Chesroy

It would be very helpful if Minelab could be convinced to do a live stream to answer a few questions that we as minelab users and potential upgrade buyers would like to ask. This I feel would do them a great service and make each of us feel that our concerns actually matter to them 

I just feel that detecting is always about sound and the way we interpret it, experience and hours spent with the machine enhance it further. The tricks of the trade we learn along the way and the curiosity to dig that signal that we  subconsciously know needs to be dug all adds to the thrill of finding something worthwhile. Eyes can deceive. I love this hobby I am always surprised when I least expect it and a wonderful find emerges from the hole.

16 minutes ago, GB_Amateur said:

Please post a link.

Forget CD video on nails, have a look at Brass Medic's latest video. I think it is very good and targets are investigated as most of us like to investigate them. Being a long term nox user the Iron seems pretty clear to me as being iron.

10 hours ago, Chase Goldman said:

Subject says it all.  Got a whole 5 minutes of quality run time before I discovered the defect. ML early production QC living down to expectations.  Simon you can add this to your ML quality list of grievances.  🤣  Will let you all know how it goes with warranty service. 🫥  Merry Christmas!

Sorry to hear that Chase, I would have been gutted, hope its sorted out quickly for you.

Sorry to repeat myself but I just don't understand why they didn't feel it was necessary to have a WM08 type module for the Manticore and the Equinox's, seems crazy to me,especially with the new audio. Would love to know what their reasoning is.

48 minutes ago, strick said:

I just watched it before I logged in here. My take. The coins they are pulling are in the depth that I’ve been seeing. The manticore user is still learning his machine...the guy with the Deus 2 I’m forgetting his name right now....You don’t want to mess with as he’s a real pro with just about any detector he uses...what I’m still not seeing is good hunting technique..the guy with the Manticore does not turn on his targets...watch his feet maybe once or twice in the whole video..I have not dug a iron target that did not give some hint of it being iron prior. One of the better videos I’ve seen yet though...

Strick

Yep agree you have to walk round a target to get more info. Good video as well from experienced people will look forward to their next instalment. 

50 minutes ago, strick said:

The Manticore works fine in nail beds. It’s going to be even better when the small coil becomes available. Spent most of the day hunting an old ghost town. The machine is sensitive and does false a lot but the iron audio works as it should. I hunted mostly like I would with the Nox wide open with iron audio on. When it got to be too much I’d give my ears a break by engaging the disk.  You can’t make a silver coin pop out of the ground where there ain’t one like they are  trying to do on YouTube. The machine is telling you it’s iron...dig it all you want and what you have in your pouch is nails. It’s kinda funny watching these you tubers who think they are the only ones who have to hunt in beds of nails...like houses only burn down where they hunt and no where else lol. Like any machine it will take time to learn... I dug some very deep small rivets today...the manticore  bangs on them loud and clear. 

Strick

 

Good info that's what we need real life findings of people hunting in their own ground. Sounds like it's going to be a nice machine to use.

6 minutes ago, longbow62 said:

One question that always eats at me is why Minelab does not just put out their own videos about their detectors? Why don't they have a slew of videos and tutorials on YouTube showing every feature and function. Why depend on others to promote your product? I guess it's cheaper that way maybe, but it sure leads to a lot of confusion about the product.

I know it's not in Minelab's best interest to show any weakness in their products, and they probably wouldn't show them. They could still show features and explain features in a professional manner that would beat seeing this non-professional stuff we as customers are stuck with watching to get a overview of the detector. I know a detector is not going to behave the same everywhere, but you got start somewhere. I don't own an XP detector, but think Mr. Blackwell's videos are pretty good. I'd sure like to see something like that vs. what we are stuck with.

I think we have already got that with SH. We just need to listen a little better.

14 minutes ago, GB_Amateur said:

Good answer, but you failed the quiz.  😁  (Hint:  TroyLPN got full credit.)

Oh damn must try harder 😷

Just now, GB_Amateur said:

I'm going to make a quiz question here (and no offense to Chesroy):  what is wrong with this statement??  🤔  (Hint: You only need one guess.)

I wasn't implying I am an expert lol. I was saying that he is not the only expert

1 hour ago, PSPR said:

Oh No!!!!  CD got a new 900 and one of the buttons doesn't work right!  It only responds to a very hard press.  He's also getting some heat from his subscribers on his iron falsing problem and he's not in a good mood about it.  What are we going to do with him?

Yes was not impressed with his attitude. My way or no way ! People have been generally curious how the Manticore reacts when carrying out all the little tricks to check for iron. He basically refused to show this. Why people wanted to see. He's not the only expert. He is just making it a war now and there really is no need. 

7 hours ago, strick said:

This thred is a S@#t show. I've watched all his videos...CD clearly does not know north from south...he doesn't even circle the targets. It's like nail falsing is a new discovery for him.  PSPR enough drama please...

strick

His part 2 video recently posted has a long reply from "Relic Dirtyhands" explaining what he is doing wrong in her opinion, looks like he has chosen not to reply to her comment, which he should do as its good info.

15 minutes ago, dsb said:

The worse my hearing gets the more i appreciated the WM-08,  Have some old but awesome double volume knob phones that really opened my eyes and ears.  I'm kinda torn about my last post but the 800 was a heck of a intro to minelab.  Thought  well maybe they got over their ski's , just a blip.  Just about all marketing fails my expectations these days.  But if i can swing it I'm still hoping to buy the manticore or 900 this spring!   Hope you people get yours soon.

Was hoping the new headphones had volume control on each ear cup that would have helped you and I out in the hearing department. 

Agree but I do think it's a backwards step. The Wmo8 was a great feature 

Just a thought wondering if Steve would open up a survey  so that we can make our feelings known regarding not being able to use wireless after market headphones. Knowing that Minelab take note of comments on certain forums may help us in the long run. What do you think ?

Yep must say disappointed with the headphone situation I use the wmo8 with an a very short 8 inch cable which I attach to my chosen over ear headphones. I have hearing loss in one ear. So my headphones have volume control on each cup. Do not like using long cable connection to the pod. So I will see what solution I can come up with.

Manticore in UK £1799

Price for Equinox 900 in UK advertised as £1099

Have noted the user manual for the 900 appears to have an error regarding sensitivity as it states in places 0 - 25  it should be 0 - 28 

2 hours ago, strick said:

Well then just use your Equinox...why bother with the Beast? 

strick 

Because we are being told it is an improvement on the Equinox. More TID numbers and poly something or other sounds enabling you to hear dual target responses. So the machine is not all about 2d mapping. If it is then yes the nox is good enough for me no problems with that

For me I would have liked the option to be able to turn off the 2d mapping definitely not a fan.

21 hours ago, Joe D. said:

  Ok all, back on subject please! Before we get spanked! 

  Chesroy, lighten up man!! Simon and I go back a bit; no insult intended! We like it light here!👍👍

Ok understood, I took it the wrong way, sorry

9 hours ago, phrunt said:

Isn't that the place where all the old people move to? I just get images of wrinkled up old prunes laying around on the beach in their budgie smugglers when I think of Florida. 🤣

Bang out of order and disrespectful, not needed on this website.

4 hours ago, phrunt said:

Well, I'm now in queue for a Mandible, and also all of it's coils.  Let the painful wait begin 🙂

 

Wow now that is a big leap of faith I hope it lives up to your expectations