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I usually let the women wear the knee pads.....😂

That is a large array of stuff!!! Good work on the small targets!

I have no idea. Not even sure it works out of the Equinox 800 Beach 2 mode.

Lots of hard work there!!! Good job on the gold!

If you have a coil cover on>>>>Take it off and clean it. Don't ever put it back on.

OUTSTANDING!!!!

Saw this older post. Unfortunately, Hurricane Hillary put a stop to our testing. It will be a while before this testing might happen.

I am hesitant to answer. Discrimination to discrimination Deus 2 wins. The Equinox can work magic when targets cannot TID. An Equinox will beat the Deus 2 every time with single or double beeps off the coil. The Equinox has the advantage in Black Sand too. This is another case of knowing which detector to use when!

I think, time to order a replacement battery.

As a salt beach hunter, I don't think you will be able to use the gold program at all under water. You are correct that the Beach Sensitive program is the only salt mode that has a good shot at chains! I think you should try one different adjustment. First if you're trying to hunt with 95 sensitivity under water>forget it. I cannot even hunt the wet sand in my location at 95 sensitivity. In my testing the D2 did not lose depth until sensitivity 88. I would try keeping your Audio Response at 6 and turn down sensitivity to achieve hunt ability. I am 100% confident an Audio Response of 6 and a sensitivity of 88 will out hunt an Audio Response of 4 and sensitivity of 95 on fringe targets. You will also get a sharper response on small open gold chains. The point I am trying to make> There is no need to overdrive sensitivity to achieve good depth. Another point>Threshold. Running a threshold can amplify crap sounds. I do not see the reason to run ANY threshold. Running a threshold may be a self-defeating adjustment, especially in saltwater conditions.

Yes X-2 Also, after much testing> I recommend keeping Audio Response at 6 and adjust detectability with sensitivity!

Awesome first trip out. Good job on the gold. YES, to everything else you said, and it does not age like wine over time.

No, not normal at all. I would do a full charge right before you detect and see the results. Or, just leave the machine on for six hours just sitting somewhere after a full charge.

I know it is a tough road [been there] In reality a new pod with warranty for $350 is a pretty good deal. I do not know any other Mfg. that extends something like that near their cost.

You need to stop repeating a line in the Deus 2 manual or your "feelings". I have done the testing and Audio Response will and CAN make a target undetectable as to a comparable higher Audio Response. It is not hard to do, and the test is not hard to do either. This is why I recommend hunting the Deus 2 with an AR of 6 and control your detectability with sensitivity. That way you are assured to be running at peak performance.

You can make a target non detectable with a low AR rather than an AR of 6 or 7. You have not done enough testing. https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/topic/23497-a-question-of-audio-response/page/2/#comment-252324

Nope.

Audio Response 100% affects your depth.

That is good! Look at the fringe stuff switching to 92-93 for a better ID. Should not be missing too much at 90 sensitivity!

I think many are wanting a M-10.5

What could you run for sensitivity? Does not look like Iron Wrap-around was too much of an issue. Silver will not register 90's with Black Sand around, unless it is a BIG chunk up high. Air test that sliver you found, and you will see the difference when it is in salt and Black Sand. Nice Hunt!!!

My hat is off to you!!! I could not handle that trash ratio.

WOWZER>>>>Awesome!!!!!

That is good to know. Before I left my machine for the season, XP had not come out with the update. I only hunted 4 days, so I did not want to update. When I get back on my machine for the season, I do plan on going to 1.1.

I am still hunting in .71