XLT or MTX

[kickback]

I'm new to metal detecting.I'm interested in getting a detector for coinhunting.I've found some old schools,a trading post and some old parks.I'm not going to prospect and I'm not that interested in relic hunting.Based on your experience with these detectors is there one that would be better at coinhunting than the other.I currently have have a Tesoro Vaquero I'm learning.Thanks Bill

 

[Butch in Colorado]

Well sounds like you'd be happier with the M6. It is built based on MXT technology without the Relic and Gold modes.

The XLT is a very fine machine with quite a few combinations of settings that you can use. It sounds like you are more interested in a turn on and go machine. The MXT and the M6 are more to what it seems you are looking for.

I have owned both the XLT and the MXT. I really liked the XLT but I enjoy the MXT so much more. I, personally cannot say one out performed the other when I used them. The XLT and MXT worked equally well in my soil conditions.

Maybe you should check the White's page and look into the M6.

Good luck with what ever you decide on.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

The user friendly version MXT would be my choice for a relative newbie.
Of course the XLT is an excellent machine with many more facets and above all a learning and would probably be my choice for an experienced detectorist...

 

[Pap]

I agree with Butch. For the type of hunting you mentioned I think the M6 may be your best choice. Both of the other detectors are very good but you may not need the features of the MXT and the XLT has a longer learning curve.

 

[Monte]

Of what is currently available, I'd consider the XLT or Matrix M6 first from the White's line, although the MXT is also a consideration.

Answer the Q's and get back to me.

Monte

 

[kickback]

Monte I answered the questions in an email this morning.I'm headed out beeping before the ground freezes(smile)

 

[tink]

I own the M6 and glad I got it over the MXT. Its simple, good depth and doesn't have hardly any learning curve at all. I just got the 5.3 coil for mine a week ago and it is even better than I could have imagined. Have freinds with MXTs that said it took some time to learn. Never had the XLT but heard aloy of good things about it. For someone just starting out, I would say the M6 would serve you well. You won't get frustrated learning a machine and it will find you good stuff.

 

[clondike clad]

yOU MAY WANT TO TAKE A VERY HARD LOOK AT THE M6.
iT IS THE MXT SET UP FOR COIN HUNTING.

 

[bill(de)]

Can't beat the M6 for simplicity, the tone ID is great for coin hunting and picking through the trashy areas when digging everything isn't an option. Very good depth. The coil selections for the MXT and M6 are second to none.

For versatility the XLT is hard to beat and even though it has many control options it isn't difficult to learn the basic operation as many of the controls are set and forget and a few settings will be used to help gain depth at first then you can practice with other settings as you gain experience.The XLT is great for covering large areas quickly with the 950 or 8"coil and with the 5.3 coil it will sift through the moderate trashy very well and still maintain good depth. For the trashiest areas the M6 is better as it hunts slower and has quicker recovery speed.

Two detectors with different hunting styles and can't go wrong with either. Good Luck. HH Bill

 

[DFX-Gregg]

I had not been out in 20 years with a detector, since my White's 6000 Di series 3. I had the same problem, which detector, this is what I learned.... m6 is a stripped down mxt, the mxt is more for relic hunting, the xlt is old technology, you should get the dfx, without a doubt if you are able to handle the learning curve. I took it out of the box watched the video and have been out four times, I have found over 120 coins already, people told me the dfx would be to hard to learn! The pre set programs are not hard to learn though!! Why the dfx and not the xlt, you ask? The dfx is a duel frequency machine, you can use both at once and the detector will pick out the best signal. What has this done for me>I find a very good balance of all coins. Don't settle for a hot dog if you can afford a steak! Unless money is the issue, then I would go with the xlt Gregg.

 

[kickback]

Thanks everybody I'm leaning toward the M6.May get to a Whites dealer tommorrow.I went to 1 old school,a beach and an old park today.I never found a coin they were real trashy.I dug lots of pulltabs and beavertails and foil.The park was really hard to ground balance in.

 

[jackintexas]

The XLT may be old technology but why do you suppose they are still making them after about 15 or 16 years. I have had the MXT. Good machine. I had the DFX. I hated it. Went back to the XLT. Love that machine. Yes it has a learning curve but well worth it.

 

[DFX-Gregg]

I have heard very good things about the xlt, what i said was if he could afford a dfx why not? The dfx is the xlt but with added filters, duel frequency, quicker screen reponses, and so on. Obviously not everyone hates the dfx.....

 

[jackintexas]

That is what I thought it was when I bought it.

 

[Hunt4Fun]

Hi kickback,
Right up front, I know nothing about an XLT or M6 but I have owned an MXT for over a year. I have found the MXT to be a very good coinshooter. Considering the fact that White's designed the M6 as a dedicated coinshooter, I suspect it truly is better or at least easier to use as a coinshooting than an MXT.
If your coin hunting will often be in trashy areas, be sure to get a smaller coil like the 5.3, 3x6, or 4.5x7 with whatever detector you buy. In trashy areas the small coins will locate coins the standard coil cannot.
Regarding the trouble you had ground balancing, the MXT has the ability to be manually ground balanced at 2 fixed settings. Ask the White's dealer if the M6 has that feature.

Good luck with your selection,
Bob

 

[dansgarage]

From what I have heard here (thanks all of you for posting your info & suggestions!) about the different models, the DFX sounds like the way to go...if, as was stated, one can afford it. So, I am wondering what sort of 'best' pricing can I expect?...and is there a particular supplier that does a better discount than most others? I checkout out Kellyco and they have the same $200.00 in White's Money as other places.....any suggestions as to WHERE the best pricing would be? I am in southern California, if that matters! Thanks guys!!
Dan

 

[bill(de)]

feature of the MXT but doesn't show the ground phase readings. HH Bill

 

[DFX-Gregg]

Dan, great choice on the DFX, look on internet get a list of prices with, without accessories. Then and only then call Kellyco, they will match or do better. My service with them was fine. Remember there are pre set programs which just require you to hit enter twice. My dfx is stable, a coinkiller and Up to now no problems. Once you master the basic programs you can take advantage of the added features of the DFX. The DFX has TWO frequencies, and the detector picks out the best signal. Also you can pick which frequency you want to operate in, both have there advantages. The DFX has up to 6 filters, not found on the models you mentioned, the DFX has improved screen display and better response to targets, not provided on the other units you mentioned. I am sorry if I offended anyone with my comments on the other White's detectors but these are FACTS. I am also new to the DFX and I am not looking back. By the way if you email me I can tell you where to get a great price then have Kellyco beat/match it. Good luck, Gregg

 

[Hunt4Fun]

Thanks for the update on the manual GB capability of the M6, Bill. Sure sounds like the M6 would be a good choice for "kickback". Since he is going to only coinshoot, a dedicated coinshooter makes sense.

HH Bob

 

[jackintexas]

Better to buy from a local dealer if you have one because you probably will need lots of help and a local dearler can help you. If you buy from a mail order the dealer may not be in a great hurry to help you.