Chuck M Posted December 23, 2024 Share Posted December 23, 2024 Currently own the Vanquish 540 and I’m extremely happy with it but I want to upgrade and I’m looking at the Xterra Elite and Triple Score. Both offer significant upgrades from the 540 but I’m struggling on which one to buy, I’m leaning Xterra because from what I’m seeing it goes slightly deeper and I like the tones better. What say you? Thanks😊 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysalami1957 Posted December 23, 2024 Share Posted December 23, 2024 I have the Elite expedition pack. It's a very simple and nice machine. My son just gifted me a Manticore for Christmas on sale and smaller coil. So the Elite I'll use just in case I get impatient with the Manticore. 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-287006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck M Posted December 24, 2024 Author Share Posted December 24, 2024 What did you use prior to the Xterra Elite. I thought about the Manticore but I’m worried coming from the simplicity of the 540, that I might be overwhelmed 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-287066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1491 Posted December 25, 2024 Share Posted December 25, 2024 I've been an ETrac user for many years and recently started using the Xterra Elite at the beach. Impressed with the Elite, though I like the tones of the ETrac more. Regardless, I'm digging deep targets and the IDs and tones match up well on the deepest targets. 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-287088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D. Posted December 25, 2024 Share Posted December 25, 2024 Alot may depend on your hunting grounds! Beaches, parks, red dirt , clay etc.. a little more info may help in dialing in an upgrade for you! As I recall, the 540 has fixed GB, also price range may be a factor! Good luck whatever you choose, but the 540 will still be a great backup or friend loaner! Still have mine i bought off of Steve H!🍀👍👍 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-287103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysalami1957 Posted December 26, 2024 Share Posted December 26, 2024 On 12/24/2024 at 3:51 PM, Chuck M said: What did you use prior to the Xterra Elite. I thought about the Manticore but I’m worried coming from the simplicity of the 540, that I might be overwhelmed Nokta Simplex, Multi Cruiser, Tesoro Vaquero, Whites V3i, MXT. Exterra Pro. I plan on running the Manticore in factory settings for a while. There are many "settings" that the experienced uses here have for the Manticore and all the help you need to learn it when you are ready to dip your toes in. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-287160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddydogz Posted December 28, 2024 Share Posted December 28, 2024 I have a 440, 540, xt pro and the xt elite. If you liked the vanquish you'll really get along with the elite. I really like the vanquish series for the simplicity and the performance but the pro and the elite take it up a few notches. If you hunt in iron, the xterra will unmask much better than the vanquish. The id numbers are expanded on the xt more than the vanquish so that takes a little getting used to. If i had to keep just one, it would be the elite. Luckily, i don't have to choose. 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-287292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysalami1957 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 12/24/2024 at 3:51 PM, Chuck M said: What did you use prior to the Xterra Elite. I thought about the Manticore but I’m worried coming from the simplicity of the 540, that I might be overwhelmed I had the Xterra Pro, Equinox 800 a couple of Tesoros, a few Whites and a coupe of Nokta, Simplex+ and the Multi kruzer. The Xterra Elite is a nice machine for me. Light, submersible, if you aren't going diving at least you can wash it off. Multi and selectable frequency or single. has two coils. It would be my 1st choice but my son bought me the top of the line. Must be guilty of something! LOL. I'll just run the Manticore in Park 2 anyway. I would have never bought myself the Manticore as my hunting and time I go out are dwindling. And now it's back to crazy expensive for someone like me anyway. Maybe you can borrow one and see. The Triple Score is a nice unit too. I think they are equal in performance and adjustments. I hate the name though. It sounds like some proclamation at a sporting event. Their next one could be the triple score with a half gainer! Have fun looking! John 2 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-288746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Chuck Good news . Most of the newest detectors with all the adjustments have designer programmed presets that you just select one (like your 540) and go ! The tweaking can wait for you to get the clues you need. And just ask about those here for help in understanding . Have you found Steve's Guides yet ? 4 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/27305-coming-from-a-vanquish-540-which-one-would-you-purchase/#findComment-288772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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