X-terra 30 or Tesoro Cibola

[jbhau]

Hello all,
I'm debating between the two. I realize the X-terra 30 is a VID detector, but I've read a lot of good things about the Cibola (non VID) too. I was originally going to get the Tesoro Vaquero w/ manual ground balancing, but I need to spend $400 max on the detector alone.
I live in central Michigan & will be doing mostly coin & jewelry hunting w/ some fresh water hunting also. I prefer a turn on & go detector w/ minimal adjustments (simplicity is good), good discrimination, and preferably good depth. I know at $400 I may be somewhat limited, but by the time I get a good set of headphones, digging tool, probe, etc. I will have reached my spending limit.
I appreciate your advice.
HH

 

[coinsh00ter]

You can get a x50 from many reputable dealers on line who will throw in the extras (headphones, coil cover, bag) you will need for $550 shipped. It is a pretty standard deal. I believe being able to ground balance, at least manually, is a must. The x30 nor the Cibola gives you that feature.

 

[khouse]

The exterra has tone ID also and notch discrimination. If you want a nom metered detector just put a cover on the xt30. But I'm sure that won't last long. I have seen the 50's sell for 350 to 400 used. Do a search on the forums and ebay.

 

[jbhau]

Thanks everybody. Now it's off to my local dealer to see for myself!