Fisher ID Excel
Price: $500
Avg. Score: 
4.58
Based on 19 reviews
4.58Based on 19 reviews
Avg. Durability:
5.00
Avg. Ease of use:
5.00
Almost worth the $250 or less it sells for on ebay
March 01, 2006
I bought this in search of a light machine with target ID to change pace
from my CZ-20. I'd rank this right up there with the higher end Garretts.
It IDs well. Its light, good tone ID, simple to use. Cons: requires super
slow sweep speed compared to higher end CZs / Minelabs. Overall it just
seemed weak to me. Would probably be good for a youngster picking out
shallow clad. I personally wouldn't pay more than a $100 for this
machine.. I've seen them sell as low as $165 shipped in forums. I say try
to score a used CZ or sovereign for around $300 (its possible) before
before wasting your time with this. I read the Minelab x-terra spank these
too. I'm a Fisher fan, but I can't recommend this ID excel detector to the
serious hunters. just my opinion - I'm sure some will dissagree. After
this I'm going to try a White's IDX Pro machine.
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Digitaltim from
Ct, USA
1710
Excel abroad
October 15, 2005
very nice, no-nonsense lightweight, digital detector with depth,
sensitivity and some unique features. beats my older tesoro's with much
more then a nose- length.
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Jack from
Netherlands
173
From Russia with Love, rovchak@mail.ru
September 20, 2005
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.
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Rovtchak Alexander from
Russia, Rostov-on-Don
166
An excellent all around detector!
September 15, 2005
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.
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GT from
Western Washington
412
Outstanding!!!
August 02, 2005
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!
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John from
Erving Massachusetts
112
Id-excel
May 05, 2005
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
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Bigfootexplorer1 from
Lewiston, maine usa
264
Fisher ID Excel
September 25, 2004
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!!
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Tom from
USA
348
Fisher ID Excel
September 21, 2004
Does everything just right, and as advertised.
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Durt 1 from
USA
158
Fisher ID Excel
September 20, 2004
Very easy to use. A great coin machine,
good depth! You can't beat a Fisher!! Overall Rating
Kaustin from
Oregon
239
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