I Welcome The New Equinox

[diggindaboot]

Not all detectors are created equal within their price band, i've no doubt that the Equinox will outshine it's competition in the mid level market, and going by the life cycle of the previous fbs units, it will still be a viable detector for years to come.
I'm sure plenty of folks will slate it, especially if their lifelong fanboys of a particular manufacturer and it kicks the ass off their favorite unit, same old story, sour grapes/green eyed monster, call it what you like.
Personally i have no favorite manufacturer, I view a detector exactly the same as any other tool or piece of equipment, and i use the best one for my sites.

A little early for this imo. I've seen some things I like and some I don't. Will there be enough don't/s that would prevent one from purchasing the detector ? We're still in wait and see mode.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I welcome the Equinox too. And will be giving a warm in person welcome in a few hours, my Equinox is just 28 miles from me now, awaiting to pull out of UPS facility.

I welcomed the Impact too here on this forum.

I personally have posted links/videos to many other models detectors trying to help folks out, even pertaining to detector models even I have never bought or run.

I welcome the Makro multi Kruzer too. If this model is anything like Impact, a real weapon around old home sites and ghost town sites.

I welcome all the new members on this forum who have come here looking for quality info, want to make friends, acquaintances, share their expertise, etc

I also have dealt with 5 I think sponsors here, each and every time I came away happy and satisfied.

Big shouts out here to these folks.

Bart- Big Boys Hobbies
David- River Team Six Detectors
Craig -Show Me Treasures
Jerry- Antique Detectors
Kellyco- I can't remember who actually helped me, been so long.

 

[Trashfinder]

Not all detectors are created equal within their price band, i've no doubt that the Equinox will outshine it's competition in the mid level market, and going by the life cycle of the previous fbs units, it will still be a viable detector for years to come.
I'm sure plenty of folks will slate it, especially if their lifelong fanboys of a particular manufacturer and it kicks the ass off their favorite unit, same old story, sour grapes/green eyed monster, call it what you like.
Personally i have no favorite manufacturer, I view a detector exactly the same as any other tool or piece of equipment, and i use the best one for my sites.

I basically called it for what it will be last fall and almost got banned from one forum lol. I said last fall that it being multi freq like Deus, wireless like the new machines, water proof like the max and pro. Light like the Deus, and fast. And they added the ability of multi freq at the same time with one number like the safari model of fbs to give it the edge over it's competition in that market range. Which should give minelab market share they have been lacking for several years since the Xterra models have been vastly surpassed.

 

[metaladdict]

John ,does thr chicken mcnuggets taste good with earphones?

 

[John-Edmonton]

John ,does thr chicken mcnuggets taste good with earphones?

Yes......but, eating the pin pointer gives me a lot of gas, until the battery dies off.

 

[steveg]

We'll see. If it's in multi though I would think the 40khz would be hitting on the bracelet. Right now all videos are inconclusive as we haven't seen enough evidence to make an educated decision.

kajunman -- have you seen the video today of the guy in the salt water hitting a rather thin 14K gold chain?

Check it out.

OH -- and I don't think all modes use all frequencies. Minelab's not spilling the details on how "multi" works in all modes, but I do NOT think all 5 freqs. are used in all modes. If so, they are ABSOLUTELY weighted differently, in the different modes. That's the WHOLE POINT of the different modes...

Cheers!

Steve

 

[diggindaboot]

kajunman -- have you seen the video today of the guy in the salt water hitting a rather thin 14K gold chain?

Check it out.

OH -- and I don't think all modes use all frequencies. Minelab's not spilling the details on how "multi" works in all modes, but I do NOT think all 5 freqs. are used in all modes. If so, they are ABSOLUTELY weighted differently, in the different modes. That's the WHOLE POINT of the different modes...

Cheers!

Steve

Steve if you will notice I'm not dogging the Nox. I've repeatedly mentioned that with the limited amount of videos the results are inconclusive at the moment. I did see the gold chain test and that was very impressive. Now that there are some units getting into the hands of some every day hunters I look forward more videos.

Regarding how the multi works if you look at the chart ML released it shows all frequencies being used. I agree with you though we don't know. Time will be the tell all.

HH, Ed

 

[itsaring!]

kajunman -- have you seen the video today of the guy in the salt water hitting a rather thin 14K gold chain?

Check it out.

OH -- and I don't think all modes use all frequencies. Minelab's not spilling the details on how "multi" works in all modes, but I do NOT think all 5 freqs. are used in all modes. If so, they are ABSOLUTELY weighted differently, in the different modes. That's the WHOLE POINT of the different modes...

Cheers!

Steve

I think John's gonna be making a minelab Avatar soon

 

[tnsharpshooter]

I think John's gonna be making a minelab Avatar soon

X2

 

[steveg]

Steve if you will notice I'm not dogging the Nox. I've repeatedly mentioned that with the limited amount of videos the results are inconclusive at the moment. I did see the gold chain test and that was very impressive. Now that there are some units getting into the hands of some every day hunters I look forward more videos.

Regarding how the multi works if you look at the chart ML released it shows all frequencies being used. I agree with you though we don't know. Time will be the tell all.

HH, Ed

Ed --

I KNOW you aren't! Not at all suggesting you were dogging the unit, and even if you were -- that's your right! Sorry if I came across as implying you were dogging it, or that you don't have the right to if you want. I'm just trying to throw some counter-points out there at times. Please don't take it as being confrontational! NOT my intent! It's all good!

Happy Huning!

Steve

 

[George (MN)]

Well said John. I just watched a video of a Nox hitting a silver quarter at 9 inches. Air test but still I would have thought maybe a little more. It was being compared to a CTX and a 705. Both very good detectors in their own right. The 705 actually did better with a diamond tennis bracelet than either the Nox or the CTX. As one poster said the Nox should have done better as it was operating in multi. So we wait and see. The Kruzer looks like a very solid entry with the myriad of videos available.

Main thing is to enjoy the hobby and I hope everyone is having fun regardless of what detector they use.

Anyone who says an Equinox can't air test over 9" on a quarter may not have set it for best results or their unit is defective. Air test on You Tube shows Barber quarter air testing at 13". White's video shows MX Sport can respond to a quarter at 12.5" even though only single frequency.

 

[woodbutcher]

I’m waiting on some real life United States soil videos.I can take my G2 and it will just bang hard on gold chains all day long,as long as I lay them out.but that isn’t gonna get me one in the wild.I honestly hope the nox is all that,it would just make life simple.I understand these tests are cool,but no substitute for the real deal.

 

[Just one more]

I’m waiting on some real life United States soil videos.I can take my G2 and it will just bang hard on gold chains all day long,as long as I lay them out.but that isn’t gonna get me one in the wild.I honestly hope the nox is all that,it would just make life simple.I understand these tests are cool,but no substitute for the real deal.

One area the Equinox may occasionally give FBS/FBS2 a run for the money is, the ability to select specific frequencies. Sometimes less is more, and being able to pick the frequency for what you are hunting for, is like reaching in your tackle box and picking the right lure for the fishing hole you're in.

 

[Martin_V3i]

I’m waiting on some real life United States soil videos.I can take my G2 and it will just bang hard on gold chains all day long,as long as I lay them out.but that isn’t gonna get me one in the wild.I honestly hope the nox is all that,it would just make life simple.I understand these tests are cool,but no substitute for the real deal.

Exactly!

 

[John-Edmonton]

A voice of reason, very refreshing in this time of media controlled hype over every new product that comes out.

I have been around for for a while. I have seen many releases ie Garrett, Fisher, Minelab, Notka, Tesoro and many others. They all go through the same cycle, no matter what the initial hype was. The real test will be in a few years down the road as to how many are still being used.

Some people like to purchase every new release of a metal detector because they can, and like test it for many reasons. Some just hang on to their same old, which they have mastered and wonder what all the hype is about.

There just isn't any right or wrong. All (makes and models) metal detectors will still be beeping as long as we are alive.

 

[ScubaDetective]

John, I just found this post and couldn't agree more. Very refreshing. Thank you.

 

[detectorben]

Garrett needs to step up their game. I LOVED my At pro and I have used the AT max and it is a nice machine as well but neither machine is on the same level with the Nox. It's not even close in my mind as an owner and user of both brands. I really hope Garrett takes notice and I'm sure they have. Hopefully they are working on an answer to the Nox and I will be excited to try it out when it is released. Hopefully the Nox pushes all the brands forward. That is good for the hobby.

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[normx2]

A great dissertation and description of

Common sense John, Something that has always been in short supply

 

[John-Edmonton]

Garrett needs to step up their game. I LOVED my At pro and I have used the AT max and it is a nice machine as well but neither machine is on the same level with the Nox. It's not even close in my mind as an owner and user of both brands. I really hope Garrett takes notice and I'm sure they have. Hopefully they are working on an answer to the Nox and I will be excited to try it out when it is released. Hopefully the Nox pushes all the brands forward. That is good for the hobby.

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I am sure Garrett, Fisher, Whites, Tesoro & Foreign machines will also continue to release new machines for whatever need/niche is out there to fill. They have been around for a long time......no "one" machine will ever rule. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[Cherry Picker]

It's all about advertising and it surely did get everyone's attention!

Is it really?

Let me ask you a question. Out of all the new and updated detectors that have hit the market in the last 10 years, how many have stood the test of time? I'm not talking the little niche groups, that swear their choice rules in spite of the lack of popularity, but the real measurable facts of what rides the top of the popularity tide. The machines that still command top price and remain on most peoples wish list.

My response would be say the E-Trac. In my opinion undoubtedly one of the most popular detectors in the last ten years. How did it get to that status? Advertising? Don't think so. It got there because of its own merit. It is an above average detector period. I think in time we'll know where the Equinox will ride. The top of the popularity tide or just another victim of the hype machine.