I could not agree with you more. As many of you know I have been a true blue Whites fan for many years but now I must re-think things.
I was very disappointed with the M6 and Prisms both ( especially the Prisms with no coil option.) All my Whites detectors run at 6.59 khz and when they keep changing the frequencies every time they build a new unit my present accessory coils are useless on the new models.
I like a detector company to stick with the basics as much as possible. This would mean having a standard frequency for the coin & jewelry machines and a standard frequency for the gold and water machines. Also I like a company to build their detectors in a "series" example: classic I, classic II, classic III etc. They called the Matrix M6 a "series", but there was only one made so it is not really a "series".
They should seriously look at the competion. Many companies are offering units at LOWER prices not HIGHER prices. Look at detectors on Ebay. The old favorites like the Spectrums & Pro Series are selling at ridiculously high prices. Why?
Because hobbyists do not want anything in the present lineup! I would have to agree with the last post. If Whites don't change things fast,... then I am going to sell all my Whites stuff and go with another company.
It just looks and feels like something is wrong and my patience is growing thin. I know I am not the only detectorist that feels this way.
It is just good common sense. Thanks for listen'in. Happy Hunting, DF.