It's here!!

[Dan(NM)]

Representing our most significant coin & treasure introduction since the launch of the CTX 3030 in 2012, Minelab is pleased to announce the pending release of our new EQUINOX Series Metal Detectors.

The EQUINOX Series is the all-terrain multi-purpose detector that obsoletes all single frequency VLF detectors. Equally adaptable for all target types and ground conditions… just select your detecting location and go!

The EQUINOX Series has been designed for the serious coin & treasure enthusiast looking to upgrade to a high performance detector, without the high cost. It’s also suitable for the new detectorist, having several pre-set modes for different detecting locations. The EQUINOX Series features Minelab’s STATE-OF-THE ART Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency technology and combines fast recovery speed with low-latency wireless audio in a lightweight waterproof platform.


3 Detect Modes (Park, Field, Beach)
4 Frequency Options (5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, Multi)
Wired Bluetooth Headphones Supplied


4 Detect Modes (Park, Field, Beach, Gold)
6 Frequency Options (5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz, 40kHz, Multi)
Bluetooth Headphones and WM 08 Wireless Module Supplied



“EQUINOX, with Multi-IQ, has the potential to obsolete all the traditional VLF detectors that enthusiasts have been using for decades.” –Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd.

Expected retail prices are:

EQUINOX 600 USD 649
EQUINOX 800 USD 899

 

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[Dan(NM)]

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[CJayC]

Welp, now I know what I'll be saving all the clad I get with the Max for.


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[Rick K]

Check the classifieds for used CTX 3030's - going to be a lot of them.

 

[Dan B]

I guess they were right. This is a game changer. And breaking with tradition, it's actually affordable.

 

[Calabash Digger]

sign me up ! will it be a deus killer? We will wait and see but I'm VERY excited about this machine..... Garrett just too9k a major hit , think of it a top performing waterproof detector for 899.00 a very smart move on minelabs part. They just hurt a lot of companies including deus.

 

[CJayC]

Clearer and closer look at the machine: https://youtu.be/LxXHMedHwC8

I've yet to hear any mention of a backlight, though.


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[GreenMeanie]

I am not sure about that.
You are going to tell me they replaced a 2500.00 machine with a 800.00 machine? I will have to see it in action first.

Check the classifieds for used CTX 3030's - going to be a lot of them.

 

[Calabash Digger]

weight reduction big plus... but your right time will tell but looks really good.

 

[Dan(NM)]

I'm not going to sell my CTX, but I will have an Equinox that's for sure. More than likely I will sell my Racer 2

 

[SouthFLdigger]

This will be a game changer, assuming it has good depth 14-16" on a nickel in air tests in Disc mode at max sens and 11-12" in ground for the same nickel in salt soaked sand with the stock coil. Also assuming the Equinox has proper seals to prevent water intrusion, reliability and durability. No Multi-Freq low price fast and lightweight machine has ever been available till now. I will not be the lab rat for it, will wait it out.

 

[Toothpick]

So is ML ceasing production of the Excalibur and E trac?

 

[Molewacker]

Yummy yummy! Might have to put that on my Christmas wish list!

 

[JackalopeZL1]

I am not sure about that.
You are going to tell me they replaced a 2500.00 machine with a 800.00 machine? I will have to see it in action first.

I think it could absolutely, totally different business theroy. I think they are going for quanity sold vs most profit per macine. I have always felt that they priced themselves out of the market for most buyers.. There are a lot of people no matter how good a machine might be they can not justify the $1975 price tag for a new ctx. This intern imo has hurt sales. Now if their manufacturing methods are efficient enough they will make more money as a company easily by the volume of machines they will sell..

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

So is ML ceasing production of the Excalibur and E trac?

Surely youre joking. The Excal has 200' depth, the eTrac, I don't know well enough to comment on. It will be a Safari killer tho imo.
And the ATP and Deus..........well, glad you put the pressure on the market that you did.

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

I'm not going to sell my CTX, but I will have an Equinox that's for sure. More than likely I will sell my Racer 2

NO WAY I'd give up my Target Trace!

 

[Toothpick]

Surely youre joking. The Excal has 200' depth, the eTrac, I don't know well enough to comment on. It will be a Safari killer tho imo.
And the ATP and Deus..........well, glad you put the pressure on the market that you did.

Well, I could be wrong, but at least in my area I would guess that huge % the Excals ever sold have never seen deeper then 5-6" of water, so they are paying extra $ for a feature they don't need.

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

Well, I could be wrong, but at least in my area I would guess that huge % the Excals ever sold have never seen deeper then 5-6" of water, so they are paying extra $ for a feature they don't need.

That's probably true or close to it. Certainly mine hasn't been past snorkeling depth; but I am a fairly cautious person and want the extra pressure rating as insurance. Itll be interesting to see how the next few years of sales shakes out fersure.

 

[JackalopeZL1]

There are plenty of folks that dive with their machines. Getting rid of their dive machine would be crazy

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

So is ML ceasing production of the Excalibur and E trac?

No, remember excal is waterproof to 200 ft and is one of their top sellers. ML only ceases production when sales of a detector drops to point of not enough sales revenue to justify production.

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