Norvic

Early days but the E1500 is in my competition as the Axiom is, but I`m a virgin eluvial patch hunter and the smallest of flakes/species nearly always lead to more, what an old codger can swing with good concentration for the hours required to find that first flake is my main consideration, thus criteria changes not only from person to person expectations but by their age as well as their field/ground. The Z is easier to swing than its predecessors, the 6K than the Axiom, along come the E1500, well it is like swinging an Equinox but is a Pi.

Some of those virgin patches have been found in close where ones been over many times previously but with detectors that weren`t capable of getting those first flakes. The 6K found one such extensive close in patch in its early days as before it the Z and so back did most the others. True some will be upset with their purchase and dismiss it eg. as the Axiom has been dismissed, that has been so since year one. Ahhh different expectations/perspectives😉 

27 minutes ago, Aureous said:

Home and test patch trials are one thing....and so far it appears that the E1500 is not a 6000 beater.

That has been said about the Axiom and generally is correct, for me (other than price) the E1500 is like the Axiom, full settings control plus the big draw card the E1500 takes the biggest range of available coils and uses USB power banks to power. Now Xcoil, NF, Coiltek etc will further the increase gains we know aftermarket coils can give in stability, depth, sensitivity and useability. Nothing I`ve seen about the E1500 with home tests leads me to believe otherwise so far.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dont get me wrong the 6Ks presently the go on field results for this old codger. I am no ML knocker, they have made my life.

Why not while the iron is hot? here it is transferred across to the E1500. Trust this illustrates how easy it is with stick on velcro, of course this has not had a seasons CP, will if the E1500 has the go as I suspect.

To give Avantree a wee bit of photo insight, Axiom mount is easy as bit of velcro stick on, I just followed Lunks initial post but with the Avantree 417, has done a full FNQ season (rough as) no trouble and  zero drop outs. That couple (Torus & 417) will move over to the E1500 easy as or most detectors that haven`t an inbuilt aptXLL tranny. 

I am currently using the Avantree TC417 as a transmitter on one of my detectors paired with the Torus Neckband works AOK no trouble, I am happy with it thus unless I have troubles I see no need to change. However others may have a need, I thank you for making this option to us.

Yes powerful options to explore, much like the Axiom, or most Pis, Z or todays top line VLFs, lots to 'soak in' before one can master, or easy as and leave as is. If that entry price doesn`t rise and it allows for R&D it will be the ML competition we have sought and we`ll see more. Impressive potential so much in so little a parcel, electronic miniaturization is amazing when I look back at the clunky anvils we swung in the past. Chaffing at the bit but our big FNQ wet is not over yet. The E1500 may stoke that fire you speak of Steve, less than 1oz of that heavy stuff which is roughly par to what we paid for the early VLF gold detectors (in gold).

Victoria has spoilt you big time Reg, dust below 1 gram has been/is FNQ bread and butter, no way a pan can compete with detectors here.

You are not wrong about weight, air tested only, stable with Sadie coil no trouble picking up the smallest micro gram scrap found with 6K recently, good clear signal on speaker. I am initially impressed, now to field test.

3 hours ago, goldenoldie said:

One good thing that the QED had through the use of its MGB adjustment to complete a Ground Balance was to give a figure / number reading on its screen for the type of ground, that being the higher the figure / number reading the more mineralised the ground.

Aye it is a top feature, the Axiom is another PI that has this very handy feature, the changing ground reading can be a top 'nugget' visual indicator along with the change in ground noise reading once you`ve familiarized yourself with these readings in the ground you prospect. In particular I`m keen as to see how the 'vibrations' pan out, maybe 'feel' sense can be proven to be as effective as hearing, especially for us deaf oldies.

Lets take bets on what the hell a Dalas is, you upover guys should be able to read what Docs up to by now. Hmmmm I`ve little idea maybe a fancy finds pouch?

Wow sounds good, this may put the cat amongst the pigeons. Reminds me of the Dtex/Dtek Search King & Gold King split from Garrett back in the 80s.

Fossilized Kl..... the Pubic Serpents will build a monument. Lets av a beer with KL before they get him, he did say he`s shouting didn`t he....

Metal detectorist facing $115,000 fine, jail time over little-known rule (msn.com)

Hi MN, how many hours do you reckon went into finding that 'loot'? I only do a little casual park coin detecting and never swung a coil on a beach, I have no idea but am curious although I suspect it gets you in as gold does.

Got to agree the Axiom needs BT aptx not its proprietary system, other than that and the 6K belting it up, it is right up there.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

On 1/22/2024 at 6:45 PM, geof_junk said:

I wonder how many overseas detectorist are now cancelling their trip to Aus.  😀

Food for thought GJ, hmmmm.

Wow, beaches here in remote FNQ downunder are populated by detectorsaurises eating lizards.                                                                           

Crikey MN that`s a top 2 months, clubs finds or just yours?

2 hours ago, Dutchman4 said:

Now I am a bit confused, there is JP's very detailed technical explanation of how "conductive ground" can negatively affect detector performance and at the same time there are (non-technical) observations in the field that support the opposite result.

There is only one way of sorting out what advice is true and stopping the confusion, that is getting out there swinging the detector in the field whether wet, dry, hot, cold, windy etc., the golds always there. 😉

Yeah Wiggins the Torus here downunder is probably the most used by serious detector operators BT neckband, personally I dont see any need for latency any lower than atpX, to add to Phrunts post the Torus aint broke.... please dont phase it out unless the product replacing it can do as well for us and is compatible with our detectors.

PS We find a good pair of non-metal long lasting comfortable boots and when they wear out they are no longer available to purchase, I beg you please don`t let the Torus go that way😉

My preference also is speaker as per Gr Guy, earbuds are not used, thus https://avantree.com/nb18-bluetooth-neckband-earbuds-with-eq-enhancements are out for me. The Torus after 100s of hours use in the field without failure and top performance (nuggetoes😉) is the best compromise for me, maybe waterproofed if possible. 

Aye KL those boots look like they have been over an odd nugget or two.😉

On 1/12/2024 at 2:57 AM, klunker said:

If it's in the gully it's on the hillside. if it's on the hillside, you better check the ridge. If it's on the ridge you better check the other side.

No insult KL but I`m glad your not downunder in my back yard, you`d leave me nowhere to prospect. The more years I spend prospecting the less idea I know where it is, those Irishmen in our past knew the go when they said "tis where tis" and "never give up on an area til you`ve found another bit".🤪 

2 hours ago, Sourdough Scott said:

I'm not really up to date on all of the latest technology mumbo-jumbo,  so some layman's terms might help with some of the old dogs in this group.

You old dogs are holding us young fellas back, get with it....... 😉

Love the Torus on speaker, have used them extensively and exclusively on the 6K since its production, for me a low latency reliable neckband speaker is the go, ear buds or over ear muffs are out.