If you had to purchase just one?

bountyhunter04 · May 3, 2012

Between the Spectra VX3, DFX 300 and the MXT Pro which one would you choose? I currently have a Prizm V. What are the advantages to having one of these detectors compared to the Prizm V?

Diggit · May 3, 2012

Having used all of the machines listed, I would go with the MXT. It is more versatile, you can hunt for nuggets with it.(it has a prospecting mode which the DFX and V3 do not) and it can be very easily adjusted on the fly with the knobs as opposed to having to stop and go through menus.

wingmaster · May 4, 2012

Once you learn the MXT its awesome on those deep coins, I've detected with others that have a V3i and can get as deep of coins as them with the right coil of coarse. We have some parks around here that have been detected hard for years and all thats left is those really deep dimes and wheats I use the white's D2 coil and the MXT with that coil running +2 gain I can get dimes at 10"+. HH

sgriffith59 · May 4, 2012

wingmaster said:
Once you learn the MXT its awesome on those deep coins, I've detected with others that have a V3i and can get as deep of coins as them with the right coil of coarse. We have some parks around here that have been detected hard for years and all thats left is those really deep dimes and wheats I use the white's D2 coil and the MXT with that coil running +2 gain I can get dimes at 10"+. HH

I had a Garrett 2500, couldn't find anything with it. I sold it on eBay and purchased a MXT. Always finding stuff now!

Lakemonster · May 6, 2012

The VX3 has prospecting mode. The V3i doesnt? Personally owning and really lovin my VX3 I would give it my vote. It's been a real game changer for me.

dirt doctor · May 19, 2012

I would go with the MXT Pro . I like things simple .

oldcoon · May 20, 2012

If you are simply hunting parks, playgrounds and the like, save your money and keep using what you have.

texjim · May 21, 2012

i went from an xlt to the vx3 and have not looked back. just today i was popping wheats a 7" no problem .. i can't comment on the other machines... good luck