Sojourner57
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- Apr 12, 2023
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Hi,
First time poster. I know how you love answering the "Which detector should I buy question" so, I will be more specific.
I live in north central Missouri, about half way between Kirksville and Macon. My wife and I want to get into metal detecting. After reading a lot of threads about which MD to buy, I've settled on the Minelab Vanquish 440 or 540. I can afford either. If it were just me, I would get the 540. But my darling wife of over 40 years isn't all that strong and the 440 is 3/10ths of a pound lighter. I'm guessing she may not notice the difference in weight. 2.6 vs 2.9 pounds. I don't know that we will be using it in the dusk or dark so may not need the red back light of the 540. Bluetooth? I do have a set of BT headphones with Noise Cancelling. The 540 has 25 vs 12 discrimination options. Plus it has configurable Iron bias settings
So, here are my questions.
For a pair of noobs, will the iron bias be of much advantage?
I have rechargeable AA batteries, will they work in a 440 since they are 1.2 volts instead of 1.5volts.
For those of you that have used both, is the 540 worth the extra almost $100.00 or do you really use the extra bells and whistles? Back light, iron bias, and 25 discrimination settings.
Others have recommended the X-Terra. It looks like a nice MD, but I like that the Vanquish models has the Multi IQ. Instead of a single frequency and then selecting which one you want to use.
Thanks in Advance.
Also, if anyone is near me, I would like to get together and try out your MD if you're willing.
First time poster. I know how you love answering the "Which detector should I buy question" so, I will be more specific.
I live in north central Missouri, about half way between Kirksville and Macon. My wife and I want to get into metal detecting. After reading a lot of threads about which MD to buy, I've settled on the Minelab Vanquish 440 or 540. I can afford either. If it were just me, I would get the 540. But my darling wife of over 40 years isn't all that strong and the 440 is 3/10ths of a pound lighter. I'm guessing she may not notice the difference in weight. 2.6 vs 2.9 pounds. I don't know that we will be using it in the dusk or dark so may not need the red back light of the 540. Bluetooth? I do have a set of BT headphones with Noise Cancelling. The 540 has 25 vs 12 discrimination options. Plus it has configurable Iron bias settings
So, here are my questions.
For a pair of noobs, will the iron bias be of much advantage?
I have rechargeable AA batteries, will they work in a 440 since they are 1.2 volts instead of 1.5volts.
For those of you that have used both, is the 540 worth the extra almost $100.00 or do you really use the extra bells and whistles? Back light, iron bias, and 25 discrimination settings.
Others have recommended the X-Terra. It looks like a nice MD, but I like that the Vanquish models has the Multi IQ. Instead of a single frequency and then selecting which one you want to use.
Thanks in Advance.
Also, if anyone is near me, I would like to get together and try out your MD if you're willing.