The ULTIMATE Metal Detector Depth Test: 18 Detectors Vs. 9.5 Inch Dime

[@MichaelOliverLJR]

Great video mate👍 will help people looking at buying their first metal detector🤗 see you on the next hunt💍👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Michael Oliver in the house!!!!

[@brillero2356]

@@MetalDetectingNYC what firmware version does the deus 2 have in the video? which program did you use?

[@DirtDynasty]

Great question Billero

[@digginthepast1235]

I think you do great with your unlock videos that’s your niche … but I would leave the detecting review to the guys that know what there talking about. Call me what you want I’m not going to sugar coat anything. Thanks

[@danhughes3626]

@@brillero2356 hey I have severe brain injuries I want to try to do this.. but my brain won't Help me on this...its all so confusing.. Want to be successful doing it I don't want to buy one then if figuring out Then wish for one that I out grew..but need to be simple..or get a DVD so I can play it over and over..because my memories disappear ..let me know your the pro at metal detections ...true story

[@AVoltigeur]

I got the Deus 2 after using the AT Pro with a Tornado and Sharpshooter coils for 5 years. I’ve found a lot of good stuff with it. Deus is exactly what I needed to continue learning and getting better as a relic Hunter. Could have used a Deus a few years ago but I’m glad I waited until 2 came out. I love it.

[@Lookin4Things]

Dang you Merrill you're gonna have us all owning 18 detectors eventually. I'm at six now. You do an incredible job here can't help myself following you. Big Thank you for all your time and effort.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Lol thank you so much Trident Trident! We love metal detecting here!

[@ALCE52]

I've given away two machines, both bounty hunters.my fave is my whites prizm IV..had it twenty yrs.my better half bought me a Garrett Ace 300,which btw joined certain components with whites...since pandemic hit, my hunter mode is non existent.

[@mexicanpower544]

though I had some problem with sea water It also kzbin.infoUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

[@JorgeRodriguez-iq7vb]

I have a Minelab Equinox 800 and I have found with the 10" coil in public parks dimes at over 12" depth and silver dimes even deeper. You just need to know your detector and know what is the best swing speed.

[@toddbennett6738]

Hello sir. I use the anfibio multi and I'm happy to see that it held up in this comparison. I have used many different machines for the past 45 years and, the multi is the best for depth. I'm hoping to purchase another one before they are all gone. Thanks for your video, I think you do a great job as always. Your passion and honesty seem very apparent

[@U2BER2012]

I chuckled when you brought out the ace 250.

[@mattparks5621]

Good video Merrill. Depth test are nice but the main thing is, get out and have fun. It's always interesting to see what you find.

[@thedetectingshowwithjohnny3047]

You are living up to what you want to do with this channel by keeping it educational. Thanks Merrill!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks Johnny O

[@Mr.Technical77]

Nice. Would love to see more testing like this. It’s fun to see what the limits are.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Plan on doing the same at 10 and such with varying conditions.

[@whodey5103]

Exactly!

[@alex-andreeaconstantin904]

Include a Quest Q30 if you can , we would like to see some myths breaking...

[@raylynngiroux5525]

Great way to show the power of each machine. I am a single parent of 4 kids at home and looking to buy a detector. I have a cheap Amazon detector but want a better one within my budget. I have decided to buy the Simplex+, even though I had already made the decision prior. But you have concreted the decision for me. Thank you for this video, and all the others you post.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

More than anything metal detecting is my mindfulness activity. Anything I find is a bonus. The simplex is spectacular! It is the most bang for your buck out there. It will pay for itself in a few months! I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for watching!

[@DigginTheNorth]

Great review, Merrill. I own the Deus 2. I am deeply satisfied with it. My proof of it's performance is in all the silver I am pulling out of fields that have been hit hard with a Nox 800 and a Deus 1 for the last 18 months. These fields have been gridded multiple times and in different directions and are full of iron nails. The Deus 2 is still pulling coins out at depth. The Nox is a very, very good machine but unfortunately, my bum shoulder was the reason I went with the XP. Pricey? Yes, but shoulder surgery would be pricier if I continued to aggravate it with a heavy machine like the Nox. Everyone has their own checklist when it comes to purchasing merchandise. The Deus 2 price point is tough to swallow, but it checked almost all the boxes for me. And it will continue to get better as XP fine tunes things.

[@DirtDynasty]

Full tones sucks currently on the D2

[@DigginTheNorth]

@@DirtDynasty I don't use FT so I cannot comment on that.

[@grassypants4450]

Interesting comment on your bum shoulder. I had a shoulder cuff injury and swing my Nox over the past year has given it loads more flexibility. Apart from that it's also delivered some awesome relics and hammerd's.👍

[@Prince-nt4dc]

has anyone watched Sid Perry's last video?i beat at depth deus2, nokta macro legend and nox 800

[@detectingdaft]

A lot of commitment from you for this channel. Good work.

[@harrysurtees8710]

Merrill, you are the bomb. Your videos are the most entertaining, and educational videos on the net. It is easy to see, you must spent a lot of time making these videos, and I for one really appreciate it. Thank you!!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Absolutely honored Harry!

[@cmplugs4456]

I like these types of comparison test. Thanks!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@jimcampbell846]

Didn't the garret at pro flash 80 on the screen? That"s a dime! Very easy to miss though with such a weak response. 8:01 pause to see 80.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

It might have. But this is about relativity. How good was the response of the Garrett AT-Pro compared with the field. I am rooting for Garrett. Competition is a good thing. But the truth is that right now you are at a disadvantage with an AT-pro. It’s true that familiarity and experience with the machine is one of the most important factors but I would argue that ceiling is also. That machines ceiling is clearly lower than others tested here.

[@ninaevans6058]

Great vid dude! I love the fact that you used real world conditions for this test. Too often people set these detectors up to 'beep' on a target but there is no way you could hunt with them and the settings they have dialed up. Oh i miss my White's! trying to get a handle on the Vanquish 540. Definetely deep but they took the VDI section and halved it from what White's was displaying. I will get their. It only takes 1 gold ring to boost confidence. Take care Bro!

[@bleirdo_dude]

Yes. I miss the target ID # resolution of the XLT (-95 - +95).

[@timbrown8581]

You raised the real question about value for money relating to detectors. I would raise another issue and that is build quality, especially relating to the nox. When you consider the cost of these units, you would expect the coil attachment point, the arm cuff and shift lock mechanism to be solid and robust. I see so many detectorists having to buy after market parts to reinforce minelad's design or replacing parts from other brands, simply because the nox appears to have some build design faults. This is not a rant against minelab as I have all minelab products, but the newer stuff appears to have dropped in but quality.......Your thoughts?

[@KenLord]

I don't have a nox, but it sure seems common among the nox youtubers for the battery / charging system to go wonky. As a Garrett user, it's all about the cracked coils. gotta be so careful around rocks. And a cracked coil can potentially fry the electronics... But they do have great customer service, they fixed my AT Max when I went through this, replacing the coil and board for free, despite it being a couple months past warranty.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

My thoughts are practically verbatim to yours on my website iratemetaldetectors.com . And I do factor that in my ratings.

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

Nice one Merrill! With the CTX and etrac you could have used ferrous audio rather than conductive audio to take care of the "wild in the field" problem.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Good point! Will try that !

[@lancemcilwainoutcastmetald5398]

This is my favorite kind of detector video. I like test videos better than live hunt videos. Thanks for the information

[@jerrydineen2827]

Thank you Merrill, this is one of the best depth reviews I've seen so far!

[@burriedhistory]

Thanks for the comparative testing. It was a good reference for me.

[@pedrovision6987]

Thank you Merrill...a fairly significant video...reasonable comparative analysis. My eyes have been opened regarding the Deus II...

[@mrsimpleesarcastik3494]

I did a similiar test with my old tesoro silver umax today at 9 inches , it found my 1907 Barber dime with ease

[@Canyoudigitt]

I had to sub I’ve watched to many of your videos in the past two days. You got one of the coolest channels.

[@sd90mac8]

EXCELLENT testing sir, thank you 👍

[@badmoon7549]

My personal opinion, (which don't mean much) the Nox 800 is the best bang for my buck. If you are only going to have one, it will cover most of your bases. Thanks for the video...

[@ilovevag8437]

Good video Merrill. You should leave that dime exactly where it is get out after a good rain and soil still wet. I'm thinking results may be different. It would be very interesting to see if soil conditions alone with no other variable changed dramatically changes the outcome.

[@UNDERGROUNDCALLING0161]

It does

[@woodyWoodTimber]

best part for me ( Icall that a No... Wait wait hmmm? wait ok is a YES (simplex) the plex always push a little something more ,to be part of the crew .i love my Plex . nice demo Merrill keep swing those coil

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@austinbradley3411]

By far the best person for learning detectors.thanks Merrill

[@davidlewis9068]

Nice video I have a Vanquish 540 Pro pack, I have an Equinox 700 coming Going to be interesting to see how much of an upgrade I really got.

[@1cjs4u]

How do you like the 700?

[@rickvann3489]

I get a repeatable signal of any kind I am digging just found a 57 Rosie with a 8 inch coil in iron and once in awhile the Omega 8000 was showing 82 , i dug 3 rotted iron nails and dime off to the side of the hole, but i knew it was there.

[@airnashville3883]

Very interesting test. As a metal detecting hobby goes for me, this test confirms what an outstanding value the Simplex represents. I'm impressed by what I've been seeing with the new Legend but, does it merit an extra $400? For my purposes it's a no. Then, considering that the Deus and Equinox are just out of the question. Again, for me this is just a hobby, I'm not looking to make money or create a new profession. This is kind of like comparing a $10 hammer to a $100 hammer.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Your logic makes sense. You can indeed be formidable at 250 dollars with the Simplex. The one area that I say you would be behind on with the simplex is saltwater beach. Otherwise it’s phenomenal.

[@keithharowski7341]

The simplex definitely holds a candle to the advanced let alone intermediate catagory detectors (enjoying mine), that legend looks like it could go big with nokta making the right adjustments!

[@harrysurtees8710]

For me, I am a silver hunter mad man. I have a goal, find $200.00 face value in silver coins and I will pay anything for the best chance of finding silver coins. That said, I bought the Deus II and am finding silver coins (wheaties too) in places I have hunted before. The Deus II is great. I am 76 years old, so I don't have much metal detecting time left and I need to have the detector that will give me the best chance to reach my goal. I just hunt nickels, copper pennies, dimes, and quarters. Today I got three silver coins in parkways I've hunted before with my old detectors. Yesterday I got five silvers, four dimes and one quarter and eight wheat pennies, all in a park I've hunted before.

[@tonydiamond1965]

I use the vanquish 540 it's an amazing machine it'll even detect raw nuggets try that with the other metal detectors see if your other metal detectors will detect a gold nugget like the vanquish 540 the 540 also picks up larger targets up to 4 ft to 5 ft deep it's an amazing machine on jewelry mode

[@mrfixit1274]

I use the Vanquish 540 also. Merrill, did you try the Vanquish 540 depth test in jewelry mode? I suspect that mode would detect the Mercury dime.

[@Jedidiahcarroll]

The gpx and the gold monster would crush the 540.

[@a-guitar2734]

The nox 800 has a good gold mode. It matches of not surpasses the monster in mineralized gold field grounds

[@a-guitar2734]

With the 6 inch coil

[@Jedidiahcarroll]

@@a-guitar2734 I would agree found that 7oz nugget in Alaska last year. I love mine have over 3000 hours on it. Just was using those as examples but the nox is a winner as well.

[@reds1325]

Definitely love my vanquish, and you definitely get used to being able to hit Right on top of the targets.

[@linr2870]

For a beginner or part time hobbyist on a budget I always recommend the Nokta Simplex. Waterproof and a darn good machine.

[@MrBottlecapBill]

Only one comment I have really. Great job by the way. I do notice the machines with slower recovery(older in most cases) are not doing as good in this test. Hitting but not great. One mistake people often make is thinking lower reactivity is better for depth, and it is but ONLY in clean ground. Meaning no other targets within the coil width. This is pretty dirty ground so a lower recovery speed may not always be better. Targets may bleed into each other during your swing, as in before one target sounds off you're hitting the next which can corrupt the tones. I know the Legend may have been set too low for those conditions, the NOX I'm not sure about. The vanquish doesn't have recovery but it does have adjustable iron bias which may have helped it out. The D1 was sketchy with iron buzz but I don't know a lot about them and the D2 sounded bad up close and amazing far away which was weird. The older minelabs were mostly disappointing but I don't know much about those either. Now the problem with everything I said above is......while I'm sure some machines can be tuned in to hit a KNOWN target.......how will they fair if you just turn them on in a strange location with unknown targets in the ground? That's why I prefer most machines be tested in the stock modes first and then adjusted afterward. That way newbies know what they're getting and experienced hobbyists know what they're getting. Either way this was a great test.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted! True and great advice!

[@russ22f]

Coil size should be mentioned. Good test. Just the right size target and depth to push the better detectors to their limits.

[@MrNetjunky]

I do like your metal detecting videos mainly because in Cleveland all parks are loaded with modern and old trash so they hit home! Keep up the good work I'm learning how to use the Deus 2 in it now the Nox 800 was easier!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I appreciate that!

[@user-im6fy4qp6m]

i just watched your other video on beginner detectors and considering the simplex as my first ever purchase. i just now realized that it comes with multiple coil sizes in different options, which would you recommend for a beginner hunting parks and such?

[@MD-NWWI]

The Deus 2 likes to be swung a little faster than one might expect. One thing I would also recommend is run in 5 tones keep your discrimination no higher than 6. I do 5.5 and it's an animal in iron. You can always adjust your lower tone break to 20 or 30 and set the frequency down to 100. It really makes a difference in iron infested areas. Another option for iron infested areas is to use relic program and set the IAR to 5. This will give a clear iron tone for the iron and a good pitch tone for the rest. Note this does not work well in non-ferrous trashy areas. Best for areas like your garden where it's mostly iron junk

[@proudlyamerican2764]

I'm seeing same on swing speed of d2 to slow does what I just saw to worse

[@dukedenarie5858]

Thems some good advice. I concur

[@hp7093]

This is THE best test video I’ve seen

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Wow, thanks!

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

12:27 - you needed to turn the sensitivity up. You put the Garret away so fast, you'd think it had cooties.

[@AllMetalDetecting]

That’s a very nice test because it is like 2 tests in 1: depth and iron masking. I’ve done similar tests like this and I want to do the same with Deus2..this is a pure iron masking test because ferrous and non ferrous are not at the same level as a simple separation test. Very good! 👍

[@Jedidiahcarroll]

Well I own noxs. A 800 and a 600 for the kiddo. I also have a deus 2 now with about 100 hours. It is the deepest machine outside a Gpx I have ever seen. Just unbelievable. I haven’t picked up my noxs since February 15 the day I received my d2. I have almost switched back to the nox a few times. But I am now feeling the deus 2. It’s legit.

[@Jedidiahcarroll]

By the way. Big minelab lover.

[@Jedidiahcarroll]

Also Merrill that was an amazing test. Very very impressed. The legend did well too. Great video.

[@carlfr2977]

That's what I'm finding out myself!.....It is not a all hype machine!........Seeing this for myself caused me to sell off my two E-800's......Been at this game a long time & I don't believe I stepped myself backwards!

[@daveromano3099]

Great tests but the simplex in park modes respond better with a quicker swing due to the faster recovery speed, bet the simplex would’ve smacked it better with a faster tighter swing, the simplex competes with some of the best, sometimes outperforms in the right hands!

[@nicolasvalenzuela1968]

Hey i have seen all your videos and they are great and honest.good job

[@arthurpendragon7224]

I notice that you don't have or test any First Texas Products detectors like the Fisher F75 for an example, what is the reason ?

[@johnmartell807]

As always very informative video and tests. Thank you for your efforts

[@marclewis1199]

You didn’t have the Garrett set up properly for a heavy iron area. Don’t discriminate any and turn iron off. Love watching this video. I learned some good stuff today.

[@troops1980]

Think he doesn't like Garrett, never gave them a chance

[@renereyes652]

Hello which metal detectórs reacher depers than the equinox and anfibio multi thanks i wait your response

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Deus 2 ever so slightly . I am looking in to pulse machines now . People swear they go deeper but I have to see for myself

[@renereyes652]

@@MetalDetectingNYC thanks

[@huntfish25]

Merrill: i have a question for Philip the nox? i getting ready to build a test garden, how deep does phill put his coins in? i sure phill has one, i have unlimited space to build one. i dont want to make them too deep but i also want to make my detector work for some. also what coins should i put in it and what i should also put beside coins. i hoping to start this week end so it can be ready for testing this summer. for testing. i have nox 800 not planning on another just want to get the most out of the dector

[@eakboyeak]

Another great video - please try the Simplex again in field! Should make a difference ...

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Sure but that was one of the modes I did try before and during filming

[@Mndza1]

Could you got the same for the BOUNTY HUNTER TRACKER IV metal detector please

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Honestly, I buy and test metal detectors that I see being used by others on KZbin and live in parks and beaches. I own one bounty hunter detector. They are very entry level. Other companies have moved in to simultaneous multi frequency (Minelab, Nokta, Garrett, XP). Even Fisher has made an advanced pulse device. Bounty Hunters would get obliterated. Please forgive my bluntness. I do not mean it to be rude. Their business model seems to be entry level detectors with entry level prices. This is all self bought so I have to draw the line somewhere.

[@reds1325]

Btw I'm so glad all the Garret lovers didn't convince me to buy a ace instead of a vanquish. I've already got a box full of silver coins,.gold bracelet, silver ring, silver earring in the 3 weeks of using the vanquish. Definitely best for the price.

[@JohnnyButtons]

Anyone that would buy an ACE model over the AT-Max model would be making a mistake.

[@lerosh2226]

Nice job, excellent review,,,

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Glad you liked it

[@britpaddler1]

Merrill i was wondering do you find more rings in the dry sand or down lower in the wet sand?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Down in the wet. My beach tutorial will explain everything.

[@lisethmarroquin2799]

Hello. Thank you for putting out this information. All the best!!!

[@ufopirate1746]

At that DEPTH it might be JUST a high harmonic with no VDI... BUT I WOULD NOTICE IT AND DIG

[@ufopirate1746]

In PERFECT condition my simplex and SNIPER COIL has found 1 matron around 1.5ft down... And YES in BAD condition in Lucky to get NO VDI and slight harmonic silver at 9". Park 2, SIMPLEX and SNIPER COIL is KING IMO

[@robertd.billingsley8444]

Great testing. Thanks for sharing your info

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

You’re welcome

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

XPD2, lots of potential.

[@markclifton2108]

I enjoyed the video. Great info. I am now in the process of buying a detector. The two that I had been looking at were the garrett ace 300 and the vanquish 440. What are your thoughts.

[@MD-NWWI]

I would vote for the Vanquish. The multi frequency is an added bonus. Plus the sounds are little sweeter in my opinion

[@markclifton2108]

@@MD-NWWI thank you.

[@epicchannel4724]

I would hold off and get the vanquish 540. I personally don't have a lot of cash and research like mad before a purchase. My last detector was a no namer foreign detector with a massive 14 inch coil and it actually worked brilliantly, but on getting the vanquish 540 I am finding far smaller targets. Actually the hardest part of using the vanquish 540 early on was thinking it was picking up false targets because I couldn't even see some of them. I am using vanquish with larger coil and on relic mode. I watch a lot of videos on detecting and obviously the pro people use the high end stuff but I have seen a lot of them give good reviews on the vanquish 540.

[@joetricomi]

Merle I would like to know what firm where are you running in the Symplex plus

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I updated it in December 2021 to the latest version (at least as of then)

[@markgarza6951]

Great👍 stuff! I can make my decision based on the information presented! Thanks man for having the balls to test these machines in real-time.

[@dukedenarie5858]

What year did you buy the ctx? It must have after the safari i imagine

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

It’s on lend from Kellyco

[@eddieh1843]

great comparison video, thanks Merrill

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@markspafford8519]

I'm returning to the hoppy and not so sure if I would buy the Legend over the Anfibio. I'm mostly a coin shooter at old parks, schools and permissions. However I do live right on Lake Erie and have miles of beaches to go to. My question is, Do you believe the Legend is a slam dunk buy over the Anfibio, or is it close? Thanks for your reply

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I struggled with the Anfibio. It’s depth is exquisite but it is a high maintenance detector in terms of learnjng curve. Plus it is one frequency at a time. I would go legend over Anfibio. I have reviews on both at iratemetaldetectors.com

[@efrin23]

good video as a amateur metal detector I only have a couple of machines but I noticed that on one of the machines you used the setting was not optimized and on other you set them up better to succeed. The AT Pro for one can be set to eliminate the iron completely, I use this machine on very iron filled parks in Texas and if I am just looking for silver I have great success at up to 12 inches. Thanks for the demo though

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

There is a way to turn the iron audio off or notch it out on the AT Pro but it doesn’t get rid of the effects of iron . Soil affects depth but the AT pro will not come close to 12 inches on a dime sized target on an air test. I say this respectfully. Video responses are welcome and I am always humble enough to say I’m wrong!

[@claydankewich9582]

Dug two clad quarters yesterday at 7 inches 3 inch he’s apart in the Georgia clay with my simplex. Filled the hole back in but got another 80-85 signal. Open the hole back up and got an old 60s coke can another 3 inches down. Love the simplex but gonna add the Legend soon.

[@agronmecaj4060]

Please can you show concretely buttons that must to use for determining depth of metal buried?And how this depth show in your detector,because you moves so fast ?!

[@jwade1986]

I use a simplex. I live in an old farm house on a large old farm. I've found 2 silver coins so far both just like that. There are 30 nails/square inch in the yard so I dig any squeak. Really wanna upgrade to the legend but dunno if I can justify the investment.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

My full write ups on all machines are at www.iratemetaldetectors.com/

[@jesseharless24]

Hi Merrill whats your thoughts on the bounty hunter tracker iv?

[@scottseiberlich1579]

Great video. Kind of bummed though. I have a Safari and it didn't do so well. Does that mean it's probably obsolete?

[@anthonyaldava2784]

HAVE YOU TRY. Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro Metal Detector, 11 Inch Waterproof DD Search coil, I did not like my AT Pro.

[@darrinforbing7534]

Could you test the tacklife mmd07

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I just googled it. That is a small step up from being a toy metal detector. My first was similar.

[@joshredding9588]

The Garrett AT PRO should be used in PRO-ZERO Mode and it works like a champ in that setting…if you don’t want to hear the iron just raise the discrimination level to 35-40.

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

Awesome Stuff Man.. Now I will be digging deeper targets with the Vanquish and 600... Take my chances and see if it brings me luck..

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Especially that nox 600

[@JohnnyButtons]

Did you have the “Iron Audio” option “on” with the AT/pro?

[@shawnsdigginit8381]

Great video. I've pulled a draped bust with the nox 600 at 13inches depth is big for me.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Great job I enjoyed your video on test on the metal detector and have a great Day.

[@joeaustin775]

Did you check the soil to get a baseline before you covered the coin ?

[@nomenneskio1542]

would the at gold perform even slightly better than the at pro he used in the test?

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Very nice test have you ever tried the Rutis Alter 71? I heard they were very deep detectors so I bought one with extra coils but have yet to even take it out of the box, busy with other projects.

[@jaimechapa7828]

Great and awesome video,! nobody ever made a video of this caliber, thanks for such an amazing video, going to help everyone, your the man!, Love to see the whites beach hunter.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Jaime!

[@PaulWilliams-lm1ui]

How was it a no, with the garrett at gold, when it made noise. I dont understand

[@dosstheboss100]

What would you recommend for my first budget-friendly metal detector new or used around 200 bucks if possible

[@slsilentpcgames1730]

What is suitable for searching for gold and gems? Please give an answer

[@jaroslavstedry4227]

Um, but why shouldn't apex have a 28cm coil like anfibio or deus?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

We went with the coils that were standard while purchasing the detector. I realize that coil size affects depth but I didn’t want to invest another penny in the Apex. I had some great days at the beach with it but it is fundamentally flawed on land. The separation is inferior to its peers and iron overwhelms the machine more than it’s peers. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIW1iXSLatudgLM

[@Lucky13Twice]

What metal detector would you recommend for gold nuggets?

[@ohiofredl]

Nice vid I glad you did a dime and not a quarter.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you

[@dronedjimavic2gr560]

friend the Minelab Vanquish 540 how many frequencies transmits??????

[@markrhine5116]

i wish you use a atmax on your test . .....awesome test...

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Me too. That is Garrett’s best machine I sense but I’ve never used one. I know people who won’t give it up.

[@jaredrobertson1955]

I recently bought a vanquish 440 and I MD a plantation home close by. But the vanquish has problems with the old nails in the ground. Their are lots of them. They read the same as a penny. 19-20. Would the legend be a better detector for this place? I’m thinking on getting another one, what one would you recommend? The legend or the equinox?

[@theedgar1959]

What is your website? I'm looking for a detector for Illinois black dirt. Looking for silver coins n rings mainly. My last detector I bought in 1986. A Whites Di Pro 6000. Heavy ole thing.

[@rollandsaxton]

What can you tell me about the garrett axiom. Which monelab would you compare it to. I've had the sd2300, gm1000, gpx5000, equinox 800, obviously it's a PI so I can only compare it to the sdc2300 so fat the axiom punches deeper and is better with hotrocks. I've heard it's up there with the gpx6000. How you can help with any input. I just bought the axiom Saturday

[@vossierebel]

Thanks Merrill, your tireless enthusiasm is a lesson to us all! And still… I blame you for helping me get my first detector… and you are surely helping me select my second one too!!! 👍😁

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

THank you Vossie!!!!

[@rickvann3489]

Put cut a plug program in which is Andy's and do the cross checking method with Etrac

[@yomismo5711]

Anyone has any reference about the „Golden Mask Mobile ST Pulse induction“ metal detector, please? Thx 🙏

[@DavidPaxton-tj1wt]

I have kind of a dumb question. I am not a 100% novice because many years ago I got a used Radio Shack and played with it enough to know while it is not a good detector it will work in limited ways. But now I am retired and going to travel in a converted bus and want to get a GOOD detector. Yes, I will stay with it as a hobby as long as I am able. So A more expensive machine could be acceptable. What would you advise? MY qualifications are 1) as waterproof as possible, I was born and raised in Fla soI will be beaching it or maybe into the water 10 to 15 ft, 2) all metal capable, On beaches would be looking for gold and silver but in ghost towns in the desert would be looking for all metals. So, with maybe as much as $2000 could be budgeted but cheaper would be good, LOL I know you dont push one detector over others because it puts money in your pocket. Interested in YOUR OPINION.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I became XP’s ambassador for a reason. I have owned 23 detectors. Do you think I would want to compromise my Detecting and take something substandard? To me the best metal detector on the market is the XP Deus 2. I put it as the highest capability rating on my website long before becoming ambassador. Dad is my honest advice.

[@detectorguy4565]

I thought that was interesting , but what frequency was you using on the machines ? That could make a difference in any machine.