You ask why the CTX is better?

[huntindog1]

From an electronics standpoint having a faster computing power of the microprocessor allows more complex software to be used for analysis of the signal.
But also using higher resolution Analog to Digital converters gives the computer more data to have to crunch at any one moment in time.
All these really large numbers that represent analog data in a digital format is just a ton of number crunching to happen with such large amounts of more precise data.

So more powerful electronics alllows for much more decision making by the more complex software using really really large amounts of data from the more precise
digital information from the analog to digital convertors.

Smarter software analyzing at higher precision all at a speed that is faster than before.

 

[CT Todd]

Yea, I think digger actually explained this already

Ha

 

[Roland58]

For one.........Target Trace!

 

[KinTN]

For one.........Target Trace!

Amen, Brother. I loves me some Target Trace.

 

[kammerer1]

Seems like I get asked this question a lot in comparison to the Etrac . Do features and processor justify the cost? Good thread. I'd like to follow.

 

[electricmetal21]

There's a lot of talk on these forums about which metal detector is the better detector. But, a good metal detector doesn't find you the goodies.

To find something good, a detector has to be:
1. Paired with a guy that knows how to run it
2. Has to be ran over ground that has something good in it (You can't find it if it isn't there).

That said, some of the guys with cheaper detectors are doing just as well as guys with CTXs.

A good detector by itself can't work miracles.

 

[foreign object]

That said, some of the guys with cheaper detectors are doing just as well as guys with CTXs.

A good detector by itself can't work miracles.

Bull s#$T!! You can't find what isn't there, but a better detector finds more than a cheap one. Just because someone buys a $50 radioshack detector and finds something rare and valuable doesn't mean it anything more than piece of junk detector with a lucky user.

I don't think a 50 dollar radio shack detector was what he was refering to when he said cheaper.

 

[Jason in Enid]

That said, some of the guys with cheaper detectors are doing just as well as guys with CTXs.

A good detector by itself can't work miracles.

Bull s#$T!! You can't find what isn't there, but a better detector finds more than a cheap one. Just because someone buys a $50 radioshack detector and finds something rare and valuable doesn't mean it anything more than piece of junk detector with a lucky user.

I don't think a 50 dollar radio shack detector was what he was refering to when he said cheaper.

Same concept. I have hunted side-by-side with an AT-Pro user who either couldn't hear my deepest targets or only heard iron grunts. There are lots of great detectors out there, but when you are hunting for old, deep, silver coins nothing is as good as the CTX.

 

[Roland58]

I agree with all that has been said, but, with the stipulation that even the best detector is limited by the experience and knowledge of the person using it.

 

[huntindog1]

I was mainly talking about the technology advancement of the electroninc hardware paired with good software in a digital detector.

Now with a good analog detector that lets you hear all the subtle sounds then they can be their own discriminator using their own ears.

Now digital takes away from the pure analog sound but Minelab with 50 conductive tones has tried to put back in to digital sound some characteristics to allow people to distinguish sounds with their ears.

 

[electricmetal21]

When I made my post, I think it was obvious that I was not referring to $50.00 detectors. I was referring to detectors that are cheaper than a CTX 3030.

And, since just about every detector out there, is cheaper than a CTX 3030. My statement covers a pretty wide range of expensive detectors. Some costing $1500.00 or more. A lot more than the $600.00 AT Pro that you're referring to in your second post.

My opinion hasn't changed.
To find something good, a detector has to be:
1. Paired with a guy that knows how to run it
2. Has to be ran over ground that has something good in it (You can't find it if it isn't there).

 

[AgileMJOLNIR]

Yup - IMO a machine is only 40% of your success while how well you know your machines language and location is the remainder. You could easily have a guy with a cheap-O brand who knows his machine out hunt a guy with a CTX who doesn't know his machine, or any other mid to high level unit. one does not simply buy a high end unit and become a celebrity overnight.

 

[McClod]

Interesting, one would think with all that extra data and processing power, that it would be able to tell me that bent nails I've dug really weren't silver, before I dug it! DANG IT!

 

[Jason in Enid]

Yup - IMO a machine is only 40% of your success while how well you know your machines language and location is the remainder. You could easily have a guy with a cheap-O brand who knows his machine out hunt a guy with a CTX who doesn't know his machine, or any other mid to high level unit. one does not simply buy a high end unit and become a celebrity overnight.

Nope, I don't that for a second. I have been detecting for around 32 years and I usually keep the same detector for 5-10 years. I knew my detectors inside and out, but I have NEVER dug as much silver as since the day I picked up the E-Trac. I was hunting the same places as before with a new detector I hadn't learned well yet, but my silver and copper coin count went up 10 times. Same hunter, same places, more silver.

 

[nalc472]

Since using my E-trac this year my finds have been deeper and older. Have not had a chance to use it much yet but am impressed with the finds. I am sure the CTX is great however what I have read the E-trac is just as good in a lot
of respects. I only wish the screen was brighter is the only fault.