Frank in NH
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Explorer XS and Explorer II What are the differences as i do not remember?
- Thread starter Frank in NH
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mattockman
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Not trying to be a jerk Frank....But all you have to do is go to minelabs web site and compare the 2....by reading the details. See...That was easy!...I got an easy button for X-mas! 
Smile frank!.....Can't wait to see your comparisons....
Smile frank!.....Can't wait to see your comparisons....Jeff In North Georgia
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Frank,
Starting from the ground up:
> 1 Improved the coil. Changed from tan to black
> color, does not show the dirt as much.
> 2 New lower shaft. Changed from tan plastic to
> black carbon fiber. Much stronger. Coil wire is
> pulled up through the center of the shaft now.
> 3 Changed the upper shaft where it goes into the
> control housing. IIs shaft is cut at a 45 degree
> and goes ~1" further into the housing, less flex
> in the machine.
> 4 Changed upper and lower shaft clamp material
> from a hard black plastic to a softer red rubber.
> Grips the shafts better and less likely to work
> out over time.
> 5 Faster processor. Better in trashy areas.
> 6 Added more steps in threshold volume setting.
> Much better on the ears.
> 7 Shows both fer. and cond. numbers for better
> target ID if you hunt by the numbers.
> 8 Increased standard rechargeable batteries from
> 1400 to 1600 mah. The II is harder on batteries
> and most guys use 2500 in the AA pack.
> 9 Added a metal stand to the back of the machine.
> XS had a plastic one on the coil and would hang up
> on weed, ect...
>
> 10 Changed from a 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapter.
> The 1/8" one on the XS would commonly have to be
> repaired or replaced (by Minelab). Sun Ray
> offered an aftermarket stand and adapter. I also
> make an all metal one for sale.
>
> 11 Change the arm cuff from tan to black plastic.
> Both are weak. I make a metal replacement.
>
> All I can think of for now.
>
> Hope this helps.
Starting from the ground up:
> 1 Improved the coil. Changed from tan to black
> color, does not show the dirt as much.
> 2 New lower shaft. Changed from tan plastic to
> black carbon fiber. Much stronger. Coil wire is
> pulled up through the center of the shaft now.
> 3 Changed the upper shaft where it goes into the
> control housing. IIs shaft is cut at a 45 degree
> and goes ~1" further into the housing, less flex
> in the machine.
> 4 Changed upper and lower shaft clamp material
> from a hard black plastic to a softer red rubber.
> Grips the shafts better and less likely to work
> out over time.
> 5 Faster processor. Better in trashy areas.
> 6 Added more steps in threshold volume setting.
> Much better on the ears.
> 7 Shows both fer. and cond. numbers for better
> target ID if you hunt by the numbers.
> 8 Increased standard rechargeable batteries from
> 1400 to 1600 mah. The II is harder on batteries
> and most guys use 2500 in the AA pack.
> 9 Added a metal stand to the back of the machine.
> XS had a plastic one on the coil and would hang up
> on weed, ect...
>
> 10 Changed from a 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapter.
> The 1/8" one on the XS would commonly have to be
> repaired or replaced (by Minelab). Sun Ray
> offered an aftermarket stand and adapter. I also
> make an all metal one for sale.
>
> 11 Change the arm cuff from tan to black plastic.
> Both are weak. I make a metal replacement.
>
> All I can think of for now.
>
> Hope this helps.
Frank in NH
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Marc in Va
New member
I swing an XS and my diggin buddy swings a II. The biggest difference we have found is that the II is a little better at picking out good targets in trashy spots due to the faster processer. They are identical in being able to get the deep coins. When relic hunting which is what we do most, the XS is hotter on buttons whereas the II is hotter on bullets. We cant figure out why but we have proved it time and time again. About the only other difference we have found is that my buddy can usually run his sensetivity a number or two higher than I can. Most of the differences that Jeff spoke of were improvements and I upgraded much of the hardware on my XS such as the rod and the arm cuff among others.
Marc
Marc