Minelab Vanquish (340 440 540) tips and questions

ctxkid said:

dont think i will be getting one !

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Grab a Nox instead.

Here is a better look at it in real time...I do like the end the best layful:

https://youtu.be/iiMgph1s6Fk?t=997

rockdev said:

Here is a better look at it in real time...I do like the end the best layful:

https://youtu.be/iiMgph1s6Fk?t=997

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Yeah the last few seconds of that video sold me on the Vanquish, I'm getting one.

So the bottom of the range 340 is going to be about USD$199 and the 540 USD$369 so wonder what we will get charged (slugged) here...

Looks like the teeth in the tier-ing of the models is in the iron bias, fixed at high in the lower two so you'll be missing stuff with them once you learn the machine.

Ugly.

Nackz said:

So the bottom of the range 340 is going to be about USD$199 and the 540 USD$369 so wonder what we will get charged (slugged) here...

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The 540 Propack , ( extra coil ) is $499 USD

Sounds a bit rich for a dumbed down eqinox..... even with an extra coil. I'd go for a nox600 with a 6" Coil any day.

caparobertsan said:

Ugly.

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welcome back Capa

Aussie pricing has been released.

Minelab made it pretty simple

Vanq 340 - $399
Vanq 440 - $499
Vanq 540 - $599
540 Pro Pack - $699

Makes the competing Garrett Ace 400i look like a very expensive detector for what you get, in both features and performance (Oz dollar doing it no favours). With current pricing for a 400i being $725au, bit of a no brainer to go for the cheaper 540 Pro pack with two coils and wireless headphones.

Yep pretty much. If we are looking at the upper end of non-waterproof machines, don't forget the Racer 2, also at $725 these days, with a heap more features than the Garrett.

Seen one and held one of the 340 detectors, not my cup of tea, feels like a cheap chinese ebay detector, the other models mite be better, just my humble opinion. :N:

pinfire opals said:

Seen one and held one of the 340 detectors, not my cup of tea, feels like a cheap chinese ebay detector, the other models mite be better, just my humble opinion. :N:

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so they feel as cheap as they look 8.(

PLEASE MINELAB EXPLAIN "WHY"

Pretty easy to work out - they're more interested in easy bulk builds + easy bulk sales than quality/R&D at the moment.
Lot of models needing an update/refresh of tech - CTX, GPX, even SDC + GPZ

Built to a price, hence why they can undercut Garrett's products with a more capable detector. If you have ever handled an Ace series detector, they are not highest quality build around.

i touched a garrett once :8 :awful:

ctxkid said:

caparobertsan said:

Ugly.

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welcome back Capa

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True but imagine how fast it will be. Its red.

Goldpick said:

Built to a price, hence why they can undercut Garrett's products with a more capable detector. If you have ever handled an Ace series detector, they are not highest quality build around.

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After owning two Ace 400i's I have to say the quality is exceptional in the new line. I've also used an Ace 250 years ago and couldn't really complain about the quality of that either, a lot of guys swear by them for the money.

I personally rate the newer Ace 400i up there with the AT series of detectors which I've also owned and used (just not the Max), obviously minus a few features which may or may not be needed depending on the application, but in terms of performance and build quality, I'm honestly blown away for the $$$ and I've had some great finds with mine.

PhaseTech said:

Aussie pricing has been released.

Minelab made it pretty simple

Vanq 340 - $399
Vanq 440 - $499
Vanq 540 - $599
540 Pro Pack - $699

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Not bad