Trying to decide MXT or X-Terra 70

[rfraboni]

I was wondering if someone could give me some of their opinions about the comaparison of these two detectors. I am looking to buy my first detector to use as an all around detector, coins, relics, saltwater beach, etc. I think I have norrowed my search to these two detectors and would like other peoples insight.

I have been able to actually touch and test the MXT and it seems nice be a nicely balanced detector that is relatively easy to use. I also ahve some experience with White's the XLT and Eagle II from years ago.

On the other hand I think the X-Terra 70 is a nice unit from what i have read and been told. If I only had the money to get both.

Thank you for your time.

Rich

 

[clondike clad]

If you like the XLT you will give up you wife the the MXT
I would take a look at the new M6 it is a coin killing monstor.
I Love my XL PRO but the M6 is also VERRRRY nice to use.
It fast to set up and it will go DEEEEP.

 

[Delaware Bill]

I don't know about the X-Terra 70 but the Whites M6 is great at the beach, almost as good as my Minelab Sov XS2A Pro. HH

 

[steve herschbach]

Hi Rich,

I've used the MXT since they came out and am a huge fan. I also am very much liking the X-Terra 70. The two units are very comparable in performance, with neither having any huge edge over the other as far as depth of detection and sensitivity that I have been able to determine so far. The biggest differences are that the X-Terra 70 has various multiple tone modes (single tone, dual tone, three tone, 4 tone, and multi-tone), whereas the MXT has either a single tone or a dual tone mode. The X-Terra also has notch discrimination across the full target range, whereas the MXT has a single turn knob that can eliminate targets sequentially up to the zinc penny range.

On the other hand the MXT has a superior coil selection that I doubt Minelab will equal and in some ways is easier to operate being a knob type unit.

So long story short I think it really is a personal preference issue to a large degree. If I had a gun to my head and had to choose one over the other I'd probably keep my MXT at this point, mainly because I have used it so much I just know it and am confident in it. And it does have all those coils! I have to use the X-Terra 70 more before I'll really have a better feel for what it can and cannot do.

To be overly simplistic about it I guess if you like tones and/or notching the X-Terra is the way to go. If you are wanting bang for the buck and coil selection, go MXT.

Steve Herschbach
Alaska Mining & Diving Supply

 

[rfraboni]

Thank you folx for your information, I decided to go with the MXT for the first detector and keeping my eye on XT70.

HH