Thinking About Buying the AT Max

[markmcknight]

I'm totally new to metal detecting. Been doing a lot of research lately and it is def something I want to get into. Was originally looking at the Garrett AT Pro, but after doing some research I discovered the AT Max. It seems to be a lot better than the Pro just by looking at this comparison chart.

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I'm not going to be doing any Gold type prospecting so don't need any Gold specific detectors. I don't want to go with a total beginner model, because I want something that can grow along with me as I get better at using it. That's why I choose the Garrett AT Max.

Although when I check out the reviews of the AT Max, nobody seems to be recommending it.

https://www.smarterhobby.com/metal-detecting/best-metal-detector/
https://hobbyhelp.com/metal-detecting/best-metal-detector/

Has anyone here used a AT Max and is it much better than a Pro?
Also is there a similar model I should be looking for from a different brand that might be better that I don't know about yet?. ie. Whites, Fisher or Minelabs?

Regards,
Mark

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Check out the Minab equinox 600 or 800, they are multi freq detectors, both pro and max is single freq detectors.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Welcome to TreasureNet, sorry, I deleted your detector link, we do not allow links to non supporting vendors.

Check out the Minab equinox 600 or 800, they are multi freq detectors, both pro and max is single freq detectors.

 

[Treasureman25]

I believe joe dirt has an at max for sale in the charter member forum.. think it was like a year old barely used for 425$ or something along those lines.

 

[bulletproof002000]

I have both and prefer my Pro

 

[cudamark]

Welcome to TreasureNet, sorry, I deleted your detector link, we do not allow links to non supporting vendors.

Check out the Minab equinox 600 or 800, they are multi freq detectors, both pro and max is single freq detectors.

Agree, for about the same money, the Equinox is superior in every aspect. If you plan on doing any salt water beach hunting, there is no comparison.....NOX!

 

[HighVDI]

The tones of the AT Max are harsh. My vote is an Equinox 600 or a Simplex.

 

[Tom Slick]

Stop thinking about it. Think about the Equinox instead.

 

[pulltabfelix]

I vote Equinox 600 or 800. One thing we forget in the US is the ability of the Equinox to find small gold mixed in with coke. Which is a problem in UK, Ireland & Europe were coke was more hundred of years ago.

 

[markmcknight]

Welcome to TreasureNet, sorry, I deleted your detector link, we do not allow links to non supporting vendors.

Check out the Minab equinox 600 or 800, they are multi freq detectors, both pro and max is single freq detectors.

No problem about the link. It was just a chart comparing the Garrett AT's. I'm sure most people on here probably know the differences already.

Thanks everyone for the fast replies. It seems the Equinox 600 and 800 are the popular choices. I will continue my research in this direction.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

No problem about the link. It was just a chart comparing the Garrett AT's. I'm sure most people on here probably know the differences already.

Thanks everyone for the fast replies. It seems the Equinox 600 and 800 are the popular choices. I will continue my research in this direction.

Both the Equinox and AT Max are great machines, just not what I would consider beginner models. You definitely will need to grow into these as your skills advance. These detectors have tons of modes and features that can provide overwhelming amounts of audible and visual information or they can be dumbed down somewhat. Depending on your level of patience, amount of time you are willing to study the manual and watch videos (and participate in TNets brand forums), jumping into one of these may work. If you want to buy a detector and hit an old spot or beach and look for immediate treasure with minimal learning curve, I would look at an entry level machine.

 

[Kevin metal detecting nj]

Nokta macro anfibio multi lot of guys like the nox 800 on this forum form my experience regardless of the multi frequency the nokta is head to head with more customization in my honest opinion unless your going to be doing a lot of beach hunting or nugget prospecting both detectors will throughouly out do the max though