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Minelab Metal Detectors
May 17th, 2009 | 
Author: Minelab Metal Detectors Reviews and Specifications Including Quattro, Musketeer and X Terra 70
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Minelab Metal Detectors
Minelab x Terra 70
The Minelab X-TERRA 70 Metal Detector is the flagship of the Minelab X-Terra Series and offers the flexibility of three frequency coil options to convert the machine to hunt Relics, Coins and Gold. Key to its outstanding performance is Minelab’s proprietary VFLEX technology, which utilizes digital signal processing with highly calibrated analog circuits, creating a new class of single frequency detectors. This approach yields superior sensitivity, stability and improved immunity to electromagnetic interference. For the X-Terra 70 user, this means you’ll have the best machine available for your target choices, taking your passion for discovery to the next level.
Length extended 56″ (1.42m) unextended 48″ (1.22m)
Weight (including batteries) 2.9lbs (1.3kg)
Transmission VFLEX Single Frequency Sine Wave
Coil (standard) 9″ Concentric – 7.5kHz
Visual display Positive Reflective LCD
Audio Internal Speaker and Headphone Output (1/4″ Jack)
Search Mode Motion Detector
Discrimination Multi Segment Notching (Accept/Reject)
Personal Settings Customized discrimation patterns
Target identification Digital numeric display & tone
Batteries 4xAA Alkaline or NiMH/Ni-Cad Accessory
Padded armrest
“I have used this detector in many enviroments and it has worked well in every area. Its nice and light so I can swing it all day! Its very powerful and Im finding fairly deep coins on the beach from 5″ to 12″ depending on what setting and coil you are using, this detector will go deep. The prospecting mode is nice and sensitive and it picks up my 0.4 gram test nugget loud and clear. The power consumption is outstanding and the 4AA batteries will keep the detector huming for a very long time. There isnt anything I dislike about this detector, I think its a very good all round detector and would suit all kinds of detectorists be they novices or experts.
Depending on what country you live in and what you might hunt on a regular basis do your research and Im sure you wont look past an X-terra 70. If you do manage to get one under the regular price your getting a bloody bargain. The stock 7.5khz is a good coil but look into a DD coil for sure. The 9.5″ eliptical coil is very light and easy to move around difficult objects. Its my favourite coil by far. All in all there will always be someone who isnt happy with something but I know how good this machine really is and want to share my thoughts with anyone who is interested in a new detector. I think you will be very happy with your purchase. My main piece of advice is LEARN your detector well.”
“I purchased my XTERRA 70 in december of 2008. I’ve played with metaldetectors before but really knew very little about them and took the advice of the salemsan at my local sporting goods store. I am so glad I took his advice! I wanted an all around metal detector that I could coin shoot, relic hunt and nugget shoot with. I bought the detector and spent about 8 hours testing with it. I then took it to the park near my home. The first day, I found a beautiful gold and diamond mens ring (which actually fit me) a gold cross and chain, and numerous coins! I then took up nugget shooting as I live in Nevada and have numerous places to go. I went out 3 times and found 11 nuggets in all, all relativly small but together they totaled 3/4 of an ounce. Finally, I went to Arizona with my brother to a known placer field, and hit paydirt! I found a 12.7 ounce nugget, a 3.2 ounce nugget, and a 3.5 ounce gold nugget! All in an area no bigger than my home! I have sent pictures to Minelab with a big thanks and hopefully they will post them soon. This detector is relativly easy to learn if you read the book and watch the video and take the time to test with it. Then all you need is some luck and you cant lose…
My only complaint is the earphone jack is located on the side and is a bit of a pain sometimes because your earphone cable can snag when you set the detector on the ground to dig targets, but I can live with that.This machine is very capable, and really shines in high trash areas. It has built in modes to choose from when you first start but you can edit and save settings when you become more experienced. I bought the eliptical DD coil for gold hunting and it is VERY sensitive! I would definetly buy this again in retrospect. In fact, it does so well with the gold I dont have any plans to upgrade”
Minelab Musketeer
Ideally suited for the coin and relic hunter who needs simple solid performance. The dedicated power of this detector will amaze even the most seasoned detectorist.
On/Off; Sensitivity 1 turn control.
Ground Adjust 1 turn control & switch.
Discriminate Level Adjust 1 turn control & switch.
All Metals/Discriminate 2 pos. switch.
Mode Switch 3 pos. switch (pin-point, reset & ground enable).
“I have a Musky with the standard 8″ and the 12,5″ detech coil. The 8 is quite good, not a deep monster, but very fast on the target and quite sensitive on small targets at good depths. The 12,5 detech is very very deep, 3 feet on a WW1 German helmet, while still discriminating medium sized iron (granade’s splinters). I give it 5 stars, it can fight against every detector on the market.”
“I have been detecting for over 33 years. Throughout this time, I have owned many different metal detecters brands and models. The 5kHz Musketeer series has always been one of my favorites. I have owned the Tribune, Sterling, MuskyXS and now the Advantage. It is, without a doubt, the deepest seeking detector available in this price range. It has outstanding depth of detection, excellent separation of targets, superior sensitivity to small objects and easy on the pocketbook.
To the credit of Minelab, they built the Advantage on the design of the Sovereign Elite. Same rod, same housing mounts and same weight and balance. And, as with the Sovereign Elite, you can change the Advantage to a hipmount detector by simply placing the housing in the hipmount bag. Personally, I prefer to mount mine under the armrest, just like the Elite. I find that this makes the Advantage almost perfectly balanced and a pleasure to use. The mounting bracket to accomplish this is readily available from your Minelab dealer.
The Advantage is a silent search, motion detector, with adjustable ground balance, variable discrimination mode, all-metal mode, adjustable sensitivity and a pinpoint mode. As with most sophisticated electronics, those who don’t take the time to adjust theirs for the particular site they are hunting may find the Advantage to be noisy or acting erratically. They believe that turning the controls to maximum capacity will increase their finds. That is not the case. You must not over-drive the sensitivity setting and properly adjust the ground balance if you want to maximize your finds.
Once set up properly, the Advantage runs as quiet as a church mouse, and even running high levels of discrimination, it will hunt deeper than most other detectors on the market. With the wide variety of OEM and aftermarket coils available, you can use your Advantage for the beach, relic sites or coin hunting in parks and yards. For all around hunting, you won’t find a better “bang for the buck” than the Minelab Advantage. No frills. Just a serious metal detector for the serious coin or relic hunter.”
Minelab Metal Detector Sovereign GT
Packed with features including 17 frequencies, automatic Ground Tracking, Iron Mask (on/off), manual & automatic sensitivity, 2-band Noise Cancel and much more. The on-board computer chip handles all the work so you can concentrate on what you want – more good targets.
The Tornado Coil system is lightweight, ultra tough, waterproof and non-buoyant. It is ideal for anywhere you want to use it. The Tornado coil has its own on-board circuitry adding power and depth to this outstanding detector. Whatever you’re looking for, Minelab’s Sovereign GT has the penetrating power and versatility you need. Discrimination circuitry lets you eliminate signals from unwanted trash, while the Iron Mask enables you to detect valuable targets lying close to ferrous junk.
The Sovereign GT discriminates between good targets and unwanted trash with astonishing depth and can be use from the park or building site to the sandy beach or the gold fields.
Minelab’s BBS Technology automatically transmits 17 separate frequencies over a range from 1.5khz to 25khz. This means you have more depth, greater sensitivity and more accurate discrimination.
All-terrain ready with NEW “ACCU-TRAK” Digital Ground Balance featuring selectable Fixed and Automatic Tracking options.
Maximized Depth and Sensitivity- even in mineralized soils with the NEW Ground Tracking All Metal Mode!
Zero in on your targets with the NEW Selectable Pinpoint Mode.
Incredible Depth on targets that old fashioned VLF detectors just don’t see.
Find the good targets next to trash with the NEW IRON MASK mode.
You pick the mode that best suits you with the NEW Silent Search/Threshold switch.
Hunt in the clearest channel available with the 2-Band Noise Cancel switch.
Advanced Discrimination and Notch Filtering for the elimination of trash targets.
Hunt LONGER and with more comfort with the GT’s NEW balanced deluxe shaft.
“Owned my GT now for 10 months. I find it unbeatable on ploughed field & pasture. Used it on the beach with no problems. It was a bit confusing at first wondering what all the buttons actually did but once understood I think it will be hard to beat. I have used Tesoro Tejon, X terra 70, Matrix m6, Explorer XS, when out with the club up against the big guns – se – exp 11 – none of these are as productive.
Play with the sensitivity it will find anything. Just purchased a sef coil & it is the best coil out there. Going over ring pulls & cans etc the machine gives an elastic feel to the tone. I will not part with this now. The nulling can be a bit annoying as can the threshold hum. Turn it to silent search turn up the sens, turn up the thresh, so you can barely hear it seems to give it a quicker recovery speed. Best value for money out there.”
“If the Excalibur is the big sword then the Sovereign GT is the rapier, mine paid for itself within 3 weeks in gold finds on S Florida beaches, its sensative to small gold and has good depth, I use an Excalibur for water hunting but always the GT for wet sanding, in the wet sand its a gold magnet. No big learning curve with this machine, listen to what the machine is telling you by the tones of the different metal targets and 9 times out of 10 you know what the target is before you dig it up. If you want to find the fine gold chains & rings the other machines are leaving behind, walk slowly, sweep slowly and the SovGT will pick them out for you, it also works great in trashy areas.”
Minelab Detectors The Beach Excalibur
The unique design of the Multiple frequency Excalibur allows you to use it as effectively in or out of the water. Whether working the beach, wading at any depth or diving a wreck at 200 feet, the Excalibur will perform every time. The Excalibur is THE ONLY choice by professional divers around the world. Powered by Broad Band Spectrum (BBS) Technology, the amazing depth and accuracy of the Excalibur continues to amaze long time divers and everyday beachcombers.
The Excalibur 800 has an 8 inch search coil, differentiating it from the Excalibur 1000.
“I’ve had my EXC 800 for about 2 weeks now and I love it. I have owned several other brands. I’ve had the Surfmaster PI which worked very well but has no discrimination. You will dig a lot of small DEEP iron targets. I also have a CZ-70 which I love as well. But it won’t go diving.
Something most folks appear to be overlooking in writing reviews is that the Excalibur is designed as an underwater unit. I get the feeling you bought it as a beach unit. Yes, it’s heavy. Try using a waterproof unit underwater and you will complain about it. Why? because it will float. The Surfmaster floated and was a pain to use underwater. The Minelab doesn’t float. That’s the way it should be. Yes, there is a problem with the wiring when you hipmount. However, I’ve seen the Fisher CZ-5 wiring break several times on the same unit after hipmounting. This problem isn’t isolated to Minelab. The discrimination works very well. You don’t need the pinpoint function. It pinpoints just fine in discriminate mode. I guess if you are digging ferrous material maybe the pinpoint mode would be helpful. The depth is fine by me. I’ve dug targets 12-14 inches deep. Battery life is good. I thinks folks are being critical here. I haven’t run the batteries dead yet. Here’s why. I charge it up each time I’m finished with it. Average time is around 10-15 hours. Come on folks, I doubt that there are many of you are out there swinging a detector for 10 to 15 hours non-stop. Price?? A little high but what isn’t besides a Bounty hunter. You get what you pay for.
I would rate this Excalibur as a top of the line unit. That’s just my opinion.”
“I have used the Minelab excalibur for 10 years and have found coins from 1675 to 1800′s. This machine is simply the best for finding coroded or salt disguised treasures. This machine does not waste your digging time which is crucial to a long day on the beach. Reliability 100% perfect with no failures. Try to find a used one for sale and see how well they hold there value !! Only serious detectorist need to buy this machine”
Minelab Detector For Gold GPX-4000
Simply scroll through the various functions of this gold metal detector and select the level required. All the variable level controls offer precise numeric settings for more accuracy. Now you can compare the effect of different settings precisely and easily remember your preferred levels, without the risk of settings being accidentally changed during transit or while detecting. All setting changes are saved automatically on Shut Down, and loaded up when you switch the detector on, then at anytime you can restore back to the Factory Preset settings.
On / Off Push Button
Factory Preset Restore On / Off push button
Threshold 1 turn control
Search Modes Patch / General / Deep
Soil / Timings Sensitive / Normal / Salt
Sensitive Timing Smooth / Extra
Ground Balance Fixed / Tracking
Ground Balance Speed Slow / Medium / Fast
Ground Balance Type General / Specific
Coil / Rx Double-D / Mono / Cancel
Auto Tuning (E.M) Push Button
Manual Tuning 0 – 255
Volume Limit 1 – 40
Audio Tone 1 – 100
Signal Peak 1 – 20
Iron Reject Off / 1 – 30
Audio Normal / Quiet / Boost / Deep
Gain 1 – 15
Motion V-Slow / Slow / Medium / Fast
Response Normal / Inverted
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