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The ORX Is a new detector that XP came out with recently.  It is basically a cheaper version of the Deus.  It doesn’t have all of the features of the Deus and is simpler to use.  It is about half the price of the Deus.  Some people prefer the ORX because it is simpler.  I prefer the Deus because it has some features that I like that the ORX doesn’t have.

I purchased a Deus in February, and I recently purchased a ORX.  Performance seems to be equal to my Equinox,but what I really like the most is the light weight of the Deus and orx.  I am 75 and the Deus has really made a difference in how long I can detect without my body hurting.  I still have the Equinox, but the Deus is now my favorite.

Well, I have to revise my assessment of the ReSound transmitter that came with my hearing aids.  The sound is great and there is no lag, however the built in rechargeable battery does not last long enough for a full day of detecting.  So, it’s good for watching TV but not for metal detecting.

This little transmitter came with my hearing aids and it works great with the minelab wm-08 wireless module and the XP Deus WS4 wireless puck,  because they are both low latency.  No lag whatsoever.  The sound is great also.  I tried it with my MXT Pro, but it didn't work very well because there was too much sound lag.

Like Chase Goldman, I use the wiggle back method to identify bottle caps.  If you have the iron volume on,  right when you get to the tip of the you will get the iron tone.  Almost 100% of the time it’s either a bottle cap or a rusty steel washer.  It works with both the hf coils and the X35 coils.

When doing the wiggle back, if you get the iron tone, turn 180 degrees and do it again.  If you don’t get it again after turning 180 degrees, dig it because it may be a good target next to a piece of iron.

They are out of stock, and have been for quite a while.  That is one of the places that I checked. I just checked again and they are still out of stock.

Good luck finding a lower rod.  I have been looking for one for a while and nobody seems to have any.  Tesoro must have quit making them.  You might be able to get one from  Adersons Shafts, but they are spendy.  If you find someone who has them, please post it on here, so I can order one.  I have the 8x11 coil on my Tejon, and I really like it a lot.

Thanks for the information.

It's not really a new coil.  Whites just slimmed down the original 10" D2 coil a little bit to cut down on the weight,  from what I heard.  

Does anyone here know what the weight is for the new slimmed down D2 coil.  I know the old one was really heavy.  Is the new one much lighter?

Just thought I should introduce myself.  I am a new member on this forum.  I have been a member on the Finds Forum and the AHRPS forum for some time, and I just found this forum.  I live in Corvallis, Oregon.  I belong to the Beaver State Coin Shooters metal detecting club here in Corvallis.  I do mostly coin and jewelry hunting at local parks and schools.  I retired from Oregon State University in 2001 after working 30+ years there.  My other main hobbies  besides metal detecting are fishing, hunting, and traditional archery.