Chris Crawford
New Member
OK, so I'm looking for a second metal detector for my teenage sons to use. I currently have a Equinox 800.
At first I was considering getting something in the $350 price range like the Garrett Ace 400 or the Fisher F44. I've just finished making a pocket knife that's about to sell, so I thought maybe I'll look for something in the $550 range like the Garrett AT Pro. I really wasn't wanting to go over that amount.
So what's really perplexing me is this: should I get the best detector that I can for around $550, or save another $100 and pick up the Equinox 600?
The advantage to the AT Pro is that it's less expensive, and it would probably be easier for them to learn to use. The advantage to the Nox 600 is that they are already somewhat familiar with it, and we would be able to share accessories.
Is the performance of the Nox 600 worth the extra $100 over the AT Pro? Also, is there any advantage to having your second detector being a different brand than your primary detector?
Thanks for the advice.
At first I was considering getting something in the $350 price range like the Garrett Ace 400 or the Fisher F44. I've just finished making a pocket knife that's about to sell, so I thought maybe I'll look for something in the $550 range like the Garrett AT Pro. I really wasn't wanting to go over that amount.
So what's really perplexing me is this: should I get the best detector that I can for around $550, or save another $100 and pick up the Equinox 600?
The advantage to the AT Pro is that it's less expensive, and it would probably be easier for them to learn to use. The advantage to the Nox 600 is that they are already somewhat familiar with it, and we would be able to share accessories.
Is the performance of the Nox 600 worth the extra $100 over the AT Pro? Also, is there any advantage to having your second detector being a different brand than your primary detector?
Thanks for the advice.