Should a beginner buy an XTerra Pro by Minelab? Watch before you do 

Update 6/5/2023 I stand corrected on the very last page there is a little section that mentions updates. Support the channel -Amazon amzn.to/46B80Or Minelab Xterra Pro at metal detector .com www.metaldetector.com/

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I been detecting for over 30 years. I have no clue how you could say there's is a better detector for someone to start with. None. You can't get close for 269.00. This is such a crazy low price for an amazing detector I bough one without blinking an eye. You can't hardly buy a good 12 in coil less than 150.00. I've owned the most expensive machines over the years. Been using the AT-Pro for 12 years, mostly in the water as that's where I spend my summers. I've got about 35 hours on the X-Terra Pro so far with no complains on land or in the water. It's easy to use as just about all machines are these days. Just choose a mode and go. As you learn you can make adjustments. My AT-Pro, which is still a 500.00 machine, was 600.00, has been moved to backup by a 269.00 detector that wouldn't be if not some price wars and competition going on with Notka which started this by bringing out the Simplex at around the same price. Awesome time to be getting started when you can get detectors like this for 269.00. I bought because I don't know how long they will stay at this price. The rant about the headphones. Welcome to water hunting. If your not hunting in water you don't need the waterproof headphones. Any with a 3.5 jack will work and you don't have to worry about leaking. The 3.5 jack is sealed and waterproof inside. You can get earbuds that are waterproof for 50.00 off e-bay. If you water hunt your going to pay about the same for any other brands waterproof headphones because they don't come with waterproof headphones. After buying a 600.00 AT-PRO 12 years ago I had to buy the 130.00 waterproof headphones. There's just no getting around that. It's a heck of a deal to get setup to water hunt. Just over 400.00 for the complete package to water hunt or about 320.00 if you go with the Waterproof earbuds on ebay. You can also buy the waterproof connector from the same guy for 20.00 and put it on any headphones of your choice. Sure glad there's 100's of other X-Terra videos to actually help someone decide if this machine is for them without mis-leading them.

I stopping detecting back into 2015 because of a knee injury. I started with my journey with the whites XLT used with a Sunray Probe - which I loved except when I forgot to switch back to main probe - any Sunray Prope owner knows what I mean. My next upgrade was a used DFX ( dual Frequency). Ahead of it’s time very complex which is why there where so many books on it. Next up was the the Minelab Safari - really want an Etrac but my pocket book again could not handle it. All three machines where good but had one major problem weight. I would wear out long before the targets did. So my next detector was the Minelab Sovereign GT. This was a tone only machine and only had dials to tube it no screen. This was lighter and because no screen had many options to reduce swing weight. Shortly after I got it a long time golf course in a now iffy part of town was converted to a park. The golf course had been there for over 40 years with zero metal detectors at least in light of day. So many local detector users saw the opportunity - I kept running into this gentleman who used a Fisher CZ3D ( another tone only machine with dials) . He was killing it on Deep silver and I was jealous because I was not as successful. After being exposed to Fisher / Technetics and got interested in F75 and T2 both legionary detectors. I could not decide which one so bought both with intention of keeping my favorite and selling the other. It was during this time I broke my knee by falling of a cliff. Okay now you are wondering why the very long build up. Well to give you some context on my thoughts on the Minelab Xterra Pro. First and foremost for me is weight second for me is being water proof. Add to this being good on the beach (I do believe it is actually a dual frequency machine- 5khz and 15khz - when in beach mode. Three frequencies vibration 100+ discrimination, multiple tone options including depth and like mentioned option to buy equinox coils giving a nice upgrade path. All for less then I paid for any of the detectors listed above and that is prices for used not new. So for some looking at getting back into detecting and on the beach - this is one hard detector to ignore. I would love to hear the reviewers suggestions for a better value because been looking and have not seen one.

I kinda like this xterra. Im thinking this or the Vanquish 540. I have used Whites detectors before.

Thanks for sharing

Hey ty for the awesome video. So I am brand new to metal detecting. If I was going to take 400 and buy something I'd like to do beach hunting and parks and wooded areas. What would you suggest for my hard earned dollar. I'd really appreciate your suggestions.

Where have you found information that countermand the user manual regarding software updates ?

Hmm,,T2, Ultra, or XTP? Gonna make up my mind in a couple weeks, still leaning towards T2 unless I see Ultra having great ID at depth. Also do not know if these two newer ones have recovery speed of T2. What do you think?

Page 52 of the manual says the software can be updated via the supplied USB cable.

All Nox aftermarket headphones work. Including waterproof ones like the Grey Ghost and Threshers.

Yes! Of course, it's good; it is an entry-level detector. Look at the price and think, is this going to do what a higher price detector will do. I have hunted with friends and found just as many items as, say, Nokta Legend. The beach is good, and the parks are good. You will find what many other detectorists find without any problems. It's also the skill of the user and practice. If you want to dig 15 inches in the sand, no problem. However, there are elements that change the search.

Not so sure its 'a bait'. You don't have to go out and buy Minelab's wireless headphones to use the machine and if you want headphones and you have a budget to stick to then any cheap wired set will work just fine.

Still a pretty good MD..for the money😊

Minelab does get us on buying aftermarket headphones. But i was fully aware of that when i bought the machine. I had already been thru five different machines with 15 years of metal detecting expierence. I used it as my main machine in the water, underwater and on land this summer. Found over 50 rings with it. Over 250$ in clad. 5 gold rings, 3 with diamonds, and a gold cross. And some silver....Apple watch, 7 pair of sunglasses, with a brand new pair of Oakleys that i wear now. Always wanted a pair of Oakleys. Now i dont have to buy one. Best machine i ever used.

They cut price of detector but they will make money on headprones and other expensive accessories.

Cuál funciona mas vanquish 440 simplex ultra o este

This detector is updatable.. get your facts straight before posting.. and you can go water detecting without a headphones. just turn on the vibrating handle.. and it can hunt on salt water beach as well.. 🤷 .

Speaking of manuals, Minelab makes you down load and print out your own 58 page. A huge waste of time and ink.