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has anyone compared an Xterra to a Tesoro
- Thread starter kneedet
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Mick in Dubbo
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I think that Digger has put up a post along those lines quite a while ago. He mostly compared features.
I have owned an X-Terra since they've been out and have also used a couple of Tesoros as well. The Tesoros, although they are generally singal tone machines, actually do a pretty good job of telling you when you are over a coin. The audio seems to my ears at least, fairly distinct. The thing that bugs me about them, is the norrow detection field that their 8x9 (standard coil) puts out. The only part of the coil that picks up targets more than an inch and a half, is only under the recieve (inner) coil. Apart from that, they are quite a capable detector.
The X-terra's on the other hand, have a great detection field, multiple tones and the added advantage of having a visual display.
If you don't mind the narrow detection field and like to be suprised, then get the Tesoro, if you like the idea of having a better idea of what is under the coil and have better ground coverage, get the X-Terra.
Mick Evans.
I have owned an X-Terra since they've been out and have also used a couple of Tesoros as well. The Tesoros, although they are generally singal tone machines, actually do a pretty good job of telling you when you are over a coin. The audio seems to my ears at least, fairly distinct. The thing that bugs me about them, is the norrow detection field that their 8x9 (standard coil) puts out. The only part of the coil that picks up targets more than an inch and a half, is only under the recieve (inner) coil. Apart from that, they are quite a capable detector.
The X-terra's on the other hand, have a great detection field, multiple tones and the added advantage of having a visual display.
If you don't mind the narrow detection field and like to be suprised, then get the Tesoro, if you like the idea of having a better idea of what is under the coil and have better ground coverage, get the X-Terra.
Mick Evans.
I have an xterra 305 also a Tejon & Eldorado Umax ,that narrow detection field Mick reffers to "models not metioned" although Ive never noticed it myself if correct it may help account for the tesoros excellent perfomance in trash even so the tesoros I own have the ability to run in threashold based all metal so that smokes the coverage is better on the xterra quote above ..... also the fact that the tesoro has a much faster response and recovery over the 305 , the xterra 305 wont give you any extra target info over a Tesoro the disc ability of Tesoro's is legendary for a reason .....the xterra has a bunch a features can be set up just how ya like it or mood suits ,not so for the tesoro well it comes setup single tone no vid cant even adjust volume and thats a pita ... both awsome macjhines with there own + & -"s they cant really be compared there apples an oranges they complement each other
it just seems that you hear alot of bad feedback from xtrerra's in general thats why i was hoping to get some feedback from those that have used them and if they have any experience in knowing how they compare to Tesoros as far as depth and general performance for Jewelery and relic hunting. thanks.
It's kind of like comparing apples to oranges, in that both are VLF detectors, but the bulk of the similarities end there. V-flex technology is as difficult to compare to as FBS. And the Xterras, even the little 305, all have features that none in the Tesoro line have.
Now I'm not knocking the Tesoros.....I own one, but the differences are so vast between the two, that any direct comparison would be lengthy and complex if even possible.
Let it just suffice to say that the machine for you, is the one with the features that you want and are willing to pay for.
Now I'm not knocking the Tesoros.....I own one, but the differences are so vast between the two, that any direct comparison would be lengthy and complex if even possible.
Let it just suffice to say that the machine for you, is the one with the features that you want and are willing to pay for.
kneedet said:
"a lot of bad feedback" ???
I use both the 705/70 and the Vaquero
About the same depth with the V super-tuned.
If conditions will not allow super tuning on the V the XT will be a little deeper.
V a little better on very small shallow jewelry.
XT is a coin killer especially with the 3kHz coil.
XT will ID deep, bigger (then a quarter size) iron better then the V.
V is so light and balanced you can swing all day.
I have found the V despite it's simplicity was harder to "learn" then the XT unless you really do dig everything.
The V will talk to you but you need hours under your belt to understand what it is saying.
If I could only own one MD of these two it would be the XT by a nose (maybe a head due to the 3 freq. coils).
Good Hunting,
Denny
I've had an XT30,50 and 70. I currently have a XT305 along with an etrac. I have also had a Compadre and SS uMax. I wouldn't trade any of the XT's for those T machines. The T machines ran fine but I found myself "thumbing" my disc on most all of my targets to see where they dropped off. I found out that I love notch discrimination. I find that my 305 is a nice compliment to my etrac. I used it today and found a gold plated ring that was a solid #36. The 305 and any of my other XT's were just plain fun to use. Pick you up a used V, C or SS and try it. You may like them?
vanstheman3
New member
I Use The 705GP and the Tesoro Deleon, and now and then my old Coinstrike! I liked the Xterra the least of the three and it is for sale in other forums, My Coinstrike is for sale Here! I just love my Deleon, It has to be the best TID detector made for Simplicity and Ease of Use! The variations of the single tone combined with the Accurate TID, Simple 5 section only Bar Graphs, Accurate depth gauge, And three adjustment knobs with one switch, Make it a Fun grab and go detector! You spend your time searching not playing with adjustments! I only wish the Xterra was as simple and easy and fun to use, Instead to me it is a constant battle and heartache! But then My 705 was my first MD (I got it in Mid December of last year)! I worked for 4.5 months trying to figure out and understand a MD that had a bad Coil! I just thought everyone thinks that and kept working away at it until the sound started going out. When it got to Minelab I got a call from a Tech and was told the coil was bad and so was everything inside of the control head, Everything was replaced except the face! I got it back a few weeks ago and tried it out on a few 4hr hunts and it seem to work perfectly! I listed it because it is like Brand new and Mint, and they are on back order so I figure people that want one Can't Get one as Mint as mine! It's as close right now to a sellers market as it can get! I would keep the 705 in a Texas minute if I could forgive and forget,,,LOL...............GL & HH.....................Pat
mapper65
Member
I come from a family of Tesoro owners. I originally had an older Tesoro Cortes.
When I was considering a new detector, it was between the 705 and the Tesoro Deleon. If I remember correctly one thing that attracted me to the Deleon was that the display showed you which coin you were swiping over and the 705 showed an ID number. After plenty of reading of reviews and forums, I bought the 705. I would say for the first few weeks it took me a little while to get used to converting the target ID's in my head but it eventually became a non issue.
About two years has passed and 2948 coins later I'm still extremely happy with the 705. Everyone in my family has since sold their Tesoros. We now have (4) 705's in the family and a good friend (MaynardG) and another person that we know that's also purchased 705's. I can't think that there would be a night and day different between the two brands when comparing models in a similar price range but I couldn't be happier with my Minelab.
When I was considering a new detector, it was between the 705 and the Tesoro Deleon. If I remember correctly one thing that attracted me to the Deleon was that the display showed you which coin you were swiping over and the 705 showed an ID number. After plenty of reading of reviews and forums, I bought the 705. I would say for the first few weeks it took me a little while to get used to converting the target ID's in my head but it eventually became a non issue.
About two years has passed and 2948 coins later I'm still extremely happy with the 705. Everyone in my family has since sold their Tesoros. We now have (4) 705's in the family and a good friend (MaynardG) and another person that we know that's also purchased 705's. I can't think that there would be a night and day different between the two brands when comparing models in a similar price range but I couldn't be happier with my Minelab.
no offense tabman but he gotya there !
just the simple fact that the xterra has a volume control gets my vote , I like my tesoro's but I also like to hunt without headphones in public parks ...ya cant do it with a tesoro or many others without alert'n the entire naibourhood less ya wearin phones ...even with a single cup headphone I usualy end up in transe like silverstate obliviouse to the word around me , an easy target for trouble ...I like to stay aware of the people in the area an stay switched on ...a volume control should be a must on all detectors ...Ive paid good money for headphones that are a pain it the butt on the Tejon or be it the tejon is a pain it butt at there lowest volume they cause my eardrum to vibererate not a nice feelin they wer sunray pro golds , killer B stinger ...sweet as on my F2 & 305 ok on edlorado ....if tesoro added a volume control to what is a highend model of theres , it would be sweet ..but as it is xterra is clearly more adjustable ..and thats not mention all the other sweet features of the xterra's ...
kneedet said:thats a bit of a stretch wouldnt you say?tabman said:I'd pick a Tesoro detector over any Minelab or Whites detector.
tabman
Not really. I haven't swung a Whites or Minelab that hasn't hurt my arm only after a couple of hours of swinging them. I like to hunt more than just a couple of hours. My hunting buddy swings a Minelab Explorer. I tease him all the time when I catch him using it for a rest to lean on when his arm starts to ache. I find more than he does with my light detectors, because I don't waste my time using my detector as a rest. Detecting is a hobby that is suppose to be fun. If you are hurting, it's not fun.
Whites and Minelab make some really good detectors, but they're just a tad too heavy or out of balance for my arm.
I really like my 505 and M6. They work great, but I can only swing them for a short period of time before my arm starts to hurt.
tabman