Minelab Explorer XS
Price:
$800
Avg. Score:
4.14
Based on
36 reviews
Avg. Durability:
3.80
Avg. Ease of use:
3.40
Still an awesome machine!!!
May 10, 2020
I just bought two of these units. I have been using a Whites VX3. Most
people think the Minelabs have a steep learning curve. I disagree if the
correct settings are used. I find it to be a much more accurate detector
compared to the newer Whites.
The audio is fast and accurate. I am
guessing the newer E-tracs and such have quicker response on the LCD
screen, but only by a fraction of a second. Using a 15” Coiltek.... it is
killer in areas that have been hit many, many times. Build quality kinda
stinks....
Max Depth: 9 inches on US quarter
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Would you recommend this to a new user?
Yes, absolutely!
WormKiller from
Montucky
50
Minelab explorer xs
June 13, 2017
I have owned many Minelab Including two etracs and Explorer 2 and a Quattro
and a safari for a short time And explorer SE Pro in my opinion out of all
the detectors that I had I would have to say the Explorer SE Pro was the
best and the deepest II would be the Xs and third would be the Quattro I am
very happy with the Xs if you are patient with it. You will learn it and
love it.
The deepest thing I've ever found with it was a little
silver woman's ring probably 15 inches down I almost gave up digging but I
went deeper and found it I have also found nickels at at least 12 inches.
Trust me if you learn it and take your time it is an awesome machine!
Max Depth: 16 inches on US quarter
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Would you recommend this to a new user?
Yes, absolutely!
Joey from
USA
106
Explorer xs
October 17, 2015
I liked it until I bought my Sov Elite, wow. I then traded my mint XS for a
Sov GT, wow!!!
Max Depth: 8 inches on US quarter
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Would you recommend this to a new user?
No, not really.
Ron Fletcher from
Central Alabama
227
Oldie still cikin!
October 17, 2015
Picked up an XS several months ago. It takes a long time to get used to,
but I am glad I didn't give up on it. With the right settings, it is a DEEP
MACHINE. Great on the beaches and in parks.
Max Depth: 14 inches on US quarter
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Would you recommend this to a new user?
No, it's too complic
Rexy from
Dana Point Ca
104
Still worthy machine!
September 22, 2015
Picked up a used one for a really good price, to use as a backup, and on
the first day, found a 1889 seated dime. It was found in my own yard, which
I have hunted pretty extensively over the years. I have to say the explorer
will still compete with the best of them.
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Would you recommend this to a new user?
No, it's too complic
Bill W from
Sw Lower Michigan
95
Xs is BRILLIANT
December 01, 2012
Having paid a pittence for an old XS I didnt expect very much. On my local
beach it was fantastic. Depth is the best I have come across. I need to
learn the machine better but so far Im really impressed!!
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Mick.B from
UK
156
Explorer xs
September 28, 2012
I have used several makes and models of detectors from the cheapest to the
most expensive and have found that each one has its own advantages and
disadvantages. The explorer is a learning machine when first using it is
very daunting with all the beeps and squeaks and the high tones which you
think are good targets that turn out to be large iron. So for all those
people out there that have this machine and are getting down hearted over
it this will make you more positive over using it.
Firstly do not use factory settings.
2:Setup your machine which is very straight forward using settings
available on the web.
3:Only use a small amount of iron mask.
4:Air test your machine with various items and listen to the sounds it
makes depending on the audio settings used Low tones are trash and high
tones are good targets.
5:When detecting GO SLOW these machines are highly sensitive but have a
slow response time so the slower you go the more you find.
Last of all always be a responsible detectorist filling in your holes and
taking away your trash.
Good luck and happy detecting
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Cookie from
North Yorkshire
146
Minelab xs
June 29, 2012
Minelab xs very deep detector 100 percent if you have the right settings
you can go down very deep on small items, used several detectors but xs is
the best ever. I'm getting a hoard hunter built that will go 30ft down but
ill still keep xs as its very good on land and beach.
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Tony from
jersey
1110
Minelab xs, pure class!
January 24, 2012
Have you ever got permission for a (never been done ) bootsale field and
thought "what machine to use ? " with only a couple of hours permission, I
opted for my explorer xs! using the learn/accept and learn/reject modes
earlier at home, I programmed in, £2 coin, £1 coin, 50p, and 20p. I
also scanned in some 9 ct gold rings just in case! I then rejected numerous
pull tabs! the following hunt and results were done in just three hours!
14 two pound coins, 133 pound coins, 22 fifty pences, 1 9ct gold ring and
11 items and bits of jewellry, and virtually no trash whatsoever! A few
aching limbs mind, but boy, was it worth it! I reckon the explorers are
the only detectors capable of this type of hunt in such a short time! Pure
class!
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Harry from
Cleveland
1413
Explorer xs creme de la creme
January 24, 2011
Just had the xs for nearly two weeks and the machine is absolutely superb
great deph, many programs available and perform well if you take your time,
its a learning machine or switch and go on factory mode so if anyone got
issue with their xs buy a ace 250 instead. If my English is bad is because
I am a French native so hope you understand two word is superb machine.
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Nordine from
Port Talbot (Wales)
215
