6 best AKA metal detectors

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Mother earth keeps many secrets and objects. They attract, like a magnet, many Russians. Metal detectors have been invented to find antiquities hidden deep in the bowels of the earth. With their help, you can find both military artifacts and jewelry. The Russian company AKA is imposing a worthy competition on the domestic market on foreign manufacturers. It has been producing specialized devices for search parties and single treasure hunters since 1993. Experts believe that the secret of the brand's success is the use of innovative technologies, as evidenced by the company's possession of over 60 patents. The manufacturer keeps up with the times, constantly updating the line of metal detectors. The choice of a suitable model depends on a number of factors.

Selection recommendations

Varieties. The AKA line includes the entire range of metal detectors. Experts distinguish between several varieties.

1. The budget models are designed for beginners as well as those who make money collecting scrap metal in fields, meadows and forests. Entry-level devices allow novice treasure hunters to understand the correctness of the chosen lesson.
2. In the middle price range, you can pick up a high-quality device that will help you find interesting objects at a fairly large depth. These can be large items or small coins.
3. Professional metal detectors attract the attention of real fans who tirelessly search for burials of military equipment or artifacts from a more ancient period of history. Such devices not only penetrate deeply into the ground, but also allow owners to identify the find with high accuracy.

Coil. One of the important parts of a metal detector is the coil. When buying, you should pay attention to several characteristics of this node.

1. By type, mono and DoubleD constructs are distinguished. The former emit waves in the form of a cone, which causes a proportional decrease in the radius of coverage with increasing depth. The DD coils are named because of the mirrored arrangement of the transmitting sensors (reminiscent of 2 inverted D letters). They generate cylindrical radiation, the radius of which is the same at any depth.
2. The coil size is directly reflected in the detection depth. The larger the sensor diameter, the greater the chances of finding the artifact at the maximum distance from the earth's surface. Most often, manufacturers install coils with a size of 8-12 inches.

Discrimination. There are many metal objects in the ground. When looking for a specific item or value, it is important to cut off all other finds in the form of nails, plugs or plow parts. Discrimination helps the operator in this. This function helps to separate the finds by the type of metal and more informatively present the object on the monitor.

Ground balance. There is another problem, especially for novice search engines, which is related to the nature of the soil. The higher the level of ground mineralization (salt, iron ore), the more interference is created for the metal detector. Manufacturers solve the problem in two ways.

1. Manual ground adjustment is done before starting prospecting work. The operator independently sets the value that allows him to work effectively in a certain range of depths.
2. Automatic tuning is carried out without human manipulation. The device will change the balance every time when it hits an area with different soil characteristics. Experts prefer to set the value first using automatic mode, then adjusting the device more accurately with manual tuning.

We have selected 6 best AKA metal detectors for our review. All these models are implemented in the Russian trade network. When distributing seats, the editorial board of the magazine proceeded from the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the reviews of domestic treasure hunters.

Rating of the best AKA metal detectors

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best AKA metal detectors	1	AKA Signum 7272M MFD v2.06	RUB 55,000
	2	AKA Condor 7252M	RUB 32,000
	3	AKA Berkut-5 ground	RUB 29,900
	4	AKA Sorex pro	34 900 rub.
	5	AKA Condor 3M	RUB 22,200
	6	AKA Pilgrim 47	RUB 19,500

AKA Signum 7272M MFD v2.06

Rating: 4.9

The Signum 7272M MFD v2.06 metal detector demonstrates a record detection depth. The treasure hunter can detect a large object at a distance of 2.5 m. The device detects a Soviet coin of 5 kopecks at a distance of 60 cm from the surface. The experts appreciated the selectivity of the device. He is able to tell the owner whether to start excavations. The computerized apparatus is equipped with the MFD depth program. In a short time, the metal detector has won recognition among the employees of search teams. A successful combination of the S-algorithm and the hodograph helps to reduce the number of false positives and improve the identification accuracy.

Users are satisfied with the user-friendly display, high accuracy, and large detection depth. Of the minuses, only the high price is noted.

Advantages

• large detection depth;
• high accuracy;
• a minimum of false positives;
• convenient display.

disadvantages

• high price.

AKA Condor 7252M

Rating: 4.8

One of the best metal detectors in the AKA lineup is the Condor 7252M. Experts praise the model for its good search depth (up to a maximum of 2.5 m), it is provided by the DD 10 “coil at 7 kHz. The device detects a 25 mm coin at a distance of 45 cm from the surface. The model is equipped with an LCD display, the device has 8 programs. the asset of the model should include automatic and manual ground balance, 2 search modes (static and dynamic), spatial harmonic filtering (STF) technology. The model is equipped with headphones and a carrying bag. The metal detector takes an honorable second place in our review.

Domestic users are satisfied with the depth of detection, ease of operation, and clear settings. But it takes some practice to identify non-ferrous metal.

Advantages

• large detection depth;
• 8 programs;
• simple control;
• good equipment.

disadvantages

• practice is required.

AKA Berkut-5 ground

Rating: 4.7

The Berkut line of metal detectors has replaced the popular Condor series. Experts consider the AKA Berkut-5 model to be a semi-professional search device. She is capable of performing a wide range of tasks. The device is easy to set up and operate, it is quickly mastered even by novice treasure hunters. The device can be activated using the key on the back of the control unit, then select one of the 4 factory-installed programs. The metal detector is a multi-frequency one, the standard 3-standard coil can be replaced with a more advanced modification. The device becomes the bronze medalist of our review.

Owners praise the device for its large screen, clear VDI scale, multi-frequency, good search depth. Of the shortcomings, an outdated barbell design is noted.

Advantages

• multifrequency;
• ease of use;
• large screen;
• power.

disadvantages

• outdated bar design.

AKA Sorex pro

Rating: 4.6

A popular model among professionals is the AKA Sorex pro metal detector. Experts say that its strengths are multifrequency and a convenient visual identification system. The manufacturer has provided the ability to install any AKA coils, regardless of their operating frequency or size. The incoming signal can be processed in one of 3 programs. For debris-free areas, the MSF mode is set. In heavily littered areas, the FSF algorithm has proven itself well. For other cases, SSF is suitable. The device can be classified as a station wagon due to its wide functionality and lightness (0.7 kg).

Domestic users are satisfied with the depth of search and discrimination, ease and autonomy. The downside is the lack of moisture protection.

Advantages

• multifrequency;
• good discrimination;
• quality materials;
• versatility.

disadvantages

• no moisture protection.

AKA Condor 3M

Rating: 4.5

Many novice treasure hunters learned the basics of detecting artifacts using the AKA Condor 3M device. The metal detector, although it belongs to the budget category, is well equipped. It has a hodograph and a discriminator; automatic balancing will help to tune to any ground. The model cannot boast of a large detection depth (up to 1.7 m), but the metal detector finds Catherine's penny at a level of 30 cm, and a steel helmet at a distance of 70 cm from the surface. Experts say that one of the success factors is the Spatial Harmonic Filtering (SFT) system. It increases the accuracy of determining the found object.

The owners liked the sound indication setting, effective screen backlighting, long operating time (40-50 hours) on four AA batteries.

Advantages

• good equipment;
• affordable price;
• long time of work;
• automatic ground balancing.

disadvantages

• shallow depth.

AKA Pilgrim 47

Rating: 4.4

The most affordable metal detector in the AKA line is the Pilgrim 47 model. But compared to many competitors in the budget segment, the device is a multi-frequency device. Thanks to this design, the metal detector is suitable for different types of soil. In the basic configuration, there is a coil with an operating frequency of 7 kHz, while the manufacturer allows the installation of another proprietary sensor in the frequency range of 2 … 25 kHz. The consumer is offered two modifications, one of them comes with 4 AA batteries, the other device has 6 batteries. But experts pay attention to the difference in the depth of detection.

Russian users speak flatteringly about good balancing, low price, ease of control and polyphonic sound indication. The lack of a display can be distinguished from the minuses.

Advantages

• low price;
• multifrequency;
• simplicity;
• good balancing.

disadvantages

• no display.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.