Jeff McClendon Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Tom Slick said: Thanks Chase - There's always been detectors that were better than another at one thing or another but the reverse is usually true also. I sure wouldn't trade the Deus II for a Legend because of coil choice and value is somewhat subjective. Less money but heavier is a deal breaker for some I'm sure. I'm still waiting (after 47 years) for that one detector that does it all perfectly. I'll probably croak with the detectors I currently have. Thanks Tom I don't like it when I have to make a video about a detector's deficiency in one or more aspects of detecting. I also don't like waiting months for a software update to possibly make that deficiency better. I am not getting any younger and swinging 3+ lbs detectors is no longer my favorite thing no matter how well they detect. So, I didn't buy a Deus 2 so that it would sit at home when I decide to do some gold prospecting with a VLF. I also didn't include a simultaneous multi frequency program called Gold Field on Deus 2. XP did and they screwed up that program. I have been saying and backing this up with three different videos since I got my hands on one. Other very experienced USA based gold prospectors have said the same. After almost a year and a half of waiting for a software update or at least an answer to my emails to XP, I did finally get a very good response that makes me feel hopeful. XP have acknowledged in writing that there really is a problem with that program. Until it is fixed I won't be using it for gold prospecting. Instead I would pick four different SMF detectors over Deus 2. Two are in the video I linked. Two more were mentioned by Chase. I would also pick an XP Deus 1 or an ORX over Deus 2 for gold prospecting 10 times out of 10 right now since they can use the HF coils. Unfortunately I sold my Deus 1 and ORX in order to but Deus 2. Otherwise, I am extremely happy with my purchase of a Deus 2. I want to be clear. There is nothing subjective or just a matter of opinion about Deus 2's FMF Goldfield being very inferior even to its own Mono program. It's a fact. Some people have said "hey, who cares I mean, I don't use my Deus 2 for gold prospecting......" Well, I care and I am not going to shut up about it until its fixed. If XP can make FMF Goldfield at least as good as its competitors, I might actually finally be able to say that Deus 2 is the best detector I have ever used for where I hunt, the way I hunt and for the targets I hunt. Hope that answers your challenge to name some competitors. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 4 hours ago, brys said: Many old timers need the Deus for their aching bones A fate that is unavoidable for all of us, no matter our delusions of invincibility 🤣 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineBlab Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 After hearing some flimsy rumors about it I was disappointed to learn that they didn't adjust the ID's to isolate nickels from pulltabs. A minor thing I know but I just love nickels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Bach Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, F350Platinum said: A fate that is unavoidable for all of us, no matter our delusions of invincibility 🤣 True words of wisdom 350....However there is an unfortunate alternative which is gloomy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Goldman Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 13 hours ago, Tom Slick said: I'm still waiting (after 47 years) for that one detector that does it all perfectly. Doesn’t exist and will likely never exist. If I need to cover ALL the bases, I need at last two different types of detectors. A PI and an induction balance VLF. If I were forced to only possess two detectors (not counting a pinpointer) they would be (right now) the Garrett Axiom and the Deus 2 - I would have prospecting, hot dirt relic/coin, salt beach, submerged fresh and saltwater, coin and jewelry shooting, meteorite hunting, contest hunting, hoard hunting all covered. They are able to be broken down such that I could put them both in a backpack and pack them in to a remote area on foot, e bike, or ATV. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Slick Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Of course the perfect detector could be ridden into remote areas and they would be easily converted into a tent, sleeping bag, and stove. Better yet, a class A motorhome with stocked bar. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadfield Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 1:25 PM, Gino said: 😁To make it simple. Go to the general program set the sound with equalizer with hotkeys and see the differences😁 Yes I see what you mean, I just replicated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreuzzo Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Version 1.1 Arrived!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gino Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 The problem remains until 1.12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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