C Scope CS 3MX Reviews, Price and Specifications

All-Purpose Land Metal Detector

Retail Price: $425.00 (£208.99)

Available Reviews: 21

Avg. Rating (4.7 Stars)

Specifications:

• Discrimination control with 'All Metal' position
• Pin-point mode (Non-motion, all metal)
• Belt mountable
• Highly tuned electronics
• Adjustable stem length
• Counterbalanced stem with armrest
• Automatic motion retune
• Headphone socket
• Weatherproof design
• Operating Frequency: 17kHz
• Search coil: 20cm ISOCON search head
• Battery Power: 8 x AA 1.5 volt
• Weight: 2.1Kg (4.2lbs)
• Ideal For: Professional and amateur, serious beginners, inland use

Reviews:

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by Glenn Wright in Derbyshire England -

I do not own this machine but recommended after reading reviews on this site. My friend did not have a big budget and was a beginner. She joined our club and seemed unhappy with her machine. l felt a bit sad because she bought it on my recommendation. So I set up a depth test with a hammered coin, increasing the depth to seven and a half inch, and the machine picked it up clearly. During this test, two friends joined in with their Deus machines. We increased the depth of the penny to eight inch, and all machines got it but just. I used a Goldmaxx Power which was the same. Draw your own conclusions from this. But there is a thousand pounds difference between these machines. Are we being fooled by advertising?

Jan 16, 2018

No Nonsense

by Coin Puller in uk england -

It's simple and effective, no total waste of time id screens, when half the targets are masked any way, no long programs, quickest response time I have ever seen. It's a deep seeking hound on tiny items.

May 11, 2017

Excellent Machine

by A Finder in england -

good deep, sensitive, machine, don't know why but seems to go deeper than c scope 3 mx, and seems to discrim better, had both machines, and prefer 3 mx, although both are great.

Feb 02, 2015

Superb Machine

by A Blue in hull uk -

I have used many detectors over the years, and wasted a lot of time and money. I love this machine, tone crisp, great depth on small objects, build quality - second to none, 17 kHz can run at 20 kHz with small adjustment, rapid response time. Well done C Scope, what a belter this one. Keep making please. Be it the CS 3MXi.

Jan 09, 2015

Simple and Superb

by Neil in Redditch,worcestershire -

Firstly let me start by correcting some of the more negative points from earlier reviews. An earlier reviewer stated that the cs3 would not detect an old penny at 30cm in air... this is untrue. My machine would do this with the sensitivity set just under threshold and the discrim set to 3. Another reviewer said there was no depth and the machine was no good on small coins... again untrue. I've had great depth from my machine, and it is really sensitive to smaller objects. I've had small silver coins at very surprising depths. Overall, this is a great detector, simplicity coupled with brilliant performance, set to become one of the true great detectors.

Dec 06, 2011

Simply Superb

by Mike in South Wales, UK -

I have tried quite a few detectors: Minelabs, Whites, Garretts etc. And I always come back to my C-Scope. I have got to know the machine's abilities inside out with ease. It is very user friendly and does the job just like it says on the box- what more could you want from a detector?
My Minelab Explorer will not detect a coin when placed over a piece of iron. It just nulls. My CS3MX will detect it and it excels in trashy areas, especially parks etc. I just love the crisp, sharp bleep it gives when it discovers a buried coin. Pinpointing is spot on and it pays to use the de-tuning method either side of the target. Doing this, you can tell almost exactly how big it is and where it is.
What is the point in spending thousands on a machine when this one will do exactly what you want it to do.
If somebody is finding that theirs is sub-standard then there must be something wrong with that particular machine.
C-Scope's after sales service is superb however. Any problems and you can get on to them straight away on their Facebook page. Martin Bass will reply to you personally - without fail - and sort your problem for you. I recently snapped the locking nut on the stem, told them about it and they promptly sent me the replacement part along with detailed instructions free of charge.
Highly recommended!

Jul 26, 2011

The Real Deal

by The Somerset Searcher in Somerst England -

After having owned a Laser Rapier, Viking V30, Garrett Ace 250 and many more other detectors, I gladly give the CS3MX "five stars". One thing that no one has mentioned is its build quality: it looks beefy and is made for the job, unlike a lot of £800 detectors which are very toy-like and fragile.
Its performance is definitely on a par with the Rapier, if you are prepared for the increase in weight with the CS3 MX.
Having tried a number of expensive high tech machines owned by friends, I have realized that the motto is "keep it simple!" Do you really want to spend 10 minutes fiddling with 6 computerised programmes before starting? Work on the principle "If it aint there, you aint gonna find it." If it is there, the CS3 MX will stand a very good chance of finding it, along with machines costing three times as much.

Jan 31, 2011

Pleasantly Surprised

by A Middleton in Essex, U.K. -

Being new to detecting, I purchased this machine a few weeks ago. As I live on the Essex coast in the UK, I detect mainly on the beaches. As it was a "budget" machine (£220), I didn't expect it to be so good, but it is really powerful, and within ten minutes, I had found 2 x £1 coins in very damp sand at about 8 inches depth. The only downside appears to be the discriminator settings which seemed a bit of a joke - maybe I need to practice with it some more? The search coil fitted to my CS3MX is an "HiQ Waterproof".

Sep 15, 2010

NO DEPTH

by Digger in uk -

I have been using 3mx for about a year, found it usless on depth and small coins. Don't bother if you want a deep machince or have trashy sites. Stay clear from this so called deep machine. It's as good as £800 ones. You get what you pay for and you definitley do with this machine NOTHING.

Aug 01, 2010

CScope 3MX vs. Garrett ACE250

by Dazza in UK -

I was torn between the CS3mx and ACE250. After using a friend's Ace250 on a number of occasions, I found it to be a really good all round machine. However, one thing I had a big problem with was pinpointing targets, which got a little frustrating at times. So in the end, I decided to go with the CS3mx and as of yet have no regrets. After 3 or 4 outings I've learned the machine well. It spits or gets a signal one way but not the other on iron. It warbles on hot rocks and gives a good clean signal on a good target. A very sensitive machine! I've been amazed at times when finding small lead splatters at good depths. Due to the time of year, I haven't had the best sites to search but later in the year I believe this machine will be great for finding small hammered coins.

Jun 13, 2010

3MX

by Muddy Boots in England -

I have been a detectorist for 30 odd years and had every detector going. I sold my Goldmaxx and ADX 250 and took a break from detecting, untill I read up on the 3MX a few months back and bought one. For thoes that claim it to be no good, think again. It has depth and finds just as much as any other detector. It just seems that most people can't use a detector right to get top results. As for claiming the 3MX is the top detector, you read too many stories it's a crap machine for the money. They all are written by people that don't understand how to operate it. 3MX is a un sung hero of a true detector made in England for English soil.

Apr 12, 2010

No Depth

by the King in cambridgeshire uk -

It is an easy Turn-On-and-Go machine. I only had it for a few weeks, and now I'm getting rid of it because it is usless on depth. I had a Fisher f4 before the 3mx, and Fisher was a lot deeper and more clearer on the signal. Now I'm going back to the f4.

Mar 07, 2010

Very Good Report

by Brunod 1 in east riding uk -

I have not yet bought a CS3MX as I am using a Tesoro at the moment. But I have borrowed one from my friend to use while my Tesoro is being repaired. I must say that the CS3MX is a joy to use and is as good as my 2 Tesoro's costing nearly double the price. It is very sensitive, and power lines don't bother this machine. I have found a cut hammered under power lines where my other machines don't like going. It is a very good detector, and, as for the price it can't be beaten. I will be getting a CS3MX as soon as I can. Well done C Scope!

Oct 19, 2009

Not as good as they say it is!

by Seasider in Devon, UK -

Don't expect the 30cm detecting depth for an old penny in the air test or up to this distance for typical items as quoted on C Scope's web site. Good responce on small gold and silver. Maximum air tested range for all coins found to be no more than 9" and that was with a cartwheel penny. With a speedy responce to items, this is a good detector to start out with. However, this resonably new model is still no better than a 20 year old Fieldmaster that it was going to replace. If yours does work better, please post, I would love to hear that!

Jun 18, 2009

A Cheap But GREAT Detector

by Rancidg in Lincolnshire ,UK -

Superlight, and an unbelievably good detector for the price. Gone over land previously detected with much more expensive machines and yet made plenty of good finds. I was amazed. I didn`t hold much hope for this machine when putting it together as it only has a locking colar but no locating pin, and the hand grip kept spinning on the stem when I raised the machine to carry it. However, the little 3mx has blown me away in the field and that is where it matters. It is simple to set up, has great discrimination and very positive target signals. Great stuff C-Scope.

May 21, 2009

CS3MX Sharp and Sensitive

by Widescan in Kent ,England. -

I wanted a back-up machine so decided on a 3mx, I was not disappionted. Easy to use, sharp and responsive, good discrimination, hip mountable, 12v power and good depth. First time out, my mate laughed at me, but by the end of the day, I had one hammered coin, a nice medieval key and some copper coins, far more than him, and he was using a machine three times the price!!. The only problem is that my new back-up machine has now become my main machine... I cannot put it down! The 3mx keeps me digging and suits my style of detecting and for £209 you can't go wrong. Highly recommend it.

May 07, 2009

A Real Surprise

by Heinzowar in Germany -

I got my CS3MX today and was in the garden for a short time.... 1. Very smooth operation. So far only the Sovereign GT was able to run so smoothly! I do not know what is in the ground but in Germany, the Adventis 2 and Whites M6 were not running as smoothly. 2. You can swing the coil very quickly and nevertheless get a crisp signal. 3. Very good discrimination. While horseshoes are ignored, many small coins and other precious things are still registered. 4. Unfortunately only a single tone. 5. I already found a Euro, but the Sovereign registered it too. 6. Small weight which is nice. 7. The quality is ok for this price. All in all I am positively surprised by the CS3MX!

Apr 08, 2009

Very Sensitive

by GhostRider in UK -

The machines I have used are the Garrett Ace 150 and Minelab X-terra 30. These machines are very light which was what I liked about them, but something wasn't quite right. Whether it was me I don't know, but I just could not fathom out the signals with the multi-tone machines. So I purchased the C-Scope C3MX. Comparing this detector to the fore-mentioned machines, it is heavy, I'm still getting used to the weight of it, but it comes with a belt mount so it's not really a problem just a niggle really. The machine? Well, it is very sensitive and I mean it. I've only had it for about 3 weeks so I'm still getting used to it but I got it just about sussed, iron - it spits, hot rocks - you get a warble sound, I set my disc to 2 or 3, no more, and the senstivity to just under the threshold or maybe just audable, and away you go! It's that easy! No hammered coin has been found yet, but this machine, once learned, WILL produce the goods, no two ways about it.

Mar 31, 2009

3MX A Great Turn-On-and-Go Metal Detector!

by Scopeadope in England -

You MUST take this machine seriously!! It does a great job for the price. This would make an ideal backup machine for even the most dedicated detectorist. I love it and highly recommend it. Made in Britain for British conditions... Don't believe the hype, you will find just as much with the 3MX as you would with the expensive detectors. Confidence in your machine is the key, and this machine will give you that.

Jan 13, 2009

C-Scope CS3MX GETS THE JOB DONE!

by Garthy in Norwich,Norfolk,England -

The C Scope CS3mx runs at 17khz. The Goldmaxx power runs at 18khz. The Goldmaxx cost £535 on ebay and the C-Scope CS3mx costs £208 on ebay. Save youself £327 - the C-Scope CS3mx has nearly got the power of a Goldmaxx. If you work full time and only get maybe 1 day a week to go metal detecting, buy the C-Scope 3mx. It's (THE) up and go machine and it's really easy to use, and it picks up the deep targets. GREAT DETECTOR, GETS THE JOB DONE!

Jan 01, 2009

Great Little Machine

by Graham Long in Walthamstow, London, UK -

I've always used top spec detectors, but the CS3MX, except for the gold maxx power, has an extremely fast response. It has good detecting depth, and it feels light, it's a joy to use. With this machine I've found as much if not more than with my XLT. CS3MX loves old silver hammered coins and its discrimination is as good as the Red heat! It finds stuff!

Oct 13, 2008