Impressive machine, very reasonably priced too, & I like the idea equinox coils 600 - 800 are compatible, along with the coiltek,, very handy ,,Thanks for sharing Graeme 👍
Just received mine yesterday. Very easy to put together. Seems lighter and better balanced, than the Equinox, with the adjustable handle. So far I love everything about it.
Great video. I just bought one. The manual states that whenever the frequency is changed it must be noise cancelled ran again. I did not do this either and it may have caused the target ID to give different numbers. The learning curve for this metal detector is not that great but it does take a bit of practice. I have had an equinox 600 before so that helped. Thanks again great RUclips video.
I just bought one of these machines because I had to send my EQ 800 in for repairs. I find that the coil detects very, very deep, but no matter what setting I use, the target ID is not stable at all. Also, the bottle caps sound better at times than coins do. I suppose its a good backup detector for the money, but only a backup, not the main detector.
Liking the way u run over the target at different khz, different objects resonate at varying wavelengths usually with one prominent one and several others either side, that make those numbers jump when you tune it out. A bit like when the target is out on range as then the terrain or any other nearby target is coming into tune as well as the target itself. On that note these sidebands when listening to iron are usually numerous and sometimes with the iron switched off there is a kind of rasping sound caused by the gaps in the spectrum
It’s gonna upset the apple cart for sure , and not just those similar priced machines this I think is gonna punch a bit higher , The build quality and spec is amazing for £299 even that screw that holds the arm cup is machined unlike a machine I could name that costs over three times the price it’s gonna be popular for sure 👌
Is this a "disposable detector" since the batteries are built in and according to Minelab customer service there is no replacement battery packs offered to anyone. If you have a battery issue AFTER the warrenty expires, which will definitely happen to all rechargable batteries, what option do you have other than throw it away?
@@unearthed-detecting-tvThere's no battery pack available for the x-Terra Pro. I got a answer to my email today from Minelab stating the battery pack is not available to anyone, even dealers. Wish it wasn't so, cause I was ready to get one. I do agree, it would be easy to change if there was one. 2 screws and your there.
Hey man, whats this machine like depth and reliability wise compared to lets say a Nokta legend if u got experience with one already? Like the video mate👍
Like it Graeme, be interesting to see what it's like compared to me old favourite the Teknetics T2, also like the build quality with the box section stem think they made a mistake with the 900 making it round tube shape where the weight of the coil turns the stem round and puts it out of line, good price too think the T2 was about £700 back in the day, still a good machine but not built as good as the X terra by the looks of it. Look forward to your review on the Nox 900.👍😉
Sorry my mistake, just when you mentioned you were using the 900 I thought you might be doing an update on the previous review, have you tried the X-Terra Pro response to coke? that's the one drawback I have with the T2.
Thank you very much for your video. I just purchased this model on Amazon and it hasn't arrived yet, but I have a question. Will it be able to detect a capped iron survey pin under a few inches of asphalt? Like 4 to 6 inches?
@@unearthed-detecting-tvthank you very much. Then it should be fine for my purposes, and I get to play around with it later. 😁I got mine on a payment plan through Affirm, and used the official Minelab store. It should be covered by a 30 day return through Amazon and the 3 year Minelab warranty. Thank you very much for the warning though. Amazon has given me issues in the past.
i have the nox 800 but looking for this one has a back up detector or that will be the right choice for my 15 years old daughter to join me , shame its out of stock everywhere
Agreed, and I bought the Simplex 16 months ago when starting out. If I was starting now I’d snap this up as it’ll blow the Simplex out of the water I reckon. Good film Graeme and I’d have one but I do really want a multi 👍🏻
Hello ! How does the X-Terra compares to the new Simplex machines ? I already have a Quest Q30 which is amazing , but I want a new detector because I like the hobby and I want to make comparisons I would go for a Vanquish 440 , X-Terra or Simplex BT , what would be your advice ? I only detect in forests and fields . Thanks !
Price has always been high with minelab so this begs the question why are the rest of there machine's so expensive when they can put this out for that money? It's an obviously aimed at the competition
@@unearthed-detecting-tvAgreed! I've been out of detecting for years. Last one was a Compass-80 at a cost of $800. When I started asking around for something decent but not too expensive this model came up over and over again! I am waiting for delivery as I write this!! 🤩
gonna have to save up again now 😂. looks a great budget detector mate. I've heard that the nox 600/800 headphones won't work with it. it will pair with the new 700/900 headphones. is this true?
Thank you so much for a very interesting video and good to know that the coils are compatible will the minelab wireless headphones also be compatible to?it's really compact to very similar to my Vanquish 540 just wish mine lab had made the Vanquish control box water proof. So once again thank you for sharing your video much appreciated 👍👍
@@unearthed-detecting-tvthe last question and sorry for bothering you: Is it preferred at searching for gold nuggets and treasures cause I’m about to buy one but not sure what to choose?
@@unearthed-detecting-tv looks like nice light machine my Garrett detectors are both very heavy but have good depth on small targets like dimes , my favorite for finding , I didn’t get to watch whole vidio so sorry for asking dumm question , thank you for answering be safe happy hunting ! This is best hobby , I teach as many children as are interested in our hobby
Not hard to beat a simplex, band average, minelab gone crazy, used minelab for years etrac, explorer, CTX, equinox, not interested in this one, but it would be ok for a newbie, wound not attempt any beach with single frequency, only dry sand,
Just subscribed to your channel. Please do the same as we all learn from each other :) I too have an X-Terra Pro and I find twice as many coins now that I have lowered the sensitivity. Use to run as much as possible 23 -25 max, but now run around 17 and dig up twice the amount of coins... especially nickels! Have you tried hitting a trashy area but at lower sensitivity? I picked up "50 coins" yesterday by doing this at our local trashy park in areas I've searched already. Tot lot scored 15 deep coins even at 17 sensitivity, VDI much improved too 😅
I'm like you buy everything in my older more money days.....Now we have more to buy since this was posted :)) I'm trying to hold back
It's a fast moving scene!
Ive just got mine today very easy to put together, I love how it feels , now got learn how to use it,
Very impressive, Graeme. The price and look of it is amazing, gosh, I paid more than that for a machine over 20yrs ago. Thanks for showing us. Jax
Very smart detector for the money, thank you for watching jax
Impressive machine, very reasonably priced too, & I like the idea equinox coils 600 - 800 are compatible, along with the coiltek,, very handy ,,Thanks for sharing Graeme 👍
Thanks dave mate 👍👍
Mine is charging. I can’t wait. Thanks for the quick review and run through.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just received mine yesterday. Very easy to put together. Seems lighter and better balanced, than the Equinox, with the adjustable handle. So far I love everything about it.
Thanks for watching sir!
Interesting machine look forward to seeing more about it
Thanks shaun 👍
I just swaped a new defective Nokta Legend for the X Terra Pro. Found this video to see how well it does. Great video thanks.
You are welcome sir
Thanks for review Graeme, interesting machine, Minelab have upped the ante!
They certainly have Neil! 👍
Nice video. Looks like Minelab hit another homerun.
Hi chuck, thanks for watching sir!
Great review, sold my unused simplex to buy one, hopefully I've made the right call
I think you will enjoy it sir
Thank You, ordered 2.
One for both hands!
@@unearthed-detecting-tv Ha! My nephew and I.
Great video great detector I used my xterra today on cultivated land Graeme and I loved everything about it. Len
Fantastic len, you got out with it quickly sir!
Thank you for this clear review. Got my mind set on getting one for the misses, but I probably will get more hours with it! 😅
Thanks for watching sir 👍
Looks awesome! And great value. Thanks for the review
You are welcome 👍
As a single frequency machine it looks great, not sure it sort of for me but am deffo looking forward to seeing this being used on a hunt
Fantastic machine kev mate
@@unearthed-detecting-tvalright but where is the Serbian translate!? Sorry 👎
Great video. I just bought one. The manual states that whenever the frequency is changed it must be noise cancelled ran again. I did not do this either and it may have caused the target ID to give different numbers. The learning curve for this metal detector is not that great but it does take a bit of practice. I have had an equinox 600 before so that helped. Thanks again great RUclips video.
Thanks todd 👍
Great video . Very informative!
Very kind of you to watch 👍
I just bought one of these machines because I had to send my EQ 800 in for repairs. I find that the coil detects very, very deep, but no matter what setting I use, the target ID is not stable at all. Also, the bottle caps sound better at times than coins do. I suppose its a good backup detector for the money, but only a backup, not the main detector.
Jorge, go by tones, use the numbers as a back up 👍
Looks a nice piece of kit👍
Thanks rob, i was really impressed
Great video helped me alot thanks
Thank you for the feedback shane, feel free to subscribe to the channel as I think you will enjoy it
Thanks for sharing..awesome machine.. Cant wait to get my hands on one..
William, you will love it, check more details out here- www.uneartheduk.co.uk
Liking the way u run over the target at different khz, different objects resonate at varying wavelengths usually with one prominent one and several others either side, that make those numbers jump when you tune it out. A bit like when the target is out on range as then the terrain or any other nearby target is coming into tune as well as the target itself. On that note these sidebands when listening to iron are usually numerous and sometimes with the iron switched off there is a kind of rasping sound caused by the gaps in the spectrum
Thanks for watching dave, good info sir
Nice review. Just FYI- a small piece of foam taped over the microphone orifice on your camera or phone will eliminate 90% of wind noise quite nicely.
Nice information!
I have been detecting for a long time .I want one
They are very good
I think that Minelab outdid themselves on this machine especially for the price!!
A shrewd move jerry, plugs a gap in the market for them
It’s gonna upset the apple cart for sure , and not just those similar priced machines this I think is gonna punch a bit higher , The build quality and spec is amazing for £299 even that screw that holds the arm cup is machined unlike a machine I could name that costs over three times the price it’s gonna be popular for sure 👌
I agree kevin
Thanks for vid.
you are welcome
Hows the battery. I see it rechargeable. Can it be replaced. Can you buy extra batteries to take along on a hunt?
The batteries are great for over 14 hours on a single charge, and can be replaced in years to come too 👍
Looks a nice machine for the money mate
Very good mate, its a keeper for me
Is this a "disposable detector" since the batteries are built in and according to Minelab customer service there is no replacement battery packs offered to anyone. If you have a battery issue AFTER the warrenty expires, which will definitely happen to all rechargable batteries, what option do you have other than throw it away?
No, you can replace them within seconds
@@unearthed-detecting-tvThere's no battery pack available for the x-Terra Pro. I got a answer to my email today from Minelab stating the battery pack is not available to anyone, even dealers. Wish it wasn't so, cause I was ready to get one. I do agree, it would be easy to change if there was one. 2 screws and your there.
Thank you. im buying one, thinking of starting the hobby. ( Im in North Devon )
We still have plenty in stock mike- www.uneartheduk.co.uk
@@unearthed-detecting-tv thank you!! Plus, what’s the best carrot to use for pinpointing when you’ve dug a plug?
The quest pro and land probes are very good for the money, better than a lot at price and performance
Hey man, whats this machine like depth and reliability wise compared to lets say a Nokta legend if u got experience with one already? Like the video mate👍
Its a very cool detector! Deep, easy to use too! More films coming soon including beach work
Cant go wrong for the money mate juat orderd mine,, cheap and cheerful and will do the job juat fine
Its a brilliant detector! The only mistake you made was not ordering from unearthed 😎
Great video Graham been waiting to see what you think of it. Looks like it will have to join me as a back up machine soon mate when do they come out?
Its unbelievably good for the price mate, we had a small batch in but as you can imagine they soon went!
Like it Graeme, be interesting to see what it's like compared to me old favourite the Teknetics T2, also like the build quality with the box section stem think they made a mistake with the 900 making it round tube shape where the weight of the coil turns the stem round and puts it out of line, good price too think the T2 was about £700 back in the day, still a good machine but not built as good as the X terra by the looks of it. Look forward to your review on the Nox 900.👍😉
Hi hugh, review on the 900 was done months ago sir! And yes this machine is every bit as good as a t2 i have to say, its immense for the price
Sorry my mistake, just when you mentioned you were using the 900 I thought you might be doing an update on the previous review, have you tried the X-Terra Pro response to coke? that's the one drawback I have with the T2.
Not yet hugh as this was the first day of using it, i will try it though
Many thanks for a great video. Seems like a very good machine.
Do you have any thoughts on the Minelab 900?.
Absolutely love the 900, completely different animal from the 800
@@unearthed-detecting-tv Many thanks for your reply.
Thank you very much for your video. I just purchased this model on Amazon and it hasn't arrived yet, but I have a question. Will it be able to detect a capped iron survey pin under a few inches of asphalt? Like 4 to 6 inches?
Yes sir, it will come up as a low grunt, more than likely, also be careful purchasing from amazon, there is little or no customer service from them
@@unearthed-detecting-tvthank you very much. Then it should be fine for my purposes, and I get to play around with it later. 😁I got mine on a payment plan through Affirm, and used the official Minelab store. It should be covered by a 30 day return through Amazon and the 3 year Minelab warranty. Thank you very much for the warning though. Amazon has given me issues in the past.
i have the nox 800 but looking for this one has a back up detector or that will be the right choice for my 15 years old daughter to join me , shame its out of stock everywhere
Its a great machine
@@unearthed-detecting-tv Cheers mate
Agreed, and I bought the Simplex 16 months ago when starting out. If I was starting now I’d snap this up as it’ll blow the Simplex out of the water I reckon. Good film Graeme and I’d have one but I do really want a multi 👍🏻
This machine is as good as any mate, single and multi out there in its bracket!
Hello ! How does the X-Terra compares to the new Simplex machines ?
I already have a Quest Q30 which is amazing , but I want a new detector because I like the hobby and I want to make comparisons
I would go for a Vanquish 440 , X-Terra or Simplex BT , what would be your advice ?
I only detect in forests and fields .
Thanks !
You will love the ease if use with the x terra pro, very good performance and so simple to operate
5khz is more sensitive to high conductors silver higher is more sensitive to smaller conductors and lower conductors like gold, nickels etc.
Indeed
Great machine for the price point
Its amazing mate!
Price has always been high with minelab so this begs the question why are the rest of there machine's so expensive when they can put this out for that money? It's an obviously aimed at the competition
A loss leader possibly andrew, either way its a tremendous machine for the money
@@unearthed-detecting-tv yea looks a really good machine and I'm sure it will sell well , might even get one myself
@@unearthed-detecting-tvAgreed! I've been out of detecting for years. Last one was a Compass-80 at a cost of $800.
When I started asking around for something decent but not too expensive this model came up over and over again!
I am waiting for delivery as I write this!! 🤩
Not being funny ...honest,but does the terra need such a quick sweep?
Turn the volume up and you will hear me mention about sweep speed on the test bed not being the same as conventional detecting 👍
gonna have to save up again now 😂. looks a great budget detector mate.
I've heard that the nox 600/800 headphones won't work with it. it will pair with the new 700/900 headphones. is this true?
Yes mate, i paired it with my 900 headphones, its a brilliant detector for the price
Can you attach 1/4" jack headphones with adapter?
You can lance
Can you use any wireless Bluetooth headphones with it?
Only if you have the transmitter to match the headphones, if not its the minelab own ones sir
This will give the simplex a run for it money.
Thank you for spending time to watch it
Hi Graeme!
Hi Roger, hope you are well
Thank you so much for a very interesting video and good to know that the coils are compatible will the minelab wireless headphones also be compatible to?it's really compact to very similar to my Vanquish 540 just wish mine lab had made the Vanquish control box water proof. So once again thank you for sharing your video much appreciated 👍👍
Yes wireless work with it too anthony
Is coil on backwards asking. Because cable coming out of coil is usually on lower right.
No, its the right way
What's that wire that runs down the shaft ,bit old fashioned surely🤔
All detectors in this price bracket and above have the wire from coil to control box sir, zero lag too! 👍
@@unearthed-detecting-tv and are the headphones wireless or Bluetooth or coiled old-fashioned cable 🤔
Hi peter, works with wired or wireless mate
Anyone know where to get one asap
Not in the uk at present
Where i can order one?
Israel 🇮🇱?
Is it better than the Garret Apex?
I used an apex when they first came out and would never use another, awful it was
@@unearthed-detecting-tv
Thank you for replying yo my comment.
So, you suggest me the XTP more than the Garret Apex ?
@abomurad2613 that is what i would use personally
@@unearthed-detecting-tvthe last question and sorry for bothering you:
Is it preferred at searching for gold nuggets and treasures cause I’m about to buy one but not sure what to choose?
@abomurad2613 decent sized nuggets no problem or you may want to consider the fisher gold bug
how deep can this get compared to others?
Depends on what targets sir
@@unearthed-detecting-tv coins? im a bit new to metal detecting and wish to find something that is good for relic hunting. thank you
@@gangstagandalf8307 this will be a great detector for coin shooting and general relic hunting, depth will not be an issue with it at all sir
Getting one today
Nice one locky!
Is it waterproof
Hi george, as i said in the film ,waterproof to 5 metres sir, thank you for watching
@@unearthed-detecting-tv looks like nice light machine my Garrett detectors are both very heavy but have good depth on small targets like dimes , my favorite for finding , I didn’t get to watch whole vidio so sorry for asking dumm question , thank you for answering be safe happy hunting ! This is best hobby , I teach as many children as are interested in our hobby
Thanks George, keep at it sir
Quiero comprar uno cuál es el precio del detector
I'm not sure how much it is where you are sir
Привет. Лайк от Вяземских копателей Старины👍
I dont know what you are saying sir unfortunately
Deep?
yes! very impressed!
Single frequency surely not as good as any of the vanquish range which are multi frequency
You will be surprised just how good these interchangeable frequency detectors are eddie, so accurate too,.will go head to head with most out there
Not hard to beat a simplex, band average, minelab gone crazy, used minelab for years etrac, explorer, CTX, equinox, not interested in this one, but it would be ok for a newbie, wound not attempt any beach with single frequency, only dry sand,
This actually works pretty well on wet sand too stuart, thanks for watching
Im salt water testing please
You are salt water testing? Thats good!
Just subscribed to your channel. Please do the same as we all learn from each other :)
I too have an X-Terra Pro and I find twice as many coins now that I have lowered the sensitivity. Use to run as much as possible 23 -25 max, but now run around 17 and dig up twice the amount of coins... especially nickels! Have you tried hitting a trashy area but at lower sensitivity? I picked up "50 coins" yesterday by doing this at our local trashy park in areas I've searched already. Tot lot scored 15 deep coins even at 17 sensitivity, VDI much improved too 😅
Good info ken, i will subscribe as soon as im on my pc!
YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND... This MD just destroyed any future for mid noktas or any other Mid detector product.
Is that good its better than machines twice the price bass
I know, that's why NOKTA is so angry.. They have no comeback
Yes sir😂
6 meters waterproof not 5
5 on mine 👍
Put more lemonade in your whiskey melvyn 😎
You look like Liam Neeson
He is my brother