X-Terra 70 vs DFX, Cibola and Explorer SE

[litlewolf2]

Let the debates begin!!

So here is what I'm looking for in a detector.....

Can go deep 8"+ for coins.

Can help determine the difference between clad/silver.

Decent pinpointing.

Something that won't weigh a ton.

That won't take a full year of learning just to use it half way decent. I'm willing to put time into it to learn but not every day. Just not overly complicated. But more advanced then the ACE 250.

Preferably Under $1,000.00. (willing to go over if you make a very good argument why a SE or other 1K+ detector outperforms and is worth the extra vs some of the others.)

Good for Minnesota soil (don't think much mineralization here).

Coil can be used underwater.

Good land detector.

Preferably more then a 1 year warranty.

Something other then a Bounty Hunter. The rest I'm O.K with.

I've already heard that the X-Terra 70 (kind of) and Cibola is not the top of the line, but the have fantastic reviews. I'm not just looking at price tags. I'm looking at a good machine that can perform good and can meet all of the above. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks for the help!!!

[mirage Hunter]

Well I have to say I read alot of debates on the two because I am getting ready to buy a second detector and I am leaning towards the white's dfx, or the whites beach hunter ID for beach hunting!! I currently have the white's 6000 PRO XL! And I love it. If you are planning on alot of beach hunting look at the beach hunter it is water proof to 25 feet. Retails for $799.00! Well good luck. I dont think you will go wrong on either of the terra 70 or the whites dfx or the beach hunter if that is what you will mostly be doing.

[julieburger]

Maybe all of our debates should be in mutiple choice like this one.

[litlewolf2]

It helps when people can just submit their opinion without actually explaining why they are doing that. They don't have to worry about getting bashed for their choice when they just do a simple click to vote. The ability to run polls are a great feature TQ has. I just don't think it's being utilized that much. The poll option is after the initial submit button, could be why it's not more common. Great community though! Thanks for all the feedback!

[John's Detectors]

HI WOLF, GLAD YOU HAVE STARTED A POLL AND I WILL SAY THE XTERRA 70 WILL BE YOUR TICKET TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS YOU LISTED. I REALLY ENJOY THE ONE I USE. PM ME IF I CAN BE OF ANY FURTHER HELP TO YOU. I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU OUT! SO GOD BLESS AND HAPPY HUNTING WOLF.

JOHN TOMLINSON,CET P=VI
JOHN'S DETECTORS
BLACKWELL,TX.
BEST LITTLE DETECTOR SHOP IN TEXAS!

[litlewolf2]

Well folks I ordered my detector. The results of my poll done on 3 message boards where this.

Detector ------Total votes.

X-Terra 70 ---- 18
DFX -----------21
Cibola ---------- 9
Explorer SE ------9


The DFX won on the polls. However after looking at some of the participates all the dealers who placed votes which I believe there were 4, all voted for the X-Terra 70. Plus this post done by Diggler made me choose the X-Terra 70.

"you want light - NOT the SE
you want not too steep of a learning curve - NOT DFX or SE
you want distinguish silver from clad - NOT Cibola
That only leaves the X 70."
That statement seemed to hold very true after doing a lot of my own research.

The $300.00 price difference also helped me choose the X-Terra 70.

Thanks to everyone who voted! Can't wait to go dig up some treasure!

[julieburger]

The xterra x70 won't let you down.

[anne]

Good choice.

[JCWhite]

And a smart way to arrive at your decision

[litlewolf2]

Any new feedback on these 6 months later?