Nokta Makro Simplex vs Minelab Equinox - Metal Detecting

[@Archtops]

Very good, clear comparison. Your son is gonna love his new Simplex. Good luck!

[@IffySignals]

Thx Arch. He does already 👍

[@ArmadilloGaming200]

I really like seeing these comparisons! Thank you so much for taking the time to make them.

[@IffySignals]

Welcome! Thx for watching 👍

[@ronalddvorak1967]

Very good comparison, I live in Georgia and have a lot of Iron mineralization. I ground balance at 86 with the Simplex. I pre-ordered my Simplex in the middle of August and go it at noon today. Did a little testing with it and will go hunting for coins tomorrow.

[@IffySignals]

Great machine Ronald. Good luck on your hunt.

[@allmetalmike8072]

Excellent review. You did a great job describing what prorgam , settings and targets you were testing. it allows the viewer to get a real good feel for the machines positives and negatives.

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Mike

[@allmetalmike8072]

@@IffySignals my pleasure

[@ronalddvorak1967]

I tried the nickel and nail test you did. My Simplex in park mode hit the nickel all around, down the barrel it would display both Iron and high tone. I wonder if the version of software has anything to do with you not hitting the nickel? I have the latest software version 2.67

[@IffySignals]

Nice Ronald 👍 it has the newest update. Were you using a new nail or one that has been in the ground? Im pretty sure most machines would hit a new hardware store nail. Its the 100-200 year old iron that is tricky.

[@ronalddvorak1967]

@@IffySignals I was using a new nail.

[@IffySignals]

That makes sense. Thx

[@ronalddvorak1967]

@@IffySignals The Equinox couldn't hit the nickel down the barrel and could hardly hit it perpendicular to the nail and Simplex hit it hard at any angle. I have iron tone turned off on my Simplex.

[@IffySignals]

Thx for the update Ron 👍

[@cachemole]

Can you notch out the bottlecaps and iron washer on the disc?

[@cachemole]

@@IffySignals Thanks. Can you notch out certain numbers like bottlecaps?

[@IffySignals]

Hey Cache Mole, it has a pattern that you can notch out segments. So yes you could notch out bottle caps. Big iron has a tendency of giving off a high tone. If you have any questions you can email me. Iffysignals@gmail

[@cachemole]

@@IffySignals Ok thanks bro. Much appreciated.😀

[@romanmurray9489]

Wondering if you did the 2 updates before your test ?

[@IffySignals]

Hi roman, new ones come ready to roll.

[@coculaguerrero8866]

Iffy Signals some have an older software

[@Trentx79]

I'm new to this... im trying to figure out which one I should get... what do you reccomend?

[@IffySignals]

Between the Equinox and Simplex? Equinox is a much better machine but cost allot more.

[@Trentx79]

​@@IffySignals What about the Ledgen model ?

[@IffySignals]

@@Trentx79 for a machine that can grow with you and not need an upgrade than the legend definitely over the Simplex but i still prefer the Equinox over the Legend, but again more money. Both are top machines in the game right now.

[@VickyGeagan]

The detector heads on both these detectors are the same. Their made by Detector Electronics's corp. Southborough, MA. They have partnerships with these companies and many other. Their own line of detectors is the Depth Master professional grade. They do have a shown room store attached to their warehouse, and they ship internationally. The two founders have a pirate museum on Cape Cod. The musuem houses artifacts from the wreck of the pirate ship Whydah. Using special metal detectors that they developed. Which they used to locate the wreck and it's artifacts. They are available for sale on line, or from their warehouse location in Southborough, MA.

[@IffySignals]

Didnt know that but i have been to there store.

[@murderofcrows804]

What I’ve learned from watching videos and actually swinging the machine is that in park mode you should swing faster. While in field mode a normal swing will suffice. The old low and slow doesn’t apply in park mode.

[@IffySignals]

Thx for the feedback Murder of Crows. Learning that as well. 👍

[@billiejohoward7443]

Hey Iffy, great video 1st off.. I see how well it performs on land and with coins but do you know how well it performs on the beach or in the beach water and what about gold?? I am in the market for a new detector and was considering the Simplex but would like that information first because I live near the beach and metal detect almost every day so I want a good machine!!! 🙏😊💲💍

[@IffySignals]

Hey billie jo, i tested it against gold in the new video. Have not gone to the beach yet. Its a great machine for the price. Take care

[@adamreily7079]

Can it go near water? If so, can more than just the coil be submerged?

[@IffySignals]

Hi Adam, Simplex is fully submersible to 10 feet.

[@dalijusk]

May I ask for your opinion. What mashine in your opinion is better? Makro racer 2 or simplex? Thanks

[@IffySignals]

Hi Dalijus Karvovskis, sorry bud i have never used the Racer.

[@dalijusk]

Ok. Thanks

[@dalijusk]

Hi. May I ask a question about the Simplex. When you found an item in the ground and use a pinpoint function does it show the distance to the target, the depth in cm or inches? Thanks

[@grandzol5973]

i still bit confuse..not so good on reading english...so which is the best ? equinox or simplex ?...please someone tell me

[@IffySignals]

Hi grand zol, Simplex is $339 and Equinox is $899. The Simplex is what it was intended to be a simple machine with limited options with good performance. Simplex is a great under $500 machine. All Advanced machines are above the $500 price range including there top models. Clear answer for you is the Equinox is better but costs $500 more. Thx

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Excellent testing. I definitely want to build a test bed like yours. Thanks for sharing, GL, HH and take care.

[@IffySignals]

Thx Clayton

[@nickrazor8152]

Great video! Good machine for the money, and will be great for some entry level detecting. Keep’em coming.

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Nick. Cant beat the price for the features.

[@davidkurimski6122]

So, is this comparing apples and oranges? The Simplex is an entry detector compared to the Equinox 800? PLEASE SEND ME A Comment. I find that detectors work this way or that and you can get fluctuation, good or poor performance, in any detector. I've been detecting on and off over the last 30 years. Used Tesoro, Fisher, White's, and now have a Nokta Simplex. Please send me a response. Thanks,

[@IffySignals]

Hey Dave, this is just a comparison/demo video. Simplex has already proven itself to be a great entry level machine. Agree the Simplex and Equinox are on two different levels.

[@davidkurimski6122]

@@IffySignals okay, I just wonder how the Nokta Legend and ML Equinox would compare? Any ideas??

[@IffySignals]

Depth wise they are neck and neck. Separation wise is very close as well. Where the equinox shines is its ability to ignore (will id as iron) rusty bottle caps and big iron. The Legend does not have that ability yet.

[@davidkurimski6122]

So, in the video, did you compare and test the Legend or Simplex to the Equinox 800??? I'm confused now for sure 😊. My brother sent me the Simplex. I was considering the Equinox 800 or Legend as I tend to study things before diving in. So he's older and has been ill, he sent out the new detector. I have 2 Tesoros, a White's and had a Fisher 1260. Thanks for your quick response. Sometimes no response is sent when you question a persons thoughts. For that, I'd say you are an exceptional person.

[@IffySignals]

Thx Dave. This video is the Simplex and Equinox. The Legend just came out this year.

[@Pietrocopp90]

Wher is the best?

[@IffySignals]

Nox!👍

[@blackgreyhound]

Good video, it shows that there's more to detecting than depth!

[@IffySignals]

Thanks blackgreyhound.. if you cant hear it you cant dig it 👍

[@IslandTreasureHunter]

Considering getting one as a back up. Thanks for the vid.

[@IffySignals]

Welcome 👍

[@midtonemacky7107]

Great video Thanks for the review.. I have a Garret 400 and was thinking of getting a Simplex

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Macky

[@beachdetectingireland3984]

Save your money and buy a nox

[@BobliberTJ]

Garret 400 got crazy with wet sand, I returned it at one week of purchase.

[@jacktownsend8260]

Good review, the nickel? Gold is in the nickel range. How well will it hit gold?

[@IffySignals]

Hey Jack, gonna test that soon. Thx for watching.

[@jacktownsend8260]

Iffy Signals Thank You for the review... Keep me updated... Thanks...

[@Justn7883]

I traded my Equinox 800 of 2 years for a Simplex. I don't regret my decision.

[@IffySignals]

Wow. Its whatever clicks with you. Fully get it.

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Very good comparison considering you could almost buy three simplex to one equinox. I would like to see a comparison with the simplex vs the vanquish and I think there is different models of the vanquish, not quite sure if equal money spent on the two vanquish could be on the same level in features and build quality, let alone performance. I like the idea of back light adjustable screen and flashlight on the simplex along with being totally waterproof where I believe none of the vanquish models has those features. Just my opinion but Nokta Makro is setting new standards of what other manufactures should be doing in the future as Standard.

[@IffySignals]

Crazy right.. thx for watching. Vanquish looks like a direct jab at the Garrett Ace and Nokta is being very original. This machines build quality is superb.

[@johnmadill8344]

The Vanquish 540 has a red backlight but i don't think the level of illumination can be adjusted.

[@diggindiggenit6540]

@@johnmadill8344 Yeah I own a 540 and it does have the back light but it isn't all that bright imo

[@IffySignals]

Hey John, no its either on or off.

[@GENOBURRITO1]

The newest update has another park mode and it is deeper than the original park mode.

[@IffySignals]

Yea Geno, i heard it does pretty good. Great improvement. Was hoping the did something like that.

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Good video very informative

[@IffySignals]

Thank you 👍

[@TheHousedigs]

Awesome video! 👍👍

[@IffySignals]

Thx TheHouse. Appreciate it.

[@iscahistoryhunter4223]

You can't beat the simplex price if you mostly do underwater. I've ordered the Vanquish for my 11yr old, because we dont go underwater hunting and Multi IQ is a winner for me. Also you can pair up any wireless cheap headphones with them.

[@IffySignals]

Congrats 👍 im sure he/she will love it.

[@mtslyh]

You will not want to just pair up "any wireless cheap headphones" with them. Standard Bluetooth headphones will have a significant lag that will drive you crazy. You will want to buy a pair of AptX low latency Bluetooth headphones (which are more expensive - $60). They will give you a much smaller (yet still perceivable) lag that will work much better for detecting. I have an AptX low Latency transmitter that I plug into my 10 year old detector with a 1/4" phono plug. I use AptX low latency Bluetooth earbuds and I do not notice any real lag. This all assumes you bought the Vanquish 540 which is the only one that has built in Bluetooth.

[@iscahistoryhunter4223]

@@mtslyhThank you for the info but I've tested my KAMTRON Bluetooth headphones rigorously and there's zero lag and for only £20. Also just recently I found a 100BC Roman gold Ring on a highly contaminated. Land. So they're all good. Yes I do know the 540 is the one that has Bluetooth. I read the info and tested it before I ordered it at Detectival in September. I also got the pro pack because the great value for money, if that's OK?

[@zojaselmanovic203]

nox,pik up all garbage.

[@nickhaas2407]

I am going to try to sell my new in the box Ace 400 and see if I can get one of these jewels.

[@IffySignals]

Good luck Nick. Should sell quick.

[@spamphonecalls658]

Anything ace or at pro, can be thrown in the trash. Imo. Lol. I hate the ace series. Support is horrible. With me it was.

[@elifallin9708]

I just recently made a test garden for my Equinox

[@IffySignals]

Cool Eli 👍

[@nine4three5]

Your opening music sounds like the Ramones...cool!

[@IffySignals]

Haha nice 👍. Thx

[@hund8692]

Thanks so much for doing the comparison video. One thing that you didn't mention or compare that would really interest me is the difference in weight and balance between the two. For me, the Nox with the 11" coil is bottom heavy and unbalanced.

[@IffySignals]

Hi Hund8. They are very similar like that. Both nose heavy.

[@jerrydineen2827]

Good test review, I love both machines!

[@IffySignals]

Thx Jerry.

[@equinoxbitsequinoxbits3016]

Great Video, wonder if the SureGrip would fit the simplex!!? need to get my hands on a simplex and make a SureGrip for it!! Simplex is all sold out in the uk right now!

[@IffySignals]

I was going to email you about that. Ill check to night to see if its close.

[@equinoxbitsequinoxbits3016]

@@IffySignals great thanks!, once back in stock I will pull the trigger on a simplex and make it happen!

[@IffySignals]

Jim 4 aval on ebay right now.

[@TheHistoryDigger1]

Great job, thanks for the video!

[@IffySignals]

Thanks History Digger. Appreciate it 👍

[@VOLKZZORN]

If test then please have the same values ​​and the same fashion Park, because Nox and was insane, because have simplex and must say he goes deeper and costs a third! The Simplex has already brought some top finds that were overflowed by the CTX and Nox!

[@IffySignals]

Thx for the feedback VOLKZZORN. Not much to change on the Simplex. It is a good machine and best at the $339 price range.

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Great comparison! I was startin to think that Simplex wore a red cape but it sure failed that sep/speed test. Imagine if that was a gold ring or coin next to that nail!!

[@IffySignals]

Wish there was more to adjust but what you see is what you get. Thats a a pretty easy test. Glad it did well on the quarter. Maybe there will be an update 👍.. great for the price. I would take this machine over many others.

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

@@IffySignals just curious. Other than the nox, what is your fav machine for depth and recovery speed/seperation? I'm a TRASHY park & old house site hunter & Looking to upgrade from my MXT Pro. Love your vids!!

[@IffySignals]

Thx allot Metro 👍. Two current favs are the Nox and Deus. Trashy parks and Homesites would be a good match for either machine. Take care.

[@norwaydiggerinireland7441]

Good test. I'd love you to do a beach test on them too.

[@IffySignals]

Thx Norway Digger. Plan to soon.

[@scottjarvie6766]

I just went from the Garrett to the equinox 600 I love this detector

[@IffySignals]

Great choice Scott! 👍

[@bens3067]

I didnt expect this machine to outperform the nox but it certainly holds its own. I think dollar for dollar it blows the Ace 250 300 400 series out of the water!!!

[@IffySignals]

Hey Ben, i would definitely take it over anything in the Ace lineup. Take care.

[@MadisonMainedetecting]

Great comparison, Mikey. How the hell did you get your hands on a Simplex? They are sold out everywhere. HH🖖🖖

[@IffySignals]

I got lucky on ebay. 👍

[@MadisonMainedetecting]

Thank you I did see those on Ebay. I did not know the headphones were compatible.

[@IffySignals]

Still on ebay 👍👍

[@linr2870]

Are you running version 2.68 with new coil? Love this test Simplex did a great job holding it's own against a machine 3x the price point. Got mine for $250 :) Very pleased, Don't want to fiddle with settings all day.

[@IffySignals]

Congrats Lin R. Yes the new ones come with the update.

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

Man I wanted the new one to do better but maybe like dude said if you could set it a little different it would do better I want the 800 but the price of the new one is what I really like 👍🏻good video buddy thanks

[@IffySignals]

Hey Barney, deff cant beat the price. Allot of great features for $339. Thx take care.

[@mdmelbourne6076]

Hello Mike, I'm impressed with the simplex, Field mode seems the go but for a cheap machine it's better then the Garrett ace series , Great test brother GL &HH jim

[@IffySignals]

Definitely Jim, great machine. Take Care

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

MD Melbourne see I don't know now .I just gotta have the money for the 800 tell you what I'll get the simplex first then go 800 later when I do the next big job 😎good to see you Brother Jim have a great night

[@mdmelbourne6076]

@@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor hello Barney, why do you want the simplex ???? It's a beginner detector, you'r AT Pro is 100 times better, that's why IFFY Is giving the simplex to his son he won't use it as a permanent detector just as a back up. Have a great day brother

[@FindingAlabama]

Your son will love it! Great video bro... Nokta macro has a winner here in my book.

[@IffySignals]

Definitely. Built like a tank. 👍

[@pomzmetaldetecting1618]

Thank you for the review, seems like a good little machine for the money an as expected nox is still king along side a simplex

[@IffySignals]

Thx for watching Pom Z

[@pennyward8376]

The English youtubers should be ashamed with their review tests....but hey when you get machine for 0 because of huge amounts of subsribers you will feed them bull ...hey EH shame on you....good video and better than some just in it for freebys

[@simonright1507]

@@pennyward8376 he doesn't feed anyone bull the test are genuine !

[@historyhuntsman6950]

The noktas def are built rugged though

[@IffySignals]

Like a tank. Love the build quality!

[@khaledpescacoins3206]

verry nice machine simplex thanks for sharinge my freind

[@IffySignals]

Thx for watching Khaled Pesca Coins 👍

[@khaledpescacoins3206]

@@IffySignals you are welcome my freind

[@pelicano8553]

Parabéns pelo video. São duas marcas muito boas. Sugiro, fazer um comparativo na praia, se possível. Grande abraço.

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Jallyn, i am hopping to get to the beach soon. Appreciate it.

[@roymarclunter3122]

Nice video thanks for that👍

[@IffySignals]

Thanks for watching Roy.

[@jasonobrien8861]

The simplex doesn't seem to perform anything like as good in the USA compared to the uk. Maybe better to manually ground balance it.

[@IffySignals]

This should be the same as you. No ground conditions impacting in this demonstration.

[@Noel1960s]

Simplex is coming out soon with a new update with a new mode and deeper signals.

[@IffySignals]

Thanks for the info Robert

[@kirkgassman1612]

How do we know when? Notifications from the company or the dealer?

[@IffySignals]

Hi Kirk, I saw a video yesterday that it said was coming in a couple days.

[@kirkgassman1612]

So how or will we be notified?

[@IffySignals]

Not sure Kirk, if I hear anything ill let you know.

[@ronalddvorak1967]

Equinox has 5 frequencies 5,10,15,20, and 40 kilohertz, Simplex has one frequency 12 kilohertz The 20 and 40 kilohertz makes it hot on Nickels and gold.

[@IffySignals]

Thx for watching Ronald. Good points 👍

[@IffySignals]

Equinox

[@markrutledge2593]

That was very informative. I've been looking at the Simplex+.

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Mark

[@robertphillips1809]

When you go for something deep you swing it slower

[@IffySignals]

Thx Robert

[@coina-dig-tion6322]

great test! can you discriminate the iron out with the Simplex?I saw you mention turning Iron Volume off. Is that how you do it? I subscribed to your channel. Check mine out if you get a chance. I'm using an old GTI 2500

[@somebeachdetecting]

I see more and more of the experienced detectorist on KZbin testing and talking this machine up. I would think to get that many endorsements by people that know what they are doing is impressive in itself. I will be adding the simplex to my arsenal. Thanks for the test run Iffy, well done. 🎧🔊🔊👍

[@IffySignals]

Thx Some Beach! Appreciate it. 👍 take care.

[@jamkpa]

Good job!

[@IffySignals]

Thanks John. Appreciate it.

[@scrapiron6870]

It's not even about the price or better than Garrett 200 300 or 400 series, performance exceeds the price I say that only because the company guarantee it, what's the users opinion putting price aside, thanks

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Carol Z

[@jasonc.491]

Mikey, I am looking to get back into the detector game. Been watching a lot of videos comparing different detectors and I can say without a doubt you do a great job of clearly describing your detector tests and without bias giving your opinion. You said at the end of your video for suggestions on future tests your viewers would like to see. I am strongly considering the Nox, Deus, and Amphibio. I think the Nox is the best, but some are saying the Amphibio is getting better depth. Have you ever used one and what is your take? Also, I think you should add to your test garden some iron touching good targets and others with the iron higher over the top of good targets. As most parks have been pounded to death over the years, most good deep targets have probably been missed due to masking by other detectors. Would really like to see how the Nox and other top line detectors handle this.

[@IffySignals]

Hi Jason, thank you for the feedback I really appreciate it. I have the Nox and Deus but have never used the Anfibio. I have heard great things about it being well built, fast and deep. I like both the Nox and Deus but if I had to pick one it would be the Nox for being waterproof and multi frequency. I will get some new iron tests in the test garden before the ground freezes. Take care.

[@jasonc.491]

@@IffySignals Thank you.

[@bUll3t4MyVAlentineee]

Its hard to watch simplex get slightly bested by a superior machine. I still love mine!!

[@IffySignals]

👍

[@steelydan42]

Only KZbinrs get them now. I've been on 3 waiting lists since late August. Average person not on KZbin has to wait forever. Minelab did the same thing with the 800. It sucks

[@IffySignals]

Sorry Steely, I bought mine from eBay. Paid full price. I got lucky. Texas Premium Detectors is the company I bought it from.. they have an eBay store.

[@IffySignals]

Ebay has a few off and on. Just have to keep checking. Texas premium detectors is the ebay store that had a few on Monday. Had it to me in two days. Thx

[@IffySignals]

steely dan - a few on ebay right now from a dealer if interested.

[@mdmelbourne6076]

Start a KZbin channel Steely dan 😎

[@ARDETECTORUSMO]

👍

[@thecoinmagician]

Nox all the way for me too.

[@IffySignals]

Thanks for watching. Metaldetector Experimenter

[@brunoperrot5167]

The best metal detector Quasar ARM !

[@IffySignals]

Thx Bruno, never heard of that one. Take care.

[@PePaHKaSiPuPuS]

Link reviews please...I will check first

[@allbaharygtlo8914]

👍🏼

[@IffySignals]

Thanks for watching

[@markkus1134]

Nox with its recovery speed will find masked coins I almost never GB my 800 I’d say 99% of the time factory set at 0 works great And with multi frequency the nox it’s a killer machine simplex is a good buy for the money.

[@IffySignals]

All true Mark Kus. Thanks

[@historyhuntsman6950]

Ehhh....nox all the way in my opinion

[@IffySignals]

Build quality has to go to Nokta 👍

[@reececoker368]

Because you have a Nox? Or, want one?

[@kevm666]

Your not even running the equinox deep u are running park with recovery 5 and f2 at 5, u need to run at deepest setting same as the simplex field 1, fe0 and recovery 2 your losing a lot of depth running recovery at 5. I know it won but would of smashed that test running a the equinox properly

[@kevm666]

Iffy Signals it’s not a dig at u in any way mate it’s a good review, didn’t know if u knew how to get deeper on the nox have a good day my friend 👍

[@IffySignals]

Thx bud, yea sure do. I hunt most of the time in recovery 5 and Iron Bias 2-5 in F2 depending on the site.

[@kevm666]

I never use discrimination i always run iron bias 0 I tried v2 but didnt like it I found u lose depth from v1.75. I start off on recovery 4 then adjust to suit but to be honest I find recovery 4 is fast enough

[@sirkyoj1]

Nice....

[@IffySignals]

Thanks Spike

[@debanddave45ify]

What do you want for that sort of money............................................

[@slave2damachine]

build quality to the simplex but it cant out-perform the Nox's multi frequency .just going on 12khz means your going to miss stuff . its still a good machine for its price i would like to see how it goes up against a Deus

[@IffySignals]

Thx for watching Dan 👍

[@СаняАлександер-ъ1о]

Aha ha nox. Simplex good md.

[@IffySignals]

Thx for watching.

[@whitemanriding]

Do yourself a favour and get a small coil . Soooo much better .

[@IffySignals]

Hi, yea i had the 6” but it was to to small. My favorite is a 9 or a 10”. The 9 on the Deus is awesome for relic hunting.

[@whitemanriding]

@@IffySignals i can't afford a deus . Yet .

[@johnmetrac2898]

Minelab far better

[@IffySignals]

Thx for watching John