Minelab Equinox 900 A Detailed Review (2023)

Minelab Equinox 900 A Detailed Review. I go over the features, benefits and changes that the 900 has compared to the 800. I give a detailed overview to help you decide if the Minelab Equinox 900 is the right detector for you or to help you decide if it is worth upgrading from your current detector.
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[@vernowen2083]

I had the opportunity to detect with both the 900 and the Manticore before deciding to purchase the 900. The first day out with it I found two silver rings in a hammered park and decided to take it to another one that had produced old silver in the past. To my amazement the third target it was able to pick out of the trash was an early type 2 SLQ. I bought it for the waterproofing, since I hunt in the water of fresh water lakes.

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Nice

[@lesterrobinson1310]

S-U-P-E-R Review!! The CLEAREST and EASY to Follow Review , that I've ever WATCHED!! Many THANKS, NamVetLesTeasureSeeker.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@jimmymalone3494]

Thank you Larry for sharing with us.I hope you have a great day.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you Jimmy

[@JuanRamos-hf4pn]

Good info , I have the 800 , maybe at end of year the 900 willbe mine too ...

[@lancepeterson5408]

The expanded VDI is a must for me. Because i started out with Whites machines which are pretty much similar in VDI. I used the Xterra Pro all summer. I found so many pieces of jewelry and coins with it. I want the 900 real bad....

[@planetjanetart]

Thanks I just purchased this one. My training class is Nov 3-5 atRye Patch NV..want to go try it out so I checked out your video before I use it for the very instant time..super excited!!!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Is Gerry training you?

[@planetjanetart]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting Yes he is! Im so excited!!!!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

These are for the equinox 800 but the 900 operates the same. kzbin.info/aero/PLjrtO2dCo3KHkjtqTrlcCWu4Q6OpFeyIL&si=FIyVlpJumEiJZNlo

[@lancepeterson5408]

That 11inch DD is a sweet coil. You can put thar coil on the Xterra Pro which makes the XTP even better.

[@clipperprospecting8445]

You have good Common sense reviews, Thanks very much , Have a great day 👍👍

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for watching

[@eve5372]

Great job Larry 🤘🍀💥 Another great machine for treasures!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@paulacobb1249]

Good info! Thanks!

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Thanks for watching

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Interesting video!

[@charlieschemmel122]

Nice review thanks for sharing!!!!

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Thank you for watching

[@zdollerbill1]

Thanks very good review!

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Thanks for watching

[@lancepeterson5408]

Subscribed.

[@jerrydineen2827]

Good review Larry, looks like a good machine!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It sure is 😊

[@gordiepowell8041]

Great job larry...

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Thank you

[@Okiejohntreasureseeker]

Great review!

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Thanks for watching

[@rdk162]

thanks

[@MermaidTreasureHunter]

I just bought the 900 while on vacation in Myrtle Beach. I'm still waiting for my Manticore from @KellyCO, which I ordered more than five months ago! I'm not sure what the hold up is at this point because Dentons Metal Detectors in Little River, SC, had two Manticores on his shelves. I guess KellyCO is just handling more volume. Anyway, I was so impressed with the fit and finish over the Equinox 800! I would love to understand how going from 40 positive VDI numbers to 99 is helping me identify my target better. It's just one more thing to learn. Thanks for the overview of the 900. Cricket

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

The Manticore is hard to come by all over right now.

[@shellyrivera1143]

Thanks for sharing

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Thank you for watching 😊

[@nabyly7283]

Love your reviews from Algeria 🇩🇿

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Thanks for watching

[@Makhrozan_Hunter_Detexpert]

Nice equinox 900

[@jomon723]

The bolt thing is great' I was going to get a Xtera for a backup to my Manticore, but what the heck, at this point in my life have the extra Green :)) plus I can get the Military Discount Thanks for the Breakdown ...Seems like it will hold up in water better too 🧜🏼‍♂

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It's a quality machine. If you are in the usa hit up Dan at outlawmetaldetectors.com Tell him I sent you, he will treat you right.

[@lancepeterson5408]

Nice video!

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Thanks for watching

[@lancepeterson5408]

The 900 has to be better then the 800 just in the area of ergonomics and the upgraded lighter carbon fiber shaft. Its weight is distributed different to make it easier and balanced when swinging it. 😊

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It is more powerful and more comfortable

[@casscassy9174]

Equinox 900 vs Seahunter 2? Is there a better one out of the two? Thanks

[@stinkasscat]

I bought my 900 from Outlaw Metal detecting and was extremely pleased with Dan and his customer service. The biggest issue I've had with 900, coming from 800 is the vdi scale. Gold on 800 could be from 1- 23/24. On the 900, I've done air tests on gold and the only halfway consistent numbers are 35 and 50, and they usually have a bouncy signal in a range of + or - of 5-10. I've dug pennies from 45-70. Pull tabs come in around 28-39, so I'm assuming that's also gold range.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Yes, I'm always preaching to dig the tones rather than the vdi#s vdi will lie to you with any detector and cannot be relied on.

[@anthonysupplee858]

Agree partially but an air test should not be jumpy? If the test is consistent the vdi should be consistent. + or - 1 or 2 but what he’s saying might be a problem. I had 2 xterra 705’s. The second one I bought was erratic like he’s describing and I had to send it in for warranty. Whatever they did fixed it.

[@anthonysupplee858]

Stink, send that machine back in for warranty. If it can’t repeat vdi’s in an air test then it’s broke.

[@ddeboy002]

This is what I'm going to be using it for ... stream sluice hunting-pay streak.

[@acadiandetecting1010]

Overall it’s a very good machine . I’ve been using mine mostly in the salt water . Work very good in salt water , just need to adjust sensitivity, recovery speed and ferrous depend on what type of beach your on. Would you have any good setting for park and sport fields.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It really depends on how trashy they are

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[@davidlewis9068]

Close enough to the 700 so I was very impressed with the review.

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Thanks for watching

[@bobg1219]

I have to say my favorite thing about this machine is how small it collapses and easy adjustable arm rest. Those are the only two things I'd change about my 800.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Those are very handy.

[@michaelc9507]

Nice review how much of a jump in learning curve from mastering Etrac & Explorer XS, Sovereign XS?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I haven't used those machines but it operates just like all of the equinox series and is very beginner friendly. Contact Dan Willis at outlawmetaldetectors.com he will be able to give you details and get you set up.

[@unclebeep]

Great Review

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Thank you for watching

[@unclebeep]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting Thank you for Sharing

[@19jody72]

Fixing to buy this or the 800 for the beach, specifically for the wet salty sand when I go to the beaches.. hope I dont make a mistake

[@bigchief2331]

Save money get the 600, does the same job

[@19jody72]

@@bigchief2331 already bought the 900.. but appreciate the input

[@somebeachdetecting]

Excellent Review! G.L H.H🏴‍☠

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Thanks for watching

[@ddeboy002]

Hey... great review-the vibration thing for me is a must. Are there any pointers that vibrate too?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Contact Dan Willis at outlawmetaldetectors.com he may have a pointer with that. Tell hi. I sent you

[@ryanpeters72]

Minelab pro find 35 has vibration mode and that’s how I use it.

[@reddragonsubliminal6440]

Great videos. I have the eq 900 and tried on my 24k bracelet it reads 41 and a friend tried on his and it reads 92 do you think I have a problem with my unit? I sent to minelab and they checked out and said everything is normal with mine.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It's hard to say, normally Gold will read on the lower scale but like I always say, you CANNOT depend on the VDI for accurate readings all the time. I depend moreso on tones. Try testing on other metals to see how they react.

[@alanrees4837]

Can you save your own settings on the 900 ?if so how please

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

They will automatically save until you change them again for the mode you are in. There is also the personal profile where you can save your favorite program.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

been looking at beach detectors. ,got a gold monster. ,look for gold a lot. (live in california). gold monster doesnt work to good by water. have a good day

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Contact Ldan at outlawmetaldetectors.com

[@user-yt5fq3wc7o]

Just upgraded to a 900 and went to 5 different parks and got skunked could not believe it, had the 800 before and wish I kept it, I find the 900 extremely erratic with constant chattering even with the sensitivity really low DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR HEARD OF THIS THANKS? Jerry

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Is there emi in the area? Power lines, cell phone etc? Be sure to noise cancel, set sensitivity and if that doesn't do it try a si gle frequency

[@upperechelon1593]

Any discount codes anywhere for this machine?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

No but call Dan at outlawmetaldetectors.com to see if there are any specials running.

[@Ben24784]

When you say fully submersible could i physically take the whole machine in the sea and submerse it all while snorkelling ?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Yes down to 16 ft deep

[@josephavila151]

How long does the battery last?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It last at least 10 hours as that is a typical day for me

[@josephavila151]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting thank you for the quick reply, and thank you for the review sir.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

@@josephavila151 you bet. Feel free to find Sod Busters Metal Detecting Facebook group as well

[@ivenedera5564]

How much...Boss

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Contact Dan Willis at outlawmetaldetectors.com he will give you the details.