Depth Test -- Surf PI, Sand Shark, Infinium, TDI Pro and ATX

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • A side by side depth test comparing five quality pulse induction metal detectors.

Komentáře • 127

  • @DarrenBarnesMD
    @DarrenBarnesMD Před 10 lety +3

    I like alot great tests,, Darren from Goldfinders Australia. P.S Our TDI goes toe to toe with our gp3000 with the 15 inch semi ellip equip. But not as deep as the gp3000 with its 18inch dd. But for wet sand digging they get hard to recover at these 20+ inches deep. Thankyou very much for sharing this video, i have been curious about that new garret, and now i know

    • @DarrenBarnesMD
      @DarrenBarnesMD Před 9 lety

      Yeah done that, same with the 6 inch mono coil from the minelab on the tdi, the minelab works better, but the tdi works better running its standard coil over the 3000 using its standard 12 inch coil

  • @rickr2005
    @rickr2005 Před 8 lety +3

    Thanks so much for your field test was debating between ATX and TDI Pro and I'm going to go with the TDI Pro.

  • @ukuleledude5
    @ukuleledude5 Před 7 lety +2

    Infinium should have been locked after balanced, especially on a beach. In harsh conditions it may be preferable to hunt in tacking, but it should be switched into lock as soon as a potential target appears because the more you swing over the target the more it balances it out. Just ramblings of a long time infinium user! Great video! confirmed what i suspected.

    • @11111972cjb
      @11111972cjb Před 7 lety

      Josh Kiely. From one infinium owner to another, I agree completely!! This test was not done fairly!

  • @cliveclynick4667
    @cliveclynick4667 Před rokem +1

    That is a great, fair test of the deepest machines out. I would have to say though that full Gain on the Dual is probably not it's best performing setting. Also, on the Shark, pulse width determines the size of ltarget it hits--not the power. Thanks!

  • @TheRingFinders
    @TheRingFinders Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us...Thanks for taking the time to do it...Great video!

  • @ItAintMeBabe99
    @ItAintMeBabe99 Před 6 lety +1

    Great comparison. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

  • @TARBUC
    @TARBUC Před 5 lety +5

    Hi , I use the Infinium L & S, with the threshold at 6, 7, with headphone volume reduction, I noticed that I catch deeper targets

  • @miciobigio
    @miciobigio Před 5 lety

    Very well done video ! This is how a comparision video test must be done .

  • @zipngo1
    @zipngo1 Před 5 lety

    Dc, I noticed on the Surfmaster you said was a little unstable. They you turned up the gain. With that machine you are supposed to turn down the gain to stabilize the Threshhold. Allowing you to hear deeper targets. You might this. Put the TDI seems awesome. I would love the equinox added to this group!

  • @lv2mine
    @lv2mine Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent test thanks for taking the time to put this together using the models you did those were great

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      @marcellusnoel1259 Před 3 lety

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  • @BobACNJ
    @BobACNJ Před 10 lety +1

    Very nice comparison and silhouette.
    Thanks for sharing that test with us.

  • @shawnlauderdale6502
    @shawnlauderdale6502 Před 6 lety +2

    I'm using my $44.00 Barska Winbest Pro I bought at Menards, I found a penny around 10 inches deep in wet sand near the water about six feet!

  • @PPMOCRG
    @PPMOCRG Před 8 lety +1

    Yes, thank you. I need a PI detector since I live in a beach community and will mostly be detecting at the beach. I'm also a diver/snorkeler.

    • @CoolBrittany90210
      @CoolBrittany90210 Před 3 lety

      I have a Garrett Sea Hunter II, and over all its great - on the Beach and in the water. With my intent to renew my scuba certification, I will use it underwater. The Garrett is a turn on and go unit. The ATX is crippled by detector shaft vs. Sand damage issues and while I love it, I don't think I would buy it for that design flaw - maybe. I hope and pray the TDI Pro is on the schedule of detectors Garrett will make since they bought White's patents, rights etc - the TDI is a liability near the water especially in the rough sea waves such as in the winter months here in Florida, but up on dry sand it's a great, deep second round to a CTX 3030/ Equinox 800 - they can discriminate but not perfectly but they do have displays to analyze targets.

    • @CoolBrittany90210
      @CoolBrittany90210 Před 3 lety

      Great review :)

  • @TonyTreasureHunterNasr
    @TonyTreasureHunterNasr Před 5 lety +1

    I use the older TDI with the big box and battery. The thing is a beautiful beast on the beach. Goes deeper then hell. Lol

  • @PPMOCRG
    @PPMOCRG Před 8 lety

    Thank you for doing this comparison and video! You helped me make a decision on my next detector.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 8 lety +1

      Remember the PI detectors are designed for depth but you will be digging all metal including iron. Good luck.

  • @Diggs4ever
    @Diggs4ever Před 7 lety +1

    I just got the ATX cant wait to hit the coast. Love your videos Sub'd

  • @angelorosvillegas409
    @angelorosvillegas409 Před 4 lety +1

    Finaly I have white's my tdi pro, but is to noisy than the tdi sl, can share me you setting please?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 4 lety +1

      If you use it at the beach, it will be noisy especially if you raise and lower your coil. Keep it level and sweep slowly. Remember a PI detector is constantly retuning itself. I run at full power with the GEB off and the pulse rate about 12.

  • @corymichaud253
    @corymichaud253 Před 10 lety

    sorry I had the video mixed up with another you answered my question nicely in the demo thanks

  • @silentgaming9328
    @silentgaming9328 Před 3 lety +1

    I wanted to build a geotech baracuda for my science project since i love diy electronic projects, will it work good on dry land (i know its intended for the use on beaches but was curious.) Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

  • @mhistbuff2890
    @mhistbuff2890 Před 10 lety +3

    Really enjoy your videos,have recommended them to other detectorists. Was curious if you had to choose between ATX or TDI which would you prefer?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 10 lety +5

      Thanks for the kind words. When deciding on the one PI machine, it all depends on what type of hunting you do. When I want to work a salt water swimming area while wading (going in and out of the salt water), I use the ATX. If I’m just working the wet salt water sand, I use the TDI Pro. If I’m looking for micro gold jewelry in wet salt water sand or gold nuggets in the field, I use the ATX. Both the TDI Pro and ATX have incredible depth but you have to look at all features and decide what is important to you.

    • @360.Outdoors.Videos
      @360.Outdoors.Videos Před 6 lety +2

      For daily hunting on the beach I prefer my white TDI because it is lightweight . For micro jewelry I use my Garret atx ,for very deep hunting when the beach has been hunted to death I love to use my Garrett atx with the big 20 inch monocoil . So i always find some good big yellow ...

  • @FrankMD11
    @FrankMD11 Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks for posting this excellent video. I look forward to you testing the ATX with a mono coil under the same conditions. I'd speculate that you'd get the 18" nickel with a mono coil. Would it have the stability of the TDI with it's mono coil, under the conditions as in this video.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 10 lety +2

      I would agree that the ATX should get about the same depth as a TDI Pro if using a mono coil. I also look forward to seeing the depth and stability results. Thanks for watching.

  • @alvinlamb6168
    @alvinlamb6168 Před 5 lety +1

    GREAT VIDEO

  • @oldbeechnut
    @oldbeechnut Před 10 lety

    Very informative compare of PI's, Thanks for sharing...
    Like the shadow pic...

  • @F0X4
    @F0X4 Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience. Do you know how the Whites TDI stacks up against the Minelab detectors like the SD2000/SD2200 or GPX up to 3000 model as I can pick these up second hand for around the same money as the Whites?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety +1

      F0X4 I have only tested the GPX 5000 side by side with the TDI Pro at the Beach. The depth was very comparable and the TDI Pro was a little more stable at full gain.

  • @diggingforgold4150
    @diggingforgold4150 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you make a video comparing the equinox 800 with the same machines you used in this video please thanks.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 3 lety +1

      No need to.... there is no comparison in terms of depth. At 10" the nickel will start to disappear in the best conditions. I use the Equinox while wading.

    • @diggingforgold4150
      @diggingforgold4150 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DetectorComparisons thank you for your replay, i have another question I'm looking to buy another machine for parks and beach and need to be deeper, with all your metal detecting experience wich would you recommend the Equinox 800 or CTX 3030 no matter the price, Also i already have the Tdi pro, Xp deus
      Tdi beach hunter, Thanks in advance.
      xp Deus, Thanks.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 3 lety +1

      @@diggingforgold4150 I personally use the Equinox 800 and XP Deus. Those are my favorite two land machines. A lot is personal preference so its hard to say what would be best for you.

  • @videoworks7731
    @videoworks7731 Před 2 lety +1

    very useful vid thanks

  • @Bootyhunter1971
    @Bootyhunter1971 Před 9 lety +1

    I'm wondering if you have tried the regular TDI on the wet sand and if so how does it compare to the TDi Pro? If you have not tried it, what is your opinion of how you think they would compare as far as depth and stability? Thanks

    • @360.Outdoors.Videos
      @360.Outdoors.Videos Před 6 lety +2

      I just can tell you that the TDI Sl is very much stable on the beach . So you hear the faintest modification of the threshold and can go very deep taking this into consideration . The TDI PRO is much more unstable and therefore you will loose some deep targets targets ...

  • @regalandotesoros7134
    @regalandotesoros7134 Před 3 lety +1

    Good comparison👍do you the difference between the tdi pro an de tdi sl?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 3 lety +1

      The TDI SL is not nearly as sensitive as the TDI pro. The TDI pro is a deeper machine. I have used them both extensively come with the GB off I go about 4" deeper on a nickel.

    • @regalandotesoros7134
      @regalandotesoros7134 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the information, I can’t find the Tdi pro but only the tdi sl is forsale

  • @richardnewcombe9449
    @richardnewcombe9449 Před 7 lety +2

    Had the TDI before but didn't like the lack of water resistance . If Whites made a similar machine but waterproof , that would sell like hot cakes.

    • @billrohane5685
      @billrohane5685 Před 6 lety

      Richard Newcombe EXACTLY! I don’t understand why Whites doesn’t do that!! What a killer pulse this would make wading in the sea!

  • @bbqitall4939
    @bbqitall4939 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks much. Great video! How do you think the SPP would compare in this test with the big mono coil? I ask because I think I could make the SPP waterproof pretty easily since it is small. Thanks again!

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety +1

      larry trigg I have not tried the SSP but I would be curious to see how it performs head to head with these other PI detectors.

  • @kaleighcompton6844
    @kaleighcompton6844 Před 9 lety +1

    How would the sl fair in that test ? How much depth lost vs pro?

  • @dayner0
    @dayner0 Před 8 měsíci

    Good morning,
    is Garrett ATX better than tarsacci on black sand beaches?
    THANKS..

  • @Lycantroph71
    @Lycantroph71 Před 8 lety

    Have you had a chance to test the ATX mono coil yet? Would be interesting to compare it with the TDI Pro.

  • @itakeyourphoto
    @itakeyourphoto Před 9 lety +1

    Good comparison video.

  • @petersmith481
    @petersmith481 Před 9 lety +2

    Hi DC, would you please list the settings you use for the TDI on the wet beach, thanks

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety

      GEB off, Gain at 100%, Pulse delay 10-12 and the threshold where you can just hear it..... This is what was used on the TDI Pro

    • @petersmith481
      @petersmith481 Před 9 lety

      Thanks DC for the settings

  • @joetrino8366
    @joetrino8366 Před 10 lety +3

    i would like to see you do the same video again accept use a cxt3030,excal2,fisher cz21,bh id

    • @tasteegold7772
      @tasteegold7772 Před 9 lety

      +Joe Trino i can tell you the excal beats the ctx in depth but as far as the bh id thats probably a bit deeper than the excal it being a p.i

  • @itakeyourphoto
    @itakeyourphoto Před 10 lety +1

    I like your test method. Thanks

  • @Tesorosaprofunidad
    @Tesorosaprofunidad Před 3 lety

    What is deeper with discriminacion on
    tdi pro or atx

  • @unimike9211
    @unimike9211 Před 7 lety +1

    Have you done this test with your TDI SL yet.
    General opinion is that the TDI SL has slightly less depth, but I have not seen a realistic test like this. Anecdotal evidence does not really help.
    Thanks

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 7 lety

      There is a big difference between the TDI S/L and the TDI Pro. The S/L is more in line with the Duel Field when it comes to depth. The TDI Pro is much deeper. I have done side by side tests with both machines and I can hear a mans gold ring at 18" with the TDI Pro and with the TDI S/L, I can hear the same ring 12"-13".

    • @360.Outdoors.Videos
      @360.Outdoors.Videos Před 6 lety +2

      That is true . The TDI PRO is more powerful on a neutral ground . But the TDI SL is stable like a rock . So on heavy mineralised beaches I can crank up the gain to it's maximum without any problem , whereas it is not possible to go more than 50%of the gain on a TDI PRO without stability issues . .So I am more comfortable and effective with my TDI SL in a daily highly mineralised hunting situation . Even my Garret atx does not handle these harsh conditions as well as my TDI SL. I hope this helps .

  • @jomon723
    @jomon723 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for using the nickels, that is the true test besides maybe a ring....Good Luck

  • @999ADAMANT999
    @999ADAMANT999 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing, I have to use Sovereign on my beaches because of iron, I want to see comparison PI to Minelab BBS machines, regards.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety

      +Bosman Boss There is no comparison when it comes to raw depth. What sounds good on a PI is hardly noticeable on a BBS detector. I have tested a CTX with the 17" coil and could not hear signals that I heard clearly with the TDI Pro with a 12" coil. But as you know, there is a trade off, if you want the depth of a PI, you will have to dig the iron that your Sovereign ignores. The Sovereign is a slow processing detector so if there is a lot of iron around, it is probably masking good targets. I use an Excalibur which is essentially a waterproof Sovereign and I have had good results with the 15" NEL coil going very deep but I could not use it in an iron infested area.

  • @endriudetector9037
    @endriudetector9037 Před 10 lety

    Complimenti,bel video e bel test, Fino ad ora non ho ancora avuto il piacere di testare una di queste macchine ad impulso,secondo mè per spazzolare in battigia dove batte l'onda,sarebbero l'ideale,Grazie per la condivisione,Ciao Endriu.!

    • @kaleighcompton6844
      @kaleighcompton6844 Před 10 lety

      Is that salt water beach ? How much black sand?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 10 lety

      Kaleigh Compton Yes, its salt water. Some black sand but the PI's handle it well.

  • @wsmaga
    @wsmaga Před 9 lety +1

    great video.

  • @peymansheikhchi1548
    @peymansheikhchi1548 Před 5 lety

    I was hoping you test the big 20 inch coil on ATX some day but still holding to my hope

  • @wyoprospector
    @wyoprospector Před 6 lety +1

    Nice job, thanks.

  • @hymetaldetectorist3319
    @hymetaldetectorist3319 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing!!! Sand shark is 8" or 10.5" coil? I'm considering to buy sand shark.

  • @theyorkshirebeachpirate6432

    Have you done one with the whites beach hunter yet against the pro

  • @stopatnothen
    @stopatnothen Před 9 lety +1

    i love the vid bought a tdi pro my self

  • @owenkitto27
    @owenkitto27 Před 10 lety +2

    put the Sov GT with WOT 15 coil and the CTX in the equation

  • @johndavis8638
    @johndavis8638 Před 10 lety

    Maybe I'm wrong but turning the pulse width to max on the sand shark would decrease depth. Why did you do that?

  • @Booleys
    @Booleys Před 9 lety

    Thank you for this test! Much appreciated. At what depth does the CTX3030 detects the nickel? (with no disc, no ground balance and sens at 28?) I would love to see more testing videos

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety

      Booleys The CTX will go 10-12" on a nickel in wet salt water sand depending on the settings. If you could run your detector in manual 28 sensitivity and its stable, you should hear the nickel in that 10-12" range.

  • @F0X4
    @F0X4 Před 9 lety

    I live in Australia and own a Garrett Infinium. I like the machine but it is very hard to ground balance in mineralised soil. I get great depth out of the machine but from all the videos I have seen the TDI pro looks like a step up in performance for a similar price machine. Would you recommended upgrading?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety

      F0X4 You will find the TDI Pro will go deeper that the Infinium. I also find the TDI Pro to be very stable even at high gain. I have used the TDI Pro in the heavily mineralized dirt of Culpeper Va and it worked very well.

  • @mooseinny
    @mooseinny Před 9 lety +1

    nice video,,any big depth difference with the TDI Pro vs. TDI SL..?.....thanks,,,

  • @egil222
    @egil222 Před 8 lety

    First thanks for producing this video must have been lots of work but is a great comparison of some deep seeking beach machines. One question about the settings on the Infinium. According the user manual and the posting I have read online you get the best depth using it when you have the ground balance set to Lock and you had it on slow which is known to reduce depth. Was the machine unstable unless you turned on the slow ground tracking?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 8 lety

      +Stephen Pearsall I tried the Infinium on all settings and achieved the best signal response when set to slow; The Infinium was stable at all settings. Thanks

    • @egil222
      @egil222 Před 8 lety

      +DetectorComparisons Thanks for the answer - I have one its way to me and have been reading the manual and watching Garrett's and other's videos on the machine so was very interested to hear about your results. According the documentation you should only need to run on slow in very heavy mineralized areas. I intend to use it on beaches in northern Mass, NH, and southern Maine many of which have a lot of black sand mixed in the beach sand.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 8 lety

      +Stephen Pearsall I hunt the CT and NY shores and some of the beaches are very rocky with black sand. You may also have your best results running in slow depending your levels of minerals/black sand. Good luck hunting up there!

  • @quarterfiendnate5491
    @quarterfiendnate5491 Před 9 lety +1

    how deep will the tdi go on gold ? and are you in salt water ?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety +1

      On low conductive targets like gold, the TDI Pro will go very deep.. Yes, this test was done at a salt water beach.

    • @intheair4819
      @intheair4819 Před 4 lety

      Yes I confirm the TDI SL TDI PRO and the Garrett ATX are much deeper on gold as any multi frequency detector on wet salt water . Go for it .

  • @texasdigger3273
    @texasdigger3273 Před 8 lety

    What were the settings on ur TDI? Pulse @10, geb off, what about gain? Set on low for conductors? Don't know much about the Pro but like it's depth. I thought the coil was dual field, am I mistaken? Got alot of learning on this machine. Thanks

  • @zipngo1
    @zipngo1 Před 8 lety

    I don't see enough videos with the sand shark? Any more on the way? How good a product for the price?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 8 lety +1

      +zipngo1 The Sand Shark is a good basic PI unit. I use the TDI Pro or ATX because of the extreme depth but depending where you are, the Sand Shark will work just fine.

  • @worldwidemetaldetecting8034

    WAS ATX MAXED OUT? GOOD VIDEO, THANKS

  • @togamac
    @togamac Před 4 lety

    Could you repeat that at a depth of 200' please.?

  • @rockygouveia2162
    @rockygouveia2162 Před 9 lety

    ....you should not search with the Infinium in the slow or fast mode. Those settings are for ground balancing only. Always detect in the locked mode.....

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 9 lety

      If you are in an area where there is black sand or heavy minerals, searching in locked means you will have to reground balance the detector as ground conditions change. Garrett recommends searching in locked when you can, but if you are in an area with high minerals or black sand, searching in slow or fast is recommended by Garrett.

  • @topgunxs
    @topgunxs Před 3 lety +1

    96 / 5000
    Resultados de traducción
    Hello everybody. What advantages or problems would it have in using a tdi in other areas that or are beach

  • @artisgoldauprospects5452

    Thank you for all your videos I'd like your opinion whether the Infinium LS or the Equinox 800 would be better for northern BC prospecting gold thank you

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 6 lety +1

      Depending on the severity of the mineralization. If real heavy, go with the PI detector otherwise the Equinox at 40kHz should hit lots of small gold.

    • @artisgoldauprospects5452
      @artisgoldauprospects5452 Před 6 lety

      Thank you for your quick reply

  • @mase202
    @mase202 Před 5 lety

    is the tdi a good machine for dry land? no water or wet sand where i stay. thanks

  • @jomon723
    @jomon723 Před 5 lety +2

    Best to just go with a Excal or CZ-21 🌴💦

  • @fortbrown6989
    @fortbrown6989 Před 7 lety +1

    Looking forward to you doing the same test with the new AT MAX!!!

  • @keithbenefit
    @keithbenefit Před 6 lety

    can anyone tell me which pi detector searches deep but also goes underwater (deeper than 3 metres) ?

    • @frank1fm634
      @frank1fm634 Před 6 lety

      keithbenefit I saw your posting.You want deep on land and under water.Check out the Fisher CZ-21 metal detector.They have videos here on youtube.You can go 200 feet under water.I haven't seen a detector than can go deeper for targets.

  • @safoxmulder
    @safoxmulder Před 7 lety

    Do you use the ATX often?

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 7 lety +1

      I have used it at the beach and its very good on small gold jewelry while still going deep for larger targets.

    • @intheair4819
      @intheair4819 Před 4 lety

      I love my garret ATX . It is more sensible than my TDI SL on very small targets Ndecko on very deep ones . Nevertheless the TDI SL is very much light weight and very fast . I love both of them for what they are good at .

  • @hobbyistmind7770
    @hobbyistmind7770 Před 7 lety

    i think a vlf machine like minelab quattro/safari can compete that depth in wet sand.

  • @shawnlauderdale6502
    @shawnlauderdale6502 Před 6 lety

    I'd go atx 400 all day, everyday!

  • @neilgutteridge6405
    @neilgutteridge6405 Před 8 měsíci

    Not a great test....pi's like to have no air gap between the coil and sand.Also,the infinium should do better than that.......my seahunter with the 14" coil would pick up the targets better than the infinium in that test and it shouldn't.

  • @deanedward2379
    @deanedward2379 Před 4 lety

    dude... unlpug the headphones si we can hear. Spoiled the vid.

    • @DetectorComparisons
      @DetectorComparisons  Před 4 lety

      Some of the detectors don't have internal speakers. Ones that do, you can hear them in the video. Turn up the volume....