Fisher ID Excel
Street Price $500 - Coin, relic
Number of Reviews: 17
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Rovtchak Alexander in Russia, Rostov-on-Don -
Has got the detector 2 months ago. In Russia, coins have distinct from American coins the response and consequently "trash", frequently it appears coins. Besides silver things under the instruction having ID +35 realities look as +13 (a silver chain in weight nearby 2 gram). Gold jevelery 585 tests, nearby 1,5 gram look weight as +5 - +6 (under the instruction it is a metal foil). Despite of it I found silver things being guided on these responses. Gold did not come across yet to time.
As a whole I like this detector though experience of use of other detectors at me is not present.
Sep 20, 2005
15 Yes
4 No
An excellent all around detector!
GT in Western Washington -The Excel ID is an excellent machine. I've had it for a few weeks and so far I'm very impressed. Unfortunately, I just sent it to Fisher for repair because of an erractic target ID problem. I'm hoping to get it back soon so I can put it back into the field.
To summarize:
1) The Excel is a light-weight machine that can be used for hours without getting fatigued.
2) It is one of the best discriminating detectors around. I've found a dime 5-inches deep with a rusty nail above it. This machine can really separate trash from coins.
3) It has excellent pin-pointing the best I've used so far. The target is almost always in the center of the coil when I dig.
4) The ID system works well and helps you figure out what you digging before you dig it. Although, it can be fooled once in a while, for the most part it is accurate.
5) I love its depth indicator! Most the time the depth is very accurate!
6) This machine sweeps moderatly quickly and has has fast target-to-target recovery time. No complaints here!
Most the time, in my soil, I need to run the sensitivity down in the 4 range to prevent chattering. But this doesn't seem to affect depth range much. Most the things I've recoved so far are from 4 to 6" deep. The Excel also seems to be fairly immune to RF interference.
So what can be improved on the Excel? Well in my book not much, it is not a really deep machine like say the Cibola and if you don't use headphones the batteries discharge quicker than I like. Overall the Excel has so many outstanding qualities it is a winner no matter how you look at it! It definitely is a 5-star champion!
For reference: I own a Minelab Quattro and Advantage, and a Tesoro Cibola. I bought a Garrett Ace 250 for my son. So far the Excel ID and Cibola are by far my favorite detectors.
Sep 15, 2005
38 Yes
0 No
Outstanding!!!
John in Erving Massachusetts -I am new to metal detecting and this machine helps with the learning curve. Its so simple to use as it has an auto setting or you can adjust it. I have found several items, coins, jewlery, old lock, bullets and items that I am still researching.
I was looking for a machine that could do the job without the complexity because I did not want to get discouraged while trying the hobby out. All I can say is that I am hooked into metal detecting and the Fisher ID excell was the right choice and will serve me for some time to come. My friend that got me started wants to get rid of his now and get one like mine. Happy hunting!
Aug 02, 2005
9 Yes
0 No
id-excel
bigfootexplorer1 in lewiston, maine usa -i think the id-excel is a hot new metal detector.its everything you would want in a detector.its a awsome coin detector when thay say it just about pops the the coins right out of the ground fisher isnt kidding.i love it for what it does i cant say anything bad about it. its a winner for detecting deep also i have dug a dime from 8 or 9 inches down. im also thinking about buying another one for my son.so with that note i would reccommed the id-excel to anyone from novice to expert. thank you
May 05, 2005
25 Yes
2 No
Fisher ID Excel
Tom in USA -Few machines rate 5 stars no matter what the price range. Except for ultimate depth this is as good as it gets.
A rare 5 Stars from me on this one....Well done Fisher!!
Sep 25, 2004
33 Yes
7 No
Fisher ID Excel
Durt 1 in USA -Does everything just right, and as advertised.
Sep 21, 2004
14 Yes
7 No
Fisher ID Excel
Kaustin in Oregon -Very easy to use. A great coin machine, good depth! You can't beat a Fisher!!
Sep 20, 2004
22 Yes
7 No
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