Whats the biggest difference

[actor]

I own a MXT but now looked at the M6.

How do they compare?
Would the tone ID on the M6 make it an easier machine to
identify targets?

[EBCIII]

I do not run either one. I will say that I like tone ID, but I also know both are very good units, Beale.

[Classic II SL]

MXT has threshold noise, you can turn it down , if you like, m-6 is silent search, with tone ID, both use the same ftrequency, coils are interchangeable, just depends on what you like.

[Dean]

My understanding of the M6 is that it is a simplified version of the MXT stuck in coin and jewelry mode. It uses the same coin program accept with trigger pushed forward (alternate search mode). On an M6 in alternate mode, the sound produced is based on the VDI number, the higher the number - the higher pitched the sound is over the target, whereas the MXT in alternate mode simply rejects the pulltab and bottle cap range of the VDI but keeps the nickels range. Identifying a target is exactly the same with each machine.

If you are used to the MXT and need a coin-only second machine, than you will feel right at home using the M6.

[icewater]

I agree the M6 is a stripped down MXT.

[actor]

why do you say the M6 is a coin only machine?
It will still find rings ?
Just does not have relic mode

Originally Posted by Dean

My understanding of the M6 is that it is a simplified version of the MXT stuck in coin and jewelry mode. It uses the same coin program accept with trigger pushed forward (alternate search mode). On an M6 in alternate mode, the sound produced is based on the VDI number, the higher the number - the higher pitched the sound is over the target, whereas the MXT in alternate mode simply rejects the pulltab and bottle cap range of the VDI but keeps the nickels range. Identifying a target is exactly the same with each machine.

If you are used to the MXT and need a coin-only second machine, than you will feel right at home using the M6.

[Classic II SL]

Originally Posted by actor

why do you say the M6 is a coin only machine?
It will still find rings ?
Just does not have relic mode

They based the m-6 on the mxt's coin and jewelry mode. It will still find rings. maybe he was referring to the mode (coin + jewelry) as opposed to having the relic and prospecting modes available (which the mxt has )

[Dean]

Originally Posted by Classic II SL

They based the m-6 on the mxt's coin and jewelry mode. It will still find rings. maybe he was referring to the mode (coin + jewelry) as opposed to having the relic and prospecting modes available (which the mxt has )

That is exactly what I was referring to. An M6 response will always refer to a coin program. That is what I meant by it being stuck in a coin + jewelry mode or coin only machine. You can still relic hunt with it, but you will have to remember the VDI range by memory for bullets, buckles, etc... The difference between relic mode and coin mode on a MXT is what is displayed on the screen based on the VDI number and the two tone accept or reject sound in relic mode.

I like to coin hunt in relic mode in trashy areas because it will always give me the good tone sound whenever it senses a good target with the trash and I have to look at the VDI number to determine whether or not to dig. The M6 alternate search mode takes that concept one step farther by giving 9 levels of sound so you don't have to look at the VDI number. When you hear the sound you want, just pinpoint and dig. The problem with listening for just the sound is that in trashy areas, you get a lot of false edge hits on iron, so your constantly checking the target anyway.

Also, on my machine, a nickel is usually between VDI 14 + 20. VDI 22 is almost always a pull-tab. Does the sound for a nickel on a M6 fall exactly between the range 14+20 and not include 22? Probably not, so I would be looking at the VDI number anyway. Like I said, identifying a target is exactly the same for both machines.

Once you understand how each machine works, you can use either one to search the same way for any target. The difference is the experience of the user and the cost of the machine. The MXT is a step up from the M6 because of the prospecting mode for gold (which is another tool that I have used to help identify a target) Plus, I consider both machines to be equal in coin (or jewelry or relic) hunting because they use the same VDI detection circuitry. How do I know this? Because the coils are interchangeable and the VDI numbers match up.

Have a great day.

[Digging Fool]

I really like having the multi-tones. Adds a little something "extra" to the hunt.

[Captain]

I have owned both, Currently, I have the Matrix. Knowing what I know now, I should have kept the MXT. I too like the extra tones on the M6. But that's all. The Bar on the MXT is better, MXT is stronger by means of being able to have threshold. I will make a change to a strong machine as soon as I get the opportunity.