Minelab Manticore vs XP Deus 2: Which is THE BEST Treasure Metal Detector?

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Welcome to Metal Detecting NYC. Today I'm going to compare two metal detectors:
Minelab Manticore and XP Deus 2. Which one should you buy? Which is the best treasure metal detector? I'll be testing XP Deus 2 and reviewing just released Minelab Manticore on the basis of already existing Minelab Equinox 800 & 600 detectors. Watch the video till the end to find out which metal detector is better and why. Don't forget to leave a comment below and subscribe to my channel. Stay tuned!
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Hi, my name is Merrill Kazanjian. New York City is an amazing place to go metal detecting. We have lots of parks, colonial history and great beaches for beach detecting. I have gone to all five boroughs of New York City To Metal Detect and beyond. I also currently own 19 metal detectors. I want to have the best and I want to help you choose the best as well. Below I will showcase some of the playlists on this channel:
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@wallywagner673 Год назад

Merrill, it is refreshing to see a few people, like yourself, post comparison videos with careful and truthful explanations and conclusions.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you Wally!

@discovermetaldetecting Год назад

Another great, no BS video! You are the genuine article! I’m an Equinox 800 user and here in the UK, we are forced to ignore the numbers to ID targets. I really only use the numbers to determine if the Nox is trying to lock onto something by giving me the same number amongst jumping numbers. The big take away from your video is to pull the coil back and front tip the target. 👊🏼

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you!

@billstaff4655 Год назад

@gaz419 Yes, this is how I attempt to quickest pinpoint & target separate with a DD coil. I even sometimes use the back tip for the same reason, to avoid turning 180° around & front tipping, if the best target to dig of multiple targets is furthest away from me.

@karlbesser1696 Год назад

I bought my first detector kit from Heathkit for Christmas 1974. I first went searching in the spring of 1975 as the ground thawed. It still works as well today as it did back then.

@yomismo5711 Год назад

Old times are better than new ones 😂😂😂

@everdaydetectorist Год назад

Merrill, I really appreciate you! Thanks for everything you do!

@dutch-detector Год назад

Thanks Merrill, after watching this video I am (for now!😅) not worried I bought into the Deus2 to early. When the manticore came out, I was really afraid I spent €1600 on the deus2 and had to replace it 10 months later already and splash out another 2k (that I could also spend on my family 😂) for the manticore. I can now sleep again. You’re the best.

@GarysMetalDetecting Год назад

Always so informational and educational. Great work Merrill.

@ChineseDetective Год назад

When the dogs came running TO YOU instead of AWAY from you when you were running that bath, that was hilarious! Especially if you've been following your channel for a long time and seen all your interactions with the dogs! HA HA HA!!! Thanks for taking all this time to compare and share your insights! You're the best! :D PS! I'm a die-hard Equinox 600 user, but I do like what I see and hear about both Deus II and Manticore! :D

@jawadmajeedahmed6933 Год назад

though I had some problem with sea water It also ru-vid.comUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

@donaldphelps536 Год назад

Good video Merrill, I am patiently waiting for my manticore and think it will be great. I am really impressed with the new equinoxes also, I think they will be totally awesome. I love the new scale and the color screen looks cool. There are so many good choices now and different machines will work better for different people, it depends on the person.

@bells1054 Год назад

Great video!! Everything you said about the D2 is so true. We came from the Equinox 800 straight to the D2. Thank you so much for your honest opinions on each; and all your work to put out the videos.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you so much!

@ohdannyboyjustadiggin Год назад

Thanks For this video. If I had the money I would buy them both. 1 I love the hobby 2 I love learning new detectors 3 I really want the best detector out there. But it still comes down to the user and how well they know there detector. Depth has always been a problem on fringe depth objects. Our Ears are still our best things we can use for determining weather or not to dig it up. Happy New Year

@RYBOKOP39 Год назад

I have been using Deus 2 for 1 year. I think its the best detector for now! But i hope the Manticore will be in Russia soon and i will be able to test it👍 Best wishes from Russia, Kaliningrad region 🎄👍💫

@metaldetectingbrooklyn9896 Год назад

I really think Minelab should have done a Re-Call. They knew there was a leakage problem with the Equinox 600 and 800 they should have addressed it in some way. Fix it or extend the warranty for a couple more years if water in the control box is the problem.

@Aussat Год назад

Great video, just purchased the 800 and worried about going in the water at the beach, beach all around me here in NZ.... Thanks for the time you spend putting these video's together.. New to all this so a big learning curve!

@jimmymalone3494 Год назад

Awesome video Merrill it was a great job and thank you for sharing.

@MarinoDetectorEmmanuelHedding Год назад

That was an excellent comparison, with points in favor of one over the other, showing the real differences. greetings from 🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen Mexico

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you Emmanuel!

@capecoddiggerzmetaldetecti5718 Год назад

Love the simplicity of the Nox, hoping the Manticore will proof to be a little better then my nox 600, I already love the new features ❤️ Thanks for your info, really helpful 😀 I will see how the machine works out over the year 😁

@MadisonMainedetecting Год назад

Merrill, you have the most honest reviews on detectors, keep up the excellent work. 👍👍

@Yakena1 Год назад

Another great video. BTW, if you have an old coax cable from your tv, use about 2 feet of it for a test. Connect it to the xp coil and bring it up the shaft the remainder 15 inches or so. Put the coil in the tub of water to cover. You should still hear the signals, You should only need to run the coil to the remote if everything is under water. So you can submerge the coil to the end of the cable going up the shaft 15 inches or so as long as the cable end is not submerged.

@markmeyer194 Год назад

How would you connect it to the coil?

@alfasud1972 Год назад

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@Yakena1 Год назад

@@markmeyer194 Strip the outer insulation about an inch, and zip tie it to where it mounts.

@charlesmarkette Год назад

Waiting for my manticore pre order. Any idea when they're shipping out to the public? Looking forward to seeing your future hunts with it. Cheers sir love your videos. Happy new year!! 🥂😊

@Mark.N Год назад

Thx for this one..I find myself leaning toward simplicity these days..you bring up great points..On to the next..

@harrysurtees8710 Год назад

Wrong Merrill, I'm not here because I'm going to take the plunge into one of these detetors. I'm here because this is your video and your videos are top notch. Your videos are the most intertaining, and the best for learing how to metal detect. I love my Deus II, and am still waiting for my Manticore. No problem my waiting, my Deus II is an awesome machine. Last time out I found two wheats, two Buffalo Nickels, and a Mercury Dime, that I'm positive I passed my NOX 800 over. That being said, I'm hoping I will like the Manticore more than I love my Deus II. Thank you Marrill.

@tonydean1262 Год назад

I got bored during the Deus menu settings Fantastic vlog great unbiased view Can't wait to see more vlogs on manticore

@scottwhitaker414 Год назад

Excellent as usual Merrill. I love my 800, will wait and see about the 900 and or Mant

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Happy New Year Scott!

@ingeludvigsen7849 Год назад

I like the style you make people thinking about a metaldetector 👍😎. I been searching since 1983 or so. Whites detector this time. Later fisher f75 Ltd. Then nox 800 and ctx. Xp deus ll also. Waiting for the Manticore now. The only detector i have now is the ctx-3030. Just amazing. Hope that Manticore will do a similar job 😎

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you!

@DCDetector Год назад

Great information Merrill. Thanks

@alv1700 Год назад

I really like the Deus 2... Has alot of power. Been digging coins over 13 inches deep. I had the Deus 2 for almost 7 months and have found 84 pieces of gold to this date. It's a big learning curve but once you get the hang of it WOW!!!! thanks for what you do. Hey how's the "Badger" going???

@serhunboranks7965 5 месяцев назад

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@fabianwylie8707 Год назад

Here’s something that is a fact , beach 2 on a nox 800 , sensitivity ti only 15 in house air test on a 916 3 gram ring only can pick up at 4 inches , Now the Manticore with a 11 inch coil , sensitivity to 15 was double that , 8 inches . I purchased a manticore and was lucky to get it . From UK and living in Malaysia 🇲🇾, lucky for me, Malaysia gif a batch in from Minelab , Christmas came with a nice surprise. Now the build is brilliant and I have baptised the manticore ans no leaks at all , not that I had any with my Nox 800 . So all in all the Manticore is a beast 👍

@robertshatto2995 Год назад

Outstanding,,,thanks for taking the time to explain everything.

@TheTimijay Год назад

Thanks Meryl I have them all too with about 30 hrs on the Manticore. Time will tell but so far it is incredible.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thanks Timjay!

@papermaker2726 5 месяцев назад

Has time told yet ? 🤔

@risingtrout2513 Год назад

My Deus 2 experience dovetails yours on several un-ease of use parameters, and the hella good performance parameters. Paid for itself with one find as well. It could be sooo much better if the ease of use, and the uncomfortable afterthought headphone design were addressed. Great video and congrats on the peer review!

@dieucanonbogoslover7088 Год назад

un casque confortable,il y en a un.

@fredc3543 Год назад

Thanks Merryl: Thus far its the Manticore [M], based upon the menu comparisons. I don't want to fight the interface. If the M has the same access to parameters, it wins on usability.

@williampaxton871 Год назад

Merrill, I just had to say I am impressed that you have solid gold fixtures in your bathtub. No doubt made from all of the gold rings that you have found.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Lol😂

@robertwolfe2971 Год назад

I believe it will help in separation,depth,emi, target identification on the manticore and 900 because of stronger signal it sends into the ground in multi and sometimes in single frequencies it depend on your area.you might get better readings on the graph also between ferrous and none ferrous.

@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist Год назад

Great video Merrill 👍🏼

@historydeantected Год назад

Great vid again. I have the D2 and I love it but the charging coil situation and the control box falling off drive me crazy. The manticore looks really cool but I doubt I’ll swap but I’ll keep an eye on your channel to see how you get on.

@russellmueller604 Год назад

Another great video Merrill. Absolutely right about needing time with the manticore before actually saying what it is or isn’t…really looking forward to your future videos with the manticore. Hopefully this warm weather coming the next few days in New York/ Long Island sticks around for as long as possible before the metal detecting hibernation starts for us

@firstgerm Год назад

Wow M. I want to thank you for your continued education on all that is metal detecting and your humanity with your quirky and intelligent humor. It makes learning fun. I’m waiting for my Manticore and now I’m more excited then ever. This year is going to be fantastic. I’ll catch you on the flip 🕳️👨🏻‍🦯🫡

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Love you brother!! Want to dig this weekend?

@OnlyBelieve7 Год назад

I think you are or were a very good school teacher, as you have indicated your profession before. I’ll get to md’ing shortly. I have had some good teachers and some really bad ones. There is an honesty and a skill that comes across through your videos that teachers need to have to get across to students, whatever the subject. I’ll bet your kids and students appreciate that about you. The Deus 2 seems to be a nightmare to get to know. I had an 800, and if they ever become available, I’m leaning toward the Manticore. Thanks for the video on them. On another channel, the guy says “cawl” for coil, and other language hurdles to try and understand. Thanks for your good teaching technique.

@justinzwaan6704 Год назад

Started with a Nokta simplex + and since 5 months with the equinox 900. Great machine’s up to now 💪🏼 The separation of the Nox is next level and the multi frequency of course a major plus compared to the Simplex. The simplex only uses the 15 kHz frequency, which is a great medium ranged frequency. I’m not using it on the beach anymore though… I think the Nokta Legend is a way better option for the frequent beach hunter.

@alefra746 Год назад

I forgot. It comes with a cable to not lose the control box, use it😅and if you have the opportunity buy the Gray Ghost headphones with special underwater attack/connector. I use them and they are fantastic.👋👋

@timbrown8581 Год назад

Some great summations Merrill. Definitely gives one food for thought. I'm thinking of giving the manticore a miss and going for a nox900. Just don't think I can justify the price difference. At this early stage the advantages of the manticore just don't appear to be there. Looking forward to your next posts.

@dansteffee9759 Год назад

Plus the 900 you get 2 coils , I am not sold on either

@dpg12pr Год назад

I'm definitely leaning more on the nox 900

@billstaff4655 Год назад

What improvements are expected with the Equinox 900?

@dansteffee9759 Год назад

Update , I purchased Nox 900 , it’s pretty close to the Legend I have . I have using it for several weeks now. I believe legend is made better , but 900 software is a little better … but to be honest both still find same items

@brotherskeepers111 Год назад

Great fair video, hoping for a Manticore target ID VDI bible

@walksuponwater7261 Год назад

Hi Merrill, thanks for all those great little tips on the pros and cons of both those two. But the reason as you mentioned that you felt more are ease with the Minelab is common for all us older people ( which is probably the vast majority of people in this sport/hobby/obsession). It is the screen is larger, the fonts are bolder and easier to see, the Deus screen is faint and not easy to see the tiny icons in the bright sunshine. Thanks for warning me about the Desus coil it is a pain to charge and the wire breaks? I guess after this video of yours Desus 3 will becoming out soon. Oh by the way there is a brand new Electric car on the market.....the Chevrolet "EQUINOX" ....come on man how cool would you look driving that up to the beach, make, Phil, Lou, and Adel green with Envy!

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

LOL I saw the Chevy Equinox on the road today! Thanks WUW!

@darrellbrixey5341 Год назад

Awesome video Merrill, thank you

@GENOBURRITO1 Год назад

Great video. I like the deus 2 and the manticore but I will stick with my Legend and nox 600 for now. Pulling up nice things with them both.

@bsharaboata7861 Год назад

Which one is deeper?

@GENOBURRITO1 Год назад

@@bsharaboata7861 I really think both are pretty close in depth. I’ve pulled up items 16”+ with both.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Right on

@robschorr6201 Год назад

Thanks for posting this Merrill. This helps a lot. I'm #15 on the waiting list with my dealer for the Manticore. Been strongly looking at the deus2, wondering if i made the right choice. After your video I can see that it's going to be okay either way. Thanks. Down the road I'll pick up a deus2 for the beach. Learning The tones on the deus2 would be Great to learn and use. Thanks again for the information.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

It is! You are going to love your Manticore! There is no question about that!

@robschorr6201 Год назад

@@MetalDetectingNYC I've learned so much from watching your videos thanks for taking the time to produce them. Also, fair warning, I own the same wooden chairs you do around your table... Those things are dangerous man, they break.. I've lost two of them in the last year. I'm not heavy either It's something about the design. They're flawed to break. My dad just broke one at Thanksgiving... Down to only two left. They break at the leg... something about them. Lol. Thanks again for everything you do.

@jimcollins9999 Год назад

I'm definitely subscribed. All I've been watching are your lessons. 😂

@MingokTV Год назад

Nice and informative video!

@rpp7768 Год назад

Very nice video, thanks. Would you recommend one of this detectors for beginners or will be to complicated for me?

@proudlyamerican2764 Год назад

Rei has really skinny rope/string with mega lb ratings to replace lanyard on D2! Highly recommended, my first time out I climbed 500ish ft elevation to realize my remote was gone and the panic ensued! Later that day found 1895 "o" barber so it worked out. This rope or any equivalent along with a piece tied to stem with a clip between them gives me peace of mind and I no longer worry!

@anonymousamerican5676 Год назад

Merril, you're hilarious 😂 , however, you teach very well. I appreciate your enthusiasm and zest for knowledge. Thanks for sharing with us

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you so much!

@Archtops Год назад

Excellent video Merrill. I do love my Deus I and II. Very cute doggies BTW, Liked and Subbed!

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you!!!

@williamsheehan2147 Год назад

That makes two of us I absolutely unequivocally love the D2!

@joshshelton796 Год назад

Awesome video man!

@scoutingforhistory4584 Год назад

Very comprehensive video as always. For most people in the hobby, Deus II vs Manticore is like Mercedes vs BMW. Thanks but I'll stick with my Toyota, it's gets me to the same place at a fraction of the cost.

@ingeludvigsen7849 Год назад

In fact ... Manticore need probability an sw update. Xp deus ll needed this several times 🤔

@CoinandRelicOntario Год назад

Agreed, I swing the 800 and it has found me great things, even at depth. I'm not buying either one of these or anything for that matter just to have the latest.

@jaystrongbow6111 Год назад

I used to think the same thing, but you cannot get where a Deus 2 can take you with a Toyota.

@scoutingforhistory4584 Год назад

@@jaystrongbow6111 I really think my Legend can find 95% of what the Deus can find, and at 35% of the price. A bargain no matter how you look at it.

@jaystrongbow6111 Год назад

@@scoutingforhistory4584 I used to think that too. I tested a legend this past summer, Great machine, great bargain. In iron about 75%, on open ground, yes 95 % is probably close. Where I live, that could be 1700s silver I am not willing to miss.

@MR-rl3qo Год назад

Merrill you can solve the problem with the speaker by swapping the dark plug for the red one and blowing into the speaker.

@suggssecurity Год назад

Great job everting explained well , the one thing nobody seems to mention we all have different hearing I basically have almost no hearing in my right ear use headphones and focus on ids but please someone do video on this

@robertbray7855 Год назад

Thank God. Someone with balls. You are the only person to water test the Manicore and you even showed it. Nice job. Now we need a depth water test and timed water test. Who will buy that machine without a water test after the poor, poor showing of the 800 in water.

@robertwolfe2971 Год назад

I'm going to stick with the nox.800 to see what the updates might bring.

@CaptainObvious71 Год назад

Lol I just bought the 800 equinox I watched what you were using. Should be in Tuesday I can't wait

@Bradleyscience Год назад

Merrill, you bring up an interesting aspect of audio. You have trained your ear to listen carefully to the sounds and recognize many of them. You state you like the Deus 2 sounds because they are square waves. Square waves do in fact produce a great deal of harmonics, which perhaps you have begun to mentally analyze in a superior fashion, providing greater insight. As a suggestion, try setting up your detectors at the outset, then cover the displays with cardboard (or paper) and go detecting. You will now be able to see your results when dug up by sound only, and it may provide some excellent results. Just a thought. Cheers

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Interesting thought

@scarsprospecting Год назад

Great video ! I may just keep the nox 800 . Was thinking bout getting the manticore. Maybe some day

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

I do love the manticore. But I don’t see evidence that it can vastly outperform the equinox. My new video I’m really excited about a great pull it made.

@scarsprospecting Год назад

@@MetalDetectingNYC well brother , I got the beast ! It’s great ! 2 hunts later and I’m starting to get to down . 😊

@edyoung6573 9 месяцев назад

Well you earned a new subscriber! My wife loves metal detecting, I picked her up a ACE 250 with the Pro Pointer 5 years ago for Christmas. Looking to upgrade her (metal detector not her LOL) and found your channel. We live 20 miles South of Boston (beaches full of rubbish) She cleans more beaches and parks than our parks and beaches department! LOL

@robertwolfe2971 Год назад

Have you tried the the noise cancel trick on the manticore yet.where yo push and hold the noise cancel button down till it settles down.in all terrain normal.high as you can get high conductors.or single frequency 5 for depth.

@funiguy8779 5 месяцев назад

What a great video...subbed 👍🏻

@Mizo476 Год назад

I can understand how you have become so ambitious and dedicated to metal detecting its such an awesome hobby. Also i wanted to say you have made another outstanding video sir. As I mentioned in an email I sent you I bought the Equinox from watching how it preformed in your hands and mine produced fantastically. Now I'm looking for a better option and after watching your video I believe I have made my choice but want to watch a few more of your videos before i pull the trigger. Please keep these videos coming we sincerely enjoy watching them. Thanks so much for the time you put into your extremely creative videos. One question though why did you stop the rapping after an epic found? That huge gold chain you found definitely deserved a rap! ☆☆☆

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you!

@jboat571x9 Год назад

I think the best point you made in this video is something I’ve already pondered when considering buying a manticore. “How much deeper do you really want to dig?” I own a nox 600 and I bought the Legend when so many people started having issues with the nox leaking. So now I keep the nox for a backup detector. 99% of my hunting is done in the water and those 2 detectors find targets pretty much as deep as I’m able to recover a target in the water and sometimes deeper than I can dig. I just can’t come up with a good reason to throw $1500 at another detector. I agree with you the Legend is a tremendous detector for the price. It’s basically an equinox that doesn’t leak. Maybe the manticore might be more stable in salt water than the legend? I can crank the sensitivity pretty high with the legend tho. I’d love to buy a manticore. I just need someone to give me a good reason to own it over the legend and I haven’t heard one yet.

@joekaufman4707 4 месяца назад

I've been using a nox 800 for about 5 years and almost elusively beach and water detect. Since the warranty ran out I use my excal in the water. I've been toying with getting a new machine that can do both and leaning to the Deus 2 -but after hearing your review I'm having doubts(re beach water set up)..Now that you mentioned a new minelab machine maybe I'll wait, and also give the nox 900 some more research effort. Thanks for a great review

@oscarnavarro748 Год назад

The idea that you are gonna completely clear all the targets from one area or that you never gonna miss a target I think is not possible, let's start with that. No matter which metal detector you choose you always gonna miss some targets, the way I see it is how much time are you going to take to get to know your metal detector and base on my experience of more than 13 years with my minelab xplorer II (yes is an old metal detector but still working till today) I will definitely go with a minelab metal detector cause I know, with the proper care that is gonna last me for a really long time. Thanks for the video and can't way to see when you take the manticore to the beach. Greetings from California.

@wallywagner673 Год назад

Thanks Merrill. Second time I watched this vid. Until I get my Manticore I keep watching your videos. I'll send you a few bucks for your efforts now and then. You deserve it.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Wally! Thank you so much!!!

@TreasureByMeasure Год назад

😂 I'm here for you buddy. I'm not upgrading anytime soon but I stay for the SAVAGE SMACKDOWNS. Thank you for the quality info. It's great to have a trusted source. 👍 ...target trace was REALLY INTERESTING. I've got ferrous volume control on the Vanquish 540. I'm planning a trip back to the park to try my functions against the steel playground equipment. I WILL DEFEAT THEM! ... for fun, I saw online, pairs of metal detecting shoes. Would love to see a savage review.. would also love to be surprised! Just my mad-man ramblings. 😂 you're easily distracted 😂 nice I think I could be persuade to buy the DEUS II as I enjoy the beach the most. At least, on my level. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Enjoying the 'Inner voice' cutaways. That slayed me! Baptizing the Manticore. COMMITMENT. Have not seen others do that 👍 It's alive and cussing you out! 😂 I worked big box retail and can relate to your color television example. But, I bet you could still bring out the best in any equipment because your experience is sushi 👍

@jaystrongbow6111 Год назад

It really depends on what you want to do. If you are into pulling that last Reale or half dime off an old cellar hole lip you will buy a Deus, take the time to learn it and do just that ....... find the few remaining items you missed over the last 30 years in HEAVY iron. If that's not your thing, honestly, most any quality machine will be great.

@goldsmith001 Год назад

Very good video Merryl! For a knuckle head like myself, I'm going with the Manticore, it looks so much easier to navigate and operate. Looking forward to your comparison videos to come, thanks.

@thekeystonechronicler9147 Год назад

Thanks for the informative video. I am a current owner of a Garrett AT Max. I just started researching and detecting seriously last year and decided to upgrade to a multi-frequency detector since I felt like I was missing good targets due to lack of separation technology. I would prefer to stay with American made but we are not there compared to Minelab or Deus. If I had a Minelab 800, I would hold tight on the Manticore purchase since I feel the 800 can compete with both the 900 and Manticore at this time. Since I have neither and mostly a land hunter, I am going with the Manticore for simplicity and the opportunity for programming upgrades in the future that can combat the nail falsing in the future. I plan to keep the Manticore for many years and the AT Max as a backup since I am not the type who runs out and grabs the latest and greatest.

@jaystrongbow6111 Год назад

Get a nice used 800 ...... BUT, make sure you hunt all the spot you have wore out with your Max. You will find things at those spots, especially deep silver. You should be able to pick up a used Nox for less that you paid for your Max.

@jeanponce2017 Год назад

American technology put multi frequencies in DFX detector in the late 90s and in the early 2000's the V3i ran 3 with a display screen that rivals detectors today. They were ahead of their time and people didn't want to spend time to learn them. Meanwhile their patents expired and Mi elab took them and ran with it. The difference today is the speed of micro processors which is the only reason they get better depth but for over 50 years detectors never changed the basic principle of transmitting a magnetic field through a coil inducing a response in the target metal and picked up by the receiver coil. Pulse induction is about the only other difference in how these detectors work. With all of these new detectors coming out in the last 5 years when you look back at it they aren't really pushing the needle very much other then bells and whistles on a digital screen. And now they use colors to drive market share. Minelab put out the Nox 600, 700, 800, 900 Manticore and even that is going back to somewhat the same platform they started with in the CTX 3030. They flood the market with detectors for maximum profit. They are notorious for releasing machines that should never be released until all problems get worked out. I think it's horrible the customer has to inform them that they release detectors that aren't ready to be released and they've done this back to the late 90's with the Excalibre that leaked. The batteries would die in weeks and it took months sometimes up to 6 months to send it in to be repaired and have it returned. They do this with your money in their pocket and 40 years later the Manticore is gonna do the same thing. By 40 years they still can't get rid of an iron nail where my old DFX clearly shows bars on a screen saying there's iron wrapping around and causing the falsing of a signal and it would give reading on the display warning that literally says "target overload" when a signal over big iron like a horseshoe that wraps around the VDI scale. Yet today Minelab detectors are still digging horseshoes??? Why am I the only person that questions this lol IDK sheeze . If they use old out dated tech at least use that tech in their discrimination also instead of selling a new machine a year later claiming to be the best and it's not. It's possibly gone backwards??? They are concentrated more on profits then developing a great product for it's price which is exactly what Makro has done. In fact they are about to break out soon mark my word they are starting to develope the tech to image the ground in real time. This is a leap forward everything else is bells and whistles if you look how far they push the bar It's literally micro but their price point increase is macro (pun intended)

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Amazing comment! I am turning this in to a video. Thank you!

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Here is the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YpSHT6XT-tA.html

@jeanponce2017 Год назад

@@MetalDetectingNYC Merrill I just saw that video on my other device I was gonna reply to it later. Different tablets I have have different RU-vid material subscribed. But I would like to follow up on a couple of things. For instance I might've been off a year or two on my memory of when certain detectors came out but that's what happens when you get old. At least it shows I try helping with comments from experience and I'm not one of those guys who google something then they come on and post as if they know everything. I also deal with PTS from a near death accident so at times my might gets a little excited and I may not word things the way I should and posting comments 2:00 a.m. half a sleep doesn't help. I'll explain a little better when I reply on your video. But yeah it was a surprise to first see that comment in highlights which I thought someone commented the same thing as I did but it was more of a surprise to see how you found that video of White engineer explaining "dual frequency" not this multi simultaneously blah blah blah nonsense sales pitch of Minelab when it doesn't process as many as it leads people to believe. I have a cool story about why Whites didn't apply for that patent yet Minelab sneaks in and does it. Thanks for the videos keep em coming

@MW-vj1cw 5 месяцев назад

'First RU-vid Ive EVER Subscribed to in all these years.. and we are talking RElco detector user of the 1960s ..Thankfully I moved quickly the whites Coinmaster4...OH those Virgin Grounds!!! Anyway this was so damn good if you dont mind me saying and so well presented and im going to want to here everything this gentleman has to say... Not sur ebut i got a feeling I got him by a few years... Just wondering when he started.... Me 1966... Back in those days they had no ideas what we had or what we were doing... Can you imagine that!

@lewis1141951 Год назад

D2 Screen too small. Too many batteries to keep charged. Sounds like a sick duck. Have to add that spaghetti wire to hunt in water. Screen is not color. No light. No vibration. loves iron. Loves EMI. 1 to 10 I give it a 4 !

@AngloCelticMetalDetecting Год назад

I made the mistake of getting the Deus 2 on release date. Will leave it a year before thinking of getting the manticore. Very disappointed that XP didn’t bring out an update for it in December like they said they would. Is a good job I’ve still got my Deus 1 with HF coil. Thanks for the video mate.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Interesting! You prefer the D1 to the D2. I love the D2 on the beach especially

@AngloCelticMetalDetecting Год назад

@@MetalDetectingNYC yes I never do beaches I hear the Deus 2 is great on them. It’s also found me lots of silver hammered coins and a gold coin on quiet pasture. In the U.K. the Roman fields are highly mineralised. That’s my by far preferred place to detect. Deus 1 with HF coil is awesome in those sites but Deus 2 struggles unfortunately.

@Nikolay-Boroda Год назад

@@AngloCelticMetalDetecting добрый день! Подскажите пожалуйста, какие настройки вы применяете на римских полях с Д1 и с Д2? Я стою перед выбором: менять д1 на д2 или нет. С Д1 давно хожу с белой катушкой, находки меня радуют. Но хочу попробовать Д2. Если не затруднит вас, напишите настройки.

@yomismo5711 Год назад

@@AngloCelticMetalDetecting Deus II has problems in mineralised fields (coil hunting)? Thx!

@Asandoypescado Год назад

So wich one its better?

@DaihatsuMiraWalk-Through Год назад

Awesome informational video❗️ I'll stick with my Equinox 800.🙂

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you!

@giuseppepifano1687 Год назад

Hello, I like your videos, you explain very well, my question is: have you tried making other programs on the deus II?, if yes, can you give them to me to compare them with mine?, because I'm not very convinced of the depth, because I don't go over 10 inches. Thank you

@roamingrevsoriginal Год назад

So the only detector I own an Equinox 800 and bought the large and small coils. Works well and have enjoyed using it. With limited funds, and can only have one (not 21), would you dump the 800 and buy a Manticore or Deus 2? Do the 800 coils work on a Manticore?

@jorgeaguilar4984 Год назад

Question what's a good metal detector for a beginner, For flat ground

@raydunhill5160 Год назад

Great info Merrill! I bought the 900 for the simple reason to see if I can flood it? Have always used minelab machines but have flooded the CTX, 2 800s and 2 600s? The only machine I havent flooded is my Xcal! The only true water machine! Im a water hunter in Florida and have to say I hunt with several friends (in water) that have the Deus 2 and have not had a water issue? WHATS UP MINELAB??? Love the machines so I thought I would take a chance on it being EXTREMELY WATERPROOFED???? We will see? Another super video Merrill! Always enjoy!! 👍👍👍👍👍

@jaystrongbow6111 Год назад

Merrill, pull your coil cover and file the area where the coil charger slips over, take a little rat tail file and put a bevel on top. Your charger will pop right on now.

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Great idea

@jaredrobertson1955 Год назад

I like your comparison videos, when you match signals with detectors. That I believe is the true test of a detector. It’s not burying a coin and checking to see how deep it can pick it up. But going over a signal and seeing what detector can pick it up then dig it. That’s the great test.

@jaredrobertson1955 Год назад

When you did that video with the legend and it pretty much match everyone, that sold me on the legend.

@chuckswenson8044 Год назад

I have the manticore on order but am a little concerned about some of the tests I have seen so far, it appears it loves nails and gives a false signal I presently have a D2 and a legend I will keep the D2 the legend has to go although it is a good detector for the money. Also considering changing my order to the equinox 900 looks to me like the 2D screen is just a big distraction not that accurate

@floridascratchoffguy Год назад

Try prospecting audio for the manticore, I hear it is similar to the square tones for the Deus 2.... I am on the fence between the Manticore and Deus 2 for the beach, fortunately I have a little time to see how things play out... Another awesome video, I subscribed and liked!!!!1

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Thank you Kevin!

@normawinton6832 Год назад

The dogs are so nice too you when you get the bath going lol! Love it! That's how you get their respect! Yay! Nice review. I'll get the legend lol. I'm poor.

@ForGodandKeiki Год назад

Awesome vid Merril. True test for us tropical detectorist will be 3-5 day a week shallow saltwater divers. If it doesn’t become a Floodacore for 1 year, then it’s a true competitor to D2 🤙🏽 send me a demo mindlab

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

Well said!!!

@socalmetaldetecting Год назад

Something to consider is the WS6 Master setup for the Deus 2 ($899 new). Bought used for $650. Much more affordable and zero compromises! Much closer price to Legend and all the same features as remote unit that sells for 1.6K. Would the WS6 Master take the #1 spot?

@MetalDetectingNYC Год назад

That is a great point.

@ReversXC Год назад

10:24 What does the blue wavy bar below the numbers mean? Red seems to mean iron.

@tomdelorge268 Год назад

I was an Air Metal Detector backer and never received one. Delivery was supposed to be back in 2020 and they had one delay after another. I finally gave up but wondering if anyone heard what happen. Found your channel and thought it was worth an ask.. great stuff BTW!

@tomdelorge268 10 месяцев назад

As was I. They are Ukrainian, so I stopped holding my breath.

@MurphyMcMurphster 10 месяцев назад

Was all a sham.

@mickeymouse7044 Год назад

So whitch one you prefer should I get

@S.Alenze Месяц назад

Excellent demonstration! what do you think the deepest, Deus 2 (digital) or Nexsus mp3 (analog)? I'm having a hard time to pick one

@robertwolfe2971 Год назад

It seems to make the manticore and 900 perform better all around.

@sagemajka4871 Год назад

Out of the Equinox 900, & Manticore, is the Manticore worth the price difference ? Also what are your thoughts, on the Deus 2 WS6 Master Detector, Would you buy the WS6 Master over the Equinox 900?

@nikolajanevski1842 Год назад

Is there big depth diference between manticore and the legend?

@mechanicalmalfeasance9350 Год назад

Speaking of the best what headphone combo do you like with the ctx 3030?

@Lookin4Things Год назад

A year or two from now, maybe we will split off into different circles of users. But you've summed up the groups. I have the deus2 and waiting on the manicore, coming from the orx and the e-track. Why do I want a Legend? I have a makro gold. Is there a physiological term for this sickness?