Thinking of upgrade to new detector, oppinions needed.

[coindetector]

I loved the XLT, but was disappointed with the DFX. I don't think its worth the money, and its not much better than XLT. I like the Explorer II. In my opinion it beats the DFX. But I still go out with the XLT when I get a chance.

[Tennessee]

I feel the same way kinda about the DFX vs XLT the XLT is a well thought out machine with the chance to get all the bugs out, but in all fairness I have only hunted with the dfx on 2 occassions. So I really did get the chance to tweak and play with it. I bet by the time you read all this advise you will be so confused lol I honstly feel like someone has to pick a detector take the time learn it and listen to what the machine is telling you and you will find the goodies. I know for the longest time I thought about my MXT as wanna be XLT with out the pro options. I know better now. I really really really love my MXT. I will keep this detector for a long time

Later Will

[smudger]

ive used the xlt for 2 years and very happy with it.I resently purchased a used minelab explorer xs and i am just waiting for the snow to clear to try it out.

[coldfeet]

have you tryed the XP range at all ,they do a good detector, i myself use a ADX200,it i have not found many detectors that will match it on the field ..i did use whites for years and have found some very nice finds with them in the past ,but since i have had the 200 my finds rate has gone right up and there ent a detector in my eye's that will match it in a very trashy area

[John's Detectors]

Hi Mark, this is John at John's Detectors and if I can help you give a call and be glad to have you as a customer.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors

[TeeJay]

If you have that kind of budget it really comes down to 2 detectors (Mindlab Explorer II or the Whites DFX).

It's really hard to say which detector is better, my wife uses the DFX and I use the Explorer II. I usually find more than my wife because I swing really slow and overlap my swings.

The reason I went with the Explorer II is the operating frequencies, the DFX operates at 3kHz to 15kHz where the Explorer operates at 1.5kHz to 100kHz giving much better discrimination. I dig alot less targets with the Explorer than the DFX.

It really comes down to how you use the machines, they are both excellent choices but I personally perfer the Explorer II for the versatility and advanced features that other detectors do not have.

[Georgian Tim]

Originally Posted by coldfeet

have you tryed the XP range at all ,they do a good detector

Pity the US doesn't have a dealership for XP as they don't know what they are missing. I feel sure that the lower frequency models would suit relic hunters perfectly.

[mark4583]

DFX, XPII. Now im starting to pull my hair out!, lol :-)
They Both sound like excelent detector's.
It will be a couple more weeks before I buy and I appriciate all the input, I have lots to consider but I think either way I cant go wrong.
Thanks again to everyone, Il let you know what I get.
Mark

[TonyinCT]

Give me a call. Maybe I can help you with your decision.

[jvilda]

I've stayed with two Fishers - lifetime warranty (orig owner). My White and Garrett go in for $50+ tuneups too often. Minelabs can be termpermental.
When you think about the difference of 2 yrs vs. lifetime!