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The Garrett AT Max is a waterproof all-terrain VLF detector built around a 13.6 kHz circuit with eight sensitivity/depth settings, four search modes, notch discrimination, digital target ID and a backlit LCD. Its standout feature is built-in Z-Lynk wireless, which pairs with the included MS-3 headphones and cuts the cord. It is aimed at coin shooters, relic hunters and beach hunters who work wet sand and shallow water, and it sits above the AT Pro in depth and features while staying simpler than the multi-frequency ATX. Owners like the wireless audio and the saltwater-capable ground balance; the main gripes are weight, battery appetite and a steeper learning curve than entry-level detectors.
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Lowest price we've seen: $549.99 on Nov 3 at MetalDetector.com. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 3.
Owners rate the AT Max as a solid step up from the AT Pro, praising the wireless headphones, depth on coins and relics, and stable behavior on wet sand. Complaints center on weight, battery use and the time needed to learn its settings.
The Garrett AT Max is an all-terrain VLF metal detector for coin shooting, relic hunting and more. It has built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology that sends the signal to the included MS-3 wireless headphones, with a delay of 17 milliseconds. It operates at 13.6 kHz and has eight sensitivity/depth adjustments.
Ground balance can be set automatically or manually, over a 175-point range that includes saltwater. The Automated Ground Balance Window spreads the setting across a range of values to reduce ground response in severely mineralized areas. The detector is waterproof and fully submersible to 10 feet. Optional wired headphones are required for underwater use.
It has four search modes plus pinpoint, and a true all-metal mode that detects all types of metal. The All Metal Iron Audio feature audibly identifies discriminated iron in all-metal mode and in the three discrimination modes. Digital target ID uses a 0 to 99 scale, and a continuous coin depth indicator helps gauge target depth. The audio threshold is adjustable, and the frequency is adjustable to help eliminate interference. The backlit LCD screen improves visibility in low light, and a battery condition indicator is included.
