Garrett 400i review

[@captaingrizzly6]

Amazing I love the back-and-forth between tips and demonstrations to metal detecting and finding stuff

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Thanks Captain Grizzly, really pleased you liked the video. ATB MMMD

[@jonmellor9536]

Enjoy your videos Max, I'm a 400i user myself. It was very interesting regarding the test differences between relics and jewelry modes, this coming Sundays dig may be a whole new experience. You produce an excellent and interesting approach to the learning curve.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Jon. Wow, I am truly grateful for the kind words. I advise anyone to do tests, it can be an eye opener, and I only touch lightly on this area (otherwise the video could be an hour long lol) I have another toy to play with so that will be in the next videos, but the 400i is a good performer. I can see why so many people love them.

[@thew4522]

Iron audio always working good, i mean always recognized the iron?

[@MerrylBustin]

Used mine for 2 years now. Absolutely love it!! Battery life is incredible, lightweight and simple to use. I can vouch for all you say in the vid. Well done Max!!

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Many thanks Merryl. They very reliable honest detectors, and I think Garrett give you a lot for the price with the Aces. I'm not surprised that your a happy owner. All the best.

[@hankhankenhunter3876]

Awesome review. I was given one Christmas, and your vid set me at ease. I just have to wait for spring now. Can't wait. Thank you.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Glad you found it helpful Hank, best of luck when you get out buddy. ATB MMMD

[@ivarrtheboneless9104]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Is the Garett suitable for beach detecting or will we need a different coil? We have had ours a few years and had some good finds just in our garden.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

If using on the beach you will need to turn the sensitivity down and have the discrimination quite high. It's not the best on the beach but it is possible to use it on wet sand. No problem on dry sand. ATB MMMD

[@NickMusselle]

I agree, I just started last October with the Garrett 400i. great machine. however, wanting to upgrade to wireless headphones and a light detector.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Nick. There are machines out there that are lighter, but the 400i is pretty light, and the garret Z Link wireless headphones are pretty good so you could add those. What's your budget and what are you thinking of buying?

[@jimturner6400]

Thanks great video all good info . 😊 ps just about to buy one ..

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Good luck and happy hunting. ATB MMMD

[@tn8584]

That was great. Just looking to get started and this vid was a great value and entertaining. You're a funny fella. Cheers from NZ

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi TN, glad you enjoyed the video buddy. Nice machines with good performance for the price. ATB MMMD

[@spenbw]

Looking to buy my first metal detector and you have helped me make my mind up thanks 👍

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Spencer, it's a good honest machine, easy to operate, good performance, and well balanced on the arm. I am sure you will love it. ATB MMMD

[@petercostello3196]

400i appears to perform better than apex great video very informative thanks.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Cheers Peter. ATB MMMD

[@jonmellor9536]

Looking forwards to the Quest Q40 video as I am watching the feedback from owners having seen one on a local dig with a glowing review from a highly satisfied owner.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

It's pulled up some nice bits already, there'll be a Saxon cruciform brooch in the first video.

[@ianross04]

hi love your channel and this is a great vid! I am very new to detecting and have only been out a few times with a friend using his machine. My son bought me a Garrett 200i this xmas but it is clearly geared for children and beginners like myself but im not too happy with its abilities in depth. oh well, looks like itll be going on eBay and will look for a 400

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi buddy. The 400i has a better coil than 200i. Worth looking at the Simplex too, lovely wireless headphones with that detector. ATB MMMD

[@scottrobinson9615]

Excellent video max can you please tell me where to get hold of one of those bags

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Here you go mate. They are excellent bags. ATB MMMD. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Men-Tactical-Military-Messenger-Shoulder-Bag-Warterproof-1000D-Nylon-Saddle-Bag/382533746023?hash=item5910c9bd67:m:mwJD6ANr_i-Zrn1AHOCJTRA

[@stephenmaas8775]

Hi, does the 400i have different tone sounds for different types... gold, silver iron? Also does it have a back light for night searchjng. I was just about to purchase the Euro ace and then watched a guy talking over it and I was totally dissapointed by the build quality and the 1 tone and no back light

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

To be honest buddy, if you don't like the look of the EuroAce then unlikely you will be happy with a 400i. Build is the same, very similar machines. ATB MMMD

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Purchased one last night £266 brand new which I thought was a bargain, looks like there's a lot of settings to get used to, but looking forward to testing it out, good video, cheers, atb

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Yeah that's a good price, hope you enjoy it. ATB MMMD

[@stephenmaas8775]

Can I ask you where you purchased one for £266 please! thanks👍

[@wiliambrown9965]

Have lots of luck with the 400 for the money it's great at finding things pretty simple to use plenty of instructions on U tube for people new to detecting. if your starting out its a great well built machine.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Abolutely William. Couldn't agree more buddy. ATB MMMD

[@shroomy7199]

Great video max thank you Can I ask where you got your utility holster and your knife Thank you Dave

[@scottrobinson9615]

Dave Shroomy need one of these myself mate

[@shroomy7199]

Scott Robinson if you find em lmk please

[@SouthCoastDetecting]

I’m hoping to upgrade at some point next year, 400i seems like s good choice. Would it work with my Nel Tornado that I have on my Ace 250? Good review buddy, Garrett are good machine, I’ve no idea why they get slated so much. GL&HH

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Arron. I'm 99% sure that the Tornado is compatible with all Aces, a quick call to Regtons would confirm. It's only when you step up to the AT Pro that the coils are different. So if you stick with an Ace you already have a bigger coil.There's an element in the hobby that likes to knock the Aces, possibly because they are cheap and yellow, it's just snobbery like you get in everything in life. The stock coil on the 400i is better than the one on the 250 and I find the iron audio to be very helpful. It's good to have an audio map of the terrain in my opinion. All the best mate.

[@SuperRichie200]

I just bought one and haven't tried it yet. Very loud. Can you please tell me how to turn the sound down. Thank you.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Richard. You have to use the volume adjuster on the headphones buddy. ATB MMMD

[@ivyanddadmetaldetectinguk9192]

nice video, I just had my 400i arrive today. I will mainly be detecting pasture with occasional ploughed, what settings would you recommend as regards to discrimination and sensitivity starting out until I get to know the machine better ( I have used ace 250 ) . cheers mate, Lee

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Lee. I would use the Zero Disc mode to start with and get used to the three tones. If the iron is heavy and bothers you then relic is my favourite. Jewelry mode is ok if you want a quieter life. Push sensitivity as high as you can without false targets, I usually had it one bar off full. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the machine. ATB MMMD

[@thetruthabouteverything5399]

Excellent review. Just what I was looking for.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Really pleased to hear it was helpful. Good little machine at a nice price. ATB MMMD

[@davetaylor812]

Max here is a strange Q. where did you get your gloves, they look strong but not bulky.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Dave. I tend to use garden centres and DIY stores. There's a lot of lightweight gloves available with the nitrile finger coatings. I am happy to pay 3 or 4 pounds for a pair because they last for a good few digs and you can hold stuff easily without dropping it. Large garden centres are my favourite because you have a great choice and you can try them on and get the right glove and the right size. Hope that's helpful mate. ATB MMMD

[@davetaylor812]

thanks max will try one.

[@stevedarcy9542]

Great video honest reveiw straight talk you didn't mention price ps it's a toss up between the curtains or your shirt haha keep um coming pal thanks for uploading

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hey I like that shirt, lol. £340 in the UK. I like straight talking, I'm not going to say any machine is the one everyone should buy and there are so many these days. But the Garrett does a good job for the price, no doubt. All the best.

[@TomWoodCHESHIREMETALDETECTING]

Hi Max, I have been using the 400 for a long time now, it was my backup to my Deus, but I preferred the 400, so sold the Deus and bought a second 400 as backup.. I have found coin shaped items will normally come in a steady 84, I have had a sixpence at 91, and a florin at 91-92 I dont think I have had a coin in the 70s unless it was a iron core decimal coin... I would advise anyone to get the 400, and if it can get a hammy at just over a foot with the Mars 15 inch coil, as I showed in one of my vids, what more do you want... the only negative is it is bad with EMI...but most machines are the same... you might not hear from me for a few month ( no I'm not going to prison....LOL ) just a lot of issues at home that need my full attention, might put a vid up just explaining why... take care mate GL & HH Tom

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Tom. I hope everything's ok mate, sometimes there are more important things than metal detecting, especially when it comes to family. There's no doubt the 400i is a good machine. Not sure I want to ditch my Deus but we are all different and we all take to machines differently, and there's certainly plenty of choice out there. Take care mate and I hope you and your family are all ok.

[@michaelhargis7036]

Can any of you detectoring folks answer this for me? Is Garrett still producing the ACE 400? This is April 2019 and after much research and deliberation I'm on the "eve" of placing the order for my first detector machine. The ACE 400. I'm in the U.S., the midwest region ( Illinois ) to be exact. No water or beach detecting at all here for me. For a first machine would I be better getting the AT Pro or MAX? Would love to hear from you wonderful folks. Any info or thoughts will be appreciated. Best regards.... MJH

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Michael. When I brought the 400i, I was advised by the retailer that the machine has a lot of the tech you find in the AT series, in fact he was surprised how close they were. Having said that, if your heart is set on Garrett then I would advise you to get the Max. It has a bit more going on than the others so if you can afford it, buy the top machine. I don't think the Pro has enough to offer over the 400 but the Max is worth it if you have the budget. ATB MMMD

[@detectingadventuresscotlan6035]

I use tornado coil it's great 👍

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Yeah I was surprised how well balanced the Tornado was, not too bad at all really.

[@detectingadventuresscotlan6035]

@@MudMaxMetalDetecting yeah big dif between The stock coil Dd coil I put On my 150 lol Gl n hh., 💪

[@BAJAFLATOUT]

Hi there pal!! I'm after buying a detector for the Mrs for when out walking the dogs what would you go for? Thanks and great videos 👍

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi there, well first of all please be aware that all land in the UK requires landowners permission before you can detect , unless your walking on the beach? For sheer simplicity coupled with performance I recommend the Golden Mask 1+UK . Turn it on and detect, and it works well. Please see my latest couple of videos on that one with a link to the UK supplier. The Ace 400i is a solid machine that would serve you well, tried and trusted brand and machine so no problem if you choose that. One thing to note, you have to replace the batteries in the Ace, the Golden Mask has re-chargable so you just top it up after each trip out. They are both good machines at a low price. Hope that helps. ATB MMMD

[@thew4522]

Iron audio always working good, i mean always recognized the iron?

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

To be honest, I have never found a detector that gets it right on iron all the time, but the iron audio is very good on mixed metal objects like bottle tops. It's helpful if you want an easy life just digging the obvious good targets. ATB MMMD

[@scotnorth]

Whats the difference between the 400 and 400i Thanks

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

I can't see any difference, it could just be a naming thing for different countries? Maybe email Garrett? but I think they are the same. ATB MMMD

[@andy-incognito]

Just what I was looking for thanks.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

No problem Andy, glad it was helpful. ATB MMMD

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

Hi mate, just a quick question , I'm finding lots of pennies at the mo with my detector mainly surfice finds. And I'm gettin a bit down as I'm thinkin my 400i is at the limit. As I would like to be finding deep things. I believe the 400 is 10 KHZ but when i have mine on full sensitivity it goes of like a bloody raving lunatic so I notch down two bars. Will this effect my depth.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hello mate. Very few detectors can run at maximum sensitivity, it's rare to have a place where you can get away with it. Two bars off is fine on the 400i buddy. ATB MMMD

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

@@MudMaxMetalDetecting Wright so it's normal. Do I lose depth have two notches down. I was thinkin surely if I get bad ground it would be bad for any detector.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Sometimes less can be more. If your 400i runs smooth on two notches down then that's right for the conditions. As I said, very few detectors can run at full power very often. My Deus usually runs best at 90% and my Golden Mask runs bast at 80%. Don't worry, it's very normal. ATB MMD

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

@@MudMaxMetalDetecting Brill thank you. That's what I wanted to hear in a kind of way brilliant thanks mate.

[@kenaston4220]

Liking the curtains!

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Maybe they should have their own channel lol. All the best.

[@Outaboutdetecting]

Good honest review, I'd like to see a 400i vs AT Pro video, I think that could be quite interesting.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Yes that would be interesting. When I purchased the 400i the retailer said he was surprised how much of the AT tech seemed to be in the 400i. I don't think they would be far apart. All the best.

[@dataglasses]

Is that knife for rogue Hedge Hogs ?

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Ha ha ! ATB MMMD

[@dramalek]

Nice review Max. I'm getting to grips with my 400i and have found your videos very helpful. With hammered silver and roman coins found I think they are excellent machines. Proud member of the Custard Crew!

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Thanks buddy I'm really pleased to hear my videos have been a help, The more we share the more we learn. Simple and effective machines that represent good value for money. All the best mate.

[@richard00langdon]

I wish we could find curtains like that in Canada 😉

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hey buddy, yeah we are lucky to have such a deep history, but you have some cool, stuff in Canada buddy. I enjoy watching a few Canadian hunters. ATB MMMD

[@stephenhall1497]

Elvis would be proud of your curtains

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

He was. ATB MMMD

[@peterpyke1213]

just bought one,coil cover do i keep it on when detecting or take it off.thanks

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Peter. Keep the cover on, it is to protect the underneath of the coil when you detect. Take it off when you want to clean the coil. Wash the mud off then gently ease the cover off slowly so you don't break it. Clean the inside then replace. I clean mine after most hunts unless it's dry weather and there's nothing really on it. You must always clean it if you go from a beach to land as the sand can affect it if you leave it under the cover and go on to soil. ATB MMMD

[@peterpyke1213]

@@MudMaxMetalDetecting thanks,did not mention this in handbook.looking foreward too my new hobby.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

@@peterpyke1213 Enjoy the hobby. Relic and Jewelry are best settings for farmland.

[@alanevans9604]

Garrett 400i too many signals on iron sites. Would be nice if it could cancel the iron grunts out, so good signals stand out.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

I tested the 400i on a nail close to a coin in jewelry mode. They were about 4 inches apart and the nail was silent and the coin rang out. It's not perfect in the iron, but considering the price it ain't bad. I would have liked to try it with the smaller coil but it's moved on to a new home now. ATB MMMD

[@GS-fh6un]

I want this

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Hi Gudrum. Good machines for the money and so easy to use, perfect if you want performance without a high price tag. All the best.

[@michaelnixon8478]

Decent show mate you sorted the curtains out now lol soz mate decent

[@adamhayes5315]

nice curtains

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Glad you approve Adam :-) ATB MMMD

[@captainbeeflaps5612]

My one is not picking up 5p coins

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

5p coins have an iron core so the discrimination is probably cancelling them out. ATB MMMD

[@207522]

12:50 Looks like a British nipple shield from WWI.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Never go to war without your nipples behind a shield ! ATB MMMD

[@michaelnixon8478]

Decent

[@frankmichael1454]

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[@batmaaantv3227]

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