Minelab Equinox Unveiled!

[Cabin Fever]

Pretty close. The CTX 11" Pro Coil is very hard to beat.  One of the few stock coils you don't feel like you have to replace with an aftermarket coil. 

Bryan

[steveg]

I am really looking forward to some field reports from trusted sources, SPECIFICALLY with regards to how the multi-frequency mode performs in a coin-hunting scenario.  This machine looks like it will be "good," and very solid competition with several single-frequency VLF-type units.  If that proves to be true -- if it entirely "holds its own" against units like the Deus, etc., then Minelab has done a nice job.  But, what would pull me in and make me a buyer is the in-ground performance of the MULTI-FREQUENCY mode.  How well this mode performs (depth, and ID accuracy at depth) is what would push this machine, for me, into a class above all other single-frequency units, and thus seal the deal for me in terms of becoming an 800 owner.  

Can't wait until this real-world, in-the-field information starts coming in...

Steve

 

[Steve Herschbach]

On 9/23/2017 at 4:23 PM, steveg said:

But, what would pull me in and make me a buyer is the in-ground performance of the MULTI-FREQUENCY mode. How well this mode performs (depth, and ID accuracy at depth) is what would push this machine, for me, into a class above all other single-frequency units

If this quote from Minelab can be trusted then it sounds like you will get your wish....

”Multi-IQ achieves a high level of target ID accuracy at depth much better than any single frequency detector can achieve”

Since 2014 I have been on a quest to find my perfect all around detector. So far without success, but the Equinox 800 comes closer than anything yet. The next few months are going to be interesting!

[steveg]

Yep, I saw that, Steve.  It absolutely caught my attention, and piqued my interest.

I agree with you that so far, the Equinox looks like it is going to come as close to anything I've seen at competing with my Explorers, and in a much lighter, waterproof, less-expensive package...

I'm on a wait list now, as I've been convinced enough to get my hands on one and put it through some testing...  :)

Steve

[Ridge Runner]

steveg

I found out long ago it cost just a little more to go first class and that is why I too went with the 800.

My trouble now is I find myself each day looking all over the net for any word about the big day we'll get it.

The Best

Chuck

[Cabin Fever]

Found this photo on another forum. The poster said they pulled it off a Facebook page so I don't know if it's legit.. if accurate it gives a little more info on the Equinox..  I feel a little uneasy posting this since it's not verified but here it is.. Just keep the lack of sources in mind.

Bryan

 

 

[Ringmoney]

On ‎16‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 9:14 AM, Steve Herschbach said:

 

Emm, why is there a TID number 46 on the screen???

[Steve Herschbach]

Because that is the number the marketing folks stuck in there when they did the studio photo. Somebody was probably told a 50 target id number range meant a high end of 50, when you in actual fact only go to 40 due to 0 to negative 9 occupying the ferrous part of the range.

This stuff happens all the time. Almost every screen shot of a White's MX7 on the internet now is wrong except for the couple I posted. A early production mockup photo got passed along and now every sales site out there has it, even though it is wildly different than what a person will get if they order one.

[57buick]

It looks like from this last picture you posted Steve that the grip and screen will slide and adjust on the shaft. Which means you could easily adapt this to any similar diameter shaft like the Gold Monster does. Interesting, people will be modding these as soon as they get em lol

I am pre ordering one myself. Can't wait to try it out