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Garrett GTI 2500

MSRP $999

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Garrett GTI 2500 metal detector

Classic imaging detector — Eagle Eye depth and size readout

The Garrett GTI 2500 is a classic imaging detector with Eagle Eye technology that estimates target depth and size on screen. It appeals to hunters who like extra target information before they dig. Garrett built it for dedicated coin shooters and tech-curious hobbyists hunting structured sites. Old parks, fairgrounds, and yards with layered trash benefit from the GTI's depth and size readouts.

Garrett • Garrett GTI 2500

Garrett GTI 2500 — Beach (Wet & Dry)

Recommended Garrett GTI starting points for all-day shoreline sessions.

🏖️ Beach 🏖️ Wet & Dry Sand
Recommended coil: 9.5" imaging coil

Adjustments

Search Mode
Mode
Beach (2 slots)
Garrett GTI 2500 discrimination or all-metal mode.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
6–8 wet / 7–9 dry
GTI 1–10 scale; raise until stable.
Ground
Ground Balance
Auto
Manual GB on relic and gold sites.
Recovery
Recovery Speed
Medium
Balance depth and separation.
Discrimination
Discrimination / Notch
Low to Moderate
Notch discrimination on GTI models.
Iron
Iron Audio
Iron Audio ON
Iron audio beside good targets.
Audio
Target Imaging
Eagle Eye ON
Eagle Eye shows target size and depth.
Coil
Coil & Swing
9.5" imaging coil
Drop sens in surf.
Imaging
Depth Scale
Use depth bar for pinpointing
GTI imaging helps judge if target is worth digging.