I got my Vanquish on a damaged box deal for 170. I found over 30 modern coins in my very trashy yard testing it. It accurately detected a quarter in coin mode right beside a huge rusty nail. In fact, I dug up the nail and thought it gave me a false 29 signal until I checked the small hole with a pinpointer. I can`t afford an expensive machine on Social Security. I started detecting in the late 70s with a Whites Coinmaster.
I have both the harbour freight nine function analogue machine and the newer hf Gordon high precision màchine. I also use and swear by the SUNPOW MD08 pinpointer. Paid 35 FOR THE SUNPOW which is waterproof. seventy bucks for the nine function machine, and 119 bucks on sale for the digital GORDON. I have found lots of clad coins and have had a ton of fun learning how to use my harbour freight machines. I have a few vids if anyone is interested, not to take the spotlight off this very informative video.
The guy on Wildcat Creek Survival wore out the Harbor Freight 9 Function over and over and kept putting it back together. He used to have some great tips on setting it to find quarters. I got a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202 for Christmas about 6 years ago. When I was testing it at my sister`s home I found a Walking Liberty Half. It was so worn that I thought it was a plug from an electrical box until I saw it under bright light. @@rickylakemusic
And I've metal detected for thirty years and tried em all. Multifrequency is not the same as a true eddy coil and processor operating in several frequencies at the same time. THE WHITES V3i, WAS AND IS THE FINEST EVER. IT OPERATED IN 3 FREQUENCIES FOR REAL AT THE SAME TIME. ITS power was untouchable. I still use mine and easily find any silver dime at 12 inches, nickels and pennies also. Its Polar Plot was absolutely flawless at predicting a coin over trash. This detector also had the first wireless headphones. NOTHING IS BETTER. And yes, it was worth the $1800. I'd pay $2000 for it.
I have the Vanquish 540. Has lots more options than the 340 and alit more in boomer with manticore. For most / average users, they will probably never use most of the additional options on the manticore. Plus it can be too overwhelming for average and newer user. Best to save over $1000 and buy your accessories;( pinpointer, shovel, scoop) in my opinion. Great video though👍🏼
My wife bought me a Notka legend for my birthday last week. It was funny because I am a Minelab user and love them! I gotta tell you...that legend impressed me! I don't think I will be switch off but I found targets that the other detector did not pick up.
That was actually a perfect breakdown, at the start I didn't think you'd give the Vanquish the credit it deserves as it's easy for more advanced users to look down on cheaper less featured detectors but later in the video you discussed that someone just hunting in low mineral ground in a park or something wouldn't benefit all that much to justify the Manticore and that's exactly right, however depending on what you use the detector for obviously the more expensive becomes better to justify the price. We are in good times that such good detectors like the Vanquish are so low priced, they're far better performing than top end machines of a few years ago in many ways. There is always the fact that in many cases a bulk of the finds can be found with just about any reasonable detector suitable for the job, it's the challenging finds that require the better detectors and more knowledge to understand and use them.
I picked up a Xterra Pro, these machines are inexpensive. They also have similar operations to the equinox and some similar features to the Manticore. It’s only single frequency but you can change the frequency. Coils will interchange with the equinox. I think it’s a better entry level learning machine than the vanquish. Its price is similar to the vanquish. Once you have learnt how to use it, upgrading to the equinox or manticore would be easy. I think the poster of the video will know this, I am just putting this out there as an option for the vanquish as a beginner Minelab machine.
I have a GTI 2500 . I have had it about 5 years now. And have found countless items a gold class ring mans 10k wedding band. silver rings I love that thing. I know things have come a long way but it's still listed on amazon for over $1000 . And it still does what I want it to.
I’ve had them all. Tested them all in depth. Best value= xp deus 2. Lightest, best warranty, dive to 60’, best separation and depth. 2. Minelab manticore is very close in performance to xp Deus however ergonomics and warranty is not! Xp deus 2 and 1 with 9” coil is an ultra light, lethal machine. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for your video👌🏼
I do need to say for a new detectorist it’s gonna be hard to beat the Nokta legend and vanquish. Legend REALLY impressed me for the money it’s tough to beat.👌🏼
If you’re going to spend money, get the best one you can afford. I but top line tools because I’ve found less expensive dont usually last ir work well, and same with a detector. Buy once, cry once. You’ll enjoy the Hoo y with the best machine you can afford.
I have detected nearly 40 years and I love simple so I've had a variety of machines over the years, right now my main one is xp.Orx. I am certain that the high-end machine is a better machine.But I don't understand electronics that will also perhaps the entry level.Vanquishes better for me.I just wan to turn it on hunt.The s***** of old parks and find good things. Loved your video
Been detecting for almost 30 years. The best detector is the one thats affordable for you & the one you master. For coins i use the Nox800 ($1000) & now the Deus2 ($1600) both great machines, the Deus2 will edge out the Nox, form what im hearing the Manticor is neck & neck to the Deus2. I dropped the $1600 because detecting is a major part of my life so it made sense to spend a little more. If your not sure detectings for you, its not your main hobby, or you just cant swing a high dollar detector there's great options at decent prices nowadays. Its like Ryobi/Milwaukee or gasser/ Diesel or flipphone/smartphone they all do some of the job but sum do all of the job, what can you afford & what do you NEED?
Basically comparing the bottom vanquish with the top of all mine lab. The vanquish 440 and 800 adds a handful of the features in and the x-terra pro, also for $300, and adds a fair bit more to bring it even closer to the top, though the top still adds more customization. I'd say if $300 ish is your budget range prob the best bet is the x-terra pro, but to me the biggest advantage of the pro is that it's collapsible enough to put in your suitcase if you're going to fly somewhere. None of the vanquish models can do that, but the pro does have a few more niceties over the vanquish. I'd definitely go with a pro over the vanquish 800 because the 800 costs more and there's not much difference between the 440 and 800 except rechargeable batteries, wireless headphones and I think backlight, but the price jump between the 2 makes it more worth it IMHO to make it more worth going with the pro. So at a $300 budget, it'd really between the 440 and pro. You get more features out of the pro for the same price, but if you dont need them, the 440 is simpler. I'd like to see a breakdown comparison between the top, the 440 and the pro, or even the top you've got there and the pro if you have the ability to do such a comparison. It would be nice to see, but I too don't know if I'd ever spend the $1300 difference between the two.
We just got a Go Find 66- We got ours used, but it's ~ the same price new as a Vanquish 340. If you are offered both, get the Vanquish I think Go Find 66 has more tones, but the target ID is just "Iron" "Aluminium" "Silver" or "Gold"... And it's all ringpulls anyway 😅
Great video. You almost convinced me to go Minelab. I am looking to go a different brand from my Whites V3i, but I think i will stick with American made and keep Americans in the position of employment. I am considering a Fisher F75 Ltd black model, or the Garrett AT Max.
If you want to go, American, wait a few months and see what Garrett puts out. They have a new metal detector coming soon, rumor is, it will be multi frequency.
Your videos are very good indeed, I think. Very fair: no 'fan-boy' jive, which is a blessed relief...I'm going back to analogue again. . I've tried the SMF's. I simply prefer top quality analogues. I'm going to spend good money ( £2,000+) on a machine, it's going to be on a hand-built analogue. SMF's don't "do it" for me. But I absolutely do see how attractive they are to millions of other people who own metal detectors, and the very best of luck to them😊.
Have you checked out the X-Terra Pro ?? and it's a Single Frequencies Detector that has more options than the Vanquish Lineup .. and the X-Terra Pro has almost the same function as the Manticore....
@@RelicsRings And your Thoughts on it Are ?? 🤔 And I have it and I enjoy it after I have lowered the Sensitivity down below 20 Sensitivity and I actually have started with 12 Sensitivity until I got to know what it's trying to tell me what the target is.... 👍....
@@RelicsRings That's too Bad 😞 and You can only Swing one at a time and I have 7 extra Detector's myself and 4 Pinpointers and the X-Terra Pro and the Equinox 600 Detector's are the Newest ones and I prefer the X-Terra Pro Single Frequency over the Multi Frequency 600 but I do plan on getting the 900 and time will tell if I like it like I Do the X-Terra Pro......
@carolrice2063 yea there's only so much time in a day, and being you can only swing one detector at a time, you have to pick the ones that work best for you. I have 7 VLF metal detectors and 3 pulse induction. I really need to thin the heard at some point.
Thank you sir, you need to re-name and re post thisvideo. I searched google nd youtube manticore vs vanquish. Because they use the same frequency. But i coukd not find anything untill now. 2 hours later
I have the 540, its good, but you are limited to dry days and living in Wales they are few and dar between, so am looking to upgrade to a nox, do you think its worth upgrading to a 600 as its on offer right now?
Advanced user as in park or field vs studying maps of the colonial period. I understand the more serious treasure hunters don’t necessarily learn the full potential of the machines, using the programs given should be able to find most objects, I say most not all as minor adjustments would, I believe going slow and giving the inconsistencies of vdi, and tones you must dig, price doesn’t mean perfect, thanks
I haven't used the Vanquish in the Arizona desert. I'm usually there prospecting so I would use the Equinox 800, 900 or Manticore with the dedicated gold modes.
@@RelicsRings thanks for the info because I’ve been using a Fisher goldbug first generation and I’m looking at upgrading now after all these years I’ve been watching the mine lab a lot, but there’s just so many of them you have to choose from the problem is a lot of our back east the videos and doesn’t really tell me much on how it work out here in Arizona, so keep up the videos I like what I’m seeing so far
For about 70 buck you can get about 36 Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable accumulators, which give you at least 72 hours of running, and could be replaced in any time.
The biggest difference between $250 detector and a $1700 detector, is if a person wants to get into the obsession,......I mean hobby, and then finds out it's not their cup of tea, they don't have to listen to their wife berate them for blowing 1700 bucks. But then again on the flip side of the coin, I get berated by the Mrs when she says, "What, another metal detector? How many metal detectors do you need?". Lol.
Yea I have the same obsession. Thankfully since it's the only hobby I really do much of anymore, my wife is pretty understanding of the money being spent. Especially when I find a gold ring or something cool.
@@RelicsRings, if I took all the money I've spent on metal detectors, and prospecting equipment, I could comfortably say I'd have enough money to buy a new truck...... Oh wait that's the wrong answer. I'd have enough money to take the Mrs on a nice vacation.......to Australia with a couple of metal detectors in tow. When ever we go on vacation I take a metal detector with me. Pull tabs are international. But yes the Mrs doesn't complain when I bring home gold, in nugget or jewelry form.
Let’s put accessories aside, cosmetics, it’s the performance , seperation, depth, ferrous nonferrous. So to justify 1400.00 you better be able to find banner finds. My opinions multi frequency I understand, but sir that’s a lot to pay. But I’m willing to learn and be educated, but that’s alot
The short answer is no. Part of the reason is due to so many targets like aluminum and brass fall in the same range as gold and or silver. Silver not so much, but there is still some crossover.
The 540 would have been a better comparison for $399 more adjustability then the 340 and still $1,300 cheaper. We know the 2D feature is a joke unless it is a single target underground same as Etrac and XY screens great for just one target ID. Ears is your discrimination
The comparison is to show the two extremes in price. There are a lot of different models I could have compared, but that wasn't the point. Nor was I trying to prove anything about the 2D screen, it simply is to show what's available on the least expensive SMF and one of the most expensive SMF models.
The 340 is too cheap without good options. The manticore is overpriced with only a few extras. A good comparison is 540 vanquish vs equinox 800. Many similarities.
@@billbarry2984 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate all kinds of feedback, and everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I'm glad you took the time to watch the video. If there's anything specific you'd enjoy seeing or if you have suggestions for improvement, I'd love to hear them. Constructive feedback is always valuable to me.
Great detector, the only thing that worries me is what happens when it breaks and there are no parts left to replace it. Hopefully that's still a few years down the road though.
@@RelicsRings Very True, That's one reason I don't even let it get wet. But I"m sure that day will eventually come but it will outlast me with my health. As long as it's not a screen or processor issue, being a retired computer and industrial electronics tech by trade I can probably fix it. But it'd be hard to find a processor or screen for sure. I"m in Ky, I wish I was able to get to the beach and try it out in the sand but those traveling days are over. Good Luck and keep up the Videos. Subbed!
I guess I'm way behind the times. I still use my Tesoros; the Cibola, the Mojave, the Outlaw, and the Vaquero. Hated to see Tesoro go out of business, but everything changes. Nothing stays the same but the Word of God. The grass withers and the flower fades; but the word of God shall stand forever. Isa. 40:8 I bet that Vanquish can find just about anything that Manicore can find.
you dont need a high end detector if you have experience the lower end detector in the hands of some who understands things is far superior. bet i can find gold with my 340. have a good day
You're right, an experienced person who knows their detector will always do better than someone who doesn't. I bet you could find gold with your 340, as long as the nugget is big enough. You have a good day as well
All metal detectors will find stuff. But in the case of Tesoro, with them being out of business it's getting harder and harder to find them. Parts to fix them is also going to be an issue at some point.
@@RelicsRings I have got loads stored up but your right soons a major part pack up that's it in the spares box .shame really they packed up shop cos I do honestly think that tesoro are better than most modern detectors
Great vd.thanks. My friends, i want to buy a good m.detec but i dont know which one is best for more dpt! NOX 900/ manticor/ ctx3030/ vanq 540 Thank you 👍👋
I have the Vanquish and truly love it. I could never afford a$1700 detector. For what it is at it’s price point, Vanquish for me.
For the price of the Manticore it should go out and detect for you while you sit home and have a Beer!!! Lol
I got my Vanquish on a damaged box deal for 170. I found over 30 modern coins in my very trashy yard testing it. It accurately detected a quarter in coin mode right beside a huge rusty nail. In fact, I dug up the nail and thought it gave me a false 29 signal until I checked the small hole with a pinpointer. I can`t afford an expensive machine on Social Security. I started detecting in the late 70s with a Whites Coinmaster.
That's a great price for the Vanquish. Sounds like you're doing great with it.
I am in the same boat. I don’t make enough on SS to get expensive machine quit yet. My 440 does everything I need!
I have both the harbour freight nine function analogue machine and the newer hf Gordon high precision màchine. I also use and swear by the SUNPOW MD08 pinpointer. Paid 35 FOR THE SUNPOW which is waterproof. seventy bucks for the nine function machine, and 119 bucks on sale for the digital GORDON.
I have found lots of clad coins and have had a ton of fun learning how to use my harbour freight machines.
I have a few vids if anyone is interested, not to take the spotlight off this very informative video.
The guy on Wildcat Creek Survival wore out the Harbor Freight 9 Function over and over and kept putting it back together. He used to have some great tips on setting it to find quarters. I got a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202 for Christmas about 6 years ago. When I was testing it at my sister`s home I found a Walking Liberty Half. It was so worn that I thought it was a plug from an electrical box until I saw it under bright light. @@rickylakemusic
Awesome breakdown very informative!
Thanks
And I've metal detected for thirty years and tried em all. Multifrequency is not the same as a true eddy coil and processor operating in several frequencies at the same time. THE WHITES V3i, WAS AND IS THE FINEST EVER. IT OPERATED IN 3 FREQUENCIES FOR REAL AT THE SAME TIME. ITS power was untouchable. I still use mine and easily find any silver dime at 12 inches, nickels and pennies also. Its Polar Plot was absolutely flawless at predicting a coin over trash. This detector also had the first wireless headphones. NOTHING IS BETTER. And yes, it was worth the $1800. I'd pay $2000 for it.
Great video....well thought..I enjoyed watching it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have the Vanquish 540. Has lots more options than the 340 and alit more in boomer with manticore. For most / average users, they will probably never use most of the additional options on the manticore. Plus it can be too overwhelming for average and newer user. Best to save over $1000 and buy your accessories;( pinpointer, shovel, scoop) in my opinion. Great video though👍🏼
Only thing I wish is that it was waterproof. But can now use wireless adapters and headphone.
My wife bought me a Notka legend for my birthday last week. It was funny because I am a Minelab user and love them! I gotta tell you...that legend impressed me! I don't think I will be switch off but I found targets that the other detector did not pick up.
I have a Legend as well. Very good detector for the money.
That was actually a perfect breakdown, at the start I didn't think you'd give the Vanquish the credit it deserves as it's easy for more advanced users to look down on cheaper less featured detectors but later in the video you discussed that someone just hunting in low mineral ground in a park or something wouldn't benefit all that much to justify the Manticore and that's exactly right, however depending on what you use the detector for obviously the more expensive becomes better to justify the price. We are in good times that such good detectors like the Vanquish are so low priced, they're far better performing than top end machines of a few years ago in many ways. There is always the fact that in many cases a bulk of the finds can be found with just about any reasonable detector suitable for the job, it's the challenging finds that require the better detectors and more knowledge to understand and use them.
Thanks for all your comments Simon, glad you liked the video.
The Vanquish is a great machine!
I picked up a Xterra Pro, these machines are inexpensive. They also have similar operations to the equinox and some similar features to the Manticore. It’s only single frequency but you can change the frequency. Coils will interchange with the equinox. I think it’s a better entry level learning machine than the vanquish. Its price is similar to the vanquish. Once you have learnt how to use it, upgrading to the equinox or manticore would be easy.
I think the poster of the video will know this, I am just putting this out there as an option for the vanquish as a beginner Minelab machine.
Good selection of finds up there. Happy hunting.
I have a GTI 2500 . I have had it about 5 years now. And have found countless items a gold class ring mans 10k wedding band. silver rings I love that thing. I know things have come a long way but it's still listed on amazon for over $1000 . And it still does what I want it to.
The best metal detector to use is the one that makes you happy. Congratulations on all the nice finds you've made.
I’ve had them all. Tested them all in depth. Best value= xp deus 2. Lightest, best warranty, dive to 60’, best separation and depth. 2. Minelab manticore is very close in performance to xp Deus however ergonomics and warranty is not! Xp deus 2 and 1 with 9” coil is an ultra light, lethal machine. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for your video👌🏼
I do need to say for a new detectorist it’s gonna be hard to beat the Nokta legend and vanquish. Legend REALLY impressed me for the money it’s tough to beat.👌🏼
If you’re going to spend money, get the best one you can afford. I but top line tools because I’ve found less expensive dont usually last ir work well, and same with a detector. Buy once, cry once. You’ll enjoy the Hoo y with the best machine you can afford.
Really great information video
Thanks glad you like it.
I bought a Equinox 900 for my first md last year. I really like it and it's not to hard to figure out. I recommend it for anyone's first md.
I have detected nearly 40 years and I love simple so I've had a variety of machines over the years, right now my main one is xp.Orx. I am certain that the high-end machine is a better machine.But I don't understand electronics that will also perhaps the entry level.Vanquishes better for me.I just wan to turn it on hunt.The s***** of old parks and find good things.
Loved your video
540 have more features and still affordable
Been detecting for almost 30 years. The best detector is the one thats affordable for you & the one you master. For coins i use the Nox800 ($1000) & now the Deus2 ($1600) both great machines, the Deus2 will edge out the Nox, form what im hearing the Manticor is neck & neck to the Deus2. I dropped the $1600 because detecting is a major part of my life so it made sense to spend a little more. If your not sure detectings for you, its not your main hobby, or you just cant swing a high dollar detector there's great options at decent prices nowadays.
Its like Ryobi/Milwaukee or gasser/ Diesel or flipphone/smartphone they all do some of the job but sum do all of the job, what can you afford & what do you NEED?
Great comments, agree with what you said. Having fun is the most important thing, regardless of what you swing.
Vanquish is a beast on the beach.
Yes it is. I compared it to the Equinox one time and the Vanquish 540 was just as deep as the 800 on the beach.
Yes it is!!
Basically comparing the bottom vanquish with the top of all mine lab. The vanquish 440 and 800 adds a handful of the features in and the x-terra pro, also for $300, and adds a fair bit more to bring it even closer to the top, though the top still adds more customization. I'd say if $300 ish is your budget range prob the best bet is the x-terra pro, but to me the biggest advantage of the pro is that it's collapsible enough to put in your suitcase if you're going to fly somewhere. None of the vanquish models can do that, but the pro does have a few more niceties over the vanquish. I'd definitely go with a pro over the vanquish 800 because the 800 costs more and there's not much difference between the 440 and 800 except rechargeable batteries, wireless headphones and I think backlight, but the price jump between the 2 makes it more worth it IMHO to make it more worth going with the pro. So at a $300 budget, it'd really between the 440 and pro. You get more features out of the pro for the same price, but if you dont need them, the 440 is simpler.
I'd like to see a breakdown comparison between the top, the 440 and the pro, or even the top you've got there and the pro if you have the ability to do such a comparison. It would be nice to see, but I too don't know if I'd ever spend the $1300 difference between the two.
❤Thank You! God Bless You!
I still like my Vanquish 440. It does everything I expect from a detector!
For the money, the 440 is a very good detector. Has a few more adjustments than the 340.
Thanks for the video. I can’t afford the $1700 but from what you have said it seems the $299 vanquish is a pretty decent machine.
Good vid
Thanks
The manticore headphones you can use a cord or use the wireless on the headsets
Yes, thanks for pointing that out. I always use them wireless.
We just got a Go Find 66- We got ours used, but it's ~ the same price new as a Vanquish 340.
If you are offered both, get the Vanquish I think Go Find 66 has more tones, but the target ID is just "Iron" "Aluminium" "Silver" or "Gold"...
And it's all ringpulls anyway 😅
I have the Notka Simplex, I can't afford the Legend. For me it's a decent detector, I'm not a pro hunter. Have you done videos on the Simplex?
I've done a few relic hunting with the Simplex.
Great video. You almost convinced me to go Minelab. I am looking to go a different brand from my Whites V3i, but I think i will stick with American made and keep Americans in the position of employment. I am considering a Fisher F75 Ltd black model, or the Garrett AT Max.
If you want to go, American, wait a few months and see what Garrett puts out. They have a new metal detector coming soon, rumor is, it will be multi frequency.
If you have a Deus II would you say the manticore has any advantage as far as relic hunting?
Yes, I have the Deus 2. I would say they are pretty close in performance, but the Deus is better in thick iron.
Your videos are very good indeed, I think. Very fair: no 'fan-boy' jive, which is a blessed relief...I'm going back to analogue again. . I've tried the SMF's. I simply prefer top quality analogues. I'm going to spend good money ( £2,000+) on a machine, it's going to be on a hand-built analogue. SMF's don't "do it" for me. But I absolutely do see how attractive they are to millions of other people who own metal detectors, and the very best of luck to them😊.
Thanks for you comments. I always say use what you have the most fun with.
His videos are good???? He's comparing a 340 Vanquish to a Manticore??? Hello, earth calling!!! Silly comparison IMO!
Have you checked out the X-Terra Pro ?? and it's a Single Frequencies Detector that has more options than the Vanquish Lineup .. and the X-Terra Pro has almost the same function as the Manticore....
Yea, I've seen the X-terra Pro.
@@RelicsRings And your Thoughts on it Are ?? 🤔 And I have it and I enjoy it after I have lowered the Sensitivity down below 20 Sensitivity and I actually have started with 12 Sensitivity until I got to know what it's trying to tell me what the target is.... 👍....
@carolrice2063 looks like a great machine. But I've got too many metal detectors as it is. I probably won't be buying one.
@@RelicsRings That's too Bad 😞 and You can only Swing one at a time and I have 7 extra Detector's myself and 4 Pinpointers and the X-Terra Pro and the Equinox 600 Detector's are the Newest ones and I prefer the X-Terra Pro Single Frequency over the Multi Frequency 600 but I do plan on getting the 900 and time will tell if I like it like I Do the X-Terra Pro......
@carolrice2063 yea there's only so much time in a day, and being you can only swing one detector at a time, you have to pick the ones that work best for you. I have 7 VLF metal detectors and 3 pulse induction. I really need to thin the heard at some point.
Thank you sir, you need to re-name and re post thisvideo.
I searched google nd youtube manticore vs vanquish. Because they use the same frequency. But i coukd not find anything untill now. 2 hours later
I have the 540, its good, but you are limited to dry days and living in Wales they are few and dar between, so am looking to upgrade to a nox, do you think its worth upgrading to a 600 as its on offer right now?
I cover control panel with quart freezer bag .
This also helps keep dirt out of controls like nite back lite on 540. Wish my pro f40 had wifi
@@ronpflugrath2712 I used to cover my detector with a bag like that and detect parks and playgrounds on rainy days.
Advanced user as in park or field vs studying maps of the colonial period. I understand the more serious treasure hunters don’t necessarily learn the full potential of the machines, using the programs given should be able to find most objects, I say most not all as minor adjustments would, I believe going slow and giving the inconsistencies of vdi, and tones you must dig, price doesn’t mean perfect, thanks
I believe that whites were the first one to come out with multi frequency right with Garett back in the day with mine lab etrac still does still work
Whites was 10 years behind Fisher and Minelab using SMF on a metal detector.
Xp deus technology equal to minelab in your opinion, im not worried about cosmetic speaking, being lighter, in performance, thanks
How is the vanquish in Arizona deserts with hot rocks and iron ferret ?
I haven't used the Vanquish in the Arizona desert. I'm usually there prospecting so I would use the Equinox 800, 900 or Manticore with the dedicated gold modes.
@@RelicsRings thanks for the info because I’ve been using a Fisher goldbug first generation and I’m looking at upgrading now after all these years I’ve been watching the mine lab a lot, but there’s just so many of them you have to choose from the problem is a lot of our back east the videos and doesn’t really tell me much on how it work out here in Arizona, so keep up the videos I like what I’m seeing so far
For about 70 buck you can put a 30 hour battery on the vanquish
For about 70 buck you can get about 36 Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable accumulators, which give you at least 72 hours of running, and could be replaced in any time.
The biggest difference between $250 detector and a $1700 detector, is if a person wants to get into the obsession,......I mean hobby, and then finds out it's not their cup of tea, they don't have to listen to their wife berate them for blowing 1700 bucks.
But then again on the flip side of the coin, I get berated by the Mrs when she says, "What, another metal detector? How many metal detectors do you need?". Lol.
Yea I have the same obsession. Thankfully since it's the only hobby I really do much of anymore, my wife is pretty understanding of the money being spent. Especially when I find a gold ring or something cool.
@@RelicsRings, if I took all the money I've spent on metal detectors, and prospecting equipment, I could comfortably say I'd have enough money to buy a new truck...... Oh wait that's the wrong answer. I'd have enough money to take the Mrs on a nice vacation.......to Australia with a couple of metal detectors in tow. When ever we go on vacation I take a metal detector with me. Pull tabs are international.
But yes the Mrs doesn't complain when I bring home gold, in nugget or jewelry form.
Let’s put accessories aside, cosmetics, it’s the performance , seperation, depth, ferrous nonferrous. So to justify 1400.00 you better be able to find banner finds. My opinions multi frequency I understand, but sir that’s a lot to pay. But I’m willing to learn and be educated, but that’s alot
Is there a detector made,that simply finds gold or silver, and nothing else, you know, only 2 settings, Gold or silver
Thumbs up subbed Great video
The short answer is no. Part of the reason is due to so many targets like aluminum and brass fall in the same range as gold and or silver. Silver not so much, but there is still some crossover.
@@RelicsRings thanks
My XTP and my 800 are excellent. I’ll Never pay for a manticore 👍🙂
The 540 would have been a better comparison for $399 more adjustability then the 340 and still $1,300 cheaper. We know the 2D feature is a joke unless it is a single target underground same as Etrac and XY screens great for just one target ID. Ears is your discrimination
The comparison is to show the two extremes in price. There are a lot of different models I could have compared, but that wasn't the point. Nor was I trying to prove anything about the 2D screen, it simply is to show what's available on the least expensive SMF and one of the most expensive SMF models.
The 340 is too cheap without good options. The manticore is overpriced with only a few extras. A good comparison is 540 vanquish vs equinox 800. Many similarities.
Why would you compare these two, don't make much sense!! Stupid video!!!
I think the video is silly, I'm surprised he didn't use the Ace 250 😂
@@billbarry2984 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate all kinds of feedback, and everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I'm glad you took the time to watch the video. If there's anything specific you'd enjoy seeing or if you have suggestions for improvement, I'd love to hear them. Constructive feedback is always valuable to me.
I'd be hard press to give up my White's Spectra V3i.
Great detector, the only thing that worries me is what happens when it breaks and there are no parts left to replace it. Hopefully that's still a few years down the road though.
@@RelicsRings Very True, That's one reason I don't even let it get wet. But I"m sure that day will eventually come but it will outlast me with my health. As long as it's not a screen or processor issue, being a retired computer and industrial electronics tech by trade I can probably fix it. But it'd be hard to find a processor or screen for sure. I"m in Ky, I wish I was able to get to the beach and try it out in the sand but those traveling days are over. Good Luck and keep up the Videos. Subbed!
I guess I'm way behind the times. I still use my Tesoros; the Cibola, the Mojave, the Outlaw, and the Vaquero. Hated to see Tesoro go out of business, but everything changes. Nothing stays the same but the Word of God. The grass withers and the flower fades; but the word of God shall stand forever. Isa. 40:8 I bet that Vanquish can find just about anything that Manicore can find.
They all do the same thing, only in discrimination does it vary by machine.😊
Yep they all find metal
you dont need a high end detector if you have experience the lower end detector in the hands of some who understands things is far superior. bet i can find gold with my 340. have a good day
You're right, an experienced person who knows their detector will always do better than someone who doesn't. I bet you could find gold with your 340, as long as the nugget is big enough. You have a good day as well
@@RelicsRings me 92646 USA. ,i have some gold. it sounds off its just been raining. so much. hope to be out soon. have a good day.
To be honest other than extra bells and whistles I can't see no difference in my tesoro detectors and my minelabs people love to spend on fashion
All metal detectors will find stuff. But in the case of Tesoro, with them being out of business it's getting harder and harder to find them. Parts to fix them is also going to be an issue at some point.
Love my Lobo ST as well! Too bad Tesoro went out of business!
@@RelicsRings I have got loads stored up but your right soons a major part pack up that's it in the spares box .shame really they packed up shop cos I do honestly think that tesoro are better than most modern detectors
Great vd.thanks.
My friends, i want to buy a good m.detec but i dont know which one is best for more dpt! NOX 900/ manticor/ ctx3030/ vanq 540
Thank you 👍👋