XP Deus 2!! My thoughts after 100+ hours of in field use.

Deus 2 not the average detector.

[@johnlinmccraw65]

I had no experience with the Deus. I bought the Deus II, watched some videos, created a Calabash’s hot program with pitch, silencer on 0, reactivity at 2.5 and took it to some awesome sites that have been hunted to death with heavy iron. And no, I don’t get out but maybe once a month. It was awesome and yes, you can learn it and kick butt.

[@dirtangler5891]

Jeremy tells the good, bad and ugly about the Deus 2 . He puts out a ton of ordinary live digs . His results are anything but ordinary . He simplifies a lot of complicated areas of the Deus 2 nuances. Todays message was great , but a heartbreaker in the same breath . Reality this is not a turn on and go detector. You actually have to read the manual and the biggest lesson from Jeremy’s videos is that you have to test a lot in YOUR soil conditions. Jeremy has a lot of experience in detectors and different kinds of hunt situations. I didn’t find out about Jeremy until the Deus 2 came out . Jeremy in my humble opinion is an excellent person to test machines . Jeremy thanks a lot for testing the Deus 2 and posting your results here .

[@jeanp.1303]

Thanks a bunch Jeremy for doing all the tests and sharing your hunts. I’ve had 4years of almost daily use on the D1 and made multitudes of amazing finds with it. Now just waiting on the D2 to arrive. All your videos have given me a great head start on it before it gets here. By watching your videos, I’ve been virtually hunting with the D2 for 2 weeks, too. Lol. IMO, your the best at it. Keep posting them and I’ll keep watching them.

[@goldsmith001]

Ain't that the truth! Dittos

[@mikekeller4131]

I agree 100%

[@johnbriggs5250]

Jeremy, you just gave one of the best reviews and discussion analysis of the Deus 2 thus far to date to be seen. If the viewers listen to your words, you put it out there plainly to be seen for advice... Like the old TV series Dragnet and Jack Webb would say to a witness. " Just the facts ma'am, just the facts."

[@marinoceccotti9155]

Best anti-ad I've heard about the Deus 2. It's made for people who daily go detecting in a garbage patch under power lines to pick up nickels.

[@markridings9209]

No its anything but that. To me this is a great do it all machine. But I've also always used the deus 1, so I understand and know how to set my machine up for different sites.

[@Jelly_Tots]

My thoughts after 100+ hours of watching Paystreak Superfreak. True detecting at its best, keep up the amazing videos 👍

[@nietlullenmaargraven1867]

Full tones is the key to succes. Greetings from Holland

[@Dirtflicker]

Thank you for making this video sir👊👍

[@Mr.Technical77]

Every once in a while a special machine comes along that truly changes the game. This seems like one of those machines, and XP is no longer a one off company, but a serious contender, even leader now.

[@mikekeller4131]

When the equinox first came out, everyone was convinced it was better than the Deus. Until They realized that the nox falses on iron like most All detectors. The Deus on the other hand can see the iron without faulsing.

[@Archtops]

I like your approach in explaining the pros and cons of the XP Deus II. Your channel is one of my favorites. Coming from the Deus I I feel I’ll do very well with the Deus II. LIKED and Subbed. Best of luck out there!

[@Retro_Care]

i used my deus 1 for 5 years and waiting on my deus 2, i agree that it takes a lot of time to fine tune and be on edge what the machine is capable of, but the default programs are good "enough" for beginners or recreational hunters. Maybe too expensive for the occasional hunt but the weight and flexibility has costs too so i would highly recommend it to people that want to get into detecting if they are willing to want to learn the machine and want to understand the technicality of the thing. Just my opinion, but i think its a great all-rounder too, it just has a lot of things other detectors dont have.

[@willardreasoner1694]

Thank You Dr. J. Can't wait to get mine.... couple months from now maybe.

[@charlesphile9232]

Thanks for the 100 hr review, I will be receiving my deus 2 this Friday. I have learned alot from your videos and and will continue. I have alot of hours on my deus 1 but not near what you have

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bsteen5691]

Thank you so much for sharing your years of experience with us. With real honest In The field use,your opinion and the complexity warning I have a ctx 3030 and I'm pretty sure it's recovery speed is light years behind d2 it looks like d2 s recovery speed at is lowest setting is faster on a target at the same depths if I swing fast with the ctx I miss stuff. In iron I have to slow way down while my brother hunts out his half and starts on mine with and equinox hope to see this comparrison video some were if not on a ctx then on a equinox

[@b1782w]

I keep debating on which I should get out of the deus 2 or the 3030 wish there was more comparison vids on those 2

[@greigmccarter789]

This is the kind of review I want to see, rather than an unboxing. I just bought one, but still have the NOX800. I bought because it goes deeper in the water than the NOX.

[@sodsqauch7026]

Never used a deus but would love to get the d2. As with all dtectors you have to be willing to put the time in with them. The only thing that stops a man from achieving is that man. All things are possible when we are truly determined.

[@DirtFishMish]

This is great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 😊

[@kennethisaac3799]

I am waiting on my D2 and have recently purchased a Nox 600 as a backup and something to get me back into the hobby. I am now on the fence about the D2 as I won't be using it on a daily basis and don't want a machine that will be overly complicated. I am hoping that watching you and others learning the D2 and posting videos will help with the learning curve.

[@wayne7703]

That could be a wise choice! The 600s of good machine I found many very good things with it since April and about 86 rings. Found enough rings with the 600 to buy the Deus 2.if you really think you need it,buy it but the 600 will do a good job if you are a weekend hunter only. I’m moving 1.5 miles from Daytona beach so a daily hunter I may add the Deus.

[@somebeachdetecting]

I cannot wait till minelab releases the equinox 2!!!!!

[@MichaelO1958]

Great information as always from your videos. I really wanted a Deus 2 detector, but after listening to your advice about the learning curve and time needed to learn it, I went with the Simplex Detector based on watching many of your past videos about it. I'm a couple years away from retirement and hopefully I can upgrade to the Deus 2 at that point once I've learned what I can from using the Simplex. Thank you again for your honest unbiased reviews good or bad with all the detectors you use. Looking forward to gaining more experience using all this information you have shared. 😎👍👍👍

[@goldsmith001]

don't rule out the D2 so soon. I'm probably like you in the amount of time detecting, 66 y/o, but I love the weight, quality build, etc about the D2 and I'm still getting it. Check out some of Gary Blackwell videos, he goes slow and shows if you stay in the basic preprograms, you can and will do fine with the D2 We are not "professionals" like Jeremy is, he is very anal in a good way for the type of detecting he does, but we don't have to be that way to be successful and have fun. He is a great guy and I do appreciate all the time and dedication he shares with us, thank you Jeremy if you are reading this, I look forward to your tutorials and training.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

I read all my comments and thank you Kenny.

[@MichaelO1958]

@kenny D Thank you Kenny.. It was definitely what I wanted, but at $1600, I was afraid it would be wayyy over my head in learning it AND another expensive lesson learned the hard way...Years ago I purchased a Minelab Explorer 2 detector which was expensive at the time and it was a "28" multi frequency detector, but had a poor build quality in my opinion. The lower shaft even cracked in the 1st week of use. I hated it..it was like a constant Flute in my ears..I ended up sending it back to Kellyco and traded it for a Whites DFX. I know the Simplex isn't the most expensive or the newest technology out there, but after watching Jeremy's 400 plus videos on it, I'm hoping it will out perform my Whites DFX and give me plenty of enjoyment with it. That and I'm looking at a total left knee replacement soon, so I'm not sure how that's going to affect my future with this hobby. The Simplex bundle with a free SP24 coil was a great deal at $339.. Only time will tell how this all plays out good or bad for me !

[@goldsmith001]

Another thing Mike, Jeremy does not look at numbers on the remote, he goes mainly by sound and no sight, that is one reason why he makes it more complex than it has to be. Use the remote and read the numbers and it will be like most other detectors, such as the Simplex or Equinox. I think he is doing a disservice to some by saying it is so complex and that it will take thousands of hours to master, that's not true. He hunts 7 days a week, 4-8 hours a day, only 1 in a 10,000 detectorists do that. He is in a league of very few, he. Again, I like Jeremy, but we cannot compare ourselves to him, he is an elite detectorist that we cannot or should not compare ourselves to. Have fun and detect when you can and with what you want to use.

[@goldsmith001]

We definitely have things in common Mike, I bought the Etrac new a few years ago and still have it. It is so heavy though that I will sell it to help finance my D2 I didn't mind the sounds though, but this old body is not what it used to be and I deal with a lot of pain. I also bought the Simplex with the extra coil at Christmas time. That way if someone wants to go hunting with me, I will have a simple detector that they can use. @@MichaelO1958

[@wicked_digger]

Glad you've been enjoying it and good to hear it's a great machine! I wouldn't figure any less of it.

[@leokoerzen6877]

you are an excellent educator but a bit of a character keep up the good work

[@mikekeller4131]

I'm absolutely amazed at how the deus 2 responds to EMI and cuts through hot soil. I'm convinced this detector is the best at a bargain price of only $2,000.00. my buddy paid $1,200.00 for a Garrett GTA 2500. And that's 25 Year old technology.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

The GTA was a badass machine in it's days. My friend has a GTA 1000 with 4 coils and hard case for sale for $200 right now. I tested it last week on a couple targets. I would like to test it more with the different coils.

[@mikekeller4131]

@@PaystreakSuperfreak that's a sore dick deal. I would buy that in a heartbeat. My buddy is bringing his Garrett down to the park today. We are going to do some target comparison with the simplex.

[@armadilllo]

Huh? I got mine for less than $1.500

[@jimmyberubelevesque2557]

What I am really excited about Jeremy is when you'll be able to put the Legend to the test and being able to situate where it stands compared to the Nox and to the Déus 2 in the Iron (even if it will probably not surpass the D2).

[@traceys9768]

Same here I want him to get his hands on the legend.

[@jerrytalley802]

Hey Streak, it’s funny you mentioned the 3.2 software. I loved my Deus 3.2 with older coils. I dug stuff the deepest of my 48 years of detecting. Then updated to 5 version to pair with pinpointer, finds went off the Cliff. Got the x35, was never as smooth, never could get near the depth. Waiting on my Deus 2, can’t wait to relic hunt

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

I wish XP offered older software for Deus 1. I would love to try v3.2 to see what the rave was all about. I bet you I would think it was a firecracker in my pocket.

[@detectareco2901]

Nice comments you do about Deus 2, today I buyed the Deus 2, now I am using CTX 3030. I hope to learn from you in the use of the Deus 2, Regards from Argentina

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Good luck! You will dig lots more targets out per hour with the D2 compared to the CTX

[@yomismo5711]

… amigo!, y cual es el mejor de los dos? 😬

[@julianlucchesi6153]

Thank you for your thoughts. Not sure there are enough differences to warrant changing from Deus 1 with hf coil to Deus 2. In the UK ancient iron infested sights are the biggest problem. May stick with the 1. Thank you for helping me think about my decision!

[@WOMANTREASUREHUNTER]

Thanks for the video. Greetings from Austria

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradleysteen112]

I did struggle tremendously with the tones by ear but it's worth the time and effort I'm prolly about 50hours in and I. Finding more than I ever have

[@garymartin8451]

From what I've seen of Jeremy's videos thus far is that the D2 is far more proficient in locating : iron, nails, can slaw, foil and pull tabs. Now in Jeremy's defense, I realize the D2 reviews and the constant digging the "trash" targets is a hands on way of learning the D2. So I look forward to a video of Jeremy digging NOTHING but coins and maybe some "jewelry".

[@mikekeller4131]

I honestly don't think there is a metal detector on the market that can do all of that. I normally discriminate out everything under a nickel. And I know i might be missing out on small gold. But I'm ok with that, because I hate digging up a ton of foil.

[@spacematter1cm]

As a Deus 1 user. I haven't watched his videos yet except this video. Many detectorist believe in digging every signal. That is fine. When I got the Deus 1 and watched many videos about it and finally put it to use, I recorded all the finds information. The VDI, the Tone because I use multi-tone and the depth of target. I did this for a while and it really and truly helped me with becoming the discrimination. I mean I can now swing over a target and with the combined information I decided what to dig. This is learning the machine. It takes time. I don't dig all signal. It made me a very formidable detectorist. The Deus 1 is amazing and I can't wait to get the Deus 2 this coming week!!

[@jerseydigmore7994]

I was hoping the Deus 2 was going to be easy to use like the Equinox 800. Unfortunately, I don't have time to learn a complicated detector. 😕 😪 Thank for your honest review!!!!

[@Findingwithfrequency]

Very good explanation Jeremy most people think it's a turn-on-go detector and it's not 👍🦀

[@treasurehuntingnewyork5979]

The most complicated machine I’ve used is the gold kruzer didn’t take me long to get a good handle on it not saying it’s complicated at all just my own experience as far as the most advanced machine I’ve had so I think when you say that those people who can’t hunt “everyday” will never learn it might be a bit harsh and egotistical but I mean I see people that say it takes them years to maximize a machines potential and fully learn it that shouldn’t take that long there’s not enough adjustments to even justify it

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

If you used a Deus for lets just say 200 hours....you would completely understand where I am coming from. The Deus has few controls but those controls have lots of range.... impacting performance greatly.

[@adventureislife7793]

best down to earth videos if people are not subscribing what are u waiting for and hit the like button give him some love

[@matdetecteur]

Thanks for translation

[@somebeachdetecting]

Well maybe you can do some videos on how to step by step go through that machine for the best settings for different situations.

[@mrbrent62]

Great Video Jeremy. I’m going to order a Deus 2 soon. Your videos end so abruptly. You should say… that’s about it Peace Out.

[@_rumple_5199]

"Thanks for watching, reply and subscribe" ---- he says that quite often, but yeah, some are abrupt. Sorry, but "peace out" uh, no thanks, but that's just my 2 cents.

[@bradleysteen112]

Sold my ctx. I can cover 3 times the ground and bearly look at the screen it far superior recovery speed at deep depth. And something special in iron

[@adalbertwilhelm8068]

You are so informative I have a question about the orx which I have, Is there a setting on the orx to cut out rusty bottle caps.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

ORX hits on bottlecaps good. No rejection but you can hear the iron if you back your coil out. I just dig the bottlecaps out because I get surprised often.

[@adalbertwilhelm8068]

Thank you

[@GetThatTreasure]

Man I preordered on day one and still haven’t gotten shipping notification and you already got a second one headed your way? Lol I’m itching to get mine so bad because like you I’m a daily detector. I’m already thinking about all the sites that I can back to that I know hold hidden treasure.

[@DetectDigSmile]

I am getting mine on Friday, I don't have a Desu1, would you suggest I stay in the general program just to feel it all out. I had a Whites V3i for many years, then got a Equinox 800. Thanks for sharing and the honest comments.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Stay with the stock general program for a while. Remember there is a steep learning curve. You will really like this detector.

[@mattozx6rr]

If you have ever owned an excalibur then you understand pitch tones. It does not take a year of use to gain ability with pitch tones. It just takes maybe 40hrs of practice with multiple types of metal to be competent and confident with pitch tones. So spend 2hrs a day for 20 days and you will be over the hump and ready to smoke some targets. Good luck!

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Excalibur is a cake walk!! 5 dials super simple!! No recovery speed, no iron filters, no tone breaks, no multi frequency. Excalibur is a one trick pony....the beach. Excalibur will not do park trash or iron.

[@stevegeiner3986]

I’ll take my chances and try deus 2. I might not be the best with it but I want to see what I can do with it. Plus when I go to the beach it might be awesome to use. Thanks for videos.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Very easy to use on the beach. Go for it Steve!!

[@mierzhen]

@@PaystreakSuperfreak Probably is a complicated machine, but hey, gotta start somewhere

[@tonycloud6588]

I live on the Oregon coast , have you used the D2 on the beach? Lol I was watching this as I asked this question and you answered me 🙈

[@lje87602]

I don’t like the D2 small screen, the cludgy way you have to wire the coil to the pod for salt water and the new 5 year warranty excluding damage from salt water and other warranty changes, kind of makes the 5 year warranty like 1 year.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

The small screen is for a reason...Deus is a tonal machine. After all saltwater hunts, it is best to rinse off detectors with tap water. No other manufacturer has a 5 year warranty on a metal detector!! I am not a fan how the coil wire is rigged to the coil and remote too.

[@yomismo5711]

Do you know c.scope 4spi? What is your thinking about ir? Thank you!

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

I have not used that machine. It looks good. 9 volt batteries are very expensive nowadays.

[@yomismo5711]

@@PaystreakSuperfreak Thank u very much! 👍

[@anthonyperkins6364]

Hey , great thoughts on the D2 …….. my issue right now is I can’t purchase a D2 . I have an ORX ….. if you could have any 2 updates for the ORX , what would you suggest??? Thanks Tony

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

Strange Jeremy, you talk about tweaking yourself out of a detector, so to speak. Exactly what happened to me with the NOX 800. I bought a Deus, others I knew were telling me go DEUS. So I did. I sold the NOX a week later. I found the DEUS was easier to set up for a hunt than the NOX. As far as tones and tone nuances, nothing that I know of comes close to the Deus. Full tones did it for me. I used Calabash's pitch program as well. You simply can't beat it.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

EXACTLY!!!!

[@digginrev6139]

Hey Streak I was watching Gigmaster watch his video talking about the xp deus 2, he was out and was having some issues due to being around other equinox metal detectors and if I understand him correctly there was issues with silent EMI caused by the equinox so what happens if your hunting and there are a few of those around what do you do? I know that with some detectors you can change frequency is that possible with the unit you have?

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

I have been testing this issue and have figured it. I am making video in just a few minutes on this.

[@mightyblues7]

Would it be one of the reasons the Deus 2 kills everything that it's 2 and half times more expensive?

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Price has little to do with how the detector will fit your needs. Most average detectorists do not have that kind of money.

[@mentaldetectingireland]

In all your knowledge and expertise with the deus 2 could you please explain about this thing called silent EMI ? .does that just happen when its beside an equinox? Does the deus 1 suffer the same problem? Will it happen around other machines? Are we dealing with silent EMI or has the deus 2 got a bug ? Please explain,

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

I have been testing it and there is issues with both machines operating in Multi near each other with silent EMI. I made a test video today. will post tomorrow

[@mentaldetectingireland]

@@PaystreakSuperfreak looking forward to it.thank you

[@StargazerFS128]

It sounds like I should steer clear of this machine cause as good as it is unless you’re hard core full time detecting it might be way too complex, I don’t want complex, I want simplex.

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Some sites take lots of pushing buttons and lots of experimentation with the Deus 2. Once you get the setting just right for the day with the Deus 2, nothing will compare to it's performance. I myself would much rather just turn on and go. I use many machines because only one machine can only do so much.

[@StargazerFS128]

@@PaystreakSuperfreak I think I’d rather spend the time digging than screwing with menus and having to make an Einstein project out of my metal detector 😂 way more fun to swing and dig out a bottle cap.

[@rogermetcalf37]

Take an old fashioned beep and dig machine somewhere good and you will make finds

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

Those old beep and dig machines require very expensive Alkaline batteries, are not as durable as the new machines and do not compact down short for those tight spots under totlot structures. The old machines do work well but not if you hunt 60 hours per week like me.

[@rogermetcalf37]

@@PaystreakSuperfreak You dont have to use alkaline batteries and you normally have a fully adjustable stem length, i'd agree if your putting a lot of hours in you might as well have a top machine if you can afford the prices but I used to use an old whites classic 111 plus on fields and it was superb, with good depth and superb iron rejection and I used to find Roman and medieval hammered silver coins all the time some quite valuable and the odd gold ring

[@vetdetect]

Hot soil and tons of dog shit. Folks must just let their dogs run wild where you live.

[@e.whawkins7211]

So with stock settings you say it ain't worth it?

[@PaystreakSuperfreak]

it is a turn on and detect machine like many others. It can hit targets in easy conditions. Once you encounter trashy spots or EMI or beat up spots, that is where the steep learning curve comes in. People hunting in saltwater will absolutely kill it when they first get this machine. Once you start hunting in iron ..that is when it gets tricky.

[@jmm1000]

well that sucks....who has "tears" --- for once we we need a multi that is -easy-!

[@scottp4193]

If it takes that long and it’s that difficult to learn a detector. No one will buy it. Plain and simple. 98% of people don’t metal detect for 3 hours everyday. People stick with the Nox. It’s just as good.

[@dakotajennings8009]

The majority of people are hobbyists and don’t have time to learn a steep curve and will be better off investing in a less complicated machine…remember all those who bought the White’s v3i and didn’t put in the time to master it?! They were flustered beyond belief and most sold the machine before they overcame the v3i learning curve

[@pastuh]

Sorry to say, but in your all videos you mention only XP Deus :) So.. nothing new :F

[@jcqpublic]

Bench test means nothing.

[@p1315]

D2 struggles in iron unless you run single frequency. Stop telling whoppers.