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<p>[QUOTE="Steve E, post: 48936, member: 2147"]I think I've narrowed my search down to 3 models as of today. Why didn't someone tell me how difficult this was going to be!! Not "top of the line" units (way out of the current budget) and not the "bottom tier" either (just leery of the cheaper units and their percentage of false readings). I thought a good place to settle would be the higher end mid-range models. From what I read, detectors below this level really sacrificed in the depth category and I would think that would be very important. I read testimonials where the White was detecting items down 18"-24" acurately. Is that true? Now the really hard part, picking one of these 3 detectors! </p><p><br /></p><p>White QTX-Pro ($650)</p><p>Garrett GTP 1350 ($560)</p><p>Garrett GTI 1500 ($640)</p><p><br /></p><p><i>Edited to update:</i></p><p><br /></p><p><i>Talked to the pros at Kellyco and was told that of these 3 detectors the only smart choice would be the Garrett GTI-1500. It's features blow the other 2 away. I was told that the QTX-Pro is overpriced and not a good performer as other Whites. Also said the GTP 1350 is a good unit but spend the extra $80 and get the GTI technology and better features. </i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Steve E, post: 48936, member: 2147"]I think I've narrowed my search down to 3 models as of today. Why didn't someone tell me how difficult this was going to be!! Not "top of the line" units (way out of the current budget) and not the "bottom tier" either (just leery of the cheaper units and their percentage of false readings). I thought a good place to settle would be the higher end mid-range models. From what I read, detectors below this level really sacrificed in the depth category and I would think that would be very important. I read testimonials where the White was detecting items down 18"-24" acurately. Is that true? Now the really hard part, picking one of these 3 detectors! White QTX-Pro ($650) Garrett GTP 1350 ($560) Garrett GTI 1500 ($640) [I]Edited to update:[/I] [I]Talked to the pros at Kellyco and was told that of these 3 detectors the only smart choice would be the Garrett GTI-1500. It's features blow the other 2 away. I was told that the QTX-Pro is overpriced and not a good performer as other Whites. Also said the GTP 1350 is a good unit but spend the extra $80 and get the GTI technology and better features. [/I][/QUOTE]
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