Great video mate👍 will help people looking at buying their first metal detector🤗 see you on the next hunt💍👍

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Michael Oliver in the house!!!!

@brillero2356

2 жыл бұрын

@@MetalDetectingNYC what firmware version does the deus 2 have in the video? which program did you use?

@DirtDynasty

2 жыл бұрын

Great question Billero

@digginthepast1235

2 жыл бұрын

I think you do great with your unlock videos that’s your niche … but I would leave the detecting review to the guys that know what there talking about. Call me what you want I’m not going to sugar coat anything. Thanks

@danhughes3626

Жыл бұрын

@@brillero2356 hey I have severe brain injuries I want to try to do this.. but my brain won't Help me on this...its all so confusing.. Want to be successful doing it I don't want to buy one then if figuring out Then wish for one that I out grew..but need to be simple..or get a DVD so I can play it over and over..because my memories disappear ..let me know your the pro at metal detections ...true story

I got the Deus 2 after using the AT Pro with a Tornado and Sharpshooter coils for 5 years. I’ve found a lot of good stuff with it. Deus is exactly what I needed to continue learning and getting better as a relic Hunter. Could have used a Deus a few years ago but I’m glad I waited until 2 came out. I love it.

though I had some problem with sea water It also kzread.infoUgkxa-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

Thank you Merrill, this is one of the best depth reviews I've seen so far!

You are living up to what you want to do with this channel by keeping it educational. Thanks Merrill!

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny O

Good video Merrill. Depth test are nice but the main thing is, get out and have fun. It's always interesting to see what you find.

Dang you Merrill you're gonna have us all owning 18 detectors eventually. I'm at six now. You do an incredible job here can't help myself following you. Big Thank you for all your time and effort.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you so much Trident Trident! We love metal detecting here!

@ALCE52

2 жыл бұрын

I've given away two machines, both bounty hunters.my fave is my whites prizm IV..had it twenty yrs.my better half bought me a Garrett Ace 300,which btw joined certain components with whites...since pandemic hit, my hunter mode is non existent.

Thank you Merrill...a fairly significant video...reasonable comparative analysis. My eyes have been opened regarding the Deus II...

As always very informative video and tests. Thank you for your efforts

Thanks for the comparative testing. It was a good reference for me.

A lot of commitment from you for this channel. Good work.

That’s a very nice test because it is like 2 tests in 1: depth and iron masking. I’ve done similar tests like this and I want to do the same with Deus2..this is a pure iron masking test because ferrous and non ferrous are not at the same level as a simple separation test. Very good! 👍

EXCELLENT testing sir, thank you 👍

This is my favorite kind of detector video. I like test videos better than live hunt videos. Thanks for the information

Hello sir. I use the anfibio multi and I'm happy to see that it held up in this comparison. I have used many different machines for the past 45 years and, the multi is the best for depth. I'm hoping to purchase another one before they are all gone. Thanks for your video, I think you do a great job as always. Your passion and honesty seem very apparent

@U2BER2012

5 ай бұрын

I chuckled when you brought out the ace 250.

Merrill, you are the bomb. Your videos are the most entertaining, and educational videos on the net. It is easy to see, you must spent a lot of time making these videos, and I for one really appreciate it. Thank you!!!

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely honored Harry!

By far the best person for learning detectors.thanks Merrill

Great way to show the power of each machine. I am a single parent of 4 kids at home and looking to buy a detector. I have a cheap Amazon detector but want a better one within my budget. I have decided to buy the Simplex+, even though I had already made the decision prior. But you have concreted the decision for me. Thank you for this video, and all the others you post.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

More than anything metal detecting is my mindfulness activity. Anything I find is a bonus. The simplex is spectacular! It is the most bang for your buck out there. It will pay for itself in a few months! I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for watching!

Great vid dude! I love the fact that you used real world conditions for this test. Too often people set these detectors up to 'beep' on a target but there is no way you could hunt with them and the settings they have dialed up. Oh i miss my White's! trying to get a handle on the Vanquish 540. Definetely deep but they took the VDI section and halved it from what White's was displaying. I will get their. It only takes 1 gold ring to boost confidence. Take care Bro!

@bleirdo_dude

8 ай бұрын

Yes. I miss the target ID # resolution of the XLT (-95 - +95).

Definitely love my vanquish, and you definitely get used to being able to hit Right on top of the targets.

I like these types of comparison test. Thanks!

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice. Would love to see more testing like this. It’s fun to see what the limits are.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Plan on doing the same at 10 and such with varying conditions.

@whodey5103

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@alex-andreeaconstantin904

2 жыл бұрын

Include a Quest Q30 if you can , we would like to see some myths breaking...

Great👍 stuff! I can make my decision based on the information presented! Thanks man for having the balls to test these machines in real-time.

Great video. I've pulled a draped bust with the nox 600 at 13inches depth is big for me.

I have a Minelab Equinox 800 and I have found with the 10" coil in public parks dimes at over 12" depth and silver dimes even deeper. You just need to know your detector and know what is the best swing speed.

Nice one Merrill! With the CTX and etrac you could have used ferrous audio rather than conductive audio to take care of the "wild in the field" problem.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! Will try that !

Great testing. Thanks for sharing your info

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

I do like your metal detecting videos mainly because in Cleveland all parks are loaded with modern and old trash so they hit home! Keep up the good work I'm learning how to use the Deus 2 in it now the Nox 800 was easier!

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

great comparison video, thanks Merrill

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awesome video man!

Coil size should be mentioned. Good test. Just the right size target and depth to push the better detectors to their limits.

very insightfull!!! thank you!

For a beginner or part time hobbyist on a budget I always recommend the Nokta Simplex. Waterproof and a darn good machine.

Thanks Merrill, your tireless enthusiasm is a lesson to us all! And still… I blame you for helping me get my first detector… and you are surely helping me select my second one too!!! 👍😁

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

THank you Vossie!!!!

I did a similiar test with my old tesoro silver umax today at 9 inches , it found my 1907 Barber dime with ease

Hey i have seen all your videos and they are great and honest.good job

Love the amount of work and research you have put into these machines. I would really like your overall assessment of the Nokta Gold Kruzer. I know it is targeted for gold, but I'm using it across the board. Thanks! BTW it does very well with deep targets. But it does find everything including can salad. ;D

Great job I enjoyed your video on test on the metal detector and have a great Day.

Good video Merrill. You should leave that dime exactly where it is get out after a good rain and soil still wet. I'm thinking results may be different. It would be very interesting to see if soil conditions alone with no other variable changed dramatically changes the outcome.

@UNDERGROUNDCALLING0161

9 ай бұрын

It does

Great video. Thx for sharing! Jim

Dug two clad quarters yesterday at 7 inches 3 inch he’s apart in the Georgia clay with my simplex. Filled the hole back in but got another 80-85 signal. Open the hole back up and got an old 60s coke can another 3 inches down. Love the simplex but gonna add the Legend soon.

That was a great test

Great and awesome video,! nobody ever made a video of this caliber, thanks for such an amazing video, going to help everyone, your the man!, Love to see the whites beach hunter.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jaime!

Awesome Stuff Man.. Now I will be digging deeper targets with the Vanquish and 600... Take my chances and see if it brings me luck..

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Especially that nox 600

Good job.

Excellent Video Merrill. Sharing Now!

Great review, Merrill. I own the Deus 2. I am deeply satisfied with it. My proof of it's performance is in all the silver I am pulling out of fields that have been hit hard with a Nox 800 and a Deus 1 for the last 18 months. These fields have been gridded multiple times and in different directions and are full of iron nails. The Deus 2 is still pulling coins out at depth. The Nox is a very, very good machine but unfortunately, my bum shoulder was the reason I went with the XP. Pricey? Yes, but shoulder surgery would be pricier if I continued to aggravate it with a heavy machine like the Nox. Everyone has their own checklist when it comes to purchasing merchandise. The Deus 2 price point is tough to swallow, but it checked almost all the boxes for me. And it will continue to get better as XP fine tunes things.

@DirtDynasty

2 жыл бұрын

Full tones sucks currently on the D2

@DigginTheNorth

2 жыл бұрын

@@DirtDynasty I don't use FT so I cannot comment on that.

@grassypants4450

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting comment on your bum shoulder. I had a shoulder cuff injury and swing my Nox over the past year has given it loads more flexibility. Apart from that it's also delivered some awesome relics and hammerd's.👍

@Prince-nt4dc

2 жыл бұрын

has anyone watched Sid Perry's last video?i beat at depth deus2, nokta macro legend and nox 800

Very nice test have you ever tried the Rutis Alter 71? I heard they were very deep detectors so I bought one with extra coils but have yet to even take it out of the box, busy with other projects.

XPD2, lots of potential.

This is THE best test video I’ve seen

@MetalDetectingNYC

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Great video mate! Great Job! Thank You for sharing ✌️ Best regards from Monterrey México ✌️

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike

My personal opinion, (which don't mean much) the Nox 800 is the best bang for my buck. If you are only going to have one, it will cover most of your bases. Thanks for the video...

Great tests but the simplex in park modes respond better with a quicker swing due to the faster recovery speed, bet the simplex would’ve smacked it better with a faster tighter swing, the simplex competes with some of the best, sometimes outperforms in the right hands!

Hi Merrill. As a Simplex user my best, most productive searches - in fields and pastures - seem to be with Park1 and iron off as there's not a great density of targets/pollution where I go. It's slower recovery than Park2 which I'd use in trashy places or gardens to coin shoot. On the Park1 test you did, going on the VDI with iron on, I would not dig it: the low numbers would make me think it's iron. When you took off the iron the variable VDI would make me think it's foil left by farmers or hunters. However if I had a good-lock on the signal and not much going on I might dig but it would be 50-50 (depending on the patch beforehand). I think the Simplex is very capable having got hundreds of coins in 2 years, but now, although we don't have Mercury Dimes in France, I do wonder how many good targets I walked away from. P.S. Btw, I believe that it's only on all-metal (or beach?) mode that you need to ground balance and there's no Field 3.

Great test in Real conditions, love IT. Do you think the nox with the 15' coil Will beat the Deus II?

In PERFECT condition my simplex and SNIPER COIL has found 1 matron around 1.5ft down... And YES in BAD condition in Lucky to get NO VDI and slight harmonic silver at 9". Park 2, SIMPLEX and SNIPER COIL is KING IMO

Another great video - please try the Simplex again in field! Should make a difference ...

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Sure but that was one of the modes I did try before and during filming

Nice job, excellent review,,,

@MetalDetectingNYC

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

Great test👍👍

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The Deus 2 likes to be swung a little faster than one might expect. One thing I would also recommend is run in 5 tones keep your discrimination no higher than 6. I do 5.5 and it's an animal in iron. You can always adjust your lower tone break to 20 or 30 and set the frequency down to 100. It really makes a difference in iron infested areas. Another option for iron infested areas is to use relic program and set the IAR to 5. This will give a clear iron tone for the iron and a good pitch tone for the rest. Note this does not work well in non-ferrous trashy areas. Best for areas like your garden where it's mostly iron junk

@proudlyamerican2764

2 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing same on swing speed of d2 to slow does what I just saw to worse

@dukedenarie5858

2 жыл бұрын

Thems some good advice. I concur

Great video. Kind of bummed though. I have a Safari and it didn't do so well. Does that mean it's probably obsolete?

best part for me ( Icall that a No... Wait wait hmmm? wait ok is a YES (simplex) the plex always push a little something more ,to be part of the crew .i love my Plex . nice demo Merrill keep swing those coil

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

good video as a amateur metal detector I only have a couple of machines but I noticed that on one of the machines you used the setting was not optimized and on other you set them up better to succeed. The AT Pro for one can be set to eliminate the iron completely, I use this machine on very iron filled parks in Texas and if I am just looking for silver I have great success at up to 12 inches. Thanks for the demo though

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

There is a way to turn the iron audio off or notch it out on the AT Pro but it doesn’t get rid of the effects of iron . Soil affects depth but the AT pro will not come close to 12 inches on a dime sized target on an air test. I say this respectfully. Video responses are welcome and I am always humble enough to say I’m wrong!

Interesting test.

Nice video I have a Vanquish 540 Pro pack, I have an Equinox 700 coming Going to be interesting to see how much of an upgrade I really got.

@1cjs4u

8 ай бұрын

How do you like the 700?

Great test, realistic in iron. Nice dog cameo.

You raised the real question about value for money relating to detectors. I would raise another issue and that is build quality, especially relating to the nox. When you consider the cost of these units, you would expect the coil attachment point, the arm cuff and shift lock mechanism to be solid and robust. I see so many detectorists having to buy after market parts to reinforce minelad's design or replacing parts from other brands, simply because the nox appears to have some build design faults. This is not a rant against minelab as I have all minelab products, but the newer stuff appears to have dropped in but quality.......Your thoughts?

@KenLord

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a nox, but it sure seems common among the nox youtubers for the battery / charging system to go wonky. As a Garrett user, it's all about the cracked coils. gotta be so careful around rocks. And a cracked coil can potentially fry the electronics... But they do have great customer service, they fixed my AT Max when I went through this, replacing the coil and board for free, despite it being a couple months past warranty.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts are practically verbatim to yours on my website iratemetaldetectors.com . And I do factor that in my ratings.

Thx!

Btw I'm so glad all the Garret lovers didn't convince me to buy a ace instead of a vanquish. I've already got a box full of silver coins,.gold bracelet, silver ring, silver earring in the 3 weeks of using the vanquish. Definitely best for the price.

I bought an apex last year and have been fairly happy with it but after watching you video I'm a little bummed how poor of a machine it is. Great video!

Only one comment I have really. Great job by the way. I do notice the machines with slower recovery(older in most cases) are not doing as good in this test. Hitting but not great. One mistake people often make is thinking lower reactivity is better for depth, and it is but ONLY in clean ground. Meaning no other targets within the coil width. This is pretty dirty ground so a lower recovery speed may not always be better. Targets may bleed into each other during your swing, as in before one target sounds off you're hitting the next which can corrupt the tones. I know the Legend may have been set too low for those conditions, the NOX I'm not sure about. The vanquish doesn't have recovery but it does have adjustable iron bias which may have helped it out. The D1 was sketchy with iron buzz but I don't know a lot about them and the D2 sounded bad up close and amazing far away which was weird. The older minelabs were mostly disappointing but I don't know much about those either. Now the problem with everything I said above is......while I'm sure some machines can be tuned in to hit a KNOWN target.......how will they fair if you just turn them on in a strange location with unknown targets in the ground? That's why I prefer most machines be tested in the stock modes first and then adjusted afterward. That way newbies know what they're getting and experienced hobbyists know what they're getting. Either way this was a great test.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Noted! True and great advice!

Good vid 👌, what is your general view on the vanquish. There seems to be a slight delay but I've heard that it's iron bias and depth it can achieve is pretty good. I'm torn between a vanquish and a legend. This is where awise mind like yours comes into play, which of them two would you recommend based on overall experience? Than you

Good video Nice job 👍🏻

Nice job!

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The iron makes it more similar to the mineralization that we found on most of terrains

12:27 - you needed to turn the sensitivity up. You put the Garret away so fast, you'd think it had cooties.

Hello, this video puts a lot in perspective. Taking the time to do things really right takes time and careful thought. You have done both. I own the Nokta Anfibio, Deus 2 and the White V3i . Just wondering why you don't own or test any Whites...please be straightforward I can take it lol. Thanks !

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

I own a beach hunter 300 and love it. I was having problems on the test day because the coil got broken in my trunk. I got a replacement since. But my full thoughts are written about it on my website www.iratemetaldetectors.com/

Good on you buddy 🇬🇧

Which brand is the best for you?

I been messing around trying to get more depth with my Nox 600 and Vanquished, I missed a fugio cent that was in a spill that my buddy got, was about 12" deep, he uses the Nox 800. So I started looking for possible other deep coins I may have missed in same spot, tried even using the largest coil with no luck, went back to stock coil on Nox600 and did manage to pull a Liberty Cap Half Cent but just barely got it, there is lots of nails in this spot as believe a building stood there at one point. So definitely interested in wich machine can get those deep coins as alot of them are the older and valuable coins 😍 thanks for your info on these machines 👍

EXELLENT Vid thank you

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I get a repeatable signal of any kind I am digging just found a 57 Rosie with a 8 inch coil in iron and once in awhile the Omega 8000 was showing 82 , i dug 3 rotted iron nails and dime off to the side of the hole, but i knew it was there.

Nice vid I glad you did a dime and not a quarter.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I recently bought a vanquish 440 and I MD a plantation home close by. But the vanquish has problems with the old nails in the ground. Their are lots of them. They read the same as a penny. 19-20. Would the legend be a better detector for this place? I’m thinking on getting another one, what one would you recommend? The legend or the equinox?

G R E A T test, thank you! Would be interesting to see same test with Manticore😉, Goldmonster1000 as well with one of PulsInduction..

What would you recommend for my first budget-friendly metal detector new or used around 200 bucks if possible

In your humble opinion if the ctx the deals 2 and the nox800 were the same price what would your pick be overall...I can grab a ctx for like 1300 used can i only find new deus at 1500 and obviously the nox I can find cheaper but if price wasn't an issue which one would u recommend 🤔

You didn’t have the Garrett set up properly for a heavy iron area. Don’t discriminate any and turn iron off. Love watching this video. I learned some good stuff today.

@troops1980

2 ай бұрын

Think he doesn't like Garrett, never gave them a chance

Keep em coming 👍👍

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

i wish you use a atmax on your test . .....awesome test...

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. That is Garrett’s best machine I sense but I’ve never used one. I know people who won’t give it up.

Did you check the soil to get a baseline before you covered the coin ?

Please can you show concretely buttons that must to use for determining depth of metal buried?And how this depth show in your detector,because you moves so fast ?!

My buddy hunts with D2. Me a Nox600. He's found stuff behind me and find stuff behind him. Made a big test garden and they both were outstanding. $1000 difference in price. D2 is just a little lighter. To me for the money it's hard to beat the Nox 600. If money is no object D2.

What can you tell me about the garrett axiom. Which monelab would you compare it to. I've had the sd2300, gm1000, gpx5000, equinox 800, obviously it's a PI so I can only compare it to the sdc2300 so fat the axiom punches deeper and is better with hotrocks. I've heard it's up there with the gpx6000. How you can help with any input. I just bought the axiom Saturday

Put cut a plug program in which is Andy's and do the cross checking method with Etrac

There was also the solar flare that could have caused some interference on some of the machines some people were saying their machines were acting drunk.

I use a simplex. I live in an old farm house on a large old farm. I've found 2 silver coins so far both just like that. There are 30 nails/square inch in the yard so I dig any squeak. Really wanna upgrade to the legend but dunno if I can justify the investment.

@MetalDetectingNYC

2 жыл бұрын

My full write ups on all machines are at www.iratemetaldetectors.com/

Well I own noxs. A 800 and a 600 for the kiddo. I also have a deus 2 now with about 100 hours. It is the deepest machine outside a Gpx I have ever seen. Just unbelievable. I haven’t picked up my noxs since February 15 the day I received my d2. I have almost switched back to the nox a few times. But I am now feeling the deus 2. It’s legit.

@Jedidiahcarroll

2 жыл бұрын

By the way. Big minelab lover.

@Jedidiahcarroll

2 жыл бұрын

Also Merrill that was an amazing test. Very very impressed. The legend did well too. Great video.

@carlfr2977

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm finding out myself!.....It is not a all hype machine!........Seeing this for myself caused me to sell off my two E-800's......Been at this game a long time & I don't believe I stepped myself backwards!

HAVE YOU TRY. Bounty Hunter Land Ranger Pro Metal Detector, 11 Inch Waterproof DD Search coil, I did not like my AT Pro.

Nearly purchased a Garrett At pro a few weeks ago and it's videos like this that make me glad i did not. Many people of course will disagree, but, way too many of these depth tests in real world conditions have clearly illustrated that the AT pro generally sucks at good repeatable target detection at depths that other machines costing much much less will pick up with ease. The simplex seems to be very hard to beat(especially considering it's price) Going to pull the trigger on buying a new simplex and from what i've seen time and again about them - likely won't be disappointed. Great vid, looking forward to seeing many more tests, especially on the machines that don't cost as much as a good used car(as way too many detectors do these days!) Just cannot justify spending 1000+ dollars on a metal detector!

@reds1325

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely vanquish or simplex, for the price I love the vanquish. I haven't used the simplex but the vanquish will pick up an earring backing at 9" easy.