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XLT vs. XL Pro
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I have owned the XLT and currently own the XL Pro. Too many differences to list but basically the XLT is a digital unit, you have to scroll through the settings and there are many and the coils should be interchangable. I have the DFX, which is similar to the XLT and to be honest..I hardly touch the XL Pro because I have got so used to Tone ID. The meter on the XL was dead-on but I had to keep looking at it. Depth is probably the same. One other drawback to the XL is I can't put a cover over the box to protect it as I do a lot of woods hunting. I'll probably get some crap from die hard XL Pro hunters and maybe I haven't given it a fair swing. Hope this helped. Ron
that is Tone ID. Think that the XLT's Mixed Mode audio (Dual Tone ID) is hard to beat in Discrimitive depth...... and all metal depth for that fact. Personally don't use the Tone ID in its full capacity, bit much for me, but some do live by it. Do believe the XLT's many Pro Options offer a small advantage in the field.
Dave
Dave
remember that both of them are top-end models that are somewhat similar due to their moderate-sweep (4-filter type) design. Both of them are excellent models to use as "cruising units" to cover wide-open, low-trash sites.
The most obvious apparent difference is that the XL Pro relies on an excellent large-view analog (needle type) display and external switches for adjustment, while the XLT provides a liquid crystal display with digital-type readout and adjustments are made with touch-pads and scrolling through a menu.
Once you get into a more serious comparison, the differences become rather obvious. The XL Pro is few adjustments. The power (TX) or Sensitivity is maxed out by design and the operator can adjust the Signal Balance (aka Pre Amp Gain). There are just a few additional controls. The XL Pro is very easy to set up and achieve 'stability' because it's simply a matter of running it 'hot' and then reducing the Signal Balance if necessary to regain stability and operate smoothly.
The XLT provides a much greater number of user adjustments that are not found on the XL Pro, some popular ones are Tone ID, VCO Audio, AutoTrac
The most obvious apparent difference is that the XL Pro relies on an excellent large-view analog (needle type) display and external switches for adjustment, while the XLT provides a liquid crystal display with digital-type readout and adjustments are made with touch-pads and scrolling through a menu.
Once you get into a more serious comparison, the differences become rather obvious. The XL Pro is few adjustments. The power (TX) or Sensitivity is maxed out by design and the operator can adjust the Signal Balance (aka Pre Amp Gain). There are just a few additional controls. The XL Pro is very easy to set up and achieve 'stability' because it's simply a matter of running it 'hot' and then reducing the Signal Balance if necessary to regain stability and operate smoothly.
The XLT provides a much greater number of user adjustments that are not found on the XL Pro, some popular ones are Tone ID, VCO Audio, AutoTrac
Butch in Colorado
New member
...simplicity is better for me. Me and the XLT enjoyed a few great years. But way too many bells and whistles, way too many menu settings for me. The MXT came out and I bought one, my XLT began collecting dust.
Now I have an MXT, XL Pro and 5900. I have, what I believe for me, is the best complement of detectors for what I like to hunt. The XL Pro is a great machine (Don't get me wrong, there is a learning curve with it.) and a joy to detect with. I'm glad I got one as they seem to have enjoyed a recent upswing in popularity making them a bit hard to find.
Both the XLT and the XL Pro are very good machines in their own right. Both machines have their advantages and disadvantages. As Monte has said, no one detector is the best for everything (paraphrasing here). If that detector was out there in the market, we'd all have one.
I feel I have my bases covered with the detectors I have and they all work well for me.
Now I have an MXT, XL Pro and 5900. I have, what I believe for me, is the best complement of detectors for what I like to hunt. The XL Pro is a great machine (Don't get me wrong, there is a learning curve with it.) and a joy to detect with. I'm glad I got one as they seem to have enjoyed a recent upswing in popularity making them a bit hard to find.
Both the XLT and the XL Pro are very good machines in their own right. Both machines have their advantages and disadvantages. As Monte has said, no one detector is the best for everything (paraphrasing here). If that detector was out there in the market, we'd all have one.
I feel I have my bases covered with the detectors I have and they all work well for me.
Mike in Tn
New member
Hey Butch,
Same here for me on the simplicity is best. I have the XL Pro, M6 & MXT with a very wide variety of coils. And, I feel I am pretty much ready for any hunting situation, with the exception of diving of course.
Same here for me on the simplicity is best. I have the XL Pro, M6 & MXT with a very wide variety of coils. And, I feel I am pretty much ready for any hunting situation, with the exception of diving of course.
Well there is one point that seems to be lacking from this discussion. Cost...
The XL Pro is about 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of a XLT and as Monte and other pointed out their performance is "similar". This was a deciding factor for me early this year when I bought a XL Pro. I was able to get it for $350 since they were dropping the model from White's lineup. My hunting buddy bought a DFX the same week for about $1100 with extra goodies.
I can comment on his DFX compared to my XL Pro as we spend a lot of time hunting together. Not exactly the same as a XLT as in your question, but it gives a little insight into the analog vs digital display issue. Now I do hunt more often than he does so I think I may have mastered the learning curve a little more. I find more good stuff faster with the analog meter and dig less trash than he does, but I suspect this is from my in depth knowledge of my machine. We have compared readings on the same object before digging many times and I seem to have better results on accurate pin pointing than he does as the analog meter swings very quickly when pinpointing and you can easily see small fluctuations in the meter. Depth of detection seems to be the same with the stock coil, more or less (I think he is only using some of the default profiles so if he was to tweak it more the multi frequency model may have the edge but I'm not sure).
For me I spent about 1/2 the cost of a new XLT and 1/3 the cost of a DFX and got what I believe to be a excellent machine. So if you factor in cost, I think the edge clearly goes to the XL Pro. Odd thing is I see the used price increasing on ebay lately since the supply at dealers is now gone.
Bottom line is no matter what you end up with, use it, and use it often. The more you use and understand your machine, the better results you will get. Nothing beats knowledge of and comfort in using a particular machine no matter what brand or model.
Oh and make sure you get a copy of "Taking a closer look at metal detector discrimination" by Robert C. Brockett. This book uses a XL Pro type analog display for most of the examples but does include good info on digital models. The meat of the text will apply to any brand or model of discrimination detector.
The XL Pro is about 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of a XLT and as Monte and other pointed out their performance is "similar". This was a deciding factor for me early this year when I bought a XL Pro. I was able to get it for $350 since they were dropping the model from White's lineup. My hunting buddy bought a DFX the same week for about $1100 with extra goodies.
I can comment on his DFX compared to my XL Pro as we spend a lot of time hunting together. Not exactly the same as a XLT as in your question, but it gives a little insight into the analog vs digital display issue. Now I do hunt more often than he does so I think I may have mastered the learning curve a little more. I find more good stuff faster with the analog meter and dig less trash than he does, but I suspect this is from my in depth knowledge of my machine. We have compared readings on the same object before digging many times and I seem to have better results on accurate pin pointing than he does as the analog meter swings very quickly when pinpointing and you can easily see small fluctuations in the meter. Depth of detection seems to be the same with the stock coil, more or less (I think he is only using some of the default profiles so if he was to tweak it more the multi frequency model may have the edge but I'm not sure).
For me I spent about 1/2 the cost of a new XLT and 1/3 the cost of a DFX and got what I believe to be a excellent machine. So if you factor in cost, I think the edge clearly goes to the XL Pro. Odd thing is I see the used price increasing on ebay lately since the supply at dealers is now gone.
Bottom line is no matter what you end up with, use it, and use it often. The more you use and understand your machine, the better results you will get. Nothing beats knowledge of and comfort in using a particular machine no matter what brand or model.
Oh and make sure you get a copy of "Taking a closer look at metal detector discrimination" by Robert C. Brockett. This book uses a XL Pro type analog display for most of the examples but does include good info on digital models. The meat of the text will apply to any brand or model of discrimination detector.
Butch in Colorado
New member
......Here are my accessories.... How bad do you have it??
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What is missing from this picture is a second MXT (right hand side) that is what the wife swings. I have acknowledge the addiction and am in a 12 step program to get help......Just between you and me, it ain't working!!
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What is missing from this picture is a second MXT (right hand side) that is what the wife swings. I have acknowledge the addiction and am in a 12 step program to get help......Just between you and me, it ain't working!!
Butch in Colorado
New member
n/t
Mike in Tn
New member
Tell ya what Butch,
I am out of town right now. But, when I get home, I will send you a sad photo proof of my addiction too. I know I am too far gone to even try a rehab program. So, I am just gonna give into it. LOL
I am out of town right now. But, when I get home, I will send you a sad photo proof of my addiction too. I know I am too far gone to even try a rehab program. So, I am just gonna give into it. LOL
RingProfessional
New member
n/t
Still viable, and a deep digger, but the newer higher end units definitely have better discrimination circuitry with more discrimination options, which means more time spent digging the good stuff and less on the junk. Actually there is 1 or 2 low to mid priced units with better discrimination abilities. So it depends on your needs and if you actually pick the hobby back up after 3 years hiatus.
Dave
Dave