Dig_A_Little_Deeper
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Which one would you choose vx3 or xterra 705 for best all around machine that will last .
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which one?
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Ytcoinshooter
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Durability....that's been a Whites trademark. Honestly I don't know about the build quality of the 705...but we used to call the explorers "exploders" because of the issues early models had. Whites service is second to none. I'm sure you can get a sampling of 705 owners experiences, minelab service was one reason I seriously considered one this time around. They are deep but not interested in one as my main unit.
Ytcoinshooter
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I meant to say the service and turn around time discouraged me from considering minelab as my main unit. Still have an interest in them but id need field time with one and no commitment to buy. Just get to know the unit. For me white are easier to understand. I had a sov gt brand new and just didn't get it.
I'd like to mess around with an Etrac to see what it's like. If it swings like the explorer than it's tad heavy for all day. Good luck digalittledeeper!
I'd like to mess around with an Etrac to see what it's like. If it swings like the explorer than it's tad heavy for all day. Good luck digalittledeeper!
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
That is a funny question to ask on the VX3 forum...........
Really they are not in the same class and chose the one that has the features you want. Any of the major lines of detectors will find the goodies.
Really they are not in the same class and chose the one that has the features you want. Any of the major lines of detectors will find the goodies.
mgtmadness
Member
I would choose White's VX3. BUT If I had the money, I would get one of Every top of the line Detector from all the major brands including the new Nokta 3D GoldenGate Plus.
White's V3i, Minelab E-Trac, Garret's top one,Fisher, teknetiks, bounty hunter, Nokta, and Tesoro.
If they have water detectors, I would also get one from each major Manufacturer.
I just wanna win the mega millions now
White's V3i, Minelab E-Trac, Garret's top one,Fisher, teknetiks, bounty hunter, Nokta, and Tesoro.
If they have water detectors, I would also get one from each major Manufacturer.
I just wanna win the mega millions now
Low-Boy/LCPM
Active member
Night and day maybe the non whites will be better to get your feet wet with
As an owner of a 705 and without turning this into a DIS-versus-DAT, I'd put the decision of it as a 705-or-MXT decision more than the MXT.....
why?
My 705 has been really a really awesome machine, and was my first machine. Turn it on, set the auto noise, set the auto ground balance, choose a discim pack, and start swinging. It is deep, nails silver.... but... here's the 'but'.... lol...
I believe that if you are a casual hunter, you'll love the 705. Sturdy, deep, and simple. If after 3 months of obsession with your machine (like me.. a tech head with OCD), you'll want more options, tweeking, settings, maximizing your machine to your surroundings, etc.,. the VX3 really IS more, like the V3i. EX:You have to change the coil to change the frequency on the 705.... the VX3 runs 3 frequencies. Just one example....
I believe the VX3 is more power, that's why I'd compare the 705 to the MXT. And that's just my opinion of comparing equal level machines.
'all around machine' ? you ask? The 705 has coin, jewelry, and prospecting settings. That's 'all around'.... If you know your machine, its settings, setting it to where you are hunting, and what you are looking for, you can find what you want, within reason.
You can fine tune the VX3 for sure! I went out with someone and I had my little Fisher F2 back-up. No real tweaking, BUT I set that machine to run HOT, knew what to look for within all the chatter with the sounds, and was SMOKING my friend and his machine that cost 5X what the F2 cost.... Same spots and I was NAILING coins.... If I had the VX3 and learned it, it would have been scarey!....
American made & quality customer service .... White's has a repuation for it. I put my 705 thru the paces and it got 'used' and never had an issue, but it's kinda like insurance. You hope you don't need it, but are thankful if you do need it and it's there.
why?
My 705 has been really a really awesome machine, and was my first machine. Turn it on, set the auto noise, set the auto ground balance, choose a discim pack, and start swinging. It is deep, nails silver.... but... here's the 'but'.... lol...
I believe that if you are a casual hunter, you'll love the 705. Sturdy, deep, and simple. If after 3 months of obsession with your machine (like me.. a tech head with OCD), you'll want more options, tweeking, settings, maximizing your machine to your surroundings, etc.,. the VX3 really IS more, like the V3i. EX:You have to change the coil to change the frequency on the 705.... the VX3 runs 3 frequencies. Just one example....
I believe the VX3 is more power, that's why I'd compare the 705 to the MXT. And that's just my opinion of comparing equal level machines.
'all around machine' ? you ask? The 705 has coin, jewelry, and prospecting settings. That's 'all around'.... If you know your machine, its settings, setting it to where you are hunting, and what you are looking for, you can find what you want, within reason.
You can fine tune the VX3 for sure! I went out with someone and I had my little Fisher F2 back-up. No real tweaking, BUT I set that machine to run HOT, knew what to look for within all the chatter with the sounds, and was SMOKING my friend and his machine that cost 5X what the F2 cost.... Same spots and I was NAILING coins.... If I had the VX3 and learned it, it would have been scarey!....
American made & quality customer service .... White's has a repuation for it. I put my 705 thru the paces and it got 'used' and never had an issue, but it's kinda like insurance. You hope you don't need it, but are thankful if you do need it and it's there.
Dingo Darnell
New member
I have an X-Terra 705 and a V3i. I believe these the two can't really be compared. The V3i's and VX3's are for serious metal detecting professionals. The 3 frequencies, the color screen and all of the hunting variations really set them apart from the rest of the pack.
The 705 is easy to learn and operate and a great handy little machine. I admire it for that.
I also think if a person puts the time in to study and learn all of the features on the Spectrums, they will feel confident that they have the best machine around. I admit I'm not there yet, but I'm studying and slowly getting better.
I recently field tested them both in a side by side test using just the standard Coin program on my V3i.
THE RESULTS: When I tested the 705 and then picked up my V3i, the V3i hit about twice as many targets, gave cleaner signals and I instantly felt the power and quality.
We're talking power like Pacino in Scarface. In fact.., I shouted to the targets in the ground... "Say Hello To My Little Friend!" (in my best Cuban accent)
The 705 is easy to learn and operate and a great handy little machine. I admire it for that.
I also think if a person puts the time in to study and learn all of the features on the Spectrums, they will feel confident that they have the best machine around. I admit I'm not there yet, but I'm studying and slowly getting better.
I recently field tested them both in a side by side test using just the standard Coin program on my V3i.
THE RESULTS: When I tested the 705 and then picked up my V3i, the V3i hit about twice as many targets, gave cleaner signals and I instantly felt the power and quality.
We're talking power like Pacino in Scarface. In fact.., I shouted to the targets in the ground... "Say Hello To My Little Friend!" (in my best Cuban accent)