Whites Spectrum XLT
Street Price $800 - Coin, relic
Number of Reviews: 30
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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
9 people found this review helpful.
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
18 people found this review helpful.
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
12 people found this review helpful.
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
21 people found this review helpful.
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
5 people found this review helpful.
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 people found this review helpful.
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
15 people found this review helpful.