Minelab Explorer II
Street Price $1200 - Coin, relic
Number of Reviews: 79
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Minelab Explorer II
Minelab beat other machines hands down heres why
Patrick in London -
People who write a review here and knock the Minelab are either barking mad or work for another company.
One of my first finds was a ring that was tiny for a babies christening or such. It was roman made of gold and copper and weighed hardly anything could not fit it on the tiny end of my small finger. I found that ring after much digging around about ten to twelve inches under the ground. When I did finally dig it out it took me more time to find it when it was out of the hole as the signal was so strong I naturally thought it would be much larger.
On the beach it is a dream as long as you have sensitivity at a good level and threshold not to high. Tom Dankowski builds detectors and works with Nasa. EEERRR I think he knows a thing or two and The minelab is one of the machines he loves. So people who don't take the time out to learn their machine get no prizes...take my word for it they are hot hot hot.
Oh and by the way minelab runs in 28 different frequencies unlike most others in one or two. Deeper targets are located by lower frequencies so you will find what others miss. You can also detect in ferrous mode or conductive mode.
Aug 05, 2010
11 Yes
0 No
Works well but to much work!
Richard A. in La -
I would much rather use a Troy X5 less buttons for a old fart like me.
Jul 31, 2010
2 Yes
2 No
First coin james vi 1606 hammerd silver
stuart in england -Bought minelab ex 11 last week, first trip out found James v1 hammered 5 inches down on edge. Not yet familiar with settings but seems straight forward, also picked up silver watch face 9 inch down bit heavy but so what, love it already. Can't wait for next trip, no patience needed with this detector just large finds bag.
May 17, 2010
0 Yes
4 No
Nice Machine, but they don't last more than a few years
Greg in Portland, MI -I am on my second Explorer II machine. The first one I purchased I used heavily for about five years. Performed above and beyond what I expected especially for the money I paid for it. I had upgraded from a Bounty Hunter detector. No comparison in those two, Explorer trumps it. BUT, I think after heavy use it starts to break down. I purchased a second unit because the first one would beep on things that were not in the ground. The screen ended up going out on it and Minelab wouldn't repair or replace it siting that I went above 'normal wear and tear' by using it constantly. That I don't get. I used it for probably fifteen to twenty hours a week during the summer and stored it in the winter. I did use it heavily, but if the Explorer II can't take that kind of use, it should be taken off the market. Plain and simple. I have tried the Ace 250 from a friend and while it is a great unit, it doesn't give me the depth that I want while the Explorer does. I pulled a Merc from 10 inches with the Explorer and I set up a test with the Ace and it couldn't detect the same Merc at 7 inches. So in my opinion, Explorer is very good, just don't expect great customer service from Minelab when something goes wrong with it.
Mar 12, 2010
34 Yes
2 No
Explorer XS
Bobby Dadario in New England -
I have been detecting for over 20 years. Started with a Whites Coinmaster and graduated to a Fisher 1265x (which still works!). I read a lot of good things about the XS and decided to purchase a used one because it had target ID and because it can handle saltwater mineralization. If all I detected were beaches, I would rate this a 4. Too heavy and not balanced well enough to earn 5 stars. Impressive depth and backlight is great for early morning hunts. Also, works in wet sand..... I mean, really works! Now the bad news.... 1/8" adapter stinks, and it broke, hard as hell to pinpont using the stock doubleD coil, heavy, not well balanced, coil works loose and is sloppy, mostly plastic, damn noisy machine with all those tones, and ugly color. I really think these machines are overrated. I used it for a 1+ year and thought it was very difficult to pick out the good tones from the junk. Also you will be swinging very very slowly. This machine is in no hurry to reset.
Sep 07, 2009
31 Yes
2 No
best salt water
jondav in s.wales u.k. -I've had my explorer 2 for 4 years now, I have to say its stability on salt wet sand is revolutionary. I have used loads of detectors on the beach, all bar this one sounds off all the time. Don't get me wrong the fisher 1265 was good, but you had to get used to the chatter. This one is quiet until a target is found. I don't know why its classed as a "learning curve machine". I just switch on and go. Deepest I've ever used.
Sep 02, 2009
16 Yes
0 No
Minelab vs.Tesoro
Mike R. in Berlin Germany -I was shocked to read Greg-Michigans´ report on the Minelab After-Sales Service! 000 dollars for a repair. I love my Explorer (not the weight) and have had some great finds. I just hope it does not go wrong as my Tesoro did, just beeped at everything, but then it was getting on(at least 7years old). I sent it off to Tesoro England (I live in Germany) and they sent it to the US. I got it back in perfect working order and it did not cost me a penny. That is After-Sales Service. Don't want everything for nothing but be reasonable, WAKE UP MINELAB.
Aug 17, 2009
13 Yes
0 No
Only as good as the person behind the detector
Indiana in USA -I don't understand why people would knock the explorers for. I just started detecting about 2yrs ago and my first machine was a Whites I will say I made a few good finds with it. This past March I purchased a used Explorer II from a friend of mine and all I can say is WOW! My silver coin finds have tripled from all of last yr. I think a lot of the problem is people see others finding stuff and end up getting one but not wanting to take the time to learn it you have to move slow where as with a Whites you don't have to go as slow. I have seen a few purchase a new Minelab and a wk later are ready to sell it "LOL" News Flash it will take some time but if you be patient it will pay off big time don't think just because you got a $1000 + detector the coins are gonna jump in your pocket cause it just is not gonna happen. Remember there is no easy shortcuts I will tell you it is not as hard as some make it out "Remember the detector is only as good as the person behind it" Good luck and HH
Aug 10, 2009
23 Yes
2 No
One Great detector..
Jack in Missouri -I've been detecting about 10 years, Used a Whites XLT for 7yrs & had some decent finds, but finaly decided to trade it in for a Minelab Explorer II.. That was 1 year ago, it was the best thing I ever did..Found a barber dime & ruby ring my first time out, Now I have a box full of silver coins including-Silver dollars, Half dollars, barbers, sitting liberty, mercs & even half dimes..It does take some time to learn but well worth it..
Aug 04, 2009
12 Yes
4 No
A very pricey flute band.
Jeff k in New England -
I suspect the positive reviews for this detecter are by Minelab employees. Like flute music? Then this is for you! If you want a detecter you don't need a Phd to use forget this one, I'm selling mine and getting something that actually works.
Jun 18, 2009
20 Yes
29 No