Minelab Quattro
Street Price $900
Number of Reviews: 32
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Wow, what a machine!!!
Marc Trainor in San Diego, California. -
I've only had this detector for about 2 weeks now, but I've used it enough, I think, to write an honest review.
My only fear that I had, after doing quit a bit of research, was; Do I buy the Quatro or the Explorer? I kept thinkin that I "just have" to have the two numerical readouts like the Explorer has, but even though the Quatro only has one numerical readout, it combines the ferrous with the conductivity using either positive or negative numbers to indicate ferrous or conductive. After using the Quatro for the last couple of weeks, I think I can probably "suffer" with the Quatro. I'M JUST KIDDING. I love this machine. As far as the numbers go, the Quatro still deals with the ferrous content along with the conductivity, it just does it with one number instead of two. I also noticed that even though the number may indicate a conductive target, (and pretty accuratly by the way) you can also set the audio to read in ferrous mode which will give you different tones for different targets. Sounds like it's almost mimicking the Explorer in that way.
All I know is that this baby rocks, especially on the beach in wet or dry sand, and it seems to pick things up at very good depth, 8 to 10in. easily. The other thing I love is that I had no problems with ground mineralization or salt water. It seems to ignore that problem completely, and what a joy that is if you've ever had to rebalance an old detector 17 times an hour to deal with that kind of stuff.
The pin point is a little tricky because it is a Double D coil instead of the other kinds, but the double D has better coverage on the ground per sweep than standard coils, and if you work with it a while you can make the pinpoint work ok. Don't let that stop you.
If you want a great machine that kicks butt, and has excellent notchable descrimination along with "no problems with ground mineralization", this is it. Go get one, you won't be sorry.
Jun 12, 2005
108 Yes
5 No
Beginner
Ray Valcourt in Massachusetts, USA -I purchased a Quattro metal detector in March and took it to the Bahamas. With no experience at all in metal detecting I found an 1811 Liberty coin, a silver/mother-of-pearl ring, an out-of-circulation "Bahama Island" coin and a 1940 King George shilling. I'm still learning and will be using it in the Massachusetts/Rhode Island area.
May 24, 2005
17 Yes
2 No
the quattro
john glass in manchester, uk -
The music machine,not to bad on pasture/ploughed.But get it on anything trashy,and the flute music begins all at once.For pinpointing i would give it 7 out of 10,still needs to be improved and has good depth.And VERY slow recovery time between targets.Not tried it on a beach so cant comment,but it is nothing special imo.
May 20, 2005
13 Yes
11 No
Awesome beach machine!
James Manning in Ireland -The Quattro just amazes me on the beach,I run it in all metal usually on max senitivity(20),the whole key to this machine is the pinpiont feature.
When you get a signal switch to pinpoint and watch
the bar graphs rise as you sweep your coil over the target,the secret is in DIGGING ANY SIGNAL that gives a REPEATABLE rise of the bar-graphs
NO MATTER HOW SMALL THE RISE,folks I am talking about the bar-graphs barely lifting a hairs breath!
Even the most infinitesimal rise in the graphs if repeatable means there is a target deep in the sand,I regularly dig big old copper pennys from up to 2 feet in the wet sand!!!,but folks you will not ever do this unless you dig the very faint signals I have described,any signals that make the bar-graphs rise fully are either shallow or very big.
The Quattro is the best machine I have ever used on the beach and you will have to pry it from my cold dead hands to get it off me!
Apr 27, 2005
70 Yes
1 No
Best so far.
Paul in South Wales U.K. -Ihave been using metal detectors for over 35 years and used all brands and most models.
I can in all honesty state that the Quattro is one deep seeking machine,very easy to use and not at all heavy.It is a switch on and go machine as well as being super sensetive and deep if you hunt in manual.
I hunt at manual setting 18/19 whichever remains stable and get a few more inches depth than in auto.
pinpointing is a dawdle with the new graph system.
If you have lots of iron nulls then try it in high trash setting this works o.k. on some iron infested sites.
Is also superb on wet sand beaches and outperforms nearly all other machines both depth wise and stability wise.
To sum up listen to the tones and what they tell you,use the meter to verify only.
I would not trade this machine for any other.
Please all read Andy Sabisch book on quattro.
It is invaluable.
I would reccomend the Quattro without reservation.
Hope this helps.
Regards Paul.
Apr 19, 2005
70 Yes
4 No
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Bill Johnson in Claremore, OK -The performance is better than any detector I have ever owned. I was surprised at how coil heavy the Quatro was after assembling the unit, but quickly got used to it.
My only problem, so far, is pinpointing a target with the double-D coil. I'm sure I'll eventually figure this out, with practice.
I strongly suggest getting the book "Mastering the Quatro" if you have, or plan to buy, a Quatro. It gives far more information on programming, fine tuning, and hunting techniques than the Operators Manual.
Apr 02, 2005
36 Yes
4 No
So Far So good.
Loneknight in Spokane, WA USA -I have had the Quattro for a few days now and I like it. I am having some problems with pin pointing, but i feel I need more practice. Some people have commented on the weight, I dont think its all that heavy, I think its more of a balance issue. The Coil feels heavier than the control and I think this is why people have issues. It dosent bother me at all. I am very pleased with the unit. I have a Whites XLT as well and I was always getting pull tabs, so far no tabs with my Quattro. Both Machines are great, I just prefer the Quattro a little more. I would suggest the "Mastering the Minelab Quattro" book, its very helpful and I'm sure I will be updating my review to 5 stars once I get better with my machine.
Mar 25, 2005
28 Yes
1 No
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Mike Seuberling in Oak Hill, Florida -I purchased this detector just three days ago. My wife, Ellen and I live near Daytona Beach and find this to be an excellent location to test our respective machines. I should say, first, that I use a Minelab Excaliber 800. I have been involved in metal detecting for about 30 years so I have a little experience to relate to. My wife had been using another product, which shall go un-named, and she was not to happy with the machine.
We decided to purchase the Quattro after visiting Kellyco in Winter Springs, Florida. In short, we are both very happy with the new detector. It is easy to set up, light to use, and very responsive to the beach environment. Just today, Ellen recoved a penny from a depth of at least 15 inches of dry sand. She also got a 1944 silver dime from a deep hiding place. It seems to give accurate target identification and depth. Well, time will tell, we intend to drag it all over the state looking for old coins and jewlery. If anyone id looking for a "used underwater metal detector" at a real good price, contact me.
Jan 08, 2005
42 Yes
5 No
Indiana User
Ric! in USA -I have several metal detectors, so far the Quattro is by far the best detector I have ever used. The quattro is hard to get the hang of, I guess I cant say hard! you just have to know what you are doing. When I find something, I take my other detectors and see if they will pick up what I find with my Quattro and they wont.
Just yesterday I found a 110 year old penny 12 inches in the ground along with several other coins and some shotgun shells in other locations, so far I have had it around two weeks and have found 50 coins of all types. But remember you have to learn how to use it well before you can really find deep objects. I will find the mother load with my Quattro it is just a matter of time.
Jan 01, 2005
25 Yes
4 No
Minelab Quattro
Kojakk in Phoenix, AZ -I have never used a metal detector before I bought the Quattro. I tested a few coins and pull tabs within the first 15 minutes after I put it together. It seemed easy enough, so, off I went to the park. That was two weeks ago. Since then, I've unearthed close to $10 in coins, several sterling silver charms, some kids toys, a shotgun shell and a few other uninteresting things.
Assembly - It couldn't be easier. 15 minutes.
Manual - Too basic. It needs to contain some
"real world" advice.
Ease of Use - If I can figure it out, anyone can!
Pinpointing - Pretty accurate by my account.
Customer Support ( Minelab ) - Slow to respond to
questions from their "Pros". The Quattro manual
and tips have yet to be activated - Bad form Minelab!
Overall, I am happy with this detector. I give it four stars because I don't know any better. This week, I will move from Arizona parks and schools
to a river area and some fields that I've been
watching.
Dec 11, 2004
39 Yes
4 No