Welcome to DetectorTest.info

Testing how and for what reason !!!

All tests are performed by very experienced treasure hunters, with no importer or concessionaire related interests.

Because we do not believe in air tests....

We use two test methods, that mimic the actual practice of treasure hunting:

1. Several objects (items) were buried 2 years ago, on several depths (measured in cm.) in a garden.
The grounds are mineralized, iron-polluted and located close to a Roman road.
In order to prevent items sinking further into the ground, we placed them on small planks. Each detectorist participating in the test makes use of
his own device, emulating realistic treasure hunting conditions. Discrimination is tuned in such a way, that small iron objects will be ignored.
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2. The second method is a mobile test, the ("INGO TEST") which was invented by a very experienced German detectorist. In this test, a metal-free spot is
located and several objects are then injected into the ground. First, a steel rod goes in. Then, the item is placed on a wooden rod, measures are taken to make
sure each object will be kept horizontal. Now the item is gradually lowered into the hole, determining the depth (in cm) the device is able to detect.

As we all know, the importers and concessionaries all claim their detectors are the most sensitive and depth capable devices available.

Our INDEPENDENT tests show that not everything is gold that shines !

This was an important reason for us to proceed with these tests. Making this info available, we'd like to provide the beginning treasure hunter with valuable and honest information regarding various metal detectors available. With our objective test results, we offer
an alternative to salesman riddles that cost money and bring nothing.



© Ronald Smeysters