Equinox or AT

[Coinboy]

In your opinions which detector is better? The Minelab Equinox series or the Garrett ATs

 

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[broken_detector]

I have the NOX 800 and if u get it u will never look back .

 

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[Stringtyer]

One note here, and I have both machines. the AT is probably easier to learn if one has never detected before.

I agree with this sentiment. I had not used a detector for over 30 years and decided to return to the hobby with a Minelab EQ-600. It is a great machine but i think i should have chosen an easier machine to learn before jumping on the "big dog" detector. I may still buy an AT if I can find one on the used market locally.

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy using the EQ and it will find a flea's braces a foot deep. That may be a bit of hyperbole but it will find some amazingly small things at equally amazing depths. My "best" find is a cadmium coated siding nail about 14" beneath a tree in my daughter's front yard.

 

[Coinboy]

Wow that’s some serious depth. I’ll definitely consider the nox!

 

[broken_detector]

I promise and this is no lie, my AT I had make get 5 or 6 inches on a coin my NOX has been 10 plus depending on coin.

 

[HighVDI]

Depth isn't even the deal breaker. The recovery speed on the 800 sets them apart from the AT machines.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Depth isn't even the deal breaker. The recovery speed on the 800 sets them apart from the AT machines.

Not to mention that swinging the AT feels like swinging a brick on the end of a broomstick. EQX is just a dream to hunt with.

 

[broken_detector]

Depth isn't even the deal breaker. The recovery speed on the 800 sets them apart from the AT machines.

Its unbelievable until u have owned both machines

 

[broken_detector]

Yea that AT Pro would wear ur forearm out pretty quick

 

[HighVDI]

Its unbelievable until u have owned both machines

I hunted next to both the pro and Max and compared plenty of signals.

 

[broken_detector]

I hunted next to both the pro and Max and compared plenty of signals.

Nox is definitely leaps and bounds above

 

[Tomtom401]

Love my Nox 800! Watching videos on youtube will help you with the learning curve.

 

[wilcam47]

Bought the eq 800, now the wait to get it in the mail

 

[broken_detector]

Where did u get it from,

 

[jamest64]

OK guys, so I would like to throw you a curve, I have a Garrett 400 and it has been pretty good to me so far. I am ready to move up, want waterproof and like the multi frequency of the minelab 600, but what about looking way up? What about the Garrett ATX. It sound like a good machine and would never have to move up again. I don't have experience with one but wondering if any of you did? Can you find coins and other small stuff? Thanks.

 

[Jason in Enid]

OK guys, so I would like to throw you a curve, I have a Garrett 400 and it has been pretty good to me so far. I am ready to move up, want waterproof and like the multi frequency of the minelab 600, but what about looking way up? What about the Garrett ATX. It sound like a good machine and would never have to move up again. I don't have experience with one but wondering if any of you did? Can you find coins and other small stuff? Thanks.

No, you dont want any part of that. Its a military mine-detector, and was never designed for use a hobby machine. If you want a "dig it all" detector, there are better choices than that one.

 

[broken_detector]

No, you dont want any part of that. Its a military mine-detector, and was never designed for use a hobby machine. If you want a "dig it all" detector, there are better choices than that one.

Just do urself a favor and get the 800 and never worry about it again.

 

[LawrencetheMDer]

First off, they're both fine machines even thou the AT Pro is something like 50 years old. If you're hunting near me please get the AT Pro. I f you're not hunting near me get the Equinox 600 or 800 - it would be my choice.

2020
Gold - 13
Silver - 15

 

[jamest64]

Thanks fellas you sold me. I was trying to decide between the Equinox 6 and 800. Think I will just go with the 8.
J

 

[nuggetdog]

A choice you won’t regret

 

[Coinboy]

I think I’ve decided on the 600. Thanks for all the advice