tim Fara Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I'm killing myself trying to determine the best rout to go with PI detector. I just moved to Tennessee and with red clay mineralized soil would the White's TDI SL be a good choice or the Garrett ATX? I am new to PI detecting and thinking the TDI would be a good beginner's but should I jump all in with the ATX? I've heard the TDI is under powered but the ATX has a steep learning curve. Your input is welcome!!!! Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I like the ATX but it’s heavy. 7lbs. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 From what I heard the ATX will go deeper but weight is a big issue. There are mods from what I read for the TDI to boost them. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Used in good condition, the used GPX 4500 overcomes everything. ? Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Goldman Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 If you are even considering an ATX, then a GPX should also be on your list. The nuanced audio on a GPX is better for target identification and pinpointing than the ATX and the GPX has better iron rejection features. 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogodog Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I'm no PI guy, But Chase and Paris are correct on all accounts. If I were to pick one I would go with the GPX 4500 for a multi-purpose PI Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I agree, TDI or GPX. Skip the ATX. When the ATX came out a GPX was a LOT more expensive, but price decreases since then no longer make the ATX very attractive compared to the GPX given its various limitations. And a GPX is not any harder to learn than a TDI. You don’t use 70% of the settings, just the pre-sets with a few minor adjustmments. 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Fara Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Thanks everyone for your input. I’m leaning towards a 4500. Probably a used one as a new one is out of my reach price wise... Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-121962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gillespie Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I've often wondered about the GPX too. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/12314-tennessee-coin-relic-hunting-with-a-pi/#findComment-122046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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