Looking at the XP

jld66

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Oct 28, 2014
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Maine
Detector(s) used
Vaquero with 8x11, 8x9, 5.75 concentric coils.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I currently use a Tesoro and am pleased with it. But, am wanting a little more. Have been looking real hard at getting the XP Deus at the end of this year. Of course i have researched it and like what it has to offer. The one draw back is to get the battery replaced in the coil, you have to either send it in or take it to a Deus guy to have it done. Understand the head set and control can do yourself. i imagine all three will probably go at around the same time. Other than that, can i get some honest replies as to any other thing's that user's of it do not really care for or problem's you have run into with it. Will more than likely get one. but, just wanted to know before hand. Thank's.
 

I love mine had it two years no battery issues they last for years I'm getting another coil this year I figure when one does go I'll use the other while its away
 

No issues here either. I've had mine for a year. 2 of my hunting buddies have them too with out any issues. Like all detectors there is a learning curve, I can say in my opinion it is well worth the money.
 

I've had my Deus for close to 4 years and had battery no problems.
I hunt for 4 to 6 hours a day two or three times a week and only charge it up about every third or fourth hunt and never run out of power.
I have to agree that the learning curve does take a bit of work, but get Andy's book and read it a few times until it soaks in.
If battery problems are holding you back, don't worry. I've saved enough not buying AA batteries to buy another Deus.
Good luck you won't be disappointed.
 

I have been doing my best to wear mine out for 18 months. No issues and AFTER you learn the machine, it will find good stuff!
 

I am also looking at the xp deus what is andy's book?
 

Ok, I am real honest and critical with my reviews.

If you want something with a readout then the Deus is a definite candidate, although it is more designed as a sound machine. What I mean by this is it is designed to be listened to more than looked at. 2 issues that I can think of is that they seem to be a little sensitive to EMI unlike some of the other brands/models and it isn't as rugged as you Tesoro, although they are tough machines if you take care of the module and remote. Sensitivity isn't really an issue if you detect in rural areas such as fields.

Strengths are the 9" coil is a fairly deep detector and it is probably the most sensitive detector I've used. Along with the compactness and light weight.

I dug a wheat penny in a field a few months ago that was at least 10-11 inches deep, although I was using the 13" coil. What surprised me was we had missed it I am sure a bunch of times with other machines because the particular area was gridded over numerous times in the past. I was able to just hear it and then I tweaked up the audio and cleaned the signal up enough to get a pinpoint.

I get about 15-18 hours before I charge the batteries. I feel it can run probably 24 hours. In 2 years I've only run the battery out twice and this was after 20+ hours of use. Seems like the coil will go out before the remote or module will.

The book is the Andy Sabisch book. Google it. I honestly was overwhelmed by the book (I've had it twice), but I went to the XP website and watched the videos which helped me immensely and I really started to love this machine after 6 months.
 

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XP is releasing a Version 4 of the DEUS this year, and it's supposed to be a significant upgrade to both the software and new coils. No hardcore details available yet, so I'm waiting to see what the changes are before I buy.
 

Ok, I am real honest and critical with my reviews.

If you want something with a readout then the Deus is a definite candidate, although it is more designed as a sound machine. What I mean by this is it is designed to be listened to more than looked at. 2 issues that I can think of is that they seem to be a little sensitive to EMI unlike some of the other brands/models and it isn't as rugged as you Tesoro, although they are tough machines if you take care of the module and remote. Sensitivity isn't really an issue if you detect in rural areas such as fields.

Strengths are the 9" coil is a fairly deep detector and it is probably the most sensitive detector I've used. Along with the compactness and light weight.

I dug a wheat penny in a field a few months ago that was at least 10-11 inches deep, although I was using the 13" coil. What surprised me was we had missed it I am sure a bunch of times with other machines because the particular area was gridded over numerous times in the past. I was able to just hear it and then I tweaked up the audio and cleaned the signal up enough to get a pinpoint.

I get about 15-18 hours before I charge the batteries. I feel it can run probably 24 hours. In 2 years I've only run the battery out twice and this was after 20+ hours of use. Seems like the coil will go out before the remote or module will.

The book is the Andy Sabisch book. Google it. I honestly was overwhelmed by the book (I've had it twice), but I went to the XP website and watched the videos which helped me immensely and I really started to love this machine after 6 months.

well, a few years with a Tesoro Vaquero, i definitely know about sound. i read mastering the vaquero and tejon book twice and it did help. these forums are great also. since i do not have one yet, will continue reading posts here to get a good idea of what to expect. this is the last season i want to use the vaquero exclusively. it is a good machine. but, will upgrade to the xp for 2017 season. thanks for the replies and insight.
 

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I am also looking at the xp deus what is andy's book?

i looked into it. think it is the one titled "The Deus Handbook" by Andy Sabish. has a picture of a castle on it. imaging it is an online only book. maybe not. the tesoro one i read was.
 

Purchasing Andy's hand book has been a big help.
I travel a lot for work and wanted something light and portable to take on the plane with me. The Deus fit the bill.
Being older, I can swing the Deus all day with no ill effects.
It goes deep and I love it.
 

JLD66 if you decide to get the Deus, and are coming from a Vaquero, you will love the audio quality from the Deus. It can be set up in a "Full Tone" audio mode, which identifies targets by conductivity (lower conductors = lower tones, higher conductors = higher tones, etc)

You will like the recovery speed of the Deus vs Vaquero, even in a low reactivity (processing speed) setting. You will be amazed at how quick it picks up small and co-located targets. Learning the Deus by audio, in my opinion, is the best way to get started if you're coming from an audio-only machine. I used a Fisher CZ5 and CZ6 for a long time, and although the CZ5/6 has 3 or 4 tone audio, the Full Tone audio was easy to get used to at least for me.

Don't get too hung up on the displayed numbers when you get started; rather, focus on the audio quality (the round sound) and it will grow on you! Good luck and keep us posted!
 

As others have said. Audio Audio Audio!
I've owned my Deus almost three years (no battery problems either) and it seems the more I use this machine the less I rely or even look at ID numbers.
Nothing wrong with the numbers it just the audio (especially in full tones) is so telling on what's in the ground I almost know what the numbers are with out looking at them.

Btw. My other two detectors are Tesoros and I can go back and forth with out any issues once I sample some coins In the test garden and remind myself that the Tesoros need a little slower sweep speed. Although I rarely use them anymore; they still make good back up detectors when someone shows an interest in metal detecting.

Oh. The wireless thing?
AWESOME!



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