classic ID and Classic II SL and DFX. Yes, they can 'feel' a little heavy, but mainly when using the 950 search coil, and really poorly balanced if you have the rods extended too far.

I keep rods adjusted so that when I am standing erect in a search position, the search coil is positioned roughly 18" in from of my foot.

Also, with all of the models mentioned, I only used the big 950 coil when I was searching the open ocean beach or a wide-open sports field or large grassy park lawn. My favorite search coil with them, as GoGoGopher mentioned he uses, is one of the 6

 

[fsa46]

Personally, I have owned them, and I used the prototype offerings of the Quantum XT and Quantum II, too, but I never liked them. So, to me, their value would be rather low. Yes, I know they can work okay for some people and in some locations or applications, but for me that wasn't the case.
Monte

This is why I appreciate Monte's input on these posts. Although he is a BIG fan of White detectors he says it like it is ( in his opinion ) and does so on ALL forums no matter what brand.

It's difficult for someone coming into this game to make a decision on what MD to purchase, when the person posting always has rave reviews no matter that the model as long as it is made by the same manufacturer, realistically that just isn't the case. I for one appreciate the honesty.

He is in no way trashing the company, just stating his opinion on how it worked for him.

As a newcomer, I have taken his advice on both the MD I purchased ( MXT Pro ) and also bought the 5.3 coil because of his reviews. Both have performed admirably with some great finds, including five large coppers ( two of which are a 1723 & 1786 ), Civil War Token, old silver , 10 IH and much,much more. Considering I started March 21 of this year and didn't do much hunting in June and nothing in July ,to say I am pleased with his advice would be an understatement. Thanks Monte....

 

[Monte]

I have taken his advice on both the MD I purchased ( MXT Pro ) and also bought the 5.3 coil because of his reviews. Both have performed admirably with some great finds, including five large coppers ( two of which are a 1723 & 1786 ), Civil War Token, old silver , 10 IH and much,much more. Considering I started March 21 of this year and didn't do much hunting in June and nothing in July, to say I am pleased with his advice would be an understatement. Thanks Monte....

Just imagine how much more you could find if weather was more favorable and you had the time to get out more often. You're using perhaps the best currently-made White's model and, without a doubt, my #1 favorite (and very versatile) search coil.

All the best to you in your future outings, and I appreciate the kind words.

Monte