Whites Spectrum XLT
Street Price $800 - Coin, relic
Number of Reviews: 37
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XLT is a Great Detector!
Bluemax in Holyoke, Massachusetts -
I've run the XLT now for only a month and really am impressed with the overall quality and useability. I coinshoot in parks with alot of trash 60% of the time and with the 5.3" Black Max coil I have a hot set-up. I originally was set on getting the MXT but after talking it over with my local dealer I went with the XLT and don't regret my decision. Much quieter in trashy areas and finds stuff as deep as I would care to dig. Proven custom programs are available at various websites on the internet and work well but so do the 5 programs permanently loaded in the XLT. Definitely gives you the option to power up and go or when I feel like it I can customize the settings. The whole fear factor around adjusting the programming is way overblown and doesn't even have to be used if you care not to. The only concideration for me when I purchased mine concerned whether I liked the push button menu screens or whether I would like rotary knobs for settings instead. I got used to the screens and using the shortcuts for common adustments within the first couple of days. Go with the XLT you won't regret it
Jul 26, 2005
30 Yes
2 No
eXceLenT detector
Paul in Saginaw, Michigan -I have been MD'ing for 5 years now. I started out with the Whites Classic 2 SL and did very well with that.I traded that one in for a brand new Spectrum XLT. I found more nickels with the XLT that with the Classic 2. You have many different ways to see what you have detected. First I listen for the sharp and loud distinct BEEP. Then I look at the monitor and make my judgement call. then I squeeze the pinpoint trigger - and zero in on the target and it also gives me an accurate depth.The only downside to this detector is its expensive price.You will love this detector- I think it even looks better than the garretts (Garrett models remind me of weed-wackers).
Jul 19, 2005
11 Yes
2 No
A must have
Steven Goodman in Virginia -The XLT is designed to keep functionality in differrent situations. I have used the XLT for 6 years now and have only a few issues.
Pros: This machine will find many targets on average of 4 inches deep, some targets can be much deeper depending on their size and composition. For instance, a quarter can be easily read at 7 inches whereas a dime may not. Overall the XLT has a huge amount of settings making it versatille and effective on most terrains. It also makes it easy to recognize trash so you don't waste time digging it. Relic hunting or park scavanging- this is great choice.
Cons: You may have a long and difficult learning curve but it will eventually pay off. As another read wrote- "get a beach specific detector if your going to use it on the beach" The XLT will work well on dry sand, even in dual mode, and will produce great finds. The wet sand can be hunted but it's very difficult and you lose a lot of the machines capability to find stuff. On wet sand only really loud targets such as quarters can be read making Salt water is a huge NO NO! As soon as a wave breaks and sends a small amount of saltwater under your coil the machine "flips out". It's absolutely no good around saltwater.
Jul 11, 2005
21 Yes
1 No
XLT-------XCELLENT
Ben in Lakeville,MN -I have used a Garrett Master Hunter CX,Garrett 400,350,Bounty Hunter Landstar.I also have rented a Fisher CZ-5 WHICH IS VERY NICE BY THE WAY!The XLT has the most information on the target than any of the detectors Ive mentioned.If your a newby and you want a whites try the QXT.The basic adjustments are about the same as the XLT.Or get the XLT and just use the basic adjustments.Get the ground balance,threshhold and sensitivity right and your on your way.I think its that simple, I think.After that the control and balance are excellent and adjustments are infinit.PINPOINTING IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY!!!
Jun 13, 2005
13 Yes
1 No
Great Detector
Dave B. in Maryland -Excellent coin machine. It beats the pants off of the Garrett GTAx 1250 that I had. Great discrimination, accurate target I.D., above average depth. The XLT can be configured to suit the user, not the other way around. I don't know what types of problems the other guy was having that he had to constantly adjust his machine, but I assure you that is not the case with mine, or for others I know that own one. I didn't think the machine was too difficult to learn and there was absolutly a small learning curve. But, nothing too steep that an average weekend detectorist can't overcome rapidly.
Apr 07, 2005
22 Yes
0 No
ALL AROUND GREAT DETECTOR
SMT57 in ALBANY KENTUCKY -I USE MY XLT FOR RELIC AND COIN DETECTING AND HAVE BEEN VERY SATISFIED WITH IT. BEFORE MY XLT
I HAD A GARRETT CX3 GMH WHICH IS ALSO A GOOD DETECTOR BUT THE WHITE XLT IS MORE COMFORTABLE AND DEEPER DETECTOR. I'M ALWAYS LOOKING A BETTER DETECTOR SO I JUST PURCHASED A MINELAB EXPLORER II BUT I WILL BE KEEPING MY XLT BECAUSE I KNOW IT IS A GREAT DETECTOR.
Feb 17, 2005
6 Yes
2 No
Whites Spectrum XLT
Detector in USA -I have used the Whites Spectrum Eagle for 12 years and loved it.
I bought the XLT this year. Yes the XLT is a bit tougher to master or understand what its saying, but well worth the effort.
Oct 06, 2004
16 Yes
0 No
Whites Spectrum XLT
goldmask in USA -Wonderful detector, very sensitive to small coin, great depth with Bluemax 950 small wire, best pinpointing.
Oct 02, 2004
16 Yes
0 No
Whites Spectrum XLT
XLTMaster in USA -ive used the XLT since it hit the market. theres not a better machine made. it is NOT a beach machine.
ive found generally, the bad reviews on it are all by peple who tried to use it on the beach. it CAN be used in this way, but you have to set it up for beach hunting. also, why can't any of you use "puncuation"?....you know, those little funny shaped things you see on the end of sentences? <-(like this?)
i would imagine that its the guys who have no punctuation at the end of there sentences that are having the problems, it looks as if they didnt finish the first grade! <--see that...thats "punctuation".
Jul 22, 2004
5 Yes
30 No
Whites Spectrum XLT
doc in USA -Reading a few of the negative reviews if a simple detector is wanted, try walmart remember you get what you pay for.
The xlt does have a learning curb but once mastered its a great machine that you will never out grow
Jul 20, 2004
4 Yes
6 No