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Hi people. I know this is a Mine Lab forum. Just had a question for you. I've had the DFX for about 7 months, gotten all kinds of advice, found a few nice coins(1921-d merc, but nothing like I should be finding. I'm seeing guys with the explorer kicking my butt, but I know that the machine takes a long time to get down, some people never do from what I understand. I'm tempted to trade in the DFX. I don't think I can get more frustrated then I was this year anyways. Also, is the Explorer 2 just as nice as the first explorer? Desmond from Brooklyn.
 
DFX is sort alove hate unit but again many do well with it..Explorer in reallity is much easier to set up and even in preset is a formidable unit while the DFX preset programs are weak at best.Explorer 11 is indeed a nice unit and cosmetically has a new armrest and improved speaker setup along with a stand attached. Also the lower rod long with the armrest comes with more durable plastic. Internally shows Conduct and Ferrous numbers on the digital screen and threshold can be set to a finer degree.I would take a trip to a Minelab dealer to try one on for size. Personally think it would be a good move, but thats your call( frustration) should not be part of the hobby and am sure an Explorer may just end your frustration and put many more deep finds in your pouch...
 
I just got it for Christmas and have only 10 hours in so far. I think being able to process both ferrous and conductive along with several frequencies and 11 channels gives this machine stability as well as a big advantage over others out there.
I studied tons of material from this forum as well as the user guide which you can obtain free of charge from minelabs website. Andy Sabisch wrote a great book about the minelab machines that is well worth buying. Overall, I'm seeing that this machine is only as complex as you want to make it. I am very happy that I bought mine. I'll be learning it for years to come.
HH and good luck
Ed-
 
Or even an easier machine from all I read and hear is the Minelab Quattro, it is more of a turn on and go machine, that is pretty close to a Explorer in depth. A lot less adjusting, and still will get very good results. I like my Explorer 11, but the Quattro would be a close second. If you want one that is easy to learn, then the Quattro, probably would suit you better.
 
i have both machines. i kept the DFX so my hunting partner could use it. she is getting good results with the machine but i make it a point not to cover ground after she has swept it with the DFX. she keeps wanting to try the Ex II but i keep telling her the DFX is as good as the explorer. the learning curve on the EX II is only as easy or difficult as you make it. there are books and a dvd aimed specifically for the new explorer user. either is well worth the money.
 
The Quattro is supposed to be easier to learn. Frankly no matter what anyone says there is a big learning curve with this machine. If you are coming from a White's world and that is what you are familiar with, it will take a while to be really proficient with this one. Just learning the responses is a whole different ballgame.
What I did was just accept that learning curve from the start and decided to stick with the Explorer until I mastered it come hell or high water. If I hadn't I would have sold it and gotten something easier or gone back to my Sovereign which I had figured out. If you're willing to do that, by all means go for it and it should pay off, otherwise, get something easier to use that you'll be happy with.
 
Explorer II on the way, traded my XLT in. Life is to short to be fustrated, this is a hobby, trade the DFX in and don't look back! Enjoy HH
Lil Ben
 
I learned the Explorer all on my own and it took awhile, in fact it sucked. I feel now that I can match wits with anyone. I had a whites and I did not find even 1/4 the coins I am finding now.
Trade that Whites in and learn how to interpret a monkey playing a flute, I guarantee you will be glad you did.
Your learning curve will not be that long if you go out with another XS user. I did not have that option, but I have helped others and I see that they pick it right up.
 
To a point it all the hunter. Don't get me wrong I agree with you ALOT of it is the hunter. I've owned a couple machines that I won't mention that weren't a match for my Explorer or CZ-3D. But, those same machines have some good finds posted in the forums. That leads me to believe that there are a couple of factors that play into whether a detector is 'good' in your area. In no particular order....
The hunter's abilities
The ground and mineralization (has played havoc on a couple of 'good' machines I've owned)
The machine
Mineralization has made a few machines for me literally unuseable at alot of the sites I hunt.
-Bill
 
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