GPZ 8000 vs Old Tech… The Real Truth
21K views · Apr 23, 2026 · Science & Technology
Comments · 251
@twapster · 5 months ago · pinned
Be honest — would you spend $17k on the 8000 or stick with older gear?
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@shanedoyle3444 · 5 months ago
Thank's , I'M sticking with my 5000 , Good Luck everyone and find heaps . Cheers
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@timbercretesteel9855 · 3 months ago
Mlab know all the capabilities of each detector..with every possible variation....gotta keep the market going. Discernment is key. Good info mate.
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@aliciasmith4257 · 5 months ago
About time we got some real talk. On the ball mate
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@WilliamHoskin · 5 months ago
Everything that you said was spot on. I agreed with all the points you made. 👍🏼
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@JohnWilson-cs7iq · 5 months ago
Good on you buddy. Good real truths there. Got to love the X coils on the 7000. The 15" concentric is a favorite of mine but the smaller coils too in the right situations. Best of luck out there. John from NZ
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@DetectorMods · 5 months ago
Interesting take, concur on many points.
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@glenngolding6375 · 4 months ago
Thanks for advice mate . Look forward to more videos .
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@will11lliw · 5 months ago
Great clip! Thanks for the no bs comparisons.
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@robertrussell5210 · 5 months ago
Straight talk - brilliant 👍
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@metaldetectingfun · 5 months ago
Spot on mate. You have hit the nail on the head. Experience counts.
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@ALHAJJI-GAMING · 2 months ago
Is true mate 👍 👌
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