☠ Cipher

You called it and seem to be quite right. Relic mode kills it!

How do you like it for your V3i?

I ordered it because I wouldn’t feel completely Deus 2 integrated without it haha, but I’m hoping it grows on me the same way. I do love it’s audio for sure.

Yes, they are so cheap that if you ever find yourself needing a new holster or lanyard you might as well just spend a couple more bucks and get one of these. Let us know how you get on with it. I wasn’t very impressed by the original GP Pointer (still worth its price), but this looks like a different, notably more powerful version.

I have this same mark, and I agree it’s not a crack. It’s a cosmetic anomaly.

As far as single frequency metal detectors go, for my purposes, and where I’ve had the same detectors as him, my findings have been the same. The waterproofing for me is what sets it apart, but as far as it’s base performance there aren’t too many single frequency metal detectors I’d pick over the Simplex. I was hoping seeing the Simplex performing as it does for me would help you determine if it’s your machine etc. But probably our purposes and our conditions are too far apart. I didn’t find the Ace or AT series better performers than Simplex here for example. In fact I’d be upset if I were told I had to go back to them.

This was a decent test. I like his test garden. He’s done many machines. My soil seems about on par with his.

It’s got my interest. Daniel Spencer of The Searcher gave it an glowing review saying “the technology is amazing” and that “it sets new depth and sensitivity boundaries.” That’s very intriguing. I don’t like that it’s not waterproof. The last remaining machine I have that’s not waterproof is the V3i, of which the Atrex kind of reminds me in some ways. It’s also around $1500. It would have to be all Daniel says it is for me to invest that much again after purchasing the Deus 2. I might find all my equipment on the lawn one day if I keep this up haha.

I think highly of the Simplex, but only as a value for the dollar type of deal. I would never compare it to machines like Equinox, Deus, or CTX. It is as you say more properly compared with other single frequency machines. What I like about it is that it is waterproof, compact, and stout, so I can take it to freshwater spots with rough terrain (underwater rocks, boulders and such) and not worry about it. It’s a dig it all machine past a certain depth, you’re correct, so I wouldn’t ever use it to cherry pick, unless for shallow targets. It is deep for its price point, but the target ID fades pretty fast, and I don’t always want to dig everything, particularly deep signals and waste my time. So I save it for places where digging everything is appropriate, like swimming holes where I’m likely to find gold jewelry. That being said, it is a machine capable of pulling what many would consider “top pocket finds.” I can’t deny it that. A properly running unit in the hands of a properly acquainted user should be able to pull anything from old silver to ancient Roman coinage. It did ID a deep(ish) mercury dime as a mid conductor on my end for example, but it hit it nonetheless. Same with a Barber Quarter and other deep silver. They tend to ID as mid to low conductors at the depths I found them, but Simplex was capable of reaching them. This was the same kind of experience I had with the F75, so I didn’t think much of it other than that I have a waterproof version for much less money. Since my purchase though, I’ve chosen to leave it as it is. My investments have gone elsewhere. Backup and alternative pinpointers, diggers, coils for other machines, and XP Deus 2. Additional coils for Simplex other than the SP24 haven’t been on my radar for long. I probably wouldn’t even buy the SP24 unless it was used and highly discounted.

That would be interesting. Let us know what you find out. I’m seriously entertaining adding this pinpointer to my collection.

You make a point worth considering here regarding the wireless integration. Could that extra EMI be inhibiting some pinpojnters from accomplishing stability at max depth? I have two TRXs and a Tek Point, powerful pinpointers as well. I can use them on max settings with minimal instability if any at all. However, there seems to be no shortage of those saying these units are also too unstable and false at the highest settings for them in their environment.

Watching this review really made me want one. It seems to accomplish what Minelab kind of missed, and that is the ability to discriminate at a good distance from the object. This is what the ProFind 35 should’ve been. With Boost engaged this beast will easily hit a coin at 4”. The LCD seems super helpful in many ways, from determining what settings are what, and adding a visual dimension to discrimination. The price also seems very reasonable relative to what it does. Sooner or later I’m going to have to have one. But I already have 4 pinponters here and a Mi6 on the way to make 5. What justification can I come up with to own this too? 😊 but anyway, what do you guys think…does this represent the ideal pinpointer? Will it lead to a new era in pinpointer design? Will an LCD and ever advancing discrimination become standard after this?

What firmware has this issue been affecting?

Why do you suppose they might have done this? Do you think this could change with future updates?

I found myself spending a small fortune in a hurry, but I’m pretty happy with everything I have coming. Because of the portability of the Deus 2 I have to order the rucksack/backpack. The finds pouch looks well made too.

Yes, unless you’re going to spend their set minimum amount they will charge you shipping. In that case you’d be better off buying on eBay or other sites. I may update links with the best deals on each item individually as well.

I’ve confirmed that any items I list which state they are for Deus 1 and WS4 are also compatible with Deus 2 and WS6. I’ve provided links if you want to take a closer look at any items, but encourage you to shop around for the best deal. Some shops have a minimum purchase price before free shipping kicks in. https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-mi-6-waterproof-pinpointer-metal-detector?___SID=U https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-deus-ws4-wireless-headphone-adapter https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-deus-2-remote-control-headphone-jack-adapter https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-deus-silicone-wristband-for-ws4 https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-deus-ws4-stem-mount-support?___SID=U https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-deus-2-bh-01-bone-conduction-waterproof-headphones?___SID=U https://www.metaldetector.com/xp-metal-detectors-finds-pouch?___SID=U https://bigboyshobbies.net/xp-backpack-240 https://www.ebay.com/itm/XP-Deus-2-ll-Metal-Detector-Screen-and-Touchpad-Protector-Cover-USA-Made-/125220261088?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Neoprene-arm-rest-cover-for-XP-DEUS-ORX-Metal-Detectors-with-Logo-XP-/264525180790?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

It’s been about a year since I posted about my sentimental regret over the F75 LTD. These days I can honestly say I no longer miss it. I did end up buying the Simplex, and consider it a far better deal than the F75. I still have my Nox 800, CTX-3030, V3i, and now have added the Deus 2. I’m trying very hard not to make any hasty decisions about my other machines particularly the Nox 800, thinking the Deus 2 might replace it. If it doesn’t I’ll be kicking myself until I replace it.

Pretty much covered here Nothing new has emerged as of late

If I understand you correctly you want to be able to switch from auto sensitivity to manual sensitivity to gain extra depth over the lower auto sensitivity setting. If that’s the case, I’ve included a screen shot of page 21 of the CTX manual with instructions on how to do that. Theoretically you could experience some instability if you do this. If you don't, then no worries. If you do, I’d suggest a new noise cancel and ground balance. That’s probably why ground balance instructions are given next. If you continue to experience instability after that you may need to back down on sensitivity until you achieve stability again.

I’ve had a similar question since the Deus 2 was announced, is can it replace my Equinox, including for depth, or should I keep both. I’ve found the answers to be all over the map. There are credible people conducting credible tests showing Deus 2 hitting deeper than equinox by a significant margin, and others saying essentially what I’ve seen in this thread so far. What accounts for that I would guess must be environment and software version. The software issue is another that’s all over the map, with some saying nothing’s changed for them and others saying they’ve experienced a significant loss of depth, tone smearing, and quirky operation. Some of those guys I’m too well acquainted with to think they are making it up. Im very new to the platform at the moment, and I’ve mentioned before that high conductor signals were gone from my lawn, so much has it been hunted. The Deus 2, albeit with very modulated audio is giving me high conductor hits with VDI. Hopefully things will dry out here for a while in upstate NY so I can find out what they truly are. What I do know is that my Deus 2 with 9” coil air tests better than my Equinox with 11” coil, but again with the way I’m currently set up, more modulated audio than I’m used to. Air tests are usually more instructive in mild conditions such as your own than for my neck of the woods. On the other hand, if you’re getting hits on 16” dimes that’s really about as good as you’re going to get with any machine. I’m certainly not getting that here. I’d be lucky to see 10”.

Here’s a little better deal on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/XP-DEUS-II-Metal-Detector-Remote-Control-Headphone-Jack-Adapter-/313935205680?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

This is what I like about them. You can use it to wirelessly use whatever headphones you DO like, you can control the unit from them, and for less than half the cost of a Deus 2 you can create a Deus 2 Lite for backup and Tagalongs with the purchase of a shaft and coil. You could mount 9” on one and 11” on the other.

I got my Deus 2 with 9” coil. Apparently the last shipment had lots of them. I’m impressed with the depth it gets for its size. I think I’ll skip the 11” coil altogether and when I go for something larger it will be the 13”. 9 and 13 seem a good combo.

I’m usually not an early adopter, if for no other reason, it has been because I like a good deal, so I wait for gently used to come up on the market. I’ve only bought 2 detectors brand new. One was the equinox and the other is the Deus 2. On both accounts I’m happy to have been an early adopter. The one caveat with the Deus 2 is I have not downloaded the “big numbers” update. I’m very happy on the earlier 0.6 version, even if they did nothing else to it. In a short time, I’m sure they will start shipping with the big number update and some people have complained about a loss of depth and other performance characteristics. Others say they haven’t experienced this. I can’t comment because I haven’t experienced it for myself.