Testing the new Coinmaster

[EddieR]

I picked up the new Coinmaster last week and finally got a chance to get out to see what it can do. My buddy just moved into a house built in the 1940's so I figured that would be a great place to test out the new machine.

It is light, and easy to swing. One thing I noticed very quickly...I had to change my hunting style. I like to hunt with the coil extended out a ways, making wide sweeps. The length of the machine makes it hard for me to do that (I'm 6' 1"), so I had to sweep closer to my feet with shorter sweeps. No big deal.

I started out with low discrimination to get a feel for what was in the ground. It only took a moment to realize this place was loaded with junk. Just to get an idea of what the machine was "saying", for the first few minutes I dug all signals, paying close attention to the screen to check out the ID and depth performance. I noticed that, like a lot of other machines, junk didn't give a good reading on the ID, it tended to bounce around a lot. I dug several of the "iffy" targets, but very quickly developed the confidence to leave them behind and watch for ID's that were constant. It didn't take long...a penny at 4 inches proved to be a nice little 1944 wheatie...ID and depth right on.

I dug a few other signals and noticed that some junk, just like with other machines, will sometimes give a good reading. However, there didn't seem to be many signals here that gave a steady ID reading. Keep in mind this machine comes standard with a 9" coil. I really needed a smaller coil in this area. There was just too much junk.

I decided to go to a soccer field down the road where a buddy and I have literally raked in coins over the years. There is not much trash here, so i would get to see what this little machine was really capable of. Right from the start, I was digging coins 2-4 inches deep, with a silver 1954 dime surprise at 7 inches. All signals were solid, as was depth indication and ID. One signal gave a weird sound, so I dug it just to see what it was. I cut a plug and scanned the hole to see if the target was still in the ground. The signal had a "static" sound to it. I dug on down about a foot and dug an old crushed oil can. Oh well.

Overall, I think this little machine is awesome! At well below 200.00, I think it is well worth the money. Add a smaller 4x6 coil for trashy areas and this detector will be hard to beat in the tot lots or just for general coinshooting.

My rating:

This little machine is fun!

[Tank69]

thanks for the review Eddie

[John (Ma)]

Great review, thanks!

[minton7]

I have used the Coinmaster as well... I think it works very well in woodchips..... they help to cover pinpointing issues I have with it..... nice cheap solid machine

[Shortstack]

Thanks alot for this review, EddieR. For some reason there hasn't been very much info put out for this machine. Heck, KellyCo doesn't carry it, either. At least they don't list it on their website.

Hey, Eddie. Do you know Dave of Dixie Detectors there in Madisonville? He's a great dealer that I've dealt with before a couple of times.

[EddieR]

Thanks alot for this review, EddieR. For some reason there hasn't been very much info put out for this machine. Heck, KellyCo doesn't carry it, either. At least they don't list it on their website.

Hey, Eddie. Do you know Dave of Dixie Detectors there in Madisonville? He's a great dealer that I've dealt with before a couple of times.

No....I'm not familiar with Dixie Detectors. I'll have to check them out.

[dirthunter]

EddieR,

How is it stacking up against your Pioneer 505, I know you just bough the Coinmaster, just wanted to know if you could tell me what you think.

HH
Dirthunter

[EddieR]

EddieR,

How is it stacking up against your Pioneer 505, I know you just bough the Coinmaster, just wanted to know if you could tell me what you think.

HH
Dirthunter

Oh geez....I love'em both! I don't think I can pick any of my machines over another. I don't want to make the others jealous! Seriously though, I guess the coinmaster would reign as far as weight and balance, and the 505 has awesome depth in all metals. Performance wise, they are both great!

HH
Eddie

[dirthunter]

EddieR, thanks alot. Now you peaked my intrest in the Coinmaster, and I made that Bounty Hunter Lonestar challenge to myself, to hunt with it all year long. Oh well, maybe I can save myself some money, when I don't buy that Coinmaster, hahaha. No I don't regret making that challenge, but that Coinmaster does look promising.

HH
Dirthunter

[BARGuy]

I've noticed that all White's dealers do not carry the CM. One dealer told me he didn't like the price-point as against the Prizm line. Went to one local Atlanta-area dealer...No CM in stock & the "clerk" didn't know about anything but the Ace line, even tho they had a display case full of White's!

[extractor]

Great review

[Keppy]

I've noticed that all White's dealers do not carry the CM. One dealer told me he didn't like the price-point as against the Prizm line. Went to one local Atlanta-area dealer...No CM in stock & the "clerk" didn't know about anything but the Ace line, even tho they had a display case full of White's!

I saw one it is a good looking detector. I am thinking about buying one. I have the dvd on the prizm 3 and am told the CM is a prizm 3 ..But around were i live most dealers do it as a sideline and know less about them than i do. We have a big name hobby shop here that sells detectors in N.E.Ohio and no one in the place knows any thing about detectors there . They say yep there they are over there and that is all they know about them " There they are"........

[cschiefs]

Would you all please elaborate a little to someone who knows absolutely nothing about detectors? From what I have read so far, I am interested in understanding what the differences are between Coinmaster and M6? What is the average price for these machines? Where would I trust to look into purchasing one and possibly even a used one?

Thanks for the input!!

[KJ$IPW]

Cscheifs, I would suggest whiteselectronics.com, look under products, that might help
HH
Steve

[mgtmadness]

I don't know if it was the cold last week or what but when i received mine and took it out in front yard for a quick test, it said it found a penny at 4-6 inches but when I dug it was really shallow more like 2 inches.
Better tests will come in spring down by the lake where my Classic 5 ID found alot of pulltabs, and newer coins.

[Shortstack]

I don't know if it was the cold last week or what but when i received mine and took it out in front yard for a quick test, it said it found a penny at 4-6 inches but when I dug it was really shallow more like 2 inches.Better tests will come in spring down by the lake where my Classic 5 ID found alot of pulltabs, and newer coins.

The depth circuitry in ID detectors is calibrated for distance measuring from the bottom surface if the coil, using the standard coil for that manufacturer. If you hold the coil 2 inches off of the grass / ground the measurement will include that 2 inches...............but of course, you knew that already.

[pinesand]

great review I love mine in the pinebarrens in NJ-Pete

[RNSpeed]

Nice review, it have nice features and better the price

[PAmike]

It has been selling for $179.99 on the white's website http://whiteselectronics.com/coinmaster.html

[PAmike]

does it have a head phone jack?