diggindaboot

The D2 is getting very popular on the beaches I hunt. We have a lot of out of state visitors that detect here while on vacation. It's been surprising how many have the D2. Having both the 800 and the D2 is a good situation to be in, simply because most of us know our 800 so well.

Your video parallels my thoughts as well. Btw, I like the easy to listen presentations you do.

They all take time to learn. Some just take longer.

The D2 allows me to dig less trash. I spent 20 hrs at my primary beach digging all signals to learn tonal nuances. It's fantastic. The latest update with the bottle cap feature is terrific. I love my 800 but the D2 gives more info via tonal nuances.

This is a concern for me as I mostly beach hunt. I always used BC 5 rejection. I may download .06 again. That is the one feature that means more than the other upgrades for me.

Nope, not me. Yes you. I know who you are on the other forums. Only after using advances settings does it appear to have par capabilities. It's deeper on advanced settings. It's part of what you're paying for. I have both and have tested both side by side. I didn't have to borrow one or have a tag-a-long. I do not have distain of anybody regardless where or how they post. Your post on other forums contradict that statement. The Equinox goes deeper in the Horseshoe Mode than in the discrimination mode on the Equinox>PERIOD. It does, yet, it's still not as deep at the D2. And, it will also annoy on a trashy beach. It is what it is. D2 is deeper if you know how to set it up.

Yet in your pic with the Nox, you have a custom shaft and wired headphones. 2 necessary purchases because you got less on your initial purchase. Not to mention how many leaked. You and some other beach guys have slammed every video that two youtube guys have posted. All while praising the Nox and the Excal. And, yet again all the guys with Excals have purchased new rods and had them modified. How much does the Excal cost ? Same as the D2. Maybe Minelab should supply something half way decent. No ? In your comparison you noted the stock programs are near identical between the Nox and D2. Is that supposed to be some kind of deterrent ? One of the advantages of the D2 is all of the adjustments. FTR, I have owned the 800 for 4 years. Still do. It's been great for me on the beach and when I first got the D2 I was going to sell it. Instead I decided to learn it and give it a try. I beach hunt most of the time. I live very close to the gulf coast. Dirt digging is few and far between. I know for a fact comparing the 800 vs the D2 the D2 can do things the 800 can't. For one it's deeper. It's superior at finding jewelry in iron on the beach. Tonal nuances prevents one from digging so much trash. The D2 will absolutely crush an Excal in depth. In fact, the 800 will run circles around an Excal. I know, I've done all the comparisons. All the side by sides. Oh and the D2 is superior to an excal in dirt as well. Yet both are the same price though mine cost 1300, not 1600. Your disdain for some of the youtube guys have weighted your bias. Hunting once or three days with the D2 doesn't make you an expert with the detector. Final comments. The horseshoe activation doesn't make the 800 deeper than the D2. What it will do is absolutely drive your ears insane on a trashy beach.

I kept my Deus 2 after all. Did the update and did lose depth. Downloaded again and it appears to be working just fine. Love the big numbers btw.

You don't have to use the large screen. It's not a permanent setting. Curious as to why you want to remove it from the software?

Interesting video. In my dirt the beach program on the Nox is superior in depth compared to the other modes. My dirt on an F75 is no bars or one bar. Really good ground in my area. I just can't figure why beach would be so much better. Do you think the D2 is a better overall detector compared to the Nox ?

He sold his last night. Who knows, maybe I will regret selling mine though I haven't sold it yet. I did remover the paper from the box so I could see the box. LOL. However, I didn't open the box.

I didn't null out the jewelry vdi range. I have been watching videos and reading the manual for as long as they've been out. Since I mostly beach hunt I was very careful not to null out those signals. In fairness I've never had a Deus 1.

11 inch coil.

Very reputable dealer. I've bought several detectors from him as well as connecting some buddies with him. He is a sponsor on several other forums. BTW, the D2 did arrive today. I haven't even removed the wrapping from the box.

Fortunately, I won't lose. Grateful I got to try one out before mine arrived.