Welcome to Metal Detector Reviews
Metal Detecting is an excellent hobby and pastime for the whole family. This website is here to help you select the right detector based on the experience of other people like you.
Latest Detectors
Brand new from Minelab. Explorer SE
A new updated version of Explorer is out with a faster processor, more
user friendly menus, new audio tone settings and a bunch more. Oh, and
it looks like they tried to solve the weight issue with a lighter coil.
Just in time for Christmas!
Teknetics T2. There has been some talk about this detector lately. After speaking with a knowledgeable friend, despite its "interesting" looks, it seems like a very capable machine. Awaiting for your honest opinions on this one.
A
new detector from Whites -
Matrix M6
At first look it appears to be a simplified version of the MXT without
the prospecting capabilities. Design specifically for coinshooting plus
a jewelry mode running at 14kHz. Simple 2 knob operation with a target
ID display and 7 audio tones. If DFX or XLT is too complicated for you,
M6 might be the answer, it really doesn't get any more simpler then
this. If you already own this detector, please share your experience
with us.
F-75 from Fisher, looks just like Teknetics T2 but works like??? We're going to find out soon enough. Share your experience, good or bad.
We appreciate all the support of those who have submitted their reviews and shared their honest opinions for others to read. If you would like to suggest a new category or have some ideas, please e-mail us.
3 Latest Reviews
Garrett Ace 250I am highly impressed with the garret 250 within 5 minutes of hunting I found an 1864 one cent piece that was made from 1859-1864. Unfortunately I was rained out...
Reviewed by: tanner on 05-07-2008 | Rating:
Bounty Hunter Time Ranger
I have had this detector for over 6 years. I also have experience with other detector manufacturers. After about 6 years old faithful finally started acting up. ...
Reviewed by: Mark Meador on 05-05-2008 | Rating:
Teknetics T2
Build quality is very poor, had it 2 days before it wont berserk. The coil kept sounding off on stubble, looks a nice machine I will give it that, sent...
Reviewed by: Simon on 05-05-2008 | Rating:
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What types of metal detectors are there?
There are many different detectors, some are more complicated then others. The basic ones are easy to get used to, with less features and buttons. Turn it on and off you go! You can't get around practice though, and the more complicated the detector, the more practice you will need. Which is the best detector? What is the best gold detector? Read some of the user reviews to find out.
Recommended Beginner Detectors
Land or relic detectors are used mainly on land or in the woods, playgrounds, parks, etc. They can be used at the water edge and even in the water a couple of inches, most coils are waterproof, but don't drop your whole detector in the water. If you're just starting out in the hobby, here are the most popular and affordable beginner metal detectors. The Garrett Ace 250, Whites Prizm II, Minelab Musketeer, and the Bounty Hunter Tracker IV Of course there are many more models of detectors to choose from, but these will get you started on the right track.
Waterproof Detectors
Maybe you're close to the ocean or lakes,
and are thinking of jumping in the water with your metal detector to
find out what was lost there? If finding jewelry is your thing then a
waterproof detector is a must.
To make it simple, there are two basic categories of underwater
detectors: A VLF - that can discriminate against iron and unwanted
junk, and there is a PI - that can detect deeper then a VLF but you'll
be digging every nail and bottlecap without knowing it. Here are a few
examples - VLF: Minelab Excalibur
1000, Fisher
CZ 20
PI: Whites
Surf Master PI Pro, Headhunter Pulse
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