Kevin@TKSales
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I have a chance to buy a DXF for a fair price. I have been using a XLT for the last year and was wondering what are the main differences. Would I be better off to wait and buy a Spectra V3? Thanks for the help.
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XLT to DFX
- Thread starter Kevin@TKSales
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I would keep the XLT, then look for a clean IDX Pro for the trashy areas. They use the same coils (5.3 my favorite) and they compliment each other well. The IDX Pro is a slow motion, quick response two filter machine.........and when used with a small coil, it seperates the goodies from the trash real well.
Just my biased opinion.
Randy
Just my biased opinion.
Randy
First batch of questions might be:
Have you learned and mastered your XLT?
Do you have one, two or three custom programs that you regularly use so as not to have to fiddle with the adjustments very much?
You've been using the XLT for "about a year" and that's about what it takes to really get to know any upper-end model, if you've put in the time and effort. So, what is it about the XLT that you would like to improve upon? What differences in performance would you like to have?
Also, you didn't mention the types of sites you generally hunt and what you're after, and that would help readers.
Have you learned and mastered your XLT?
Do you have one, two or three custom programs that you regularly use so as not to have to fiddle with the adjustments very much?
You've been using the XLT for "about a year" and that's about what it takes to really get to know any upper-end model, if you've put in the time and effort. So, what is it about the XLT that you would like to improve upon? What differences in performance would you like to have?
Also, you didn't mention the types of sites you generally hunt and what you're after, and that would help readers.
What do you consider "fair," and what do you think the DFX might provide in the way of performance that the XLT doesn't?kevinf said:
let's look at similarities:kevinf said:
Ytcoinshooter
Well-known member
I have a few years with both the XLT and DFX and they are both keepers. I have 4 different coils for each and both are equipped with Sunray probes. Without getting too in depth (no pun intended) they are great tools in situations where one of these can not do it all. There are some sites that I cannot enjoy as much with my XLT because it will sound off on coal. I have one site that goes back to the 1600's, that still sees much use, gives up Spanish silver and is littered with old coal in some areas. On the other hand the XLT using the Sierra Eliminator coil enables me to hunt in areas of high EMI I wouldn't want to with the DFX. Even urban construction sites that have history. That's just 2 examples of how they can compliment each other. So I look at these as TOOLS that can take years to really understand and I don't claim to know the most on either unit. To this day I am still learning and tweaking. A year with either detector is not long if you are learning to apply the settings to the areas you hunt. The V3 I cannot comment on other than I think the price is nuts. Maybe if I get one as a loaner I'll be tempted some day.
But all my detectors have paid for themselves in full with the finds...(especially the PI Pro and CZ20).
A mature test garden is the best way to get started seeing how setting changes will change the response to targets. Not everyone has access to such a plot. I believe the learning curve is shorter when you can work over known targets at measured depths that have been buried for years.
If you can afford the DFX and have patience go for it.
But all my detectors have paid for themselves in full with the finds...(especially the PI Pro and CZ20).
A mature test garden is the best way to get started seeing how setting changes will change the response to targets. Not everyone has access to such a plot. I believe the learning curve is shorter when you can work over known targets at measured depths that have been buried for years.
If you can afford the DFX and have patience go for it.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Ytcoinshooter said:A year with either detector is not long if you are learning to apply the settings to the areas you hunt.
Welcome to the forums Bruce. I'm glad you said a year is not long to learn either detector. It took me a year to just LIKE the DFX and several more to learn it. Far too many users will try a detector for a few weeks and give up on it saying it is not for them, or it is a piece of junk or whatever. I moderate 5+ forums and you can't believe the number of people buying state of the art detectors and three days later they start complaining that they can't find anything deep..........
Again, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience.
All I can say had an hunting buddy XLT Guru switch to a DFX and after seeing him struggle one hunting season constantly changing the DFX he went back to the XLT..To me it seemed like the DFX wasn't as constant as the XLT especially changing hunting areas. Personally feel the XLT is a great unit once learned and why change what ain't broke..Not being a technical competent hunter I feel the dual frequency of the DFX might be an advantage but not about to change what works for me..
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
I have always said that the best detector out there is the one a hunter know, and knows how to use it.