Minelab Vanquish (340 440 540) tips and questions

[Heatho]

dont think i will be getting one !

Grab a Nox instead.

 

[user 11578]

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

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

 

[navieko]

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

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

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

 

[Nackz]

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...

 

[Guessologist]

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.

 

[caparobertsan]

Ugly.

 

[Trash]

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...

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

 

[Dave79]

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.

 

[ctxkid]

Ugly.

welcome back Capa

 

[PhaseTech]

Aussie pricing has been released.

Minelab made it pretty simple

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

 

[Goldpick]

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.

 

[PhaseTech]

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.

 

[pinfire opals]

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:

 

[ctxkid]

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:

so they feel as cheap as they look 8.(

PLEASE MINELAB EXPLAIN "WHY"

 

[user 4485]

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

 

[Goldpick]

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.

 

[ctxkid]

i touched a garrett once :8 :awful:

 

[Fossiker]

Ugly.

welcome back Capa

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

 

[Nugget]

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.

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.

 

[caparobertsan]

Aussie pricing has been released.

Minelab made it pretty simple

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

Not bad