Thanks for your detailed and fair review, Garren. Dr. Otek is committed to getting more people to try metal detecting. We hope the lighter weight and more basic and simple operation can allow all ages to experience it🥰
I got my mt xr about 2 weeks ago this being my first detector I agree with everything you said, easy to put together, easy to adjust lengths and settings and worked very well in my backyard, my brother in law just ordered one as well.....great video very informative thank you
Thx for the review. Just got an MTXR for Xmas. I'm very very excited to metal detect for the first time. I mean I have before, but I've been using a 20 year old Bounty Hunter Junior lol. Found me a lot of 1800s nails though. I have a 10sq mile permission that dates back to 1694 and has never been hunted before
I really want to thank you. I learned so much about zeroing in on a target from you than any Other web site. I just subscribed to your find channel my friend.👍
Not a bad entry level machine. However, once you have used an Equinox, the recovery speed is very noticeable. I’m curious to see how well the handheld pinpointed works.
Mine arrived yesterday, I have the trowel in my set, have an army surplus folding spade in a pouch already and just waiting for my sand scoop to arrive. Need a pin pointer but am stuck with which one is best value.
Hi I have a question id be grateful if you could answer for me. I've been researching metal detectors quite a bit over the past few days and it's such a confusing subject. From what I've learned so far it seems that gold alerts at around 50hz so does that mean you would need to use a detector which uses 50hz or above to actually find gold? A lot of these beginner machines barely use 17hz. I may be wrong like I said, I haven't even bought one yet I just want to know that if I'm shelling out 200-500 pounds on a machine that I'm not just going to be picking up junk because the machine doesn't even vibrate at the correct frequency to find anything of any worth. I've seen a few videos of people test these beginner machines (this one in particular) however, no one actually tests it for picking up gold. Can you tell me why that is please? Is it because the cheaper machines don't actually detect gold? Pardon my ignorance but I really want to learn.
Yes, you are correct about frequencies. Higher frequency machines are better for lower conductive targets, like gold or U.S Nickels where lower frequency machines are good for silver coins and higher conductive metals. Metal detector manufacturers try to get in the middle of the road and build "general use" machines by using frequencies from 10khz to say 20khz. These machines will still find gold if gold jewelry is what your after. However, if your looking for natural gold like prospecting or even small gold chains or earrings you will want a higher end machine that may have multi frequencies to choose from and some can run simultaneous multi frequencies now. To sum it up, most machines will find most types of metals and the frequency will determine which metal it likes best. The cheaper machines can find gold jewelry but they struggle with small gold. The struggle comes more from the circuitry than the frequency they are running at. Plus, gold is a low conductor and simply more difficult to detect. This subject is a deep rabbit hole to dive into. I hope my generalized answer helps a little.
@@Detecting4Life Yes your answer has helped a lot. Instinctively I was leaning towards a multi frequency machine and now that you've cleared that up for me I have concluded that I was probably right in thinking that I'd be better just shelling out for a better model off the bat. Thank you
You not missing anything. These types of machines don’t handle salt water locations very well. Some don’t even like the wet sand. It will be a struggle at the water line. Even the more expensive machines will struggle there
When i followed the link in the paperwork that came with it it said to do the survey and a couple other things and receive a free gift a finds bag or a digger tool well i did what it said then never seen anything about that free gift anymore
Just got this detector to look for a lost earring. Need to study a bit more before searching but putting it together was a bit tough for me (76 years old) so I feel like half the battle is won already.
Thanks for your detailed and fair review, Garren.
Dr. Otek is committed to getting more people to try metal detecting. We hope the lighter weight and more basic and simple operation can allow all ages to experience it🥰
I got my mt xr about 2 weeks ago this being my first detector I agree with everything you said, easy to put together, easy to adjust lengths and settings and worked very well in my backyard, my brother in law just ordered one as well.....great video very informative thank you
Thx for the review. Just got an MTXR for Xmas. I'm very very excited to metal detect for the first time. I mean I have before, but I've been using a 20 year old Bounty Hunter Junior lol. Found me a lot of 1800s nails though. I have a 10sq mile permission that dates back to 1694 and has never been hunted before
Good deal! I just got mine. Thank you for showing how to operate the Otek!
I wish I had this machine for my first detector. Mine was a 1979 Radio Shack detector and found nothing but 12" beer cans. 😂
I really want to thank you. I learned so much about zeroing in on a target from you than any
Other web site. I just subscribed to your find channel my friend.👍
Great video! Very nice entry level machine!!
Thanks for the review. Just ordered the Otek. I am excided start the hunt :)
Not a bad entry level machine. However, once you have used an Equinox, the recovery speed is very noticeable. I’m curious to see how well the handheld pinpointed works.
Amazing video, thank you for your time to review this and help people.
First time I used mine I found some items! WorksAs described thank you.
Mine arrived yesterday, I have the trowel in my set, have an army surplus folding spade in a pouch already and just waiting for my sand scoop to arrive. Need a pin pointer but am stuck with which one is best value.
Its a good machine for the price and is extremely underrated
Hi I have a question id be grateful if you could answer for me.
I've been researching metal detectors quite a bit over the past few days and it's such a confusing subject.
From what I've learned so far it seems that gold alerts at around 50hz so does that mean you would need to use a detector which uses 50hz or above to actually find gold?
A lot of these beginner machines barely use 17hz.
I may be wrong like I said, I haven't even bought one yet I just want to know that if I'm shelling out 200-500 pounds on a machine that I'm not just going to be picking up junk because the machine doesn't even vibrate at the correct frequency to find anything of any worth.
I've seen a few videos of people test these beginner machines (this one in particular) however, no one actually tests it for picking up gold. Can you tell me why that is please? Is it because the cheaper machines don't actually detect gold?
Pardon my ignorance but I really want to learn.
Yes, you are correct about frequencies. Higher frequency machines are better for lower conductive targets, like gold or U.S Nickels where lower frequency machines are good for silver coins and higher conductive metals. Metal detector manufacturers try to get in the middle of the road and build "general use" machines by using frequencies from 10khz to say 20khz. These machines will still find gold if gold jewelry is what your after. However, if your looking for natural gold like prospecting or even small gold chains or earrings you will want a higher end machine that may have multi frequencies to choose from and some can run simultaneous multi frequencies now.
To sum it up, most machines will find most types of metals and the frequency will determine which metal it likes best.
The cheaper machines can find gold jewelry but they struggle with small gold. The struggle comes more from the circuitry than the frequency they are running at. Plus, gold is a low conductor and simply more difficult to detect.
This subject is a deep rabbit hole to dive into. I hope my generalized answer helps a little.
@@Detecting4Life Yes your answer has helped a lot. Instinctively I was leaning towards a multi frequency machine and now that you've cleared that up for me I have concluded that I was probably right in thinking that I'd be better just shelling out for a better model off the bat. Thank you
I bought this for the beach. I would buy again. I can't figure out how to use in the surf line. Water seems to trigger it. Am I missing something?
You not missing anything. These types of machines don’t handle salt water locations very well. Some don’t even like the wet sand. It will be a struggle at the water line. Even the more expensive machines will struggle there
@@Detecting4Life Thank you for your reply. I'll stay up in the umbrella zone. Happy hunting!
Ive got a question, when i power mine on i see a bluetooth icon in the left bottom corner is that of any use? If so whats it used for? Thanks
The one that I reviewed did not have a bluetooth icon. Only the volume/speaker icon in the lower left corner.
Good video 😊
What number does gold materials ring up as?
Small gold rings will read in the 40's whereas a larger ring could read as high as 60+. Most will fall between that range
It looks good…
When i followed the link in the paperwork that came with it it said to do the survey and a couple other things and receive a free gift a finds bag or a digger tool well i did what it said then never seen anything about that free gift anymore
I'm not sure about the survey. Maybe email them and see if they will help.
what's 5he differc3 in water
The readings should be the same for water and land
hows feet range
Thank you
What depth can he reveal?
Approx 8" using the factory coil in optimum ground conditions.
Just got this detector to look for a lost earring. Need to study a bit more before searching but putting it together was a bit tough for me (76 years old) so I feel like half the battle is won already.