I see a lot of requests for Garrett to step up and do a remake of some of the detectors that they acquired from their purchase of White's Metal Detectors especially the V series. Some have speculated that the Vortex V series is just that, a reimagining of the Whites V series.
Personally, I prefer the Whites V series color screen and some of the audio choices and I am a huge fan of mixed audio which sounds like an MXT.
I like the light weight, internal rechargeable battery, 3 tiered ferrous/non ferrous display, easy to see screen, simple to adjust features and waterproofing on the Garrett Vortex VX9. I am not a fan of its audio.
So, here is a video comparison between the VX3 and VX9 for low and high conductor US coin target ID accuracy in high iron mineralization dirt. Using a surface, 3" deep and 6" deep USA nickel and surface and 6" deep USA quarter for test targets.
Up averaging of target IDs and audio responses plus loss of depth is a given in high iron mineralization and common low conductor coins and trash can respond like high conductor copper and silver coin and jewelry targets. This can make selective digging really difficult even on shallow 3" deep low and mid conductor targets.
Due to the high magnetite content in the soil here, the Vortex VX9 ground balances at 96.75 on this dirt.
The test area is well established. The sandstone 1.5 inch slabs are local and they help to keep the test area uncontaminated from trash while also offering a buffer against the high magnetite levels in the soil. Without them, many VLF's coils will simply go into overload unless I lower sensitivity to next to minimum levels.
The results you see in this 6 minute video are exactly what I see when hunting wild targets here. The VX3 has the slight advantage in overall coil size. Notice that I have all of the iron filtering on minimum setting on the Garrett Vortex VX9.
Which detector's simultaneous multi frequency technology works best for identifying targets in these soil conditions?
There was lightening in the area and plenty of WiFi EMI interference. I tried to especially help the VX3 using frequency offsets. Nothing would help.
I have a new screen ordered for my VX3.
Thanks to Eureka Treasure Hunters Club, Denver Colorado for letting me borrow their Garrett Vortex VX9.
Personally, I prefer the Whites V series color screen and some of the audio choices and I am a huge fan of mixed audio which sounds like an MXT.
I like the light weight, internal rechargeable battery, 3 tiered ferrous/non ferrous display, easy to see screen, simple to adjust features and waterproofing on the Garrett Vortex VX9. I am not a fan of its audio.
So, here is a video comparison between the VX3 and VX9 for low and high conductor US coin target ID accuracy in high iron mineralization dirt. Using a surface, 3" deep and 6" deep USA nickel and surface and 6" deep USA quarter for test targets.
Up averaging of target IDs and audio responses plus loss of depth is a given in high iron mineralization and common low conductor coins and trash can respond like high conductor copper and silver coin and jewelry targets. This can make selective digging really difficult even on shallow 3" deep low and mid conductor targets.
Due to the high magnetite content in the soil here, the Vortex VX9 ground balances at 96.75 on this dirt.
The test area is well established. The sandstone 1.5 inch slabs are local and they help to keep the test area uncontaminated from trash while also offering a buffer against the high magnetite levels in the soil. Without them, many VLF's coils will simply go into overload unless I lower sensitivity to next to minimum levels.
The results you see in this 6 minute video are exactly what I see when hunting wild targets here. The VX3 has the slight advantage in overall coil size. Notice that I have all of the iron filtering on minimum setting on the Garrett Vortex VX9.
Which detector's simultaneous multi frequency technology works best for identifying targets in these soil conditions?
There was lightening in the area and plenty of WiFi EMI interference. I tried to especially help the VX3 using frequency offsets. Nothing would help.
I have a new screen ordered for my VX3.
Thanks to Eureka Treasure Hunters Club, Denver Colorado for letting me borrow their Garrett Vortex VX9.
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