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Looking at buyer a MD. I owned one 25 years ago. Have been looking at the Whites DFX or the Minelab's Exploer II. Any help apreciated. Thanks
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Karl you been out of the hobby for a long time and both you refer to are not user friendly and would take a learning period. Personally would go with an IDX pro until you get on your feet and then upgrade if you wish...Many do well with either and perhaps a matter of preference. A DFX is better ergonomically and weighted so would be easier to handle physically and offers a superior ID and notch system and just has too many facets to confuse you after 25 years away from hobby..Explorer is easier to set up goes deeper( in my neck of the woods) but both have a learning period. I would advise you to go to a mult-line dealer and try both on for size and what unit would fit your hunting conditions better.
shawnv(or)
New member
The idx pro is one of the best for its cost. I have used one for over 4 years and dug thousands of coins, I just recently traded to the MXT because I am planning on doing more prospecting here in oregon where I live. If I could afford to have two detectors, I would not have traded my IDX Pro. Its simplicity, reliability, and quality are unparalleled. When I can afford to have a couple of detectors I will have another IDX Pro with the ground balance and threshold modification by Mr. Bill, I will keep the 5.3 Bullseye on it permenatly. It will be my heavy trash, park, and school detector. No matter what you pick, you really can't go wrong because all the manufactures have great stuff. Like Dan-pa said go to a multi-line dealer and try them out pick one that fits you and what you like to hear in your ear.Welcome back to the hobby.HH
Dont forget to post your finds!!
Shawn
Hi Carl,
I just upgraded my old Garrett ADS-5 to a new machine. Like yourself I had been away from the hobby for quite a while and an interest in searching for meterorites reignited the hobby. The ADS-5 is using 20 yr old technology and I felt a newer machine was would certainly serve me better. Brand loyalty steered me back to the Garrett line However the other factor that played heavily on creating my short list was the date a particular machine was placed on the market. I didn't want to purchase a machine that was at or reaching the end of its service life.
In any case I did extensive research building my short list. When compete it had three entries 1.Garrett GTI, 2. Explorer II, Whites "E" series.
Next I decided to visit a local dealer ( http://www.tcmetaldetectors.com/ ). Tony the owner has been detecting for the better part of 30yrs. We discussed the pros and cons of each detector on my list. At this point I was partial to the Garrett GTI (brand loyalty) and Tony had no real critism against this or the other detectors on my list.
During my discussions with Tony on this first visit, after I was pretty well saturated with technical details, and still uncertain as to what machine to select I asked Tony what he used as his personal machine. Out came a well used White's DFX. Tony gave me his assessment of the DFX and the reasons why he chose it as his personal machine.
To make a long story short I chose the DFX based on my research and followup discussions with Tony of TC Metal Detectors.
Am I pleased with my decison? you bet. The single most important feature of the DFX in my book is its extensive collection of programmable settings. You can start with one of the preset programs right out of the box and start searching (plug and play).
For me however the plug and play quickly gave way to adjusting the various settings in order to optimize performance for the type of searching I was performing.
Good luck with your search for a new detector
I just upgraded my old Garrett ADS-5 to a new machine. Like yourself I had been away from the hobby for quite a while and an interest in searching for meterorites reignited the hobby. The ADS-5 is using 20 yr old technology and I felt a newer machine was would certainly serve me better. Brand loyalty steered me back to the Garrett line However the other factor that played heavily on creating my short list was the date a particular machine was placed on the market. I didn't want to purchase a machine that was at or reaching the end of its service life.
In any case I did extensive research building my short list. When compete it had three entries 1.Garrett GTI, 2. Explorer II, Whites "E" series.
Next I decided to visit a local dealer ( http://www.tcmetaldetectors.com/ ). Tony the owner has been detecting for the better part of 30yrs. We discussed the pros and cons of each detector on my list. At this point I was partial to the Garrett GTI (brand loyalty) and Tony had no real critism against this or the other detectors on my list.
During my discussions with Tony on this first visit, after I was pretty well saturated with technical details, and still uncertain as to what machine to select I asked Tony what he used as his personal machine. Out came a well used White's DFX. Tony gave me his assessment of the DFX and the reasons why he chose it as his personal machine.
To make a long story short I chose the DFX based on my research and followup discussions with Tony of TC Metal Detectors.
Am I pleased with my decison? you bet. The single most important feature of the DFX in my book is its extensive collection of programmable settings. You can start with one of the preset programs right out of the box and start searching (plug and play).
For me however the plug and play quickly gave way to adjusting the various settings in order to optimize performance for the type of searching I was performing.
Good luck with your search for a new detector
AgileMJOLNIR
Member
Karl,
my first detector was a DFX. And eventhough it has a learning curve I would still get it if you have ultimately ruled out the EXII and Garrett. Just start with the pre-programmed settings until you get the hang of it, then make adjustments down the road. The DFX will allow you to hunt right out of the box but also have plenty of room to grow.
my first detector was a DFX. And eventhough it has a learning curve I would still get it if you have ultimately ruled out the EXII and Garrett. Just start with the pre-programmed settings until you get the hang of it, then make adjustments down the road. The DFX will allow you to hunt right out of the box but also have plenty of room to grow.
Charlie Ringhunter
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The new top of the line Detectors are really no harder to learn than the Mid to Entry level detectors. They all offer turn on and go setting. My old Specturm taught me more about how detectors work than anything else.