Whites Matrix M6

finding british coins

IAN in WEST YORKSHIRE UK -
I have used several different detectors over the years. Having retired I wanted to go back and see how the modern detectors had improved. Spent quite a bit of time reading and searching the net. Then plumped for the matrix 6. I could not believe the difference how the new technology has improved the machines.

With the detector info being set to read American coins I thought that anyone using it for the first time in the UK this would help. Set to the 2 white triangles as recommended in the instruction cd. £1 coins are detected @ vdi+ 65-67 ..5p 14-15... 10p 22-24...just make a note on the number when you hit something as long as the number is stable and not jumping about you usually have something worth digging. Hope this helps anyone using the matrix m6 for the first time saving a bit of the learning curve. For the price it is a great detector.

Aug 15, 2010

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5 Star Machine

Rob O in Ca, USA -
While others are fiddling with Programs, or lost deeply in there Menu, Wondering if there machine is running correctly. I'm cleaning up on all the loot with my M6!

I have 3 Rings (1 diamond) It was a solid 47 VDI Reading. I have been detecting since 1987 and have used all the machines out there. The M6 Runs at 15 KHZ so it Hits hard on Jewelry.

Also The M6 is a silent (no Threshold) detector, at 1st I did not like that But heck I'M just looking for Recently lost Jewelry & coins at the Parks, Sports fields, Beach and like to relax while hunting.

For The performance VS price you cannot Beat the M6. Good luck & Happy Hunting.

May 19, 2010

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Simplicity at its finest

Jason P. in Lancaster PA -
The M6 is everything everyone says it would be. After much researching because this would be my first machine I decided on this unit due to its ease of use and simple features. With the ground balance, discrimination, sensitivity and tone I.D. its so easy to operate a caveman could do it. I've found many coins in the short time I've had it and feel like a pro using it. This is, as the title says, "simplicity at its finest". I do not regret my decision on choosing the M6 and would recommend it to anyone looking for a first(or second) detector, as a matter of fact it may be the only detector I will ever need.
I hope you will consider this machine even though the price is a little more than entry level, it will more than prove itself worth it.

May 04, 2010

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Excellent machine, for its mid range price

Gary Thornton in Lancashire, England. -
II used a Tesoro Silver Sabre for 5 years before upgrading in 2009 to the M6. The first thing I noticed was the added depth it achieved, I was finding coins on land previously searched, to a depth of about 12". By far the most significant was a denarius of Hadrian, about 9" down. This coin is only 19cm in diameter, and I had previously searched over the spot on two previous occasions with the Tesoro.

The M6 it simplicity itself to use. I have now ordered a dedicated 15"x12" SEF coil to use with it and I await its arrival and the opportunity to hopefully attain even greater depths, with some anticipation.

Mar 15, 2010

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Lethal Weapon !

Lionel Rigby in Lancashire UK. -
Streets ahead of other machines I've used. Simple, user friendly controls. Powerful with good discrimination.. easily keeps up with the 'big boys'.. Very well made and although not the lightest, it's well balanced and gives the feel of a much lighter machine. Just enough techno stuff to make it very effective.. No bells and flashing lights.. Simply a pure workhorse!

Mar 11, 2010

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Coin Magnet!!!!!

Jacob in Huntington WV -
I have had this detector for about 2 weeks now. It has been snowing for much of that time and I just couldnt wait anymore. The first time I took it out there was an inch of snow on the ground and I found more nickles in one day than I ever did with my Ace 250! My sister lives in a house that was built in the early 20's and I hunted it many times with the 250. Well I took the M6 out and found 20+ more wheaties!!! Not to mention I beat my oldest find (1909 wheatie with ace 250) using the m6 and found a 1901 indian head penny in the SAME yard!!!!! I had no clue there were that many more coins left after using the ace there several times.

All I can say is the m6 is a real easy machine to operate. I almost got a MXT but wanted something simpler with the same performance and I would say the m6 fits that bill just fine. I would definately buy this machine again!!!

Mar 04, 2010

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M6 should be outlawed

Rich Becker ( LOCAL SWINGER) in Ellington, New York -
I never used any type of a metal detector before, so I know nothing, the brochure said turn on and go!! After reading all the pros and cons of all the detectors on the market I found a dealer 20 miles away, I purchased this machine in the spring in 2005. Now I am addicted!! That first spring I found $1,365.06 in clad coins 5 gold rings, 8 sterling rings, gold necklace, 4 dog tags, 11 pendants and that was all in one park.

Now after 3 seasons of swingin, I have read any article I could find about metal detecting and research. Research is the key to finding what you are looking for. Since the spring of 2005 I have left the parks behind and now I have focused on 1800 + schools, farms, orchards, swim holes, etc.

I just had to purchase my second treasure chest!
My finds just exceed any thoughts I could ever imagine. I have found 261 old coins. Half penny's, Flying eagle penny's, Indian head penny's, 3cent nickel, Seated half dimes, seated dimes and quarters, large cents, barber dimes and quarters, lots of merc dimes, silver dollars. Tokens from everywhere, pendants, broaches, pocket watches, rings, necklaces, sleigh bells, pocket knifes, you name it I have found it with my M6. I have meet alot of swingers in my area and we get together on a regular basis. They swing top of the line minelabs, whites, garetts, you name it, none of them scare me. I cant count the number of times my swingin buddies have commented on the M6. We all find great things, but my collection bag is always heavy and hanging low.
If everybody owned a M6 their would be nothing left to scurvy up .

I have dug most of my coins between 3 and 5 inches, but I have also dug coins at 10 inches plus. I run the M6 with the discrimination all the way down to iron, and the sensitivity to as close to max as I can, and I always search in tone id, stock coil. The only thing is get rid of the batteries when it hit 9 volts. The M6 will start to act erratic and inaccurate. I only search within 20 miles of my home, too many treasures so little time.
KEEP SWINGIN!!!

Sep 09, 2009

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Coin Shooting Monster!

Edwin in Monterey, CA -
I've owned my M6 for about six months and am continually astonished by its coin-shooting ability. Yes, I've found the odd cheap junk jewelry but coins just can't hide from this thing. This thing finds quarters, dimes and pennies like you wouldn't believe! Nickels can be a bit tricky but I've learned the nuances of my M6. If the VDI reads a solid +18 or +20, or bounces between the two....you got yourself a nickel. Of course I will dig anything close to that because I found out that my 14k white gold wedding band at four inches of depth reads between a +16 and +18!! Don't want to miss a gold wedding band, do ya'? My best find to date has been a 1910 wheat penny and it was at about ten inches deep. I love this machine and really don't see any reason to upgrade. In fact, I might buy another M6 just to have as a backup in case this one needs repair.

Apr 26, 2009

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M6 Quality machine

Greg in SW New York -
I have owned my M6 for almost a year now and its been a good machine. As others have stated it is a coin hog!!! It is real easy to tell what you have located on the Whites VDI scale and depth and pinpointing are spot on. Easy machine to set up and use with the build quality of Whites as well. Good machine 2 thumbs up

Mar 23, 2009

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Very Impressed

USA977 in USA -
I'm not going to get to deep into this. I have used the M6 for a year and I am very impressed with the performance.

Pos:
Good price
Very stable and accurate
Lighter then most detectors
Easy to use (Great for beginners, good for the Pros)
Neg:
The only negative I myself had with the M6 is the S-rod handle was uncomfortable. The handle doesn't have that solid feel like my DFX and MXT but thats my two cents.

This detector will be a great detector for any beginner getting started. You will have the performance of a top of the line detector, but the simplicity and cost of a average detector.

Mar 04, 2009

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